Our vegie garden is in full bloom and that means I have a massive glut of silverbeet. I love making my families traditional Greek pie with it but I also like to find new ways to enjoy it. The weekend just past I decided to make it into a pesto which was added to cooked […]
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Entertainers Individual Quiches
I’m back in the kitchen using Mission Foods Soft & Fluffy Wraps to make quick and easy decadent meals, perfect for entertaining. Last time I made Cinnamon Sugar Coated Cream Cheese Wraps which were the perfect quick dessert. This time I am putting them to the test to make entertainers individual quiches that use the […]
Bacon and Couscous Stuffed Butternut Pumpkin
Step away from your normal roast vegetables and make your pumpkin come to life with this bacon and couscous stuffed butternut pumpkin. When serving roast over the Christmas period think about making the vegetables you serve standout. This is such an easy way to get so much flavour into your pumpkin. Fill it high with […]
Leftover Roast Triangles
When I make a meal from leftovers I get the most satisfaction from my cooking. The reason is that I am eliminating my food waste and saving money in the process. We always have leftovers from our weekly roast (family of four, 2 adults and 2 children under 6) and I am always looking for […]
Ham and Cheese Sandwich Bake
This is a little clever way to make the humble ham and cheese sandwich into a meal that you could eat for breakfast, lunch or dinner. It may look a little similar to bread and butter pudding, except this is a savoury version. All your food groups are covered in this one dish with ham […]
Cheats Butter Chicken
I do love a good cheat dinner, that is one that requires minimal preparation or cooking and this butter chicken is just that. I don’t have the time to mix together the multitude of spices needed to make this curry so a good store-bought variety will do. This butter chicken is mild and sweet and […]
Mexican BBQ Skewers
I just love that the warm weather is here. It means that a majority of our meals will be cooked on the BBQ, which also means the kitchen stays cool and the cooking mess is outside. BBQ season also means we get to eat fresh and healthy meals and these Mexican BBQ Skewers are just […]
Bacon and Mushroom Shell Pasta Bake
On the day that the world health organisation makes a statement that we shouldn’t be eating bacon (like we are going to stop eating bacon) I had planned to cook this dish for dinner. When you read the reasoning and further information it would actually mean you would have to stop eating anything that has […]
Quick Individual Salami and Spinach Frittatas
Now I normally love to cook meals in one big batch, like a big pie, a big quiche, a big pasta dish but sometimes you need to think on a smaller scale to get the job done faster. These individual salami and spinach frittatas are just that. They cook super quick compared to a full […]
