A spin on the traditional recipe. We’ve been experiencing some really cold nights during this winter here in Sydney. When it’s cold, what better way to warm up than with a hearty bowl of soup. I have a lot of different soup recipes up my sleeve but I was keen to try something a little…
Easy Chicken Hoisin Noodles
Lots of noodles! My two kids love noodles. Like, really really love noodles. They would be absolutely thrilled if they could have noodles every night for dinner. I don’t even bother asking them what they want for dinner anymore as know what the answer will be. It’s pretty predictable. I’m sure just about all kids…
Garlic Brussels Sprouts
The Cinderella of all vegetables. Over the decades, brussels sprouts have been so incredibly misunderstood. They’ve long been cast aside as a lame bitter vegetable hated by kids and adults alike. I grew up with mum serving these for dinner. She would boil them and serve them as is. Naked. It was quite unappealing to…
Salmon Quiche
A winner for weekend lunches. When friends arrive over for lunch, sandwiches just don’t suffice. You need to pull out the big guns with a meal that will surely impress. The problem is, a lot of recipes that do this are complicated and time-consuming. This is where this salmon quiche comes in. It’s incredibly tasty…
Charcoal Banana Bread
A vegan recipe that’s a little different. The secret to making super flavoursome banana bread is overripe bananas. Not just a little blackness on the skin. I’m talking skins that are completely black. They will look quite gross but trust me… the flavour they add into your banana bread is amazing. I have a few…
Zuppa Toscana
A restaurant copycat recipe. When looking for recipes online, there are few that pop up constantly with rave reviews. Olive Garden’s Zuppa Toscana was one that piqued my curiosity. Living in Australia, we don’t have the restaurant chain Olive Garden. While I’ve been to the USA many times, I’ve never eaten here. Nor have I…
No-Knead Focaccia Bread
The bread almost makes itself! Did you notice there’s NO KNEADING? I grew up with mum making trays and trays of bread rolls, both for their restaurant and then for pleasure. I watched her making bread from scratch. It takes a lot of hard work with lots and lots of kneading. That’s why as an…
Chickpea Salad
Full of crunch, colour & flavour. I love salads all year round. I mean, why limit salads just to the warmer days of the year? sometimes you just need to balance out the heavy stews, casseroles and pastas you have during winter with something lighter. What I love about many salads is the chance for…