As I sit here enjoying a piece of this freshly baked lemon cake, being washed down by a cup of scorching black coffee, I’m taken back to the Amalfi coast. The smell of fresh lemons and coffee in the air, I have to admit I even have a glass of sparkling mineral water fizzing away […]
I’ve gone to make my own toasted muesli so many times but have always put it in the too hard basket; too much hassle (or is it hastle? I don’t know.) I never seem to have any of the long list of ingredients you see in so many cookbooks. I went through a stage of […]
Although food generally fills my constant thoughts, I too, have those days where I’ve zero idea what to cook for dinner. Sometimes, with no motivation, I find deciding what to cook can actually be harder than the cooking itself don’t you think? Especially on busy weeknights; if I make one more batch of spag bol, […]
Before you read this… ask yourself these two questions. Do I own a food processor? And do I have an abundance of greens in the garden (or if you’re like me, have a friend that does?) If you’ve answered YES – then please, carry on reading. This recipe comes from a friend, Annalise Merriman, who […]
Don’t get me wrong – I like spag bol. It’s just that yesterday afternoon I caught myself standing at the fridge staring at the packet of beef mince I’d bought for dinner, thinking “gosh I can’t possibly cook spag bol again!” So off to Google I go.. typing ‘beef mince recipes’ quickly in to the […]
Winter school holidays and what better time to whip up a batch of these Smartie cookies. We’re lucky enough to be spending them at the beach; filled with lots of walks, park dates, cousin catch ups, ice cream cones and loads of beach time. And talk about the perfect beach weather. I love it when […]
One of my favourite things to eat for lunch is Mim’s bacon and egg pie (or quiche Lorraine as it’s more commonly known). This quiche comes in a close second, using fresh silverbeet straight from the St Joseph’s school veggie patch and encased in this easy homemade short crust pastry; I promise you – it’s […]
It’s a myth that osso bucco is difficult to cook; I don’t know why, but there seems to be someone going round telling people that it’s hard to make. Same goes with polenta. How many of you haven’t even tried it because you think it’s too fiddly or chef-y? Well I’m here to tell you […]
I was pulling this out of the oven tonight when Timbo got the phone call from his mum; his grandma Lyn had sadly passed away. Lyn, more commonly known as ‘Nin’ to her 6 grandkids, 10 great grandkids (and counting), was an absolute larger than life character. Always with a huge smile on her face, […]
It’s getting colder and if you’re anything like me – you’re looking for something ‘winter-ey’ to cook. Something new and a bit different, that’ll have you feeling satisfied and all warm inside. Something to make when you have friends or family popping over for dinner. So many comfort food recipes end up in the ‘slow […]
Is there anything better than some good old fashioned country hospitality? Nothing says ” I love you” more than a thoughtful display of home cooking. And with covid restrictions lifting and regional travel opening back up again – we’ve got family coming to stay. Who cares if the house is a mess; the washing pile […]
My favourite soup in the whole wide world is Mum’s pea and lettuce soup (or green soup as Charlotte calls it). This broccoli soup is nearly as good. So easy to make, simply whack it all in a pot and let it cook until the veggies are nice and soft before giving it a whizz […]
If you’ve got lemons on tap, this is the recipe for you. And if you do… I’m jealous. Oh to have a lemon tree outside like the one at my sister in law’s place (thanks Ju) that grew these deliciously juicy lemons – perfect for this tangy, zesty and punchy lemon slice. How very ‘Amalfi […]
You’ve heard of the saying “the dog ate my homework”. In this case, it’s more like “the dog ate my cupcakes”. Blue Dog ate the entire tray of Charlotte’s chocolate cupcakes! Blue. Dog! Oh, and it gets worse. Not only did he pinch the cupcakes, but also gone was a whole loaf of freshly baked […]
The thing I love about cooking is that you can cook things depending on your mood. One day you’ll lose yourself in making a trendy Vegan chickpea stew (thanks to Soph for the inspo) and the next – you’ll feel like throwing everything in a pot and chucking it in the oven. Tonight’s mood calls […]
Funnily enough I got asked today whether or not I had a recipe for a muesli slice, just as I was sitting down to type up the recipe for this very ‘seed-y’ one. Seed-y in the “it has lots of seeds” sense and not because it “tastes like bird food”, thanks Aunty Ali. It’s a […]
I have a confession to make. Whilst so many of you “essentials” are out there working hard to keep everyone safe; keeping our economy ticking over, do you want to know what I’ve been doing? I’ve been at home writing an acrostic poem. About French toast. A FRENCH TOAST ACROSTIC POEM! “Are you serious?” you […]
Everyone should master the simple ‘frittata’. Easy and delicious, once you’ve got the hang of it – you can whip one up using just about anything. Think sliced ham, smoked salmon, roast pumpkin, feta, grilled capsicum strips, mushies, cherry tomatoes, asparagus or even some leftover roast chook. My favourite is this simple potato and bacon […]
Cork Daddy’s been making this chorizo pasta forever; since his flatting days in Randwick and he’ll freely admit that it was the only dish he knew how to cook back then. My sister and brother in law, Lou and Matt (who are both really good cooks) make this pasta all the time too, having made […]
Standby spaghetti… for those nights when you’ve got something better to do than cook. Take tonight for example. Saturday’s in iso – we’re burning a few snags on the fire with the kids for a late lunch and then I’m challenging Cork Daddy to a pool comp tonight. So far, Meemar and Grandad AND Gen […]
