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Red Lentils with Zucchini
Anyone else out there love lentils? They are delicious! And there is so much you can do with them! Some people only think of dahl when you mention lentils but that is doing the whole food group a disservice. Yes a dahl is amazing but lentils can do so much more. They’re great in salads, […]
Warm Salami Pasta
I love quick and easy cooking. And pasta dishes so often fit into this category of cooking for me. If you are a regular reader you will know that pasta recipes are a favourite of mine. I’ll so often throw together a pasta where the sauce is made up of whatever I have on hand. […]
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 […]
Braised Fennel & Zucchini
I love fennel. It is one of my favourite vegetables. I go through phases where I use it almost daily in salads, sides or sauces. It’s just delicious! And this braised fennel and zucchini is one of my favourite ways to prepare it. I love the simplicity of the dish to be honest. It has […]
Rainbow Salad
Everyone needs a good basic salad. One that they can throw together quickly, that goes with just about anything and tastes really good. It’s the salad you make when racing out the door to a friends BBQ. Or for those nights when you are having an easy family dinner at home. Served with fish, chicken, […]
Avocado Corn Salsa
Coming up with something different to cook every night can sometimes feel like a chore. You know you want something quick and easy that is tasty but that also gives you some variety in your weeks food. You know protein and salad is easy but you just don’t want another green salad in your week. […]
Old School Spinach Dip
Who doesn’t love an Old School Spinach Dip? You know the one – served in a bread bowl and once a staple of every backyard gathering. I have to say, it’s still a favourite here and one that regularly appears when doing any sort of afternoon entertaining. It’s just such a winning dip. It’s quick […]
Rainbow Slaw with Avocado Dressing
Ah January. That time of year when it’s too hot to cook and you’re craving something healthy after the indulgence of December. This Rainbow Slaw with Avocado Dressing is the perfect answer to your quest! It’s quick and easy to make – no more than 10 minutes total prep time. The variety of vegetables gives […]
Creamy Broccoli Salad
At this time of year, salads really become my thing. I love how quick and easy they are – perfect for mid week meals. And there is just so much you can do with your salads! They can be one bowl meals or an accompaniment to the main part of the meal. They can be […]
Confit Tomatoes
My vegetable garden has been producing like crazy of late. Kale, fennel, zucchini – they are all growing like mad. But the tomatoes are out of control! Which is wonderful when you eat tomatoes like my family does. But when I had sixty plus tomatoes lined up on my kitchen bench I knew it was […]