I find mangoes decadent. They scream summer and happiness to me. Inspired by the watermelon salad, I wondered what would happen if I tried a mango salad. Deliciousness- that’s what would happen! It’s really simple and goes perfectly with fish or chicken (and I think it looks pretty good too!) Georgina’s Mango Salad Ingredients: 1 … More Mango Salad
I can’t believe this is my first post of 2013! But never fear- I’ve been cooking all year and have saved up all food stories for when I had a chance to blog about them! I’m still loving using my iPad to cook and Jamie Oliver’s ap is fantastic. So here it is, modified as … More Jamie Oliver’s Pork and Broccoli Stirfry
So I’m back. The past few months have been a little crazy. I moved back to Brisbane and have an amazing new job doing exactly what I dreamed of doing. And you know what? It’s better than the dream! But along with cheesy montages of me helping babies crawl to uplifting music, there was the … More Incredible smashed broadband and peas on toast
The final chapter: A fresh and easy salad. Because there just wasn’t enough food tonight… Fennel and Radish Salad Ingredients: One small fennel bulb 8 radishes 1/2 lemon Olive oil Salt and pepper Method: Slice fennel and radishes finely. Squeeze lemon over the top with a drizzle of oil. Toss and serve! Easy and delicious.
Jamie Oliver, you do know what you’re doing. Although I must say I think our decision to use prawns and chorizo instead of tuna was a great idea. As Jamie said, even if you don’t like capers and anchovies put them in because they melt into the sauce to make it amazing! Chorizo and Prawn … More Chorizo and Prawn Putenesca
This weekend I completed possibly the best supprise I could ever complete. Mostly because I hate keeping happy secrets. But yesterday my father believed me when text him at 6am saying happy birthday, my explanation for being awake that I was ‘at the gym’ hahaha. Not going to happen. In reality I had awoken at … More Potato and Sage Pie
These are amazing. Delicious and cheesy and oh so delectable they practically leaped into my mouth of their own accord! Recipe from http://smittenkitchen.com/blog/2012/06/broccoli-parmesan-fritters/ I used the suggested fetta and lemon juice on top and nom nom nom. Ingredients: Medium floret of broccoli cut into large pieces 1/4 cup Parmesan (I used the cheap coles stuff … More Broccoli and Parmesan Fritters
I’ve wanted to try ravioli for some time. I searched for a ravioli press or cutter, but I couldn’t find one. So I made do. It is possible to make it without a press- and after doing so I won’t be searching anymore. I do want a cutter to make the edges pretty though! In … More Spiced Pumpkin Ravioli with Pecans and a Burnt Butter and Maple Sauce
I love the strong flavours of Mexican food. But I have issues with buying a box of tacos to feed myself… only myself! I’d never thought to make my own tortillas until I came across a post on pinterest. So tonight I dived in and, like making pasta, was completely gobsmacked by how easy they … More Soft Tacos- with home made flour tortillas!
Some of you may have guessed by now, but I love salmon. It’s amazing. What I love best is fresh atlantic salmon cooked with whatever fresh herbs I find at the market. Today I found some beautiful dill and some super cute baby carrots and this dish was born! Atlantic salmon marinated in dill, lemon … More Salmon marinated in dill, lemon and garlic with baby carrots and sugar snap peas
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