Salads like this are my favourite: full-flavoured veg, a sharp cheese, a sweet dried fruit, and a crunchy toasted nut. Winter is the perfect time for warm salads, and it just so happens that the brussels sprouts that are so ubiquitous at this time are so delicious when fried or roasted until browned and crisp. […]
This is one of those dishes that have such simple ingredients but turns into something so much more than the sum of its parts. Eggplant, tomato and onion melt together into a rich combination of flavours that is so versatile. The original recipe is meant to be served at room temperature (and that’s my favourite) […]
Many, many years ago we discovered this recipe in one of Jamie Oliver’s cookbooks and it has become a household staple ever since. It’s perfect winter comfort food and is super easy to make. It’s also a handy dish to serve when entertaining guests for dinner! The flavours work so well together you’ll be wishing […]
I’ve have been rather ill this week and so have asked my fabulous brother to step into my shoes and do tonight’s blog recipe. He has quite a skill set in the kitchen. Here is his delicious recipe: Print Recipe Vegetable Tiddly Oggie Hi, Josh here. While my sister is looking like an animated used […]
A quick trip away for the weekend before the school term begins had me searching the internet for healthy snacks for us all to enjoy. Not only that, I wanted to try something new with the cauliflower we have been receiving in our weekly orders. Our kids are crazy popcorn lovers so I thought I […]
Many, many years ago (my teenage years) I lived with a family who took me under their wing for a little while! Jenny who I refer to as my fake mum was always cooking! She had four kids of her own and every night served up dinner and and dessert. I use to love watching […]
My friend has been making variations of this Easy Sultana Apple Slice for years. It is so simple and quick. She said that her own mum used to make it when unexpected guests arrived because it was that easy to whip up. As Winter sets in, this is the perfect slice because it is reminiscent […]
This Tomato and Bacon Risotto is our family fave and it is especially convenient when the garden is overflowing with tomatoes. It works best with cherry tomatoes but you can substitute them with other varieties if they are on hand. Likewise you can use onions if leeks are unavailable. Another reason I love this risotto […]
I’ve been cooking this recipe I found one day in Taste magazine for many years now. At the time it was a combination of foods both Ben and I had never really eaten but when we did, oh my goodness! It’s now one of our favourite dinners we cook on a regular basis and is […]
