Perpetual Consumption

December 14, 2014 In Sides By Emma

Beetroot and Balsamic Relish

I haven’t made this relish for ages. For a while there, it was something everyone received for Christmas, but I have moved on to olives and sweet things in recent years. That said, this is a delicious little accompaniment to cold meats, perfect on the table on Christmas Day with turkey and ham and great for sandwiches too. READ MORE

December 14, 2014 In Salads, Sides By Emma

Spiced Beetroot Salad

I just love beetroot. The flavour of fresh beets from the ground can’t be beaten, so earthy and sweet, and the colour is just so gorgeous.READ MORE

December 13, 2014 In Sides, Vegetarian By Emma

Sweet and Sour Beans with Tomato, Feta and Sultanas

Another Karen Martini classic. This is a great vego dish on its own or a good side served with lamb or chicken. The sweet and sour flavour is moreish and you can easily do without the chilli if you prefer. READ MORE

December 13, 2014 In Desserts, Sweets By Emma

Raspberry sorbet

This is a great thing to do with leftover egg whites and something cool to ease the heat on a hot summer night. I honestly can’t remember where I first came across this recipe, but it has to be the all time quickest and easiest ice cream – well sorbet, but it has a pretty ice-creamy texture… READ MORE

December 12, 2014 In Mains, Pork By Emma

Pork Fillet with Honey and Ginger

Pork has to be my all time favourite meat. It’s so often overlooked (or over cooked!) but if you buy good quality cuts, it is so sweet and tender, soaks up flavour really well and is cheap as chips compared to red meat. This is a really simple one-pot-wonder dish I’ve made for dinner parties many times. READ MORE

December 10, 2014 In Chicken, Mains By Emma

Spiced Chicken Tortillas

Karen Martini produces some of my all time favourite recipes. Her flavour combinations are always spot on and almost without fail simple to put together. I only made this Mexican inspired recipe for the first time a few weeks ago. READ MORE

December 10, 2014 In Light meals, Mains, Pasta By Emma

Ricotta and Parmesan Dumplings with Tomato and Basil Sauce

I never got the hang of potato gnocchi. The couple of times I’ve made it, it’s turned out heavy and tough. I think it’s a case of too much flour, anyway, I gave it away for this lighter, simpler ricotta version (taken from the Two Greedy Italians), which I’ve made many times. READ MORE

December 8, 2014 In Salads, Sides By Emma

Asian Coleslaw

There will always be a place for mayonnaise-based coleslaw packed into a piece of white bread with a snag on a summer’s day – yum! That said, there’s nothing worse than a bowl of coleslaw sitting out in the heat at a barbie and turning that gross watery, yellow colour – blurgh!READ MORE

December 7, 2014 In Sides By Emma

Pete’s Lemon Potatoes

Pete adopted this recipe from his mum. These potatoes are a bit of a winter staple, although they’re not too bad in summer either, and go with pretty much anything, particularly roast chicken or Fish with Garlic, Lemon and Tomatoes.

December 7, 2014 In Salads, Sides By Emma

Big Mac Potato Salad

My sister in law loves this salad – this one’s for you Casey! It’s a variation on the mayo-only potato salad using some mayo, but mainly sour cream. But don’t be fooled, it’s very rich and the sauce tastes suspiciously like Big Mac Special Sauce, only yummier. READ MORE