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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 […]
Cannellini Bean and Tomato Tarts
I LOVE making finger food. For whatever reason, making small yet delicious morsels of food to share is something I really enjoy. I’ve got an amazing selection of staple recipes that are always on rotation. But I’m also constantly trying new flavours and creating new recipes to add to the collection. These Cannellini Bean and […]
Spinach and Artichoke Dip
This Spinach and Artichoke Dip evokes so many memories for me. It reminds me of amazing days on snow, skiing with friends. Of relaxing in a bar at the end of the day with a few beers and snacks. And of the many ski trips I’ve had where I’ve eaten it. It was discovered it […]
Parmesan Crackers
I seriously love my cheese. All cheese. There’s no such thing as a cheese I won’t eat. And there is rarely a day when I don’t have cheese in some form or another. So it’s makes sense that I love to cook with cheese. These Parmesan Crackers tick all the boxes for me when it […]
Slow Cooker Ratatouille Chicken
Gosh I’m loving my slow cooker at the moment. There’s something so rewarding about getting dinner organised early in the day. Then come dinnertime something delicious is ready to eat. It’s a wonderful way to cook on a busy day, be it a stew, soup or curry. And slow cooker food is amazing in the […]
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 […]