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12/12/2020

Christmas Eton Mess

Sometimes, when I cook, things don't go according to plan. The plan was to make chocolate pistachio meringue cookies with cranberries as Christmas gifts. With three kids underfoot, I got distracted. I turned the mixer off too early, and after adding the remaining ingredients,  the normally fluffy meringue mixture ended up as a sloppy mess. I ... Read More

Filed Under: baking, celebration, chocolate, christmas, dessert, fruit, general, gluten free Tagged With: chocolate, dried cranberries, egg whites, orange, pistachios, sugar

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

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

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

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

26/09/2020

Pear, Date and Seed Loaf

I've been making this pear, date and seed loaf since the kids were little. It's great for lunch boxes, morning tea, cake stalls and picnics, as it transports well. The loaf is delicious toasted the next day with either cashew cream or butter smeared on top.  Feel free to play around with different ingredients. The loaf works well with all sorts of ... Read More

Filed Under: baking, breakfast, snacks, vegetarian Tagged With: brown sugar, dates, dried pears, eggs, honey, milk, pumpkin seeds, rice milk, rolled oats, sunflower seeds, wholemeal flour

31/08/2020

Spelt Buttermilk Scones with Cashew Cream

Spelt buttermilk scones with jam and cream are my absolute favourite for a tea-time treat. My dear friend Domenica makes the most delicious scones, served with strawberry jam and freshly whipped cream. I confess, I usually leave with a tummy ache because I can never stop at just one scone! I love to bake with wholemeal spelt flour, and I thought ... Read More

Filed Under: baking, snacks Tagged With: brown rice, butter, buttermilk, cashews, honey, lemon, Medjool dates, wholemeal spelt flour

31/08/2020

Fig, Cardamom and Orange Brownies

  Fig, orange  and cardamom brownies are a sophisticated version of a much loved Bill Granger 'healthier chocolate brownie' recipe that I've been making since the kids were little. I love the texture of the dried figs and the crunchy pumpkin seeds, while the ground cardamom and orange zest deliver a beautiful aroma. The brownies don't ... Read More

Filed Under: baking, chocolate, snacks Tagged With: cardamom, cocoa, dried figs, eggs, oranges, pumpkin seeds

31/08/2020

Spiced Pear and Almond Cake

Spiced pear and almond cake is a lovely cake to serve for afternoon tea, warm out of the oven with a dollop of cream or Greek yoghurt. Pears are one of the oldest temperate fruits on earth. The pear (pyrus communis) was valued for both its flavour and texture in ancient times. It's believed to have originated in the Caucasus Mountains between the ... Read More

Filed Under: baking, dessert, fruit, vegetarian Tagged With: almonds, eggs, ground cloves, mixed spice, pears, rolled oats, spelt flour

08/08/2020

Cheesy Thyme Bread Puddings

These cheesy thyme bread puddings are made up of stale bread and leftover cheese. Did you know that bread is one of the most commonly discarded household items? I often make breadcrumbs and croutons and freeze them. However, occasionally there is a neglected baguette that is simply too hard to turn into breadcrumbs. But, if you soak the bread for ... Read More

Filed Under: baking, breakfast, side dish, snacks, vegetarian Tagged With: bread, eggs, lemon, milk, ricotta, thyme

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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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