On our table last night I served Laksa style noodles with chicken and vegetables. Now this isn’t a recipe for a traditional laksa. It is more of one of my creations that works for us and for the hotter Summer weather. If you wanted to make this into more of the traditional laksa soup add […]
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Skillet Frittata
I’m back in the kitchen getting creative with leftovers and the Christmas leftovers have given me a variety to choose from. This recipe for Skillet Frittata can be used to make many different varieties – depending on what you have. I have used smoked salmon and capers, you could use ham and tomato, chicken and […]
Apple Cider Roast Pork with Gravy
Pork and apples are a match made in heaven and this recipe for Apple Cider Roast Pork is no exception. It is such a simple recipe to make with impressive cooked results. This is also a one-dish wonder (except for the gravy) which means less dishes. Roasting and flavours don’t need to be complex or […]
6 Ways to Prepare for Food on Christmas Day
I have put together a 6 step guide on how to prepare for the food you will serve on Christmas Day. A little bit of prep in the days leading up to Christmas Day will mean you will be able to enjoy the wonderful moments on the big day. This is by no means an […]
BLT Pasta Salad
This recipe turns the favourite lunchtime classic BLT (Bacon, Lettuce, Tomato) into a pasta salad that is perfect as a side or even a meal on its own. INGREDIENTS Serves 8 Sides Prep 5 Mins Cook 10 Mins 200gm D’Orsogna Rindless Streaky Bacon 4 Cups Cooked Spiral Pasta 250gm Cherry Tomatoes, halved 2 Cups Iceberg […]
Prosciutto Wrapped Prawns with Aioli and Plum Sauce
Today marks exactly two weeks until Christmas Day – how are you travelling? Presents bought? Recipes decided upon that you will cook for family and friends? Well I might not be able to help with the present department but I can help you with cooking ideas for the big day. This is the last recipe […]
Christmas Ham Storage Tips
This is how to guide for storing your leftover baked Christmas ham, or a Christmas ham that you don’t bake. Once everyone has enjoyed his or her meal of the Maple and Mustard Glazed Baked Ham, it is important that the remaining ham is stored correctly so that it lasts. The most common way to […]
The Perfect Ham Glaze – Maple Mustard Baked Ham
A baked ham is a long standing tradition at Christmas. Even though it is warm here is Australia, for Christmas there is nothing like enjoying a slice of baked ham with an assortment of cold salads. The ham it self is even better the next day served cold. Here is an easy recipe that will […]
Marinated Chicken Lovely Legs
Chicken Lovely Legs were on special last week, so of course a couple of packets jumped in my trolley…one for the freezer one to cook during the week. Lovely Legs are the chicken drumstick with no skin and the stick part trimmed and cut short. They are great for slow roasting and marinating. I did […]
