On the school holidays I like to get the kids in the kitchen. They get to learn some new skills and experience different foods that they haven’t been willing to try in the past. Mr 8 helped to make these Hawaiian Turnovers. Simply ham, cheese ( two types) and pineapple wrapped in puff pastry. Mr […]
How to Run your Kitchen at Home like a Restaurant Kitchen
Until my mid 20’s I had always work in the food/hospitality industry. From working in a shopping centre food court sandwich shop, to fast food (Hungry Jacks) to owning my own Cafe and then working for a coffee roasting company. I have always had a passion for food, I even wished that I could marry […]
Creamy Mushroom and Ham Pasta Bake
Pasta bakes are one of my favourite lazy dinners, why you ask? Because all you literally have to do is cook the pasta, add the flavoured ingredients whack it in the oven and viola dinner is ready. It’s easy to serve, just spoon it out and you good to go. I am using my favourite […]
One Bowl Orange and Choc Chip Muffins
Oranges are back in my fridge as Winter has returned and they are coming down in price and getting better in flavour. The kids have been taking orange wedges as their morning fruit at school and I have been trying to include them in new recipes. This recipe for one bowl orange and choc chip […]
One Bowl Melt and Mix Date and Apricot Loaf
This one bowl melt and mix date and apricot loaf is the perfect accompaniment to your morning cup of tea. It is dark, dense and packed full of flavour. It is a simple melt in the microwave then add the remaining ingredients and mix, super easy and makes an impressive loaf. INGREDIENTS 3/4 Cup Brown […]
Making Dump Bags for the Slow Cooker
In an attempt to make my Monday to Friday easier when it comes to dinner I have been making one or two dump bags on the weekend so that at least a couple of meals are prepared and ready to be “dumped” into the slow cooker before I leave for work. The reason I think […]
Red Lentil, Tomato and Smokey BBQ Bacon Soup
Fill up with this hearty and flavour packed red lentil, tomato and D’Orsogna Smokey BBq Streaky Bacon soup. The red lentils give the soup a vibrant red colour and as they cook they break down to make the soup nice and thick. If you have soup loving children in your home they are guaranteed to […]
Simply Chorizo and Tomato Spaghetti
When you are using a sausage like chorizo that brings so much flavour to a dish it is best to pair it simply with other ingredients so it can shine. This dish is as the name suggests simply chorizo and tomato tossed through spaghetti to make a meal that is flavoursome. Using basic ingredients the […]
Family Winter Warmers
Warm up from the inside with this list of delicious Winter Warmers that will keep everyone happy in the family. Family Winter Warmers