Roasted onion and beetroot dip is so easy to make, and it makes a very pretty appetiser. A painter, who did some work at our place once, noticed how much I loved cooking. He would bring me culinary treats - pomegranates from his garden, halva and a jar of pomegranate molasses. Pomegranate molasses is a Middle Eastern reduction of pomegranate ... Read More
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Salmon and Brown Rice Salad with Lime and Sesame
I made this delicious salmon and brown rice with lime and sesame from last night's dinner leftovers. It's a quick and easy lunch to put together in advance and keep in a thermos if you're on the go, as the flavours blend together well and there's no lettuce to go soggy. I've used cherry tomatoes, red onions, cucumbers and avocado, but ... Read More
Pea and Mint Soup with Celery and Lettuce Leaves
This pea and mint soup with celery and lettuce leaves is one that I love to make as it makes use of the green things that many of us throw away – the leaves of the celery stems and the outer, tougher leaves of the lettuce. Plus, I always have a bag of frozen peas on hand. It's a trusty, economical staple. Did you know that green peas are actually a ... Read More
Watermelon and Tomato Salad with Pistachios, Feta and Mint
Welcome to my first blog post of 2020. We’re on holidays at Hyams Beach on the south coast of NSW. It’s a magical place on the edge of Jervis Bay, completely surrounded by national park. This is my favourite two weeks of the year, just before school starts back, when everyone does whatever they feel like, whether it’s an early morning walk and a ... Read More