Dessert in only 5 minutes. I’m sure I’m not the only parent who told their children to eat all their vegetables at dinner with the promise of dessert. I don’t have to do this often thank goodness. So being able to whip up a dessert in a mere 5 minutes is a true lifesaver when…
Crunchy Roasted Chickpeas
Snack alternative to peanuts. I don’t know about you but drinking anything alcoholic gives me the munchies. I crave a snack of some kind with a glass of wine or cider. Reaching for nuts all the time is problematic – they’re full of fat and calories you don’t necessarily want! Chips or potato crisps (depending…
Blender Banana Bread
Easiest banana bread ever. Self-isolating at home has meant that TikTok has crept into my life. Honestly a time waster but a great way to lighten your mood. What I’ve discovered is a bunch of recipes there that others are sharing. While I don’t have time to create video recipes myself, I do enjoy watching…
Creamy Tomato Garlic Prawns
Dinner in 20 minutes! These days I’m working from home like almost everyone else. At first, I hated it. The idea of being confined to my bedroom while the kids ran amuck in the rest of the house drove me insane. But since schools opened up again and they went back, I’ve loved working at…
Caramel Slice
A slice of heaven. Many moons ago I used to work at Nestlé. I loved working there and of course, there were perks. Working in the world’s largest food and beverage company meant lots of perks. First, there was the staff shop – lots of plentiful discounted products to buy. Next was the free lollies…
Stracciatella Soup
A simple Italian soup. Soup weather has finally hit Sydney and it’s starting to get really cold at night. We are after all now officially in winter as at 1st June. But up to now, the weather has been pretty mild. I found this stracciatella soup recipe online that I thought was worth trying. My…
Basic Pasta Sauce
No added sugar. Pasta sauces aren’t all created equal. You might think that from the sauces you buy at the supermarket. Some are spicy, others are loaded with herbs with everything in between. What most of them include is added sugar. For those that know me, I hate added sugar in pasta sauce. That’s why…
Pumpkin Risotto with Bacon
Yet another delicious risotto! In case you haven’t figured it out, I tend to cook a fair amount of Italian meals. Having an Italian husband means I have to know how to make some of the basics of Italian cooking. Making a risotto is one of them. This pumpkin risotto with bacon is truly delicious…