The original recipe was taken from an Australian Womens Weekly cook book with some modifications. I love baked salmon. The best thing about this recipe is it looks stunning visually, the flavours really complement the salmon and you can prepare it in advance and then cook it in the oven – it is neither time consuming…
Gluten Free
Magic Mint Chocolate Mousse
This mousse is magical because it is dairy free, virtually sugar free, is healthy and tastes divine!!! What more can you want from a mousse??? Hints & Tips This recipe only serves 4 – this is intentional as its a recipe I would make for friends who want a dessert but have dietary restrictions. You…
Chocolate & Raspberry Pudding Cake
This is like a flourless chocolate cake but with raspberries – very nice and a point of difference! The original recipe was found online from www.taste.com.au with a slight modification. Hints & Tips I prefer Almond meal but you can also use Hazlenut meal as an alternative. Be careful making the chocolate ganache. I have…
Zucchini, Leek & Fetta Frittata
Frittata – the quiche without the pastry – that’s how I like to think of it – all the good stuff without the extra calories!!! This is a nice combination of flavours, originally from an Australian Womens Weekly cook book with modifications! Hints & Tips Make it on the day or a the day before….
Parsnip Puree
Parsnip puree is a great side dish to many slow cooked dishes! This recipe is a modified version of a Gordon Ramsay recipe I once found. Hints & Tips You can serve parsnip puree as a side dish on its own or place a spoonful on a plate and place a lamb shank or other…
Lamb Shanks
Lamb Shanks are awesome! They are easy to portion and when slow cooked, taste amazing! I generally cook them in the colder months but they are great at any time of year! Hints & Tips I generally cook my lamb shanks in a slow cooker on Auto for 8 hours or so – this is…
Mint & Cucumber Raita
This is a refreshing side dish that is traditionally served with curries but could easily be served with any hot or spicy dishes! Hints & Tips Depending on what I am serving it with, I often slice and cut the cucumber into quarters to create a chunkier dish. GF, V.
Coconut Custard
The original recipe came from a book called India’s 500 Best Recipes by Hussain, Fernandez, Baljekar & Kanani. It has been modified slightly. This is a very simple, easy to make custard dish that tastes great! Hints & Tips GF, V.
Baby Vegetable Salad with Chilli Dressing
The original recipe came from a book called India’s 500 Best Recipes by Hussain, Fernandez, Baljekar & Kanani. It has been modified slightly. Hints & Tips You can use change the vegetable combination and use other baby vegetables such as leeks, baby corn or cauliflower. GF, DF, Veg, V, SF.
Magic Bean Cake
If I told you that you could enjoy a decadent chocolate cake without the guilt, would you believe me? If I then told you that it was actually largely made from vegetables would you believe that? I am sure, the answer is no!!! However, let me introduce you to the Magic Bean Cake – magic…