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Hubby’s Duck Ragu
My husband loves eating duck. Especially in the winter. Without fail, as soon as the weather starts to cool he will start talking about when he will cook his roast duck dish and this duck ragu. They are his winter staples and for him, winter has not happened unless he has had his fix of […]
Finger Food
Pork Belly Sliders with a Fennel Apple Slaw
Sweet, succulent pork belly – you a thing of wonder! All that delicious porkiness and sticky or crackled skin – it’s just amazing to eat. It is a versatile cut of meat that has so many uses in the kitchen, many of which will appear here over time. But for now, here is my pork […]
Bacon Cheese Ball
This Bacon Cheese Ball is a new discovery for me. And boy is it a good one! I found this recipe for a Bacon Ranch Cheese Ball recently and I knew I had to make it. The recipe needed tweaking given we can’t get ranch seasoning mix or pepper jack cheese all that readily in Australia. […]
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 […]
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 […]