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03/01/2021

Parmesan Potato Wedges

My kids love these parmesan potato wedges. They'd eat them every night if they could. It's a great dish to serve a crowd, and you can prepare the potatoes ahead of time if you wish, ready to pop in the oven when everyone arrives. We served these alongside a butterflied leg of lamb and salad on New Year's Eve, and there were none left over! I prefer ... Read More

Filed Under: side dish, snacks, vegetables, vegetarian Tagged With: flour, olive oil, parmesan cheese, potatoes, rosemary

20/12/2020

Tomato Salsa

Tomato salsa goes by many names. Also known as 'salsa fresca,' 'salsa cruda' or 'salsa bandera,' it's a traditional Mexican dish of raw ingredients that's quick and easy to make, nutritious and delicious. My favourite name is 'pico de Gallo.' The literal translation is 'beak of the rooster.' It's believed to be called that because people used to ... Read More

Filed Under: appetizers, condiment, dips, general, gluten free, sauces, side dish, snacks, vegan, vegetables, vegetarian Tagged With: cherry tomatoes, coriander, jalapeno, lime, olive oil, red onion, salt

01/12/2020

Fennel and Zucchini with Nectarines and Fior di Latte

Fennel and zucchini with nectarines and fior di latte is one of my favourite summer salads. It doesn't really need instructions, as it just requires you to assemble the best of ingredients that you can find together on a large platter. There are so many good flavours: the sweet, juicy nectarines, the creamy fior di latte, (I love the cheese from ... Read More

Filed Under: salads, side dish, vegetables, vegetarian Tagged With: apple cider vinegar, buckwheat, fennel, honey, mint, nectarines, olive oil, zucchini

01/12/2020

Grilled Asparagus with Pomegranate, Mint and Barley

Grilled asparagus with mint, pomegranate and barley is a side dish which can be served either warm or cold. It looks so pretty with the pomegranate arils, like crimson jewels, perched on top of the rich green mint and grilled asparagus. This is my interpretation of a delicious sauce I had several years ago at Gjelina, one of my favourite ... Read More

Filed Under: salads, sauces, side dish, vegetables Tagged With: asparagus, barley, eschallot, garlic, lime, mint, olive oil, pomegranate molasses

01/12/2020

Tomato and Olive Salad with Roasted Onions and Thyme

Tomato and olive salad with roasted onions and thyme was borne out of a need to come up with something quickly because I feared I didn't have enough to feed my guests. A  friend of mine has a wonderful expression: "maximum impact for minimum effort." With just a few ingredients, this salad does just that, with juicy, ripe baby tomatoes, black ... Read More

Filed Under: salads, side dish, vegan, vegetables, vegetarian Tagged With: balsamic vinegar, olive oil, olives, onion, thyme, tomatoes

01/12/2020

Little Gem Lettuce with Buttermilk Herb Dressing

I love this little gem lettuce salad with buttermilk herb dressing. It looks really pretty arranged in a radial pattern on a plate, and it takes very little time to prepare. It's easy to buy lettuce leaves pre-washed and pre-packaged, but they're packed in plastic, and they don't last long. If you a buy a whole lettuce with its roots still ... Read More

Filed Under: salads, sauces, side dish, vegetables, vegetarian Tagged With: buttermilk, herbs, lemon juice, lettuce, olive oil

01/12/2020

Poached Chicken Breasts with Almond Sauce

Poached chicken breasts with almond sauce is a simple dish to make. It can be prepared in advance, and it easily feeds a crowd. Six chicken breasts are enough for 12 people if you're serving them as part of a larger meal with salads.  The almond sauce recipe belongs to the excellent chefs of Ester, https://www.ester-restaurant.com.au  It's one of ... Read More

Filed Under: poultry, salads, sauces Tagged With: almonds, bay leaves, brown rice vinegar, chicken, egg yolks, juniper berries, lemon, olive oil, thyme, white wine

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

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

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

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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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