The original recipe came from an Australian Women’s Weekly cookbook and has been modified slightly. This is a light entree dish which is quick and easy to make and tastes great with pieces of grainy bread! Hints & Tips GF, SF, Veg.
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Thai Beef Salad
I found the original recipe in an Australian Womens Weekly cookbook. However, it has taken a few iterations to create the salad I wanted – something hot, but not too hot, tangy and refreshing, all at the same time! This salad is a great with the Thai/Vietnamese Menu but is equally fabulous as a dish on its own! Hints &…
Gratin Dauphinoise – Scalloped Potato
I tried this recipe years ago after hearing about it on a radio show! It tastes amazing and is a slightly different take on the traditional recipe! It is also easily cooked in the microwave which reduces the amount of time it takes to make and does not take up valuable oven space when making…
Roasted Green Beans
This recipes was found on the allrecipes.com website. Who would have thought that beans could taste this good? These beans are great as a side dish to French food but can be enjoyed at anytime with any main course. Hints & Tips GF, DF, Veg, V, SF
Italian Slow Baked Lamb Shoulder
I found this recipe in a cook book called Feasting by Karen Martini. I have modified the ingredients slightly but it is is a fabulous recipe that you can easily do for any diner party! The lamb just falls apart and tastes divine! Hints & Tips I use either Lamb Shoulder meat (as per this…
Polenta with Truffle Oil
Polenta tastes really nice soft like a mash or set and then pan fried as squares. In this recipe, I have used squares. I have specifically mentioned the brand of Polenta I have used as I have generally followed the instructions on the pack in terms of ratio of liquid to Polenta but modified the…
Italian Roast Vegetables
I love this dish and often make it as a side dishes during the week. It goes well with lots of different main courses and is a great way to quickly whip up some nice tasting vegetables with minimal effort! Hints & Tips For a more Middle Eastern style, line the base and sides of…
Mortadella Parcels
This is a simple and easy entree that was taken from infamous The Silver Spoon cookbook from Italy. It is something you could easily make for a large number of people for a party. Hints & Tips You can use Pecan nuts as an alternative to Walnuts. GF, SF
Buffalo Mozzarella with Tomato & Basil
This has to be one of the simplest entrees you will ever have to prepare – it is very quick and simple but tastes divine! It works well as a side dish too – you may need to increase the quantity when making as a side dish, depending on the number of guests! Hints &…
Spicy Sweet Potato Wedges
I definitely prefer Sweet Potato to normal potato varieties simply because they have better nutritional value! I have experimented with boiling them and steaming them but baking in the oven or Air Fryer is so much better. Different cooking methods change the composition of the food making it easier or harder to digest. Baking sweet potato…