Beautiful Brussels Sprouts with pomegranate I know brussels sprouts can be polarising, but I do urge you to give this recipe a go. These beautiful brussels sprouts with pomegranate are lovely and caramelised. The addition of the pomegranate molasses assists here as well as gives an incredible sweetness and tartness to the dish. I […]
Slow roasted sticky Asian style lamb shoulder This is an updated post of a lip-smackingly good recipe that I created a few years back for Slow roasted sticky Asian style lamb shoulder. I created this recipe quite a few years ago for a corporate cooking class. It was such a fantastic event and also our […]
Braised fennel with preserved lemons It’s that time of year. Time to bring glorious fennel into the spotlight. It is one of the most awesome and versatile of veg. Fennel can be prepared in so many ways. It is perfection, thinly sliced on a mandolin and served with lemon and the fennel fronds. Add […]
Delicious Cauliflower tacos This week, on the 4th of October, it is World taco day. Which conveniently fell on a Tuesday (hello #tacotuesday). I have created a new recipe for us all to enjoy. A different spin on a more traditional Taco feast. I am thrilled to report that my whole family loved […]
Chicken and halloumi sausages Well, here we are, at the week of the football grand final. I don’t even really follow football myself, but I must say, I did feel a little sad that Collingwood got pipped by one point on the weekend. My beautiful 101-year-old Nana is a very passionate ‘Pies’ supporter […]
Asparagus wrapped in Proscuitto Asparagus wrapped in Prosciutto We are a few days into Spring. I love this time of year. Plus +++ it means asparagus is coming into season. Let me hear you shout ‘Hell, yes’ !! These asparagus wrapped in prosciutto are a beautiful combination. They are so delicious […]
Homemade Turkish Gozleme with Spinach and Ricotta and Feta Homemade Turkish Gozleme with Spinach and Ricotta and Feta I am spending my tomorrow in the country in Lexton with nine other women in business. I have been gifted the pleasure of cooking for these women today & I am so looking forward to that. A […]
Mini quiches for midweek easy dinners and party food yum Mini quiches for midweek easy dinners and party food yum Here is an easy recipe for mini quiches for midweek easy dinners. They are also pretty awesome & substantial party food fodder. These were something I cooked up reasonably often for our daughters when they […]
Chicken and Harissa One Tray bake Chicken and Harissa One Tray bake What’s not to love about a one-pan dinner? Especially ones that come with this much Ooomph & flavour. This is a fabulous recipe for Chicken and Harissa One Tray bake. Let it inspire and help you on nights when you want something delicious […]
I imagine, like almost every adult on the planet, you have nights where dinner feels like a bit (alright…so a lot) of a drag. You want something quick and easy but you want it to be packed full of flavour. I hear you. You don’t have to do all the leg work yourself. There are […]
The Very Best Hummus Creamy homemade Hummus is one of the loveliest things in the world. Big call but it is so very true. Many years back, I was somewhat obsessed with hummus perfection. I called it my ‘hummus mission’. Michael called it ‘annoying dried chickpeas rehydrating constantly on the bench top’. Well, he didn’t […]
Soup is like a bowl full of love. To me, it doesn’t matter what the flavour, it always makes me feel loved. My Nana’s best ever pumpkin soup I had my heart broken badly many years ago. I was the one who left him after six years of dating and living together […]
Italian Lemon and Ricotta cake This week, I am delighted to be sharing my Italian lemon and ricotta cake with you. This was one of the recipes in this month’s RM cooking club. We made homemade ricotta in our live class & then ricotta gnocchi together in class also (sooooo good). This […]
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Wonderful Homemade basil oil Wonderful Homemade basil oil Making your own infused oils is an effortless thing to do. It is also highly satisfying and fun. This wonderful homemade basil oil recipe is a fabulous one. Make it when you have a glut of fresh basil or when the warmer months are ending, […]
Middle Eastern Flatbread Pizzas Middle Eastern Flatbread Pizzas These three Middle Easter flatbread pizzas pictured here were our Sunday night family dinner, and my, oh my, what a delicious way to end the week. They were a winner for every one of us and a Carby Coma we enjoyed. Flatbreads typically don’t contain yeast. They […]
Zucchini frittata with potatoes and cream I hope those who managed to get a long weekend this past weekend had a truly great time. I hope you feel recharged and ready for the shorter week ahead. We headed away ourselves. It was so special to grab a few days away together. We went camping on […]
Summer came a little late this year. I have loved it all – from start to finish. After the longest lockdown the world has known, I relished heading outdoors and feeling the sun warm body & recharge my mind. We have enjoyed many Summer evenings eating together on our back deck. Sometimes it is just […]
This wonderful pasta recipe utilizes a Summers bounty of sun-ripened tomatoes and basil. It is a quick & easy mid-week dinner and a treat to eat. Our daughters have been taking leftovers for school lunches and they are very happy campers indeed. This recipe is simple, classic Italian fare that makes the most of summer’s tomatoes. It […]
They Make Ahead Breakfast burritos really are delicious any time of the day. I have been busy putting together a special recipe collection that you can download for make-ahead breakfasts & brunch. I hope you love it. You can grab your copy below by clicking on the button or in our shop here. These Make […]
