For as long as I can remember, our mother has always used this recipe on her barbecued meats. It may sound monotonous, but the reality is...it marries well with all meats, including fish... and is pretty hard to beat when it comes to ease of preparation and flavour. Salmoriglio (Sarl-more-illi-oh) is a Southern Italian marinade. … Continue reading Salmoriglio
This is a traditional Italian seasoning used in many recipes which originates from Bologna in Italy. Pronounced "Sarla-moy-ah" it can be used to season roasts, add to a sugo or sprinkle over your baked potatoes prior to cooking. You may not know much about the city of Bologna, other than it being the city where Bolognese Sauce … Continue reading Salamoia Bolognese
Quinoa, is a great ingredient to serve as a side dish, main or dessert. Because it is an ancient grain, I feel greater confidence in serving it than I do some of the other GM foods available on supermarket shelves today. Quinoa can be served warm or cold, which makes for a great salad. We have … Continue reading Quinoa w/ Radicchio & Gorgonzola Salad
Lot's of goodness that packs a punch!
Sometimes.. With just a little imagination, you can add some extra nutrition to your favourite meals. This morning I decided to add linseed (flaxseed) meal to the kids' pancakes. I'm happy to report that they were demolished within minutes...and linseed meal has now been officially added to my pancake recipe. Linseeds are an excellent source … Continue reading High Fibre Pancakes
I whipped up my first batch of these bikkies nom, nom, nom on the weekend. Since then nom, nom, nom ... I have to admit nom, nom, nom ... I've rediscovered my inner Cookie Monster... nom, nom, nom. This is a very simple cookie recipe using the natural flavour of lemon combined with lots of crunch. We suggest you make these … Continue reading Lemon,Chia and Coconut Cookies
This Mexican mix will have you singing Olé! Olé! Olé! all the way to the spice rack. Blending your own Mexican spice means that you can measure once, and cook several times, adding bountiful flavour to your dishes without juggling countless jars, especially when you're trying to whip up a quick Mexican meal. This Mexican … Continue reading Mexican Spice
A quick and easy chicken recipe, that's perfect for weeknights. A sticky conversation... The hardest part of this recipe is in sourcing ethically produced chicken. I'm not sure whether there is an app for it, but...if any tekkies are listening, there probably should be! Ethical consumerism is in vogue at the moment....and so it should be. Keeping ourselves … Continue reading Sticky Chicken w/ Honey Soy
They say that all good things take time, and great things happen all at once. The way I see it, if you take the time to prepare your chia ahead of time, then you'll be rewarded with a great breakfast that will provide you with enough get-up-and-go to see you through the day. It is especially … Continue reading Chia & Chocolate Smoothie Pudding
Never too old to eat Chicken nuggets...
hare & tortoise kitchen 