Pesto Cheesy Chicken with Roast Tomatoes
There was to be lots of family around the table, and I did not want to be spending days or even hours in the kitchen, so something chickeny, something tasty, something a bit Italian was…
Teriyaki Beef with Beetroot and Beans
After a busy day, reach for some pantry items to help create a quick and healthy meal without sacrificing flavour. This dinner uses Teriyaki marinade to add flavour to a quality sirloin steak and whole…
Easy Home Baked Olive and Tomato Specialty Bread
Home baked bread can be a real pleasure to make and eat, not to mention the wonderful aromas as they waft through the house. I enjoy specialty bread with tomatoes, olives, cheese or combinations that…
Chestnut & Cheddar Wafers
Summer’s end brought a very special basket into the kitchen: a harvest of fresh chestnuts from the trees surrounding our netted vegetable garden! Here in the Southern Highlands of NSW, Australia, the cool climate is…
Chilli & Rosemary Cheddar Biscuits
Do you open a packet of crackers to enjoy with your cheese platter? Are you sometimes disappointed with their lack of natural flavour, but think that making your own is too difficult? These simple savoury…
Baked Stuffed Peppers (Capsicums)
So easy to prepare, these baked capsicums, otherwise known as peppers are filled with savoury rice and tomato passata. Add one or two to your plate, as either a side dish or a light meal….
Hoisin Lamb Ramen Soup
Summer takes a temporary break here in the Southern Highlands of NSW, Australia. Suddenly the rains arrive with daily thunderstorms and temperatures plunge. It’s the perfect excuse to make a warming, spicy soup. This aromatic, easy…
Torta ta L-Irkotta (Maltese Ricotta Pie)
There are a number of delicious pies in Maltese home cooking: meat pies, fish pies, vegetable pies, rice and pumpkin pies. But perhaps the one most frequently cooked and eaten is the much loved Ricotta…
Poached Chicken Laksa Recipe
The nights are getting colder here in the Southern Highlands of NSW, Australia. It’s time to light the wood fired stove and prepare slow cooked meals. This hearty and spicy chicken laksa soup awakens the…
Spiced pork fillet with corn couscous and beans
This marinated pork fillet is tender and juicy, the corn couscous is enhanced with additional dried fruit and toasted nuts, and the steamed beans tied with chives balance the intense spices in the sauce. Managing…
