Personally, I find the combination of slow-cooked lamb shanks and the aroma of exotic spices in the mango chutney in these pies, simply irresistible. The recipe is fantastic for using up any type of leftover slow-cooked or pulled meat and the pies freeze well, so not much can go to waste. Dairy-free, egg-free, use gluten-free puff pastry for a GF version.… Continue reading.
Category Archives: Australian
Quark Donuts in 10 Minutes
These gluten-free and sugar-free Quark (Cottage Cheese) Donuts are exactly the way donuts should be: fluffy and light on the inside, golden and crisp on the outside. Sweetened with Stevia, they can be served with a side of a citrusy glaze but it’s not essential to the full enjoyment of this 10 minute treat. … Continue reading.
Haloumi Salad with Pomegranate and Cherries | An Engagement and Plans for 2013
Sweet cherries give this Haloumi and Pomegranate salad a fresh summery twist. Served on base of chilli and coriander hummus and drizzled with a good squeeze of lemon juice, it’s a great dish to share with your loved ones. Speaking of which… We are ENGAGED! Plus I am going back to school… … Continue reading.
Crispy Salmon Rice Paper Rolls PLUS Some Salmon Facts
Dressed to impress, these Crispy Salmon Rice Paper Rolls make for a tasty addition to the Christmas table with no fishy smells when cooking! The result is a moist, flaky flesh in the middle, wrapped in a thin layer of crispy rice paper. Plus, my thoughts on farmed (Aussie) salmon – I’d be keen to hear your thoughts too. … Continue reading.
Grilled Prawns with Lemon Myrtle and Vanilla Hollandaise
Prawns are a great Aussie Christmas tradition. This fine-dining inspired recipe for prawns comes with a velvety smooth Lemon Myrtle and Vanilla Bean Hollandaise sauce, which also goes well with poultry and steak. Prawns can be barbecued, grilled in a pan or even bought cooked and peeled for convenience. Dairy- and gluten-free.… Continue reading.
WIN a Cuisinart Ice Cream Maker + a Brookfarm Delights Hamper (CLOSED)
Back due to popular demand and in conjunction with Kitchenware Direct I am giving away a brand new Cuisinart Ice Cream Maker (valued at $119) in your choice of 7 colours PLUS to top that off the winner will also receive a Brookfarm Delights Hamper (valued at $70) thanks to Brookfarm!… Continue reading.
Spiced Beetroot and Chocolate Cake
This Spiced Beetroot and Chocolate Cake is light moist and amazingly chocolatey… Not something you’d expect from a vegan and gluten-free concoction. Since it is nut-free as well, it makes for a perfect cake to take to large gatherings or school fetes!… Continue reading.
Noodly Baked Eggs
Turning a classic that is Baked Eggs into a more substantial meal using your favourite noodles makes for a great, and quick breakfast or dinner option. Use rice noodles for a gluten-free version and omit goat’s cheese for dairy-free breaky. … Continue reading.
Meat Free Week | How to Get Involved PLUS Wobbly Vegan Jelly Recipe
Meat Free Week, running from March 18-24 here in Australia, is a thoughtful new campaign aimed at, well, all of us. It’s about taking some time out to think about the amount of meat we eat and most importantly, where that meat comes from. Its long-term goal is to end factory farming and encourage consumption of organic and free range produce. Read more PLUS discover some truths about factory farming in Australia, find out how you can get involved, sites to help you plan your vego menus and my Wobbly Vegan Jelly Recipe to satisfy your jelly cravings this week. … Continue reading.