You are probably wondering 2 things: what is Huevos Rancheros and why am I talking about Sunday’s breakfast on a Sunday night? From my limited knowledge of Spanish, I know that huevos means eggs and rancheros seems to resemble the English word ranch, so it leads me to believe that: huevos rancheros = ranch-style eggs. A quick internet search… Continue reading.
Monthly Archives: August 2010
Portuguese custard tarts: 2 simple recipes, 1 delicious result
I’ve been trying to learn the science of baking while experimenting a little to ensure that the recipes I pass on to you are both failure-proof and tasty! The following two recipes for the Portuguese custard tarts fall right into both those categories. And I got to be creative… with the table setting! … Continue reading.
3 sandwich fillings that can double as salads or dips!
The following 3 recipes are great, because they can be used 3 ways: as sandwich fillings, as salads and as dips. Chop more coarsely for the salad, or blend in a food processor for the dip. Easy! … Continue reading.
Schnitzel + chips + salad = a pub favourite for under $3 per serve?
Pin It A recent visit to the local pub for a meal got me thinking if spending $16 on a schnitzel, chips and salad was really good value for money? Since I like the odd challenge, I decided to find out whether it’s possible to prepare the same meal but cheaper and healthier at home. Apart from the obvious unknown of what goes into the pub meal,… Continue reading.
The easiest moist chocolate cake from scratch + Ferrero Rocher inspired icing
Pin It Moist. Dense. Decadently chocolatey. I don’t know anyone who has stopped at having just one piece! If you watch Junior Masterchef and loved the look of Donna Hay’s chocolate cake challenge, this recipe might just be the next best thing. From what I saw on on the show both the ingredients and method look… Continue reading.
The secret to the most tender [teriyaki] beef stir fry
Pin It Everyone loves a good stir fry. Succulent, tender meat strips, fresh vegetables and a glossy, sticky sauce – fingerlicking good! If you’ve ever bought pre-packed ‘stir fry beef strips’ and wondered why the meat goes dry, tough and chewy, I only have one word of advice (four actually): use beef fillet instead. It may… Continue reading.
How to make steamed Asian pork and prawn dumplings at home
I’ve always been a fan of Asian dumplings. These bite-sized morsels are complex in flavour and textures, but surprisingly easy to make. They can be devoured on their own with a dip in soy sauce and sliced ginger, or my favourite, plunged into steaming noodle soup.… Continue reading.
One pot wonder: spaghetti meatballs in soupy tomato sauce
If you love your spaghetti and meatballs, but hate washing up all the pots and pans afterwards, this meal is for you. All you need to cook this 1 pot wonder is a saucepan!… Continue reading.
