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Pork Larb Salad
I love a good salad for dinner. To me, it’s the ultimate bowl food. But i’s got to be tasty. None of this ‘bowl of rabbit tucker and that’s a salad’ for me. I like flavour and texture in my salads and this Pork Larb Salad hits it out of the park. It’s spicy, it’s […]
Finger Food
Vodka & Beetroot Cured Salmon
Salmon would have to be one of my favourite fish. I love that it can be prepared in so many different ways – raw, baked, barbequed, pan-fried, sous vide, smoked or steamed just to name a few. And let’s not forget about cured salmon. It is so fresh and light and intense salmon flavour is […]
Lamb Filo Triangles
I love a good filo triangle. They are delicious to eat, fun to make and so versatile with what you can pop in them. These lamb filo triangles have been a favourite of mine for a long time and are always a crowd pleaser. They come and go on my finger food rotation but I’m […]
Christmas Gingerbread
The lead up to Christmas is one of those times when my oven is perpetually on and I’m baking all sorts of goodies. Fruit cakes, shortbread, panforte are always on the go and this year I have add in some Christmas Gingerbread. I must say they have quickly become my favourite! This recipe makes plenty […]
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 […]