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01/12/2020

Lime and Coconut Macaroons

Light and chewy, these lime and coconut macaroons are delicious for dessert or afternoon tea. I'm serving them for my annual ladies' lunch, together with lime and vanilla labneh, and mango slices in mango skin syrup. The syrup is a recipe from the wonderful authors of https://cornersmith.com.au/shop/use-it-all/ If you were to serve these lime ... Read More

Filed Under: baking, celebration, dessert Tagged With: egg whites, lime, shredded coconut, sugar

21/11/2020

Chilled Roasted Tomato and Capsicum Soup

Chilled roasted tomato and capsicum is perfect for a light meal on a hot day. I often use nuts in soups as they give the soup a lovely creamy texture (without the cream), and they tend to make the soup a bit more filling. I also like to make my own chicken stock, either with chicken carcasses from the butcher, or with the leftover frozen bones of a ... Read More

Filed Under: appetizers, gluten free, soups, vegetables Tagged With: almonds, basil, capsicums, chilli, olive oil, sherry vinegar, tomatoes

13/11/2020

Vietnamese-Style Chicken Salad

I made a Vietnamese-style chicken salad for dinner last night in an effort to please everyone at the table. Every night this week, someone has complained about the meal I've served. So, I placed all the ingredients on the table for people to help themselves, with the chilli and herbs on the side, and included tomatoes big and small. The fussiest ... Read More

Filed Under: salads, vegetables Tagged With: brown sugar, cabbage, capsicum, carrot, chicken, coriander, corn, cucumber, fired shallots, fish sauce, lime, mint, peanuts, sesame oil

09/11/2020

Eggplant Mezze Plate

I served this eggplant mezze plate yesterday as a starter for lunch with friends. I used eggplants in two ways - thinly sliced and roasted with smoked salt and olive oil, and also roasted whole, with a head of garlic, to turn into a dip. They tasted delicious on top of toasted pita bread with a dollop of homemade labneh and rose harissa. The labneh ... Read More

Filed Under: appetizers, dips, general, gluten free, side dish, snacks, vegetables, vegetarian Tagged With: cumin seeds, eggplant, garlic, lemon, olive oil, pepper, smoked salt, tahini

01/11/2020

Peach Keffir Cake

This peach keffir cake is a fabulous cake to take to a picnic. The cake is an adaptation of a much treasured recipe from Annabel Langbein https://www.annabel-langbein.com The cake is delicious just as it is, it transports well, and it can also be made a day ahead. I recently attended a workshop at Idler's Hill, a gorgeous retreat in Sydney's ... Read More

Filed Under: baking, fruit, snacks Tagged With: butter, eggs, flour, keffir, lemon myrtle, peach, sugar, vanilla

01/11/2020

Chicken Mayonnaise Sandwiches with Pistachios, Mint and Lime

Chicken mayonnaise sandwiches, for me,  are the ultimate picnic fare. They're believed to have originated from"Poulet Reine Elizabeth" or "Coronation Chicken." This was a dish created by Rosemary Hume, a Cordon Bleu chef, and Constance Spry, a florist and author, as part of the banquet for the the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II in 1953. ... Read More

Filed Under: dips, poultry, salads, vegetables Tagged With: celery, chicken, eggs, lime, mint, olive oil, pistachios

01/11/2020

Guacamole with toasted cumin seeds

  This guacamole with toasted cumin seeds doesn't have the kick of traditional guacamole, with jalapeño and chilli.  I tend to omit these ingredients because they don't appeal to my kids' tastebuds. I would recommend toasting the cumin seeds and grinding them. It does give the dip a much better flavour than using ground cumin from a jar.  I ... Read More

Filed Under: dips, side dish, snacks, vegan, vegetables, vegetarian Tagged With: avocado, coriander, cumin seeds, lime juice, pita bread, red onion, tomato

30/10/2020

Pumpkin and Date Scones

I made pumpkin and date scones for afternoon tea with last night's leftover roast pumpkin. It's exam time in our house, so I have been practising my debriefing skills over cups of tea and homemade treats in an effort to stimulate conversation. I pureed the pumpkin, skin and all, to include in these scones. It doesn't really matter what type of ... Read More

Filed Under: baking, snacks, vegetarian Tagged With: butter, buttermilk, flour, mixed spice, pumpkin

