Matt Dobson The theme of this week is Italian. Immediately I thought about the beautiful gourmet pizza we have been making at home. We have made so many tasty flavours it was difficult to decide on just a few to make this week. I need not have worried too much as I have made these pizzas three … Read more
This weeks cookbook challenge is potato, and I admit I was stumped for a minute. The only potato dishes that came to mind are quite boring and wouldn’t photograph well. I wanted to do something a little more interesting.The result is this very tasty Potato Rosti & Smoked Salmon Stack. I made a variation of … Read more
I have set myself two cooking challenges this week. The first is to contribute an original recipe to a weekly “cookbook challenge”. The second challenge was to design a dish which would highlight the Riberry as an exciting “new” ingredient in Australian Cuisine. I have decided to combine the two tasks and the result is the delicious … Read more
I have been intending to make Chocolate Fondant Cakes for a while now but I haven’t because I’ve been put off by the heavy recipes, and all the beating and creaming. Yes, I am a lazy cook, I like a bit of bang for my buck. Recently a local takeaway chain added an addictive “Lava Cake” … Read more
Luscious black truffle oil makes this the most decadent mushroom pate recipe. The recipe is vegetarian, vegan, dairy free and gluten free.
Have you heard of Muddy Buddies before? I hadn’t until about one week ago. I stumbled across a bowl bearing a sweet snack on the internet. It was a Pumpkin Pie flavoured version, but this one is a delicious bowl of Cheesecake Flavoured Muddy Buddies. I immediately consulted Wikipedia! What food exploration had I been missing? … Read more
These are my daughter’s favourite treats to help make at the moment. She has named them her Sweetheart Cakes and they have to be baked in the heart shaped mould. With so many different types of cakes on the menu, the delicious taste of coconut can often be overlooked. These beautiful Coconut Cakes have a … Read more
This is a dish I make all the quite a lot, it is my “low fat” version of the classic Creamy Garlic Dill Prawns as it doesn’t have any cream. I make it all the time because it is quick and easy. If you substitute the prawns for smoked salmon and capers it makes a … Read more
Apples are a difficult ingredient for me. What do you do with apples? I didn’t want to make an Apple Pie or Apple Crumble because I really don’t have anything special to add to those classic apple desserts. The only other thing I do with apples is cut them into quarters for the little ones, hardly inspiring … Read more
Healthy beetroot chips are a nutritious snack food which is simple to make and tastes great!
Today I am sharing a deliciously simple Orange Macaron recipe. The recipe is far simpler than the candy thermometer method and works every time! I have a great love for Macarons and have made many varieties! Try some of these tasty flavours – Chocolate Hazelnut, Turkish Delight, Chocolate Mint, and the truly Aussie – Lamington. … Read more
There are times when I absolutely crave something sweet. During these times I am usually feeling quite fickle! I don’t want just anything sweet, there is usually a certain flavour I have in mind, but often… I can’t quite put my finger on it. This recipe for Coffee Scroll Cookies came from one of these … Read more
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