Deliciously simple Tuna Linguine! This dish is a favourite of mine and you can have it on the table in under 20 minutes! And the leftovers are ever better! This is my first use of the new recipe layout, and I found it quicker and easier to get the recipe up on my site and … Read more
Do you remember a sweet from Allens called Milko Chews, or Milko sticks? They were always kept on the corner store counter near the redskins. I’ve just made a Vanilla fudge that tastes almost exactly like a milko! This fudge has the same milky, sweet vanilla flavour, and is deliciously moreish! When I took my … Read more
What did the roast beef and cheese sandwich say to the green tomato pickles? You complete me! Or maybe that’s just a line from a bad Tom Cruise movie. Anyway, these green tomato pickles are so delicious. I have just finished smothering a bread roll in this spicy relish and devouring it, and believe me, … Read more
I am finally on the Chia seed bandwagon, and now I feel the need to share a delicious Apple Pie Chia Pudding recipe. I admit it took a little while for me to be convinced of the benefits of this little grain. My change of heart came about as I was trying to increase the … Read more
Macadamia nuts are native to Australia, plus they’re super delicious and nutritious! Given that our country is blessed with something so fabulous I feel we should embrace our natural nut and cook the most decadent of desserts in its honour. So, I give you the Caramel Macadamia Tart. This elegant dessert would be perfect served with just … Read more
Christmas is almost upon us again! I’m busy making last minute treats for neighbours. I thought I would share this Reindeer Caramel Fudge. I saw the cute packaging idea on a Thermomix sharing forum and I couldn’t wait to make my own reindeers. Is it just me or does each year whiz by quicker than … Read more
Our BBQ Style Beef Jerky Recipe will have you saying farewell to prepackage meat snacks. This recipe is super easy and the jerky can dry while you sleep, ready for meaty snacks the next day. This is a recipe for a Smokey BBQ Beef Jerky which has the flavor of Texas BBQ. If you are … Read more
Thank you to everyone who watched me make a Thermomix Baba Ganoush dip. This was my first facebook live recipe presentation. I absolutely loved reading the comments and getting all the thumbs up! I’ve been making Baba Ganoush for years, it’s one of my favourite dips because it’s healthy and delicious. The recipe doesn’t include … Read more
I’ve been a little bit slow to get into the Christmas spirit this year. Usually, I’m in full swing making Christmas gifts from my kitchen but this year I was in a bit of a funk. I wanted to make something different! Then it hit me! When I was a kid we used to make … Read more
The saying “When it rains it pours” certainly relates well to my garden. So often it’s slim pickings in my vegetable and herb garden, but when I do get a crop you can bet your life it’s a bumper crop then its time for some cucumber relish! A few weeks ago I started drowning in cucumbers. … Read more
I think it’s a little bit cruel that the “snacking season” aka Christmas is also our bikini wearing season. I don’t know about you, but my swimwear seems to have shrunk over the winter. I’ve realised I’m going to need to lighten up some of my snacks if I intend on splashing around in the … Read more
It’s not hard to find back to school lunch boxes ideas these days. But back in the day, I had Vegemite sandwiches for school lunch from kindergarten through to year 6. By high school I was bored with Vegemite sandwiches and asked for a change. In my lunch box for high school, I found Cruskits … Read more
Namaste Dear Readers! I have just returned from India and I feel it may be time to make a cup of homemade Masala Chai. We had a fabulous time in India as you may have been able to tell from my recent stories: A Delhi Food Tour Feeding Delhi – Sikh Temple Kitchen Living in a … Read more
Whenever we travel internationally I like to attend various cooking schools so I can get a feel for the ingredients and flavours of that country. Thai Fish Cakes are a popular restaurant dish in Australia so on my last trip to Thailand I was looking forward to perfecting the recipe. Tod Mun Pla, as it’s … Read more
Today I’m sharing a simple dessert that looks and tastes pretty fantastic. These Mini Oreo Cheesecake are amazing served in an elegant glass at a dinner party. Happily, they’re just as at home in these plastic wine tasting glasses. Given the weather is warming up, I feel we may be at the beginning of barbecue … Read more
We have been making our own pizzas from scratch, even the pizza dough for such a long time now. Maybe it’s because I am a control freak when it comes to my food. I want the perfect pizza, perfect flavours, my choice of ingredients and definitely my own cheese to topping ratios. When pizzas … Read more
I’ve been feeling a little ho-hum about my cookie options. Lately, you could say I’ve been in a “cookie rut”. So I decided to mix things up a little with these Malted Milo Cookies and add Choc Chips. I love crunchy cookies that have too much flavour! With those factors in mind, I’ve created these … Read more
Our Kid-Friendly Thermomix Mexican Chili Nachos is ready in under 30 minutes. It’s the perfect midweek meal for the whole family. This easy recipe can be made with any ground meat, including lamb and kangaroo, but we like to keep it to the slightly more traditional beef. I always serve the Mexican Chili Nachos with … Read more
Do you get stuck for after school snack ideas for the kids? I do! I don’t like to give them chips or cookies because they have no nutritional value. These pastry hotdogs may not be as healthy as an apple but the kids love them. Happily the hotdogs are really quick to make. Four sheets … Read more
Keema Matar means minced meat and peas. It may sound pretty ordinary but this dish is so much more. It’s absolutely delicious! The mince comes alive with the Indian spices. Best of all it takes less than 30 minutes to prepare. I have chosen to make a spiced lamb mince because the spices taste so … Read more