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 […]
One time when we were out for dinner on a chilly night we came across a Moroccan slow cooked lamb dish on the menu. It ticked all the boxes: deliciously hearty, easy to eat and paired with an array of flavours and textures. We were keen to try and make a similar version at home […]
What could be better for family movie night than Beef Nachos? This favourite snack can be easily made into a filling meal. Simply add some protein to the sauce for an extra ample layer. You could make individual plates or bowls for each family member or you might choose a larger plate for everyone to […]
What do you do when you have a surplus of capsicum but your children don’t like it cooked it meals? Easy. You pulverise it and make it into a delicious Sneaky Veggie Napoli sauce of course! Don’t let those nutritious vegetables go to waste in your pantry. Whip up this tasty sauce in less than […]
Want a quick and easy meal that is nutritious too? This Tofu and Vegetable Stir Fry is packed with the rainbow of colours and goodness. This is a sensational meal for a busy evening. Put the rice on earlier in the rice cooker and when it’s done, throw the stir fry together. The stir fry […]
Melbourne weather is often temperamental but on the occasional run of warm days we like to enjoy these Sweet Autumn Icypoles. You would have noticed that even when the days start off cool, the sun is in full force by the middle of the afternoon at, you guessed it, school pick up time. Rather than […]
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’d heard rumours about chocolate cake or muffins which had zucchini in them and that the vegetable gave the dough a lovely texture. I decided to give it a go myself by substituting it into an easy chocolate cake recipe. I did a little bit of research first. You are advised to drain the zucchini […]
On our recent trip overseas we visited Malta because my husband has family there and our children wanted to see a piece of their history. We were also very eager to try an authentic pastizzi. In Malta they traditionally have either spinach and ricotta or mushy peas as a filling. Both are equally delicious. In […]
