Bacon Wrapped Hot Dogs are my recipe contribution to 4th of July celebrations. Even though Im in Australia, Ill be having a BBQ to celebrate! It doesnt take much for me to get enthused about get togethers with my fabulous friends. Mrs Brodie’s famous Potato Salad will be making an appearance at my 4th of July BBQ! 4th of July is one such get together. It is actually winter in Sydney, but our winter is very mild....
These Nutella Pancakes are not just two pancakes sandwiched with Nutella. This is a pancake STUFFED NEATLY with Nutella. Find out how!! Prevent screen from sleeping (Its super duper easy!) This is one of them. I added some strawberries for a pop of colour and freshness. I probably could have added cream. But they are 1000% optional. Look at this stack of irresistible-ness (is that a real word?!). Dont you just want to reach through your screen and grab one of these Nutella Pancakes?...
This is an authentic Prawn/Shrimp Pad Thai recipe from Spice I Am, a critically acclaimed Thai restaurant. To say it tastes incredible is an understatement! The restaurant version Im sharing is an absolute ripper of a Pad Thai. Love the hot pink cover…can’t miss it on my bookshelf! It is the Pad Thai recipe of one of Sydneys hottest Thai restaurants Spice I Am. The first time I went, I was blown away by the flavours....
The new way of one pot cooking….making TWO dishes in one pot! Anyone for a creamy, dreamy risotto AND crispy roasted chicken? This is easy and so delicious! One Pot Greek Chicken and Lemon Rice uses this same cooking technique. Reader favorite! I used to work in corporate finance. Suits and heels and 15 hour days, jetting around the world on the job. I took a huge risk, throwing it all away to pursue my passion for food....
Perfect, creamy, classic, restaurant quality Fettuccine Alfredo. Everyone thinks it is SO unhealthy. But its only 420 calories for a decent size serving did you know that?! Prevent screen from sleeping Sure, not the most nutritious meal. But you wont go up a jeans size! I have it in my head that Alfredo isso badfor you because its made with cream. Sure, theres a high fat content. But the calories are a lot less than I expected....
A classic Thai street food, this grilled Thai Chicken is so good that it almost converted a vegetarian. Traditional Thai Chicken The marinade for this chicken is insane. The flavour is so good and I honestly think youll regret it if you dont make a double batch. Prevent screen from sleeping Because I promise, you will eat more than your fair share. BUT….theres a line. A line between a recipe staying true to its roots and being completely westernised....
Chili Lime Baked Salmon is a complete dinner all made on one tray! Because it wouldnt be a complete meal without some greens! I swear, youd pay $30 for that at a fancy restaurant. Prevent screen from sleeping And Ill go to that effort for a real fancy dinner party when Im cooking to impress. BUT for midweek, I dont have the time or energy. Too much washing up! So for midweek, this is more the bang out of meal I make....
I had friends over for a long weekend. I mapped out the meals and snacks I wanted to make for them with military precision. These Breakfast Enchiladas were the only impromptu thing I made. Prevent screen from sleeping And this was their favourite meal. Im 30-something years old and I still have sleepovers with my girlfriends. Im not even talking about weekends away. (It was supposed to be blonde. It came out orange....
Its gnarly looking and messy to eat. This Grilled Mexican Corn is the BEST corn I have ever had in my life. (And I dont say that lightly). Image courtesy of Mexicano Both of these have now been bumped down not 1, but 2 places. For the most unexpected reason. I live in a wonderful area of Sydney, known as the Northern Beaches. However….I wouldnt say the Northern Beaches is great forethnic food....
Whats your position on fresh vs frozen spinach? I love using fresh spinach in salads. Youd need at least 5 bunches (probably more!) Prevent screen from sleeping of fresh spinach to make this. OR 1 box of frozen spinach. So for cost and efficiency reasons, I use frozen spinach in this. Besides, dont you totally buy into the whole snap frozen thing? I know I do!! Did I mention this Mushroom and Spinach Orzo is all made in one pan?...
Like the main event turkey or ham. So this is how I make carrots that look and taste roasted but are made on the stove. Glazed Stovetop Carrots Ingredients Instructions Prevent screen from sleeping Prevent screen from sleeping
Flavour combinations made in heaven include: tomato and basil, peanut butter and chocolate, salt and caramel. And pear and blue cheese. Here this magic duo star as the topping on a quick puff pastry Pear and Blue Cheese Tart. Prevent screen from sleeping The salty, creamy, strong blue cheese. The sweet juiciness from the pear with added sweetness from a drizzle of honey. And the finishing touch the crunch of some nuts....
Simple to make with everyday ingredients. The lamb is packed with flavour, juicy on the inside and golden brown and crispy on the outside! My family always gives me grief about how often I make Middle Eastern dishes for family dinners. Prevent screen from sleeping Or, as they usually say, Middle Eastern inspired dishes. I dont think I makethatmany Middle Eastern dishes. Though….I just remembered….I do have an entireMiddle Easternrecipes collection on my blog!...
