If you’re looking for something fun to do with the kids, why not make my easy chocolate slab. Simply melt some chocolate and stud it with anything you like. Think lollies, choccies, candy canes, pretzels, nuts, dried fruit, marshmallows and sprinkles. A real special treat to have in the fridge or make some and package […]
I don’t know about you but the first thing I do when I get home after being away is to make a cake. Something about switching the oven on and reaching for the mixing bowl just relaxes me. Restores order somehow in a way that the endless washing pile being tackled doesn’t. There’s nothing better […]
I love cooking with tofu. It’s so easy and tasty, is cheap as chips and can be substituted anywhere you’d normally use chicken breast. Take these satay tofu skewers as an example. Made in literally minutes, these slices of firm tofu are cooked over a high heat in a non stick pan for a couple […]
If anyone asked me what my favourite food was I’d have to say, bread. A ridiculously fresh, well made French baguette – crunchy on the outside and super soft on the inside, eaten whilst still warm. Is there anything better? Talk about one of life’s simplest pleasures. Now turn your attention away from that delicious […]
This is a recipe for the novice bakers out there. I’ve called it the “packet mix” cake because you get exactly the same result as if you were to use a basic butter cake packet mix. Great for making kids’ novelty birthday cakes or to throw in the oven for a quick activity/afternoon tea for […]
One can only cook spaghetti bolognese so many times. So here’s another way with mince. My girls love these easy and delicious beef kofta’s for something a little different. Anything on a stick seems to be a hit in our house at the moment (thinking back to our honey soy chicken kebabs and Teriyaki salmon […]
I’ve been making this simple chicken dish for my girls for years but have never thought about sharing the recipe – it’s so simple that it doesn’t really need one. You’ll notice that I don’t put exact amounts of ingredients for the sauce – it’s “a bit of this”, “bit of that” kind of number. […]
This recipe is so good for so many reasons. It’s a great way to use up a leftover barbecue chook. It’s a great meal to make ahead of time to reheat when you have guests coming over. It’s healthy, fast, delicious and simple. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or to have in the fridge for […]
The twinnies woke at 5 this morning. I’m on to my second cup of coffee and while they play with the dishwasher tablets in the cupboard under my feet, I’m throwing a brown sugar loaf cake (my new favourite recipe) into the oven. Mother’s of twins all need a piece of cake when this sleep […]
Yikes. Where do I start? I want to open a little Middle Eastern roadside stall. I’ll set up my giant paella pan and’ll stand there cooking perfectly fresh flatbreads made to order before smothering a generous blob of garlic-y hummus on top and then piling it up high with this sweet, sticky and salty grilled […]
Five years ago now we were invited to dinner at the Scott’s place, a family with kids in the same class as our girls. I remember standing around their beautiful kitchen enjoying a glass of wine whilst watching Bel chop up some raw broccoli. She then proceeded to throw it into a big bowl, covering […]
My sister Elles Belles went to a dinner party recently. The host, Christine, who in her words “is a beautiful cook”, put on a magnificent spread; she sent me a photo and boy did it look good. From memory there was a bean dish, a loaf of homemade bread and a few scrummy looking salads. […]
This would have to be the most satisfying dish that I’ve cooked in a very long time. If you’re a stranger to using tofu – I strongly urge you to give this stir fry a go. I can’t get enough of it, it’s so tasty. Quick, easy and light, the firm tofu in the sticky, […]
Mum messaged our ‘Ladies of the Fam’ WhatsApp group the other day asking if “.. anyone has my sticky date recipe handy? I really must bring it to Culburra!” “No, I don’t. Sorry Mum”, Case replied. “Is it on the blog?” says Ali, seconds later… shortly before copying and pasting a link to the very […]
I’m really excited about this recipe. Excited because it’s so easy to make. Excited because it tastes great. Excited because it feeds a crowd. Excited because you can make it ahead of time. I know pasta bakes are pretty daggy but they serve their purpose as an easy family meal. This recipe uses a store-bought […]
Potato bakes are like spaghetti bolognese. In the fact that although most versions use virtually the same ingredients, they always seem to taste so different. I find myself asking the question “what do you put in your potato bake?”, always curious to know what others do… come to think of it, I often find myself […]
Remember that Cadbury Favourites ad where a family has been invited to a friends place for a barbie? They run in to their host at the supermarket and are told “not to bring a thing”. It’s a stroke of genius. Of course there’s nothing wrong with turning up to someone’s house with a box of […]
It’s been a while since I’ve written a new blog post. Reason being is that I’ve been so crook with morning sickness. They say that being pregnant with twins will do that to you! I’ve wanted to share this no fuss chocolate pudding recipe with you for ages. It’s such a good one to have […]
Popular food blogger, Lo Corcoran of Lo’s Kitchen shares what her family will be eating this Christmas whilst convincing us that delegation is the key to a well planned Chrissie. A friend is getting their family Christmas catered for. Apparently to stop the complaints from those slaving away over a hot stove. Other mates hosting […]
Julia Child states that “any party without cake is just a meeting”. And I totally agree. Now I know that a pavlova isn’t technically a cake, falling more into the meringue category. But it’s close enough. We had friends over yesterday to watch the Wallabies play (we won!), where Cork Daddy dragged the telly outside, […]
