Matt Dobson 
The recipe idea for this Vegan Corn & Polenta Stack has been rattling around in my head for quite a while now. I’ve actually bought corn three times with the intention of making this dish and each time I used it in an alternative meal. In the early 90’s, polenta had it’s moment in the spotlight, … Read more
Before I go any further I have to confess, my tummy hurts. I have eaten way too many profiteroles, and I can barely move. I have chosen Vanilla Mascarpone Profiteroles for my celebration food because when I think of a grand celebration I think about Croquembouche. The French style wedding and celebration cake made from … Read more
Woops… I have had a little mishap. I accidentally deleted all the photo’s for the “how to” of this delicious meal. Trouble is, the Garlic Prawn Fettuccini tasted so delicious I really had to share it with you anyway. It is a super quick dish to make which I thought was ideal for this time … Read more
As with all of my favourite recipes, there is a story which goes along with this one. I developed a serious dependency on this Chocolate Crunch Slice whilst I was pregnant. Some days I would consume two pieces per day! Once you have sampled the slice you will understand how bad this admission really is. … Read more
The topic of “Crunch” has given me grief from the start. I simply could not think of anything crunchy that I hadn’t already posted on the site. I also did not want to go deep fried. This sent me on a journey before coming up with the Streusel Butter Cake. I remembered a beautiful cake … Read more
Whenever we visit somewhere new I inevitably return home with lots of yummy new products and possibly a little too much wine. Our Gourmet Getaway to Mudgee is no exception and this Simple Avocado & Feta Ciabatta features the delicious Marinated Feta I found. My pantry is now full to bursting, but I have been … Read more
I kinda feel like I am cheating a bit this week. I am not even using a cookbook, and I have chosen something I make all the time. Delicious Cinnamon Walnut Scrolls. Actually, I make bread, or dough of some kind about three times a week. I love my bread maker, it is so handy, but … Read more
These tasty little snacks have been a long time coming, but the Chinese Steamed Pork Buns are definitely worth the wait. I promised them to hubby about two weeks ago but have not had a chance to make them. These tasty steamed buns have been a bit of a labour of love too, as there … Read more
Is the Easter bunny preparing to hop along to your house? Are you feeling the inexplicable urge to consume large quantities of chocolate? Today I have just the story for you, and some great ideas for Easter Treats to Make. Hot cross buns are the traditional way to start Easter morning but why not increase … Read more
As a measure of my love, I have chosen my hubby’s favourite Chinese dishes to prepare. Hubby loves steamed Char Siu Pork buns but we can only get them when we go to Sydney, so they are a bit of a treat. Whilst researching on the internet I have discovered these will be a labour … Read more
I know I am posting this recipe for ANZAC Biscuits a little out of season. I was surprised to find that I hadn’t uploaded it in April as I intended, hmmm nevermind. This is one of the easiest cookies to make and it is always well received in our house. I make the ANZAC biscuits or … Read more
Today I bought my smallest pizza pan yet it has a diameter of merely 15cm. This purchase came about because of a wonderful pizza experience I had yesterday with a dessert pizza. It was a Mixed Berry and Mascarpone Calzone and it was sublime. I have been slowly and quietly collecting pizza pans of all … Read more
What I have wanted to try again is a Phukthong Gang Dang which is my favourite Thai Curry. It is Chicken & Pumpkin Red Curry with Coconut Cream. I have repeatedly tried to make the dish but never had absolute success. I am using a slow cooker because I am lazy, and I wanted to … Read more
I was feeling a little bit guilty for having enjoyed this beautiful Praline Chocolate Tart at “Cooking with Company” and not sharing it with my family. So when an opportunity came up to make one for a friend, I jumped at the chance. Naturally, I doubled the mixture and made a second one for us. If … Read more
I have been experimenting with macaron flavours recently and came across a post by another blogger who had been busy trying to create a creaming soda macaron. Her attempt did not end up in a successful macaroon but instead she decided to make the most awesome looking ice-cream soda cupcake. Her post got me thinking … Read more
With the beautiful Spring weather at the moment, I was looking for a fresh, healthy but tasty recipe for dinner. I didn’t feel like salad and I had a bag of home-grown snow peas in the fridge. I thought back to a Chinese Classic – Stir Fried Garlic King Prawn! What I found was a recipe … Read more
When I think of France, I think of Fromage! Cheese in every way, shape or form, inevitably, though, my thoughts turn to rich salty blue cheese such as the Roquefort. I have decided to make a Creamy French Roquefort Tarte. It is simple and quick and can be an entrée or main. Although some people dislike … Read more
This is the second time I have made this Caramel Mud Cake in the last two weeks. The first cake disappeared before I could photograph it! I would like to be able to blame the kids, but I have to admit that I had my fair share, (okay, maybe a little more than my share). … Read more
The weather has been quite cool recently, and at the local markets, we found some fabulous Ciabatta Bread. Once we had done the rounds of the stalls I decided to come home and make something quick and warm to serve with the beautiful loaf of bread. What could be better than my “Easy Pesto Pea … Read more
