Matt Dobson 
I’ve been a little bit slow to get into the Christmas spirit this year. Usually, I’m in full swing making Christmas gifts from my kitchen but this year I was in a bit of a funk. I wanted to make something different! Then it hit me! When I was a kid we used to make … Read more
The saying “When it rains it pours” certainly relates well to my garden. So often it’s slim pickings in my vegetable and herb garden, but when I do get a crop you can bet your life it’s a bumper crop then its time for some cucumber relish! A few weeks ago I started drowning in cucumbers. … Read more
I think it’s a little bit cruel that the “snacking season” aka Christmas is also our bikini wearing season. I don’t know about you, but my swimwear seems to have shrunk over the winter. I’ve realised I’m going to need to lighten up some of my snacks if I intend on splashing around in the … Read more
It’s not hard to find back to school lunch boxes ideas these days. But back in the day, I had Vegemite sandwiches for school lunch from kindergarten through to year 6. By high school I was bored with Vegemite sandwiches and asked for a change. In my lunch box for high school, I found Cruskits … Read more
These delicious Oozy Double Cheese Beef Burgers are perfect for lunch or dinner. With the added surprise of cheese and mayonnaise stuffed inside the burgers! We think these burgers a best served on a soft burger bun, topped with onions, ketchup, and mustard. This beef burger recipe makes 6 servings. Leftover Double Cheese Burgers can … Read more
Namaste Dear Readers! I have just returned from India and I feel it may be time to make a cup of homemade Masala Chai. We had a fabulous time in India as you may have been able to tell from my recent stories: A Delhi Food Tour Feeding Delhi – Sikh Temple Kitchen Living in a … Read more
Whenever we travel internationally I like to attend various cooking schools so I can get a feel for the ingredients and flavours of that country. Thai Fish Cakes are a popular restaurant dish in Australia so on my last trip to Thailand I was looking forward to perfecting the recipe. Tod Mun Pla, as it’s … Read more
These Fennel & Pork Burgers are the perfect food to welcome the warmer weather. They’re quick & have loads of hidden veges. Thermomix & regular recipe.
Today I’m sharing a simple dessert that looks and tastes pretty fantastic. These Mini Oreo Cheesecake are amazing served in an elegant glass at a dinner party. Happily, they’re just as at home in these plastic wine tasting glasses. Given the weather is warming up, I feel we may be at the beginning of barbecue … Read more
We have been making our own pizzas from scratch, even the pizza dough for such a long time now. Maybe it’s because I am a control freak when it comes to my food. I want the perfect pizza, perfect flavours, my choice of ingredients and definitely my own cheese to topping ratios. When pizzas … Read more
I’ve been feeling a little ho-hum about my cookie options. Lately, you could say I’ve been in a “cookie rut”. So I decided to mix things up a little with these Malted Milo Cookies and add Choc Chips. I love crunchy cookies that have too much flavour! With those factors in mind, I’ve created these … Read more
Our Kid-Friendly Thermomix Mexican Chili Nachos is ready in under 30 minutes. It’s the perfect midweek meal for the whole family. This easy recipe can be made with any ground meat, including lamb and kangaroo, but we like to keep it to the slightly more traditional beef. I always serve the Mexican Chili Nachos with … Read more
Do you get stuck for after school snack ideas for the kids? I do! I don’t like to give them chips or cookies because they have no nutritional value. These pastry hotdogs may not be as healthy as an apple but the kids love them. Happily the hotdogs are really quick to make. Four sheets … Read more
Keema Matar means minced meat and peas. It may sound pretty ordinary but this dish is so much more. It’s absolutely delicious! The mince comes alive with the Indian spices. Best of all it takes less than 30 minutes to prepare. I have chosen to make a spiced lamb mince because the spices taste so … Read more
What is niter kibbeh? I first discovered this amazing secret ingredient whilst dining in an African Restaurant in Coffs Harbour. The chef is a fabulous man, he introduced me niter kibbeh. Joel actually sent me home from that meal with a takeaway container of the beautiful gold liquid. Niter Kibbeh is a spice infused, clarified butter. The … Read more
Today’s recipe is definitely not a delicate affair! My rustic melted Brie Cobb is a no holds barred, dig in type of dish. The idea for this dish came from a few different sources. I have previously made a pastry encrusted Baked Camembert, a Cheese Fondue and a Deep Fried Camembert but my love of cheese has kept … Read more
I love to make homemade ricotta cheese. Not only is homemade so much nicer than store bought ricotta, I also feel a great sense of satisfaction from turning milk into cheese. It feels like kitchen magic, when the milk congeals to form a raft of beautiful fluffy ricotta curds. Believe it or not, making ricotta … Read more
During the colder months I tend to crave something sweet of an evening. Typically though, by the time I’ve put the kids to bed I’m all out of energy. This’s where a quick, individual serve, dessert recipe like this Lemon & Poppy Seed Mug Cake comes in very handy. Do you remember my Chocolatey Rocky … Read more
Sometimes it seems like my best recipes are born out of a desire not to waste leftovers. These salted caramel donuts definitely fall into this category. Regular readers will remember my Salted Caramel and Pecan Monkey Bread. It was a big hit in our house, but now I have a jar of homemade salted caramel … Read more
Is the weather cool in your part of the world? It’s blowing an icy gale here! Thankfully the smell of chai spiced slow cooker rice pudding is warming the house. This dish is the epitome of comfort food. It’s warm, and nourishing and just sweet enough to satisfy a dessert craving. This is a dish … Read more