Kra Prao Gai – Thai Chicken Larb
An authentic Thai recipe, simple and flavoursome Thai Kra Prao Gai. Sauted chicken mince with chilli and hot basil leaves.
Main Meals
Kid Friendly Potato & Meatball Cupcakes
Try these tasty meat and potato cupcakes next time your little one doesn’t want to eat their vegetables!
Lamb Tikka Masala
Now traditional tasting Indian dishes can be prepared in less than ten minutes in your own home using “The Spice Tailor. Celebrity chef Anjum Anand has launched “The Spice Tailor” range of 7 authentic tasting Indian sauces.
Punjabi Spinach & Paneer Curry
It’s Monday again, and the first day of the working week. To brighten your day I thought I would start with a delicious, time-saving dish – Punjabi Spinach & Paneer Curry! One of my favourite cuisines is Indian food; I just love the complex spicy flavours and rich sauces. Whilst I will make a curry from … Read more
Simple Sri Lankan Chicken Curry
A deliciously rich Sri Lankan Chicken Curry with traditional herbs and spices.
Sticky Glazed Pork Ribs w Apple Sauce
Two of the most celebrated flavours of autumn are pork and apples. Apples are harvested throughout most of the world in Autumn, which means that they are a staple in desserts as well as entrees. Pork, of course, is a familiar dish throughout the year, but it is especially popular when the weather begins to … Read more
Lemon Caper Flathead – Julie Goodwin Recipe
Lemon Caper Flathead Fillets w homemade tartare sauce and a lesson in life…
Kangaroo Puff Pastry Pockets
Kangaroo puff pastry pockets are the ultimate taste sensation, and a great Australia Day food to share.
Healthy Crunchy Asian Pork Salad
This tasty Asian Pork Salad is low fat, gluten free and full of flavour!
Australia Day Food Ideas
Celebrate Australia Day with these delicious Australian Native & traditional food inspired recipes.
Michelle Bridges Indian Spiced Chicken
The most delicious Spiced Indian Dish from Michelle Bridges cookbook.
Honey Soy Lamb Shanks
These Honey Soy Lamb Shanks are a mouth-wateringly delicious experience which requires absolutely no effort. The slow cooker does all the work making this comfort food a great winter warmer.
Guinness & Wagyu Pot Pies
I am officially not a lover of winter. Perhaps I don’t have enough meat on my bones, but for whatever reason I freeze from the first signs of a chill in the air. I would happily hibernate all winter in a warm bed given half the chance. The one thing that I do like about … Read more
The Hunger Games Slow Cooked Lamb & Plum Stew
The weather has turned, and I have felt myself craving something warm and comforting. Over the last week I have been thoroughly obsessed with the life of Katniss, a character from “The Hunger Games.” I have lived and breathed the three Suzanne Collins novels which depict the fictional life of this seventeen year old girl … Read more
Kangaroo Pie for Australia Day
As the rain comes bucketing down and even our “Plan B” for Australia Day celebrations are cancelled I comfort myself with the knowledge that this means I can happily lie in bed all day and not feel the least bit guilty. As we speak it is now 10.25am and I have my computer in bed … Read more
Happy Chinese New Year – Roast Chinese Duck
Happy Chinese New Year! We are now in the year of the Dragon according to the Chinese calendar. This is the most powerful of the Chinese signs, and symbolises strength and good fortune. Chinese New Year is a time of celebration and feasting. Our family is very fortunate to be hosting a Chinese student by … Read more
Mouse Burger with Squeaky Fries
When chef Joel McCulla from Zulu’s Restaurant in Coffs Harbour asked me to be a party to the creation of a new dish there is was an overwhelming mixture of feelings on my behalf. Naturally I was honoured and excited, there was a huge amount of curiosity, but I have to say there was an … Read more
Chinese Braised Pork Belly
Regular readers may know that from time to time students from other countries join our family for a “homestay”. For the last ten weeks Niki, from China has been a part of our family. She has taught me to cook a lot of Chinese dishes. I had been craving a dish that a previous student … Read more
Slow Cooked Balinese Style Duck
I have been very spoilt recently. It seems that every function I attend on the North Coast is featuring the delicious produce from Gaian Poultry & Game in Kundabung near Port Macquarie. Not only have I been privileged to enjoy their sumptuous duck, but I have also eaten gorgeous suckling pig which just melts in … Read more
Ellie’s Kitchen – Rosemary Lamb Kebabs
Good Morning Readers! It is time for another guest post from Ellie. The inspiration for this recipe came about while we were shooting her profile picture in my garden. I hope you enjoy her story! J. These easy Lamb kebabs are delicious I served them up to my family on Friday night with home made Tabbouleh and Hummus. Yes, … Read more