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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

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

13/09/2020

Celeriac Remoulade

Once upon a time at a cafe in Noosa, QLD, I ordered a brunch plate with celeriac remoulade. It was absolutely delicious smeared on flat bread with smoked salmon and poached eggs. Sally from https://www.farmerandson.com.au has been giving me lesser known produce to try, so I thought I'd try my hand at making my own remoulade. Celeriac, or celery ... Read More

Filed Under: appetizers, condiment, dips, side dish, vegetables Tagged With: celeriac, eggs, herbs, lemon, mayonnaise, mustard, olive oil

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

05/07/2020

Cherry Chocolate Olive Oil Mousse

Cherry chocolate olive oil mousse has the most delicious silky texture. On a trip to Italy in my distant past, I tasted a delicious gelato of cherry, chocolate and olive oil. I thought it would be interesting to combine these ingredients in a mousse. The cherry cuts through the rich chocolate, adding an unexpected tartness, while the olive oil ... Read More

Filed Under: celebration, chocolate, christmas, dessert, dinner Tagged With: cherries, chocolate, eggs, olive oil

22/06/2020

Weetbix Slice with Dates

This Weetbix slice with dates reminds me of a simple lumberjack cake (without the apples). No no-one in our house likes to eat the broken up Weetbix remaining in the bottom of the cereal box, and so, this slice makes use of the the crushed remnants, with lots of other good things thrown in. L. M. Montgomery, author of 'Anne of Green Gables,' ... Read More

Filed Under: baking, general, snacks Tagged With: dates, eggs, maple syrup, oats, pumpkin seeds, shredded coconut, spelt flour, sunflower seeds, Weetbix

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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 in the stove & reduced to about 1 cup). Then stir in the pulp of 3-4 passionfruit. Grate a little extra ginger 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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