All taste, no waste
This creamy carbonara recipe is light and flavoursome with a touch of zesty lemon. I choose this version over the traditional recipe every time, but then again, I do love lemon! The lemon rind not only breaks through the richness of the cream and bacon, Read more…
Mexican Beef Bowls are vibrant both in colour and in flavour. There is something about the easy assembly and the versatility that makes this dish a winner in my kitchen. Being able to adjust the spice for those with more sensitive ‘spicebuds’, and adding your Read more…
Mexican Spice Mix is an easy homemade mix used for various Mexican dishes. I use mine for tacos, bowls and Mexican layer dip, just to name a few. By making the mix at home there are no preservatives, and you know exactly what ingredients are Read more…
This Succulent Lamb kofta is an incredibly easy dish to make and a great alternative to meatballs or rissoles. My meat of choice is lamb, but you can swap for beef or chicken mince, depending on cost and what is available. Or how about a Read more…
The creamy tomato sauce in this sausage pasta recipe is rich, thick and full of flavour. I am all for shortcuts and less time spent at the kitchen sink, and by cooking the pasta in the sauce, it not only adds to the flavour but Read more…
Chicken Chilli Soup is a tomato-based, hearty stew-style soup. It is a versatile dish, with the ability to adjust the spice for any audience. Full of chicken, chilli and beans this meal is not only extremely tasty, but also economical. It is an effortless meal Read more…
This is without a doubt THE BEST Bolognese recipe. I know just about every household has their own version of Bolognese and they consider their version to be the best. But trust me. Try this version and you won’t look back. Some households use a Read more…
My Healthy Spaghetti Bolognese recipe is a rich pasta sauce full of vegetables, tomatoes and lean beef mince. The ideal recipe for whipping up large batches and freezing portions for weeknight meals and busy days. It reheats well, maintaining its rich flavours and nutritional goodness. Read more…
Mini Quiche Bites are the perfect finger food. Great for cocktail parties and happy hours alongside my Spiced Sausage Rolls or Succulent Lamb Kofta. They’re also tasty cold, so take some along to the next picnic to share or throw them in the lunchboxes. While Read more…
This recipe for Balsamic Lamb Shanks yields meat that effortlessly falls off the bone, creating a melt-in-your-mouth experience. It’s a favourite I can’t resist, despite my love for experimenting with new flavours when cooking shanks. Several years ago, nestled in Canberran suburban shops, was my Read more…