A Chermoula Chicken Curry that’s Mo’Rockin Chermoula is a beautiful herby spice mix that is used often in Moroccan cooking for great depth of flavour. It is commonly used for marinating vegetables, fish & also chicken. I make a batch every week without fail. It really can be a game-changer in the kitchen and a […]
Lentil, barley and lemon soup – aka ‘Insert expletive here’ COVID soup What’s in a name? My initial recipe title was along the lines of ‘go away COVID’ but in not so polite words (followed by ‘soup’). I am glad I took to Google before posting. I had to Google if I was able […]
Ginger Sponge cake with fresh berries We are just a week out from Christmas my friends. There’s a little something lovely in the air. It feels like a far more relaxed run-up to Christmas this year and I, for one, am really digging it. I feel there is a collective rising of spirits. I […]
Coconut dream cake by Yotam Ottolenghi and Noor Murad I hope you had a wonderful weekend. I hope you enjoyed some special moments with the special people in your life. It was gorgeous weather-wise here in Melbourne. A very welcome change given we’ve all been asking the same question “where oh where is the […]
Seafood pasta marinara is such a delicious & impressive dish. Thankfully, making seafood pasta marinara at home couldn’t be easier. It is quick enough to prepare and cook to enjoy on busy weeknights. And, if you make a large platter of it, it also makes for a relaxed but indulgent weekend gathering. Here are […]
Does anyone else feel like we have come out of lockdown, blinked and now it is Christmas? It feels like there is a bit to do friends. At this time of year, in particular, I feel it is super helpful to have some delicious dinner inspiration up our sleeves. Nothing too time consuming but something […]
Cacio e Pepe is one of my most favourite uncomplicated comfort dishes. It is insanely good. Cacio e Pepe literally translates to cheese and pepper. This recipe can be created in very little time and requires very few ingredients. For Cacio e Pepe to be as great as it should be, […]
Tom Kha Gai I have been mind travelling a lot lately. Dreaming of faraway places and adventures on the horizon, to enjoy with family & friends on the other side of this very long lockdown. It seems to help me a lot. Have you been doing the same? A warming bowl of Tom […]
Slow-cooked Italian Ragu Today, Melbourne lays claim to the (unsought-for) title of the World’s most locked-down city of the pandemic. Topping Buenos Aires 245 total days of stay-at-home orders since the pandemic began. Wherever you are in the world, I really do hope you are holding up okay. It’s been a bumpy ride, to […]
Poshed up 2-minute noodles My family loves these poshed up 2-minute noodles so much. They are a much healthier spin on the bright yellow packets we see at the supermarkets.They’re also so quick and easy to throw together too. A win for all busy families. Often, we have these topped with the optional ginger […]
Delicious vegetarian sausage rolls Sausage rolls are a family favourite at ours. A well made and flavour packed sausage roll is such a treat. I have shared my recipe for the best sausage rolls over here but that particular recipe contains meat and that’s not why you are here. You are likely here […]
The best sausage rolls How wonderful is the moment when you bite into a really great sausage roll? Soooooo good, right? In my humble opinion, this recipe makes the most fabulous sausage roll. Mikey says they are the best sausage rolls. And that man has tried so many sausage rolls in his […]
Individual flourless chocolate cakes These little cakes are an absolute treat. As a bonus, they are also gluten-free. In place of flour, we will use whipped egg whites to produce cupcakes with a light-as-air texture. Egg whites are especially good at this and, when beaten, they create a foam that has great stability and […]
Happy Fathers day weekend ahead. Please find below, a wonderful slow cooked Italian style beef shoulder recipe. It is glorious. Nellie x
How to poach an egg perfectly Perfectly Poached eggs are a wonderful thing. When your knife gently cuts into that egg, and the yolky goodness oozes out…….it’s the simple things in life, right? My Grace calls this very moment her good life moment. It’s not difficult to perfectly poach eggs at home once […]
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Sensational modern day Chicken Parmigiana Apparently, last Thursday marked an unpleasant milestone for Melburnians — the 200th day lived under lockdown restrictions. Wowzers hey! For many of us, it’s been smudgy and messy. I don’t know if smudgy is a word, and I don’t care. It feels very apt for my own […]
Here today, to share a huge hug with everyone. Yesterday’s news of extended lockdown was hard but collectively, we are going to get through this. If you are in lockdown also, I hope you and your families are coping. I look around at my own family & I am acutely aware of the mixed feelings […]
Quick and Easy Stir-Fried Chicken Sending love (and sanity) to all who are in lockdown again and a big foodie hug to you all. I personally find cooking incredibly therapeutic (no surprises there, right). And boy, did I go to town in our home kitchen yesterday. I started with a big pot of this […]
Potato and Leek Soup with homemade herby croutons Potato and Leek soup feels like a big cuddle in a bowl to me. It is such a simple soup to make and such a warm and comforting bowl of goodness to enjoy. The key is to sautee the leeks slowly. You can’t rush this as […]
