Victorian pears are in season! Yay! With cooler weather fast approaching, 'tis the time of year when we our bodies start yearning for comfort foods. But before you rip out your pile of recipes for gluttonous desserts, give these poached pears a try. Utterly delicious, yet kind to the waistline... you will love them. So … Continue reading Poached Pears with Grand Marnier
This recipe for stewed apples is too easy, but we love it because you can serve it on porridge, with yogurt or you can use it as a filling for a sweet apple pie. As Granny Smith apples are quite tart, we add a touch of maple syrup for sweetness. But you can certainly use … Continue reading Stewed Winter Apples
Walking through the supermarket the other day, I overheard a conversation between three young adults who were trying to choose a dessert to accompany their dinner. During their conversation, it became apparent to me that they had never baked a cake...at least...not one that didn't come out of a supermarket packet-mix. If the thought … Continue reading Pretty please…with a cherry on top
Recipes for Chilli Jam & Chilli Oil
Victorian Walnuts are in season!! Easy and highly nutritious, there are many sources which indicate that a handful of walnuts is a simple substitute for your daily multivitamin tablet. Given all the hype that has surrounded the use vitamin supplements lately, I'm more than happy to let my kids munch on a few walnuts while I … Continue reading Walnut Season
Traditionally, Saltimbocca is made using thinly sliced tender veal, topped with a sage leaf and slice of prosciutto, all coated in flour and seared in a pan. But today we experimented with this formula to see if we could still achieve the "jump in your mouth" sensation. (AKA.. saltimbocca). There is one element of the traditional dish … Continue reading Helter-Skelter Saltimbocca
Winter roasts... At their best
This Hot Chocolate recipe is useful for those times when you have exceeded your allowance of daily coffee, but need a little pick-me-up to get you through the rest of the day. Unlike regular Hot Chocolate which is sweetened with cane sugar, the maple syrup used in this recipe has a lower glycemic index, … Continue reading Not so naughty….. Hot Chocolate
A simple little recipe to share with kids, for a variety of reasons... Firstly, it's easy enough for school-aged kids to make on their own. Secondly, it's egg free, dairy free, nut free. Lastly, the kids love to roll and decorate the dough. My kids had a go at making snails and butterflies... keeping them entertained … Continue reading Mostaccioli Calabrese
It had been a while since I fired up the barbie (BBQ) at my place. But the other day, I had an overwhelming desire to sink my teeth into a juicy char-grilled steak. Sure, it took a while to set it up, and get the coals burning red hot...but it was well worth it. So...what … Continue reading Smokin’ Eggplant Dip
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