These Mini Tostadas with Pork and Blackbeans are a sensation. Why? Well, they are easy to make and super tasty with crunchy bases and cheese jalapeno tops. They are great for sharing with drinks or as a simple starter I know parties are out. That doesn’t stop you having these at brunch with a couple…
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Prawn Cocktails with black vinegar sesame dressing
Prawns were meant to be smothered in creamy sauce and eaten as an entree (appetiser). These Prawn Cocktails with black vinegar and sesame make the perfect quick and easy starter. I am not a fan of Prawns in their shells. I don’t like to tuck into Prawns on a hot day. Sticky Prawny smelling hands…
Cauliflower and Broccoli Wings with spicy sauce
If you love a good spicy chicken wing then I promise you will love these Cauliflower and Broccoli “Wings”. They are spicy and completely addictive. I love chicken wings. I love the bones, the spice and I love the greasy finger licking. Making “‘wings” with two of my favourite vegetables makes me just as happy….
Mushroom Pate (Gluten-Free, Vegan)
This Mushroom pate is hard to stop eating. It’s the perfect starter or snack. If you love Mushrooms you will be in love with this recipe Mushroom Pate is amazing Mushroom Pate may not be quite what you are expecting when you think about pate, but I assure you, you will not miss the livers…
Smoked Ocean Trout, Beetroot Hummus and Lemon Kale Salad
Smoked Ocean Trout loves this beetroot hummus and lemon kale and so will you. Do you have a little book of restaurants and cafes you’d love to visit in your city or in other cities too?. I do. I look at the pictures and read the descriptions of the food and wonder what each dish…
Figs Wrapped in Bacon with herbed Goat Cheese
Bacon wrapped Figs with herbed Goat Cheese are clearly a classic. This dish just seemed to happen even though it is not fig season here in this part of the world till Autumn. It just seemed to be some kind of synergy between my fridge contents and the produce department. I love figs with salty…
Pork Terrine with Dates. Easy as pie
I have really hit the wall and this Easy Pork Terrine just seems to fit the bill on the laziest ( most delicious) meal I can muster. Don’t be scared of the word Terrine. This one is easy and is filled with delicious dates This Pork Terrine really is easier than you think This is…
Roasted Pumpkin Hummus with Spiced Tuna
I know that at this time of the year the U.S goes Pumpkin mad. Pumpkin in pies, muffins, pancakes , scones , cookies and pancakes, if you didn’t love it you’d be quite sick of it by now, I would imagine. I personally can’t get enough pumpkin but we here in Australia, rarely use…
Brie. Baked Brie, Mustard fruits and Walnuts
There are few things as delicious as baked cheese. This baked brie is also wrapped in Puff pastry and stuffed with spicy mustard fruits. It makes a great nibbles for when you have people over. It’s runny creamy and crispy all at once. This December I have some interesting goodies. This is a stash of…
Ricotta. Baked Ricotta, Roasted Mushrooms, Tomato and Basil
This Baked Ricotta is a keeper. It makes the easiest and most impressive entree or appetiser you can imagine and it is so simple. Baked Ricotta with Roasted Mushrooms, Tomato and Basil. So easy. I promise you will be impressed by this cheesy dish. It looks far trickier than it really is and that is…
Heirloom Tomato Tarts with Bacon and Goats Curd
Heirloom Tomato Tarts with Bacon and Goats Curd are for the height of tomato season. If you grow your own tomatoes you will understand what height of the season means, yep a glut. You will need lots of tomato recipes to get you through . This is a perfect lunch or entree to serve the family…