Baked Camembert with Honey, Thyme & Pecans
One of my favourite foods in the world is cheese – soft cheeses, like brie or camembert, in particular. I can down one of these ... Read more
Spiced Red Cabbage With Apples
Growing up in a half Dutch household meant that we children got to sample a whole host of traditional Dutch dishes. One of the staple ... Read more
Feijoa Chutney
I’ve never been much of a fan of chutneys and relishes to tell you the truth – I’ve always tended to leave them on the ... Read more
Couscous Salad with Chickpeas, Beetroot & Pumpkin
This Couscous Salad with Chickpeas, Beetroot and Pumpkin is a delightful vegetarian salad to have for lunch, or to serve alongside other dishes for a main ... Read more
Pearl Barley, Pomegranate, Pistachio & Herb Salad
I was watching Rick Stein’s marvellous series ‘From Venice to Istanbul’ on tele the other day and loved the look of this Pearl Barley, Pomegranate, ... Read more
Salmon poached in oil with avocado salad & asparagus
I adore salmon and usually prefer it pan-fried with a crispy skin (yum!). However, I’m always up for a new culinary experience and rather liked ... Read more
Warm Duck Salad with Grilled Pear, Walnuts & Red Wine Vinaigrette
Duck is a fairly new culinary experience for me. I think the first time I ate it was in Melbourne a couple of years ago ... Read more
Middle Eastern Breakfast
For the February daring cooks challenge, Manal from Manal’s Bites invited us to celebrate the most important meal of the day Middle Eastern style! It’s ... Read more
Green Hummus
Given this tasty and ultra healthy Green Hummus was made specifically for a St Patrick’s Day work lunch, you can see how late my post ... Read more
Warm Roasted Pear, Fennel & Blue Cheese Salad
I was never a salad eater until I discovered the joy of matching salad greens with fruit. Now, whenever I spot a salad recipe with ... Read more
Caprese Salad with Balsamic Reduction
I’ve said it before; I’ll say it again… The Italians know how to do ‘simple’ really well, i.e. they know when to stop. And, so ... Read more
Rockmelon (Cantaloupe) with Prosciutto
This Prosciutto and Rockmelon (or Prosciutto e Melone) is simplicity personified, in the way that all really great Italian food is. I remember the first ... Read more