"Mum, look at me!" left shoulder thrown back, little wiry body angled sideways, knees bent in some kind of a stance, chin tucked down, eyes glaring menacingly, skinny right arm stretched towards me, the forefinger and thumb cocking an imaginary weapon. "Guess who I...
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Roasted Cauliflower And Ricotta Grandma Pie
What the heck is a Grandma Pie? I know you are thinking it, because that was my very first thought when I came across a Cauliflower Grandma Pie recipe on Bon Appetit that I HAD to make. So I decided to research. I went to Google. Google told me that a Grandma Pie was...
Homemade Gnocchi Puttanesca
I love watching cooking shows that are not contained within the kitchen. Shows that follow the host around a new country or city, while they explore the gorgeous local produce and famous dishes to later re-create in their kitchens. For me, it is the armchair travel...
Crispy Cauliflower Buffalo Wings With Sour Cashew Cream Sauce And The Philips Airfryer XXL
One of my new favourite things to experiment with in the kitchen is the Philips Airfryer. I remember when they first came out in 2010, they were the talk of the town. Deep frying with air? Not oil? It was a mind-blowing concept that really worked. Using their patented...
Zucchini And Sweet Potato Slice
I bet if you have a tray of golden baked, nutrition-packed Zucchini And Sweet Potato Slice in your fridge; your mornings will become a whole heap easier. Just warm a slice of this delicious Zucchini And Sweet Potato traybake for each member of your family for...
Bourke Street Bakery Dark Chocolate Raspberry Muffins
If you are really looking for a legitimate excuse to eat your favourite chocolate for breakfast, albeit in a softer gooier form and encased in a moist, buttery, raspberry studded cake; then you are in the right blog post with the most perfect recipe. The Bourke Street...
5 Ingredient Caramel Shortbread
A traditional shortbread would have white sugar. We haven't done white sugar in our home in years. Hence, I haven't baked a shortbread at home in years. But while reading A Cup Of Jo blog recently, I came across a recipe for Brown Sugar Shortbread that looked it was...
Chocolate Orange Marmalade Loaf
What's better than a quiet, moody, rainy afternoon at home? One that has a delicious dark and sticky Chocolate Orange Marmalade Loaf sitting on your kitchen counter, waiting to be enjoyed with a cup of hot coffee. Chocolate And Orange, a flavour match made in heaven!...
Date Walnut Chia And Rosemary Cookies
We are about to start building a deck in our backyard that flows off the kitchen and will be the hub of many happy memories, watermelon stains and impromptu barbecue dinners come summer. But before we begin, we have to dig up all flora which is potentially in...
Quinoa Buttermilk Fried Chicken With Cabbage Slaw
A delicious hipster twist on the world-famous American Buttermilk Fried Chicken by adding quinoa to the batter for added crunch and a dash of hot sauce for a chilli hit makes this an instant crowd pleaser. Serve heaped on tangy coleslaw in raw cabbage leaves bowl at...
Jam Frangipane Drops
What is "Frangipane" you ask? It is a pastry filling made predominantly of the almond meal along with butter, eggs, and flour. The ratio of almond meal is higher creating a creamy, textural paste. It is often used to spread on the base of a tart or galette before...
Basic Banana Muffins
A simple, basic banana muffin recipe that can be adapted to your choice of flour, milk and fat. A recipe that will give you perfect golden-brown, crunchy high-topped banana muffins like the ones at the cafe. Nick always rolls his eyes when I pick up a big bunch at the...