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Chickpea Apple and Peanut Butter Cookies
Every now and then I am motivated to make some home made snacks for my girls. Generally, they both eat really well. But I sometimes feel the need to balance out the convenience of packaged food with something I have made. We all know it can be tricky feeding small people when out and about, […]
Kids Bliss Balls
These kids bliss balls are a perfect sweet treat for a fussy child. Full of natural goodness they taste like a treat but are in fact, quite healthy for them. They are a fantastic addition to a lunchbox or as a post school or daycare snack. Even one on the plate with dinner can be […]
Quick Ramen
This quick ramen is my ultimate go-to lunch. I love it! I stared making it about eighteen months ago and since then there would rarely be a week when I don’t make a bowl! I regularly find myself looking for something other than a sandwich for lunch when I’m home. I want vegetables, something green […]
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 […]
Mustard Pork with Fennel
This dish came about in a week when we were about to head off on holidays. I was determined to not shop for anything other than the basics in the lead up to going away so we could eat down the fridge. Each meal that week was a bit of a lucky dip depending on […]
Chorizo and Black Beans
The first version of this dish came about when we were having a South American inspired feast for a New Years Eve gathering. I wanted a side that wasn’t just a salad to go along with all the meat that was planned. I knew I wanted black beans in the dish somewhere as well as […]
Nigella’s Cupcakes
Once you have children, you quickly realise how important it is to have a go-to cupcake recipe on hand. They get requested often and can be the perfect answer to boredom on a cold or rainy day. I tried many a cupcake before my sister put me onto these ones. They are Nigella’s basic cupcake […]
Minestrone Soup
Minestrone soup is another dish that brings back many memories of growing up for me. It was one of a handful of soups that we ate on a regular basis through winter each year and was probably my favourite. It could often be found simmering away on the fireplace, ready to eat for dinner or […]
Ultimate Mashed Potato
A good mashed potato is one of the ultimate comfort foods. It’s warm and tasty, creamy and smooth and the perfect accompaniment to so many dishes. For something that really is a simple dish, there are many different ways to make it too. Lots of butter and cream to make it super rich, or just […]
Mediterranean Lamb Shanks
Lamb shanks would have to be one of those quintessential winter dishes. With a long slow cook and a hearty sauce they are a true wonder. To me they just embody the comfort of food on a cold winters evening. I started cooking lamb shanks when living in the Hunter Valley. The winters were cold, […]