We all know I’m a big fan of spending time OUTSIDE of the kitchen when I’m entertaining. My recipe for smoked salmon and ricotta pillows with asparagus fits that bill just nicely. This lovely little dish is my go to entrée if I’m having company for dinner. It’s looks fabulous on the plate (with minimal … Continue reading
While there are a fair few elements on this dish, I promise you it only takes 30 mins from start to finish and the best part?…..you can make all of the steps, right up until the actual cooking of the fish & scallops, before you guests arrive! So the only actual kitchen time you’ll be … Continue reading
I do love Vietnamese food and you can’t beat a gorgeous Pho when you’re feeling a bit under the weather. They generally take a bit of time and dedication to make and if you have the wherewithal I highly recommend sourcing an authentic from scratch recipe…BUT…really, who has the time these days? So here is … Continue reading
The husband doesn’t get a lot of time in the kitchen at our house. Now that’s not out of sheer laziness it’s just that it is my happy place and he really doesn’t get a look in most days. Don’t get me wrong, he can be ridiculously lazy in some respects, but in this particular … Continue reading
I added a new gadget to my ever growing stash in the kitchen. I’ve been meaning to buy a mandoline for quite some time. Although my knife work can be quite fast, it’s not what we’d call delicate or fancy so I decided to take let my kitchenware do the talking instead. It’s a revelation! … Continue reading
Even though we are still in the throws of winter, these past few days have been so sunny and balmy I feel like summer is so close I can almost taste it. You can too with this delicious, crisp and fresh little salad. This recipe is for 2 but it is easy to double/triple/quadruple depending … Continue reading
The health benefits of eating more fish are numerous. It’s great for your heart health, high in protein and packed with minerals from the sea…think zinc, iodine, iron & potassium. But do you know what else?…it is FAST to cook! If you’ve got a bad case of the “Can’t be arsed cooking dinner” variety then … Continue reading
This recipe is my ode to the perpetually busy woman (or man). Sometimes the best way to maintain healthy eating habits is to take the question mark out of the equation….you know those moments, you’re approaching lunch time, your head is in the fridge wondering what to have. It is precisely at those times that … Continue reading
Ah Salmon….what’s not to love?! The omega 3 fats from these lovely oily pieces of goodness are like the ultimate anti-ageing nutrient. They keep your brain sharp (they are an integral part of the structure of your brains tissues), they help to lower your blood pressure and triglycerides, they reduce blood clotting…..put those 3 together … Continue reading
As promised, here is recipe number 2 in the chicken meatball collection. This recipe is written as a stand alone, from start to finish, whole kit and caboodle recipe but if you have children and they haven’t quite developed their spicy tastebuds yet, I’ve developed this recipe to go along with the previous Spaghetti & … Continue reading
