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Roast Leek Cauliflower and Potato Soup
This roast leek cauliflower and potato soup will quickly become one of your favourite winter soups. It’s simple to make and the depth of flavour that comes from roasting the vegetables first is amazing. For a humble vegetable soup, it is quite delightful how delicious and hearty this soup is! It’s perfect for the whole […]
Chicken and Vegetable Soup
Winter is here and I’ve been craving soups to go along with the cold weather. All the favourites are appearing, from my roast tomato and zucchini soup to a good old pea and ham. This week my quick chicken and vegetable soup came out and boy was it delicious. It’s one of those deceptive soups. […]
Slow Cooker Lamb & Pumpkin Curry
Winter has definitely arrived in Brisbane this past week which has meant the slow cooker has made an appearance. First into the pot was this Slow Cooker Lamb & Pumpkin Curry and it is just amazing! The balance of the spices in the curry and the sweetness of the pumpkin are just perfect. And slow […]
Carrot Zucchini Banana Loaf
Another week and another banana loaf recipe! This one is the fourth for the blog… yes they really are a favourite in this household! I love that there are so many ways to tweak a banana loaf and end up with another delicious variation. The options are endless! This Carrot Zucchini Banana Loaf is one […]
Brussels Sprouts with Bacon and Pine Nuts
The weather has cooled down here in Brisbane over the past week or two and it’s got me cooking all sorts of mid winter dishes. This Brussels Sprouts with Bacon and Pine Nuts is a classic example! We first fell in love with well cooked brussels sprouts after having them in Las Vegas many years […]
Miso Chicken Rice Bowl
I’m really enjoying bowl food at the moment. They are such a good way to eat! Grab a bowl and add a carb on the bottom, protein of some kind and a good selection of vegetables then tie it all together with a sauce or dressing. Amazing! This Miso Chicken Rice Bowl is my latest […]
Chicken and Mushrooms
Ahhhh Chicken and Mushrooms – now that is a match made in foodie heaven! It doesn’t seem to matter how you pair them or what cuisine is influencing the dish, you can almost guarantee that it will be a winner when chicken and mushrooms are involved. They just work brilliantly together! Be it a stir-fry, […]
Italian Beef Wellington
This Italian Beef Wellington recipe was a joyous discovery. We were having friends for dinner recently and I was keen to try something new. I wanted something delicious but that wouldn’t have me spending too much time in the kitchen. What to cook??? Then I found this recipe from Gino’s Italian Coastal Escape and it […]
Chocolate Mousse
This Chocolate Mousse recipe is legendary within my family. The recipe came to us from a family friend who lived in our street when I was growing up. She is an amazing French lady who loves to cook, and while living in Australia she loved sharing recipes from home. I can remember many a meal […]
Smokey Vegetable Soup
This Smokey Vegetable Soup came about quite organically when I was hankering for a bowl of soup for lunch. The intention was for a quick ‘fridge raid’ soup, using up all the vegetable odds and ends that were lurking about. Something like a minestrone or simple vegetable soup. However I was inspired to try some thing […]