25/10/2020

Grilled Vegetables with Celery Salt and Green Herb Sauce

I made grilled vegetables with celery salt and green herb sauce for lunch today. In fact, I only grilled the vegetables as I'd made the accompaniments earlier in the week. I've been excitedly pouring through the pages of my new Cornersmith cookbook https://www.cornersmith.com.au/collections/cookbook/products/use-it-all The book is a fabulous guide ... Read More

Filed Under: general, gluten free, sauces, side dish, vegan, vegetables, vegetarian Tagged With: asparagus, celery, cherry tomatoes, corn, dill, fennel, garlic, leeks, olive oil, spring onions

16/10/2020

Chocolate Chip and Peanut Cookies

I'm not sure where the recipe for these chocolate chip and peanut cookies comes from. I've been making them since I was a kid, and the recipe is very neatly handwritten in my first ever recipe collection book. I have a boy at home recovering from surgery, and this week I am making all the things that he loves, to entice him to eat. He needs the ... Read More

Filed Under: baking, chocolate, snacks Tagged With: brown sugar, butter, chocolate chips, egg, peanuts, raw sugar, salt, self-raising flour, vanilla essence

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For me, preparing a meal and sharing it with family and friends at home is one of life’s greatest pleasures. By providing recipes for simple, nutritious meals, I want to give people the confidence to do the same.

Mango, passionfruit & ginger granita - blend the f Mango, passionfruit & ginger granita - blend the flesh of 3 ripe mangoes with mango skin ginger syrup (mango skins & stones, a small knob of peeled ginger, 1L water and 4 Tbsp sugar, simmered on the stove & reduced to about 1 cup). Then stir in the pulp of 3-4 passionfruit. Grate a little extra ginger in if you like. Freeze in a shallow tray, scraping with a fork 2-3 times to flake up the ice. A refreshing summer treat! #eatarainbow🌈 #quickandeasy #minimisefoodwaste
Roasted carrots, hummous, dukkah & parsley flowers Roasted carrots, hummous, dukkah & parsley flowers - an easy side dish, served warm or cold. Simply drizzle  sliced carrots with olive oil & sprinkle sea salt on top, & roast for 40 minutes at 200 deg C. Serve on top of hummous, sprinkle with dukkah & your choice of herb. Parsley flowers are edible & really pretty! #eatarainbow🌈 #quickandeasy #simpleandnutritious #minimsefoodwaste
Orzo salad with BBQ chicken thighs, roasted brocco Orzo salad with BBQ chicken thighs, roasted broccoli & red onion, tossed with pomegranate & mint sauce. I made a jar of this sauce before coming on holidays. I used half of it to marinate the chicken thighs &  the remainder as a dressing for the salad. Click on the link in the bio for the recipes for the sauce & also the gazpacho - a perfect summer meal! Oh, and check out my lovely antique forks from the Nostalgia Factory in the Kangaroo Valley!
#eatarainbow🌈 #quickandeasy #minimisefoodwaste #nostalgiafactorykangaroovalley #berrynsw
Who doesn’t love a good potato wedge? These are Who doesn’t love a good potato wedge? These are cooked with Parmesan and rosemary, perfect for a snack after a swim, or to serve at a BBQ. Click on the link in the bio for the recipe. #eatarainbow🌈  #quickandeasy #simpleandnutritious
Nectarine granita, perfect for a summer’s day & Nectarine granita, perfect for a summer’s day & easy for the kids to make. Click on the link in the bio for the recipe. #eatarainbow🌈  #minimisefoodwaste #quickandeasy
My favourite sweet treats, including fruit mince t My favourite sweet treats, including fruit mince tarts from @organicbreadbar, cherries from @farmer_and_son and chocolate panforte at the ready for present opening, before the Xmas Day feast. Don’t you just love the leftovers on Boxing Day? #xmasday2020 #organicbreadbar #farmer_and_son
DIY Christmas crackers made out of...toilet paper DIY Christmas crackers made out of...toilet paper wrappers, thanks to @whogivesacraptp Merry Christmas to you all! #diychristmascrackers #kidschristmascrafts #whogivesacraptp
Tomato salsa with a medley of juicy ripe baby toma Tomato salsa with a medley of juicy ripe baby tomatoes - a great snack after the beach! Click on the link in the bio for the recipe. #eatarainbow🌈  #minimisefoodwaste #quickandeasy #simpleandnutritious

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