I call this my Christmas salad, because it has all the right colours – red, white and green and really does look the picture on the Christmas table. Even the feta added before serving looks almost like snow, aw… READ MORE
I love pickles and nothing is better than homemade. I usually do pickled mushrooms this time of year but decided to try Baby Mac’s pickled cucumbers instead. They are very Maccas-esque but way more delish! We will be having cheeseburgers Saturday night for sure, and I’m looking forward to a Friday night nibbles of cheese, crackers and pickles. READ MORE
So I made these two days ago for the first time and they are AMAZING! The savoury black pepper and rosemary go so so well with the sweet raisins (I used sultanas) and the almonds. The fennel isn’t for everyone, I know, but you could easily leave it out or reduce the amount to half or a quarter. Served with a strong gooey cheese (D’Affinois) and some fresh apricot it was O.M.G. Yum – a great little dessert, giving the sweets a break for one night at least! READ MORE
Sometimes I can’t get ricotta at the deli and end up having to buy a whole kilo from the cheese fridge at the supermarket. If you find yourself with way too much ricotta, this is a great way to use it up. It’s a really quick, easy and delicious little Greek cheese cake that’s kind of like a flan. The cinnamon and honey add a great twist. READ MORE
This is a tasty little pasta salad which has flown out the door the times I’ve made it. It will go great with any grilled meats, and so it’s a great side for a barbie, perhaps in place of potato salad. READ MORE
Now for a bit of retro food glamour and a walk down memory lane. My Nana used to make this dish a lot, and when I say ‘a lot’ I mean, A LOT. She brought a salmon log along to every occasion, big or small and always had some spare logs stashed in her freezer for a rainy day, surprise occasion or drop ins. Eating this really transports me back to being a child and young teenager – familiar flavours are very cool like that. READ MORE
Another really simple biscuit recipe, good for when you’re short on time. These are lovely and chewy and great with a cuppa or vanilla ice-cream. You’ll have squirrels beating down your door for a taste!
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
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
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