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Teriyaki Chicken Tray Bake
I honestly think most people love one pan cooking. And the humble tray bake is one of my favourites, especially for weeknight dinners. There are so many positives to everything going into one tray and into the oven to cook without much interference along the way. It’s perfect! And this Teriyaki Chicken Tray Bake is […]
Mexican Beef Salad with Salsa
I recently had a request for both Mexican flavoured food and interesting salads. Now these are two of my favourite things so it was the prefect excuse to combine the two and come up with a recipe for a Mexican Beef Salad with salsa. And it’s delicious! The salad feels a bit like you are […]
Healthy Vietnamese Pork Salad
I’ve been playing around with a variety of salads of late thanks to a long and hot summer. Light fresh and healthy have been key, and this Healthy Vietnamese Pork Salad has been a hit. Its easy to make, packed full of flavour and texture and ridiculously healthy to boot. I love it! To be […]
Slow Cooker Shredded Beef
By now, you have probably realised I love my slow cooker. It’s one of my kitchen gadgets that I couldn’t do without. Typically I use it most during the colder months but recently I’ve been trying to use it for dishes that are suitable for the warmer weather. And this Slow Cooker Shredded Beef is […]
Slow Cooker Mexican Chicken
We’ve recently started eating dinner as family a few nights a week. Taco night has quickly become the favourite meal, appearing every week. But there are only so many tacos you can eat before you start looking for something new to put in them. And I do have a few variations on the classic beef […]
Lamb and Rice Stuffed Vegetables
My memories of stuffed vegetables go right back to my childhood. I remember helping my mum to cook stuffed tomatoes filled with rice, herbs and lots of cheese. They were so delicious and always a favourite. And to this day I find it hard to go past a good stuffed vegetable, especially when filled with […]
Prawn and Avocado Salad
Nothing screams warm weather than a bowl full of delicious fresh prawns. They are just one of those spring and summer foods. Sweet and succulent, it is always a treat. There’s so many ways to enjoy fresh prawns too. Peel them and eat them as you go. Dip them into a creamy mayo or seafood […]
Asian Chicken and Wombok Slaw
Who doesn’t enjoy a good slaw? It’s one of those salad types that has appeal to just about everyone in some form. For me, I’m not much of a fan of the typical creamy coleslaw – I find them just a bit too heavy and often a bit too sweet. But I love just about […]
Roast Pumpkin and Spinach Salad
Spring has well and truly sprung here in Brisbane. And the warmer weather has already influenced my cooking and food cravings. The slow cooker is packed away, with hearty soups and stews a distant memory for now. Instead the focus has changed and it’s been lighter meals and plenty of salads as we make the […]
Tacos Family Style
Taco night in our house is everyone’s favourite. We all love it! And it really is the prefect family meal. I serve my tacos family style so everyone can pick what they want on their creations and it’s a winner. It’s also a great meal to get the kids involved in preparing dinner. They can […]