CARAMELISED ONION, ZUCCHINI, CHORIZO AND BROCCOLI SLICE

I think everyone has there version of zucchini slice and it is usually one that our Mums made for decades.  I love it as it is so easy to make and everyone always goes back for seconds. This is also a great recipe to play around with and make your own.  Even get the kids…

LAMB & ZUCCHINI MEATBALLS WITH QUINOA TABOULI

One of the most requested dinners at our house are meatballs. This recipe is a combination of my mums meatballs as a kid and a recipe Yotem Ottolenghi made on one of his Cooking shows years ago. I take inspiration from all different tastes and flavours around me. Meatballs tick all the boxes at our…

BROCCOLI PASTA WITH CARAMELISED RED ONION

Broccoli is possibly my most favourite vegetable, but it isn’t a favourite of my sons.  I am always looking for different and tasty ways to add it to dishes and this pasta dish hits the mark every time.  It is full of flavour and really quick to make. If you like an extra kick with…

MISO SALMON POKE BOWL

It has been ridiculously hot and humid in Melbourne over the last week and if I am completely honest, I really haven’t been bothered cooking.  So meals this week have been super quick, either fish, steak, schnitzels and lots of salad. Dinner last night was my MISO GLAZED SALMON recipe that i have on high rotation…

MIXED GRAIN SALAD WITH ROASTED VEGETABLES

Looking for a quick lunch idea that isn’t going to cost the earth to make, is healthy and nutritious and full of flavour?  This recipe is for you.  You can mix and match the vegetables in this salad and add in nuts and seeds for some extra crunch.  The ideas are limitless.  This can also…

LAMB, MINT AND HALOUMI MEATBALLS IN A SMOKEY CHIPOTLE TOMATO SAUCE

Is there anything better than a juicy meatball?  These have been elevated to a whole new level using haloumi and chipotle.  This recipe can also be made using turkey, beef and chicken mince. The sauce makes a great base also for pasta, shakshuka or even a parma.  Play around with it and add flavours that…

BAKED CHICKEN NACHOS

This week I have been really thinking about recipes to create using all the leftovers from Christmas lunch/dinner.  I blame Jamie Oliver for all the procrastination – I have been watching him every night for inspiration and maybe just cause I think he is fabulous. Without a doubt there will be leftover turkey and roast…