This simple recipe is a nice twist to what already is a versatile vegetable! Hints & Tips Cauliflower can be prepared in advanced and cooked just before serving. GF, DF, SF, Veg, V.
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Prosecco Scones
I remember having scones as a child with jam and clotted cream!!! Scones are so easy to make – one of the first things I learnt at school cooking class! Enjoy these scones warm or cold with jam and cream – if you cannot get clotted cream, thick cream will do! Hints & Tips You…
Tandoori Marinade
This marinade is traditionally used on chicken pieces or drumsticks but works just as well with Lamb Cutlets or even vegetables if you are roasting them! Hints & Tips This quantity is sufficient marinade for 16 chicken drumsticks. Use the equivalent lamb or other meat or fish pieces or halve the quantity. Meats/vegetables are best cooked…
Flavoured Water
Plain water should always be part of any drinks menu but for most people it can be a little boring! Water can be “spiced” up to taste more refreshing and look great in a clear glass jug without adding chemicals or sweetners! Hints & Tips There is nothing more refreshing than the addition of fresh…
Basic Salad Dressing
There is a basic formula when it comes to making a salad dressing which once you have mastered, opens a door to whole new world of combinations! I use the term “salad” to refer to not just the variety of lettuce leaves, tomatoes and cucumber but vegetable based salads or potato based salads or other…
Chocolate Orange Creme Caramel
This dessert tastes amazing – orange and chocolate are a well known match made in heaven! This dessert is lighter than a cake but feels rich and decadent! The original recipe came from Feasting by Karen Martini and has been modified slightly. Hints & Tips This is best made the day before it is to…
Roast Vegetable Couscous
Couscous is a great alternative side dish if you do not want to serve rice or potato. This version is a vegetarian version but you can make it into anything that you want! Hints & Tips Couscous is versatile as it takes on the flavours you add to it. Pre-roast the vegetables in advance to…
Ham & Egg Slice
The original recipe came from an Australian Womens Weekly cook book. This is kind of like a quiche lorraine without the pastry! I love the ham and cheese combination, it tastes amazing! Hints & Tips You can cut this into small squares, to serve as bite sized pieces for large gatherings or larger squares when…
Endive, Lychee & Papaya Salad
The original recipe came from an Australian Womens Weekly cook book. I love this salad because it has a fresh mix of flavours and is simply perfect for summer, served with fish or light dishes. Hints & Tips Witlof is either red or white. You can use either in this recipe. Make sure the papaya…
Baked Pesto Salmon
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…