If you’re looking for a delicious, easy dip or ingredient to keep on hand this Homemade Brazil Nut Butter couldn’t be easier to make. You just pop them in the food processor and puree with a pinch of salt. That’s it. Not only is this homemade brazil nut butter a cinch to make it’s loaded with … Read more
Lime and Coriander Compound Butter is Super Simple to make But don’t let the straightforwardness of this recipe throw you off this Lime and Coriander compound butter will turn a bland fish dish or chicken dinner into a party in your mouth. This compound butter is a simple four-ingredient recipe consisting only of: Lime Coriander … Read more
What is niter kibbeh? I first discovered this amazing secret ingredient whilst dining in an African Restaurant in Coffs Harbour. The chef is a fabulous man, he introduced me niter kibbeh. Joel actually sent me home from that meal with a takeaway container of the beautiful gold liquid. Niter Kibbeh is a spice infused, clarified butter. The … Read more
I love to make homemade ricotta cheese. Not only is homemade so much nicer than store bought ricotta, I also feel a great sense of satisfaction from turning milk into cheese. It feels like kitchen magic, when the milk congeals to form a raft of beautiful fluffy ricotta curds. Believe it or not, making ricotta … Read more
It must be time for me to take a holiday. I can usually tell when I’m due to travel as I start cooking my favourite dishes from past trips. This Balinese Gado Gado is from a recipe I learnt on my last trip to Bali. It is super healthy and tastes absolutely delicious. Gado-Gado means … Read more
I love condiments and this Savoury Fig Jam is the perfect addition to your cheese plate. I have turned into a real savoury person over time. Anything that matches well with cheese, or makes my sandwiches taste better is a winner. Fig is delicious served either sweet or savoury accompaniments. Today I’m sharing a recipe for a … Read more
Why would you want to make homemade mascarpone? I have been asked that questions so many times. It’s a simple question, with an even easier answer. Homemade mascarpone tastes much better than store bought mascarpone. Also, homemade mascarpone is about 1/4 of the price of the mascarpone you buy in the supermarket, AND, most importantly, making … Read more
After our trips to Mexico I have fully embraced and immersed myself in Mexican cuisine. In preparation for visiting Mexico I had already bought a tortilla press and perfected the art of making corn tortilla. The delicious corny taste was an awakening of what flavours should be included in a true Mexican meal. Whilst in Mexico I … Read more
We have recently returned from Mexico and I am in love with the fresh simplicity of the food. Guacamole is now a food we devour almost daily. Please believe me when I say that EVERYTHING is better with the good old Guac! But, how do you make the perfect guacamole? What should be included in … Read more
It’s picnic weather and school holidays! On the Coffs Coast we have so many wonderful places to enjoy nature and a gourmet picnic. I thought it would be fitting to pack a picnic basket, with a delicious container of Baba Ganoush, and give readers directions to a favourite picnic spot of mine. Dingo Creek is just … Read more
I’m in pancake heaven at the moment. Yesterday I bought you these luscious Mixed Berry Pancakes. Today I have to share the ultimate healthy Maple and Macadamia Whipped Butter. It’s perfect on pancakes, waffles, grilled banana loaf, as a cupcake frosting or eaten straight from the bowl. Perhaps you shouldn’t really eat it straight from the bowl… … Read more
Grissini, or breadsticks, are sold in supermarkets and specialist deli’s but I’ve never thought to make them. Parmesan & Thyme Grissini, why not! I wanted to try Grissini bread sticks. I have a lot of Thyme growing in my garden so Parmesan and Thyme Grissini seemed like the perfect combination. Naturally, if I make a … Read more
I have to thank Lorraine from Not Quite Nigella for the idea of serving my dip in a coffin.
Can you see this dripping delicious caramel sauce? It is made using the new Philadelphia “Cream for Desserts” which means it tastes just like double cream but with only half the calories! I am sure this means I can eat twice as much! A few days ago I attended a “Cream for Dessert” Masterclass courtesy … Read more
Each time I visit a new area I inevitably return with a multitude of jars full of new condiments, jams and tapenades to try. But today’s recipe is brought to your by my garden and Nan’s expertise to create Preserved Beetroot & Spanish Onion. At home, I rarely even consider trying to concoct these items … Read more
Summer is the season for picnics and BBQ’s, dropping around at friend’s houses and having guests at your own. The weather is beautiful, the days are longer, and when the sun does go down its still gorgeous sitting outside with a glass of wine and enjoying the mild evening. With all of this relaxing my … Read more
A few months ago everyone in our family had colds. As a consequence we were buying bag after bag of oranges for juicing. It was an attempt to nurse ourselves back to good health. Today we are all fighting fit but there was a remnant bag of oranges in the fridge which no one seems … Read more
I have been meaning to put this recipe on the website for a little while. Every time I serve these delicious sweet caramelised onion, I always get asked how I made them. It is a very simple dish once you know how! The addition of sugar and brandy really makes a huge difference in the depth of … Read more
Well after a complete failure I started my second attempt at making this illusive Homemade Camembert Cheese. I purchased the unhomogenised milk and warmed it to the appropriate temperature. I am pleased to see that it looks as it should, with the fat floating about on the surface. Stage One Once heated, the milk is poured … Read more
Today I planned to make my own little Camembert Cheeses, as you’ll read below, this didn’t quite happen according to plan. As a result, I have made both Ricotta Cheese & Quark – which is similar to cream cheese. The moment of truth has arrived. I am attempting to make my own little Camembert’s today. … Read more