OVEN BAKED HASH BROWNS

These are still a work in progress, but I like the texture of these at the moment. Here is the recipe so far – will update as I remake them 5 potatoes – grated 90g grated cheese – I used jalapeno cheddar 1 egg, whisked 60g melted butter tablespoon chopped chives salt and pepper 1…

BREAKFAST PIKELETS

Got to love a morning where you can make a batch of pikelets for breakfast before school.  Having gotten a horrible cold, I have been craving porridge for the last few mornings, but hubby was home this morning to do the school run, so I had some time to whip up these killer pikelets.  I…

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…

SPICY LEFTOVER HASH AND A FRIED EGG

There is something about leftovers that always makes me happy.  It may also be that I love food and cannot bear to throw anything out.  During the week there is always extra vegetables that have been used in a lunch or dinner dish that pile up in little containers in the fridge. This recipe works…

BURNT BUTTER AND SEA SALT CHOCOLATE BISCUITS

If there is one cookie/biscuit recipe that needs to be in a home cooks back pocket, this is it.  There is nothing more comforting than a warm and gooey chocolate chip cookie straight out of the oven. These are an old favourite with a new twist.  I am also on the look out for new…

BREAD SUSHI

A quick and easy recipe for the kids to try in the kitchen.  Also a great lunch box idea for the whole family.  It can be tailor made for every person, possibilities are endless.  Let your favourite flavours shine. The recipe is for 2  spicy tuna sushi rolls You can make this into as many…

GINGERBREAD GRANOLA

I have a great love for gingerbread and gingerbread flavours, so what a better vehicle for this than granola.  Another bonus when you make this, is that the house smells amazing.  I hope you all love it as much as I do.  Please use the recipe and change it to the flavours that you enjoy,…

CHICKEN TOSTADA 

A quick and easy lunch, great finger food for entertaining Guacamole 2 ripe avocados, halved, stones removed and scooped out 1 garlic clove, minced 1 teaspoon salt 1 bunch of coriander, chopped 1 red chilli, diced 1 lime, juiced 1 shallot, diced handful of cherry tomatoes, chopped 1 teaspoon of mexican chilli powder box of…