Stir fries would have to be one of the best meals for busy nights. They contain all the key components; protein, vegetables, carbohydrates, fibre and taste absolutely delicious. The boys love noodles so it is always a winner of a dish with them. For this stir fry I have use two ingredients I don’t use […]
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Traditional Italian Salami, Spinach and Cheese Puffs
Spring is in the air which means we all start to get outside and enjoy the sunshine with family and friends. Spring is the start of the entertaining season as we make our way into the end of year festivities. I’ve been getting creative with some easy dishes to make when you have friends coming […]
Beef Mince Four Ways for a Mexican Feast
Last weekend the Mission Foods Mexican Festival was held in Federation Square in Melbourne. It was a day filled with Mexican dancing, food, face painting and Mexican hats of course. If you missed out on the festival don’t worry I have a clever little trick so you can enjoy a Mexican feast any night of […]
A Weeks Worth of Dinners #2
Week 2 of sharing a weeks worth of dinners to help inspire your daily dinners. If you follow me on Instagram tag me in your dinner photos so I can include you next week. SUNDAY BBQ Pork Loin Chops with Mashed Potato, Steamed Broccoli and Peas and Gravy MONDAY I used the leftover mashed potato […]
Gnocchi from Leftover Mashed Potato
Have you got leftover mashed potato in the fridge? Do you want to use it to make another meal? Then you need to make gnocchi. I always thought gnocchi was a lot of work and something I didn’t have time to do, that was until I discovered you can make it quickly from your leftover […]
Cheats Roasted Vegetable Pasta Sauce
I don’t have hours to spare to roast vegetables so this is the perfect cheats way to get the same flavour without all the effort. This meal can also be served two ways – one for the fussy eaters and one for those that enjoy their vegetables whole. INGREDIENTS 2 Small Zucchinis, diced 1 Medium […]
A weeks worth of dinners
Here’s peak inside of what we ate for dinner the past week. This gives you a little insight into how a normal week of meals flow at our house. As I have mentioned before I don’t meal plan, but I will always have a general idea of which protein I will be cooking with each […]
Ham and Mixed Rice Casserole (gluten free) – budget friendly to feed a crowd
When you’ve got a crowd to feed and don’t want to spend a lot of money to do so this ham and mixed rice casserole is just what you need. When you think of a traditional casserole you think hours to cook and a heavy tomato based dish with a think sauce. This dish is […]
Meal Ideas for Father’s Day
Father’s Day is just around the corner and now is the perfect time to think about making something special for the Dad of the house, your own Dad or Grand Dad (even Great Grand Dad if you are that lucky). I have put together my best ‘MAN FOOD’ in one post for you and even […]
