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Quick Pork & Mushroom Stir Fry
I seem to have just rediscovered a good stir fry. I love them! They are so quick and easy and you can get some much flavour into them. And it’s not hard to make them healthy by adding in as many veggies as you want. This Quick Pork & Mushroom Stir Fry is the perfect […]
Finger Food
Spanakopita Swirls
I love these Spanakopita Swirls. To me, they are the perfect savoury finger food treat. The flaky pastry gives amazing crunch and the flavours inside – just delicious! Now I’m sure they are nowhere close to being a traditional version of Spanakopita Swirls but that’s ok too. It’s my version and I love it! They […]
Lamb & Eggplant Meatballs
Lamb and eggplant – you are a match made in Mediterranean heaven! Seriously, it is one of those combinations that just work together no matter how you pair them. When cooked together lamb and eggplant a roast, salad or pasta dish are all divine. So when I was looking to create something for an afternoon […]
Old School Spinach Dip
Who doesn’t love an Old School Spinach Dip? You know the one – served in a bread bowl and once a staple of every backyard gathering. I have to say, it’s still a favourite here and one that regularly appears when doing any sort of afternoon entertaining. It’s just such a winning dip. It’s quick […]
Soups, Salads & Sides
Haloumi and Greens Salad with Pesto Vinaigrette
I’m starting to think that this Haloumi and Greens Salad with Pesto Vinaigrette might just be my new favourite thing. It’s one of those dishes that is fantastic in its simplicity. It combines so many of my favourite things to eat – haloumi, pesto, macadamias and broccolini. It’s quick and easy to make. And it’s […]
Healthy Beef Chow Mein
Who knew there was such a thing as a Healthy Beef Chow Mein? I certainly didn’t! I think of loads of slippery noodles in a rich and slightly sweet sauce. Something a little bit naughty. But when I was asked to come up with a lighter version, I saw it as a bit of a […]
Thai Beef Salad
I think this Thai Beef Salad might just be my new favourite salad! I was in the mood for something light and healthy, quick and easy to make and packed full of flavour. The weather was warm and a salad of sorts was really all I felt like eating. It had been a while since […]
Mexican Chicken Soup
You may have noticed I’m rather fond of simple Mexican flavours. Be it my Healthy Taco Bowl, my Chicken Fajitas or my Taco Bowl Soup I really love the flavours from that part of the world. And this Mexican Chicken Soup is a treasure to go into that category! There is so much to love […]
Quick Chicken and Corn Soup
Gosh I love discovering recipes like this quick Chicken and Corn Soup. Creating something delicious out of not much is one of my favourite ways to cook! It came about when I was trying to eat down the fridge without shopping prior to going on holidays. The fridge was looking pretty bleak by this stage. […]
Roast Pumpkin and Sage Soup
Now I have to admit something. I don’t like pumpkin. I really don’t It’s one of those vegetables that I find too sweet, especially when roasted. So it rarely makes an appearance in our house, even though hubby just loves it. However I do make a mean pumpkin soup and my Roast Pumpkin and Sage […]