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Spinach Bacon and Ricotta Puffs
Now who doesn’t love a good pastry puff? They are the best! Especially as part of a grazing afternoon of food. There’s something satisfying about the golden crunch of pastry, coupled with a delicious warm filling. There are so many options when it comes to making a pastry puff and you really can fill them […]
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 […]
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. […]
Bacon Tomato and Kale Pasta
Who loves a super fast, healthy, one pot dinner? I certainly do! And this Bacon Tomato and Kale Pasta recipe is all of that! On the table in 15 minutes it is the perfect midweek pasta dish. It’s packed with goodness from the kale and tomatoes as well as being full of flavour and texture. […]
Scallops with a Rocket Apple and Bacon Salad
For those that have been checking out my recipes for a while, you have probably worked out that I love scallops and bacon. And here is another recipe that features both – Scallops with a rocket apple and bacon salad. It’s soooo simple to make and amazingly delicious. It really has a bit of everything. […]
Scallops with Saffron Risotto and Bacon
I love scallops. To me they are a decadent and delicious offering from the sea. When perfectly cooked, they really are hard to beat. Seared on the outside and cooked til just translucent in the middle….it’s the only way to have them. And they pair with so many different flavours. Nothing too strong though otherwise […]
Zucchini & Bacon Quiche
One of my early cooking memories is helping my mother to make quiche. I remember hovering around while she cooked the bacon always hoping there would be some extra for me to steal. I’d help grate the cheese and whisk the egg mixture, guaranteed to be making more mess than was really needed! It was […]