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Dinner in a Flash. Orecchiette with Sautéed Prawns, Lemon, Chilli and Garlic.
Orecchiette. Little ears of pasta. A speciality of the Puglia region of Southern Italy. Small and circular. Their little indentations perfectly suited to capturing a chunky sauce. Having just returned from the fish markets with some beautifully fresh prawns I’m craving seafood … Continue reading
Roast Capsicum with Grape Tomatoes and Pangrattato
In keeping with my quest to embrace a new, healthier me in what remains of the lead up to Christmas here’s a very festive, Mediterranean inspired roasted capsicum dish. Using seasonal vegetables its absolutely delicious. Big, bold Mediterranean flavours with … Continue reading
Posted in Vegetables, What I Love to Cook
Tagged Basil, Capsicum, Chilli, Food, Garlic, Herbs, Lemon, Pangrattato, Pine Nuts, Tomato
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Strawberry Santas With a Cautionary Tale. Of Christmas Excesses. Past, Present and Future.
Tis the season to be jolly. Fa la la la la, la la la la. I’ve lost count of all the pre Christmas catch-ups, get togethers and cocktail parties I have attended over the past few weeks. Don’t get me … Continue reading
Posted in Breakfast, Musings & Inspiration, Sweet Treats, To Serve with Drinks, What I Love to Cook
Tagged Christmas, Cream Cheese, Food, Gluten free, Lemon, Ricotta, Strawberries
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Any Fool Can Cook. Modern Fruit Mince Tarts.
My husband loves fruit mince tarts. When we were first married I always used to buy them for him from the Queen St Deli. Hand-made by a little old lady at Christmas time. Then one day I found this recipe … Continue reading
Posted in Baked, Sweet Treats, What I Love to Cook
Tagged Apple, Baking, Christmas, Food, Fruit Mince, Lemon, Mixed Spice, Pastry, Pecan
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Construction Zone. Building Lemon Scented Gingerbread Houses. With All The Trimmings.
My girls love decorating gingerbread houses. Its something of an early December, start of school holidays ritual. A celebration of the festive season with friends. The problem is that here in the Southern hemisphere Christmas coincides with summer. Hand in … Continue reading
Posted in Baked, Confectionery, Sweet Treats, What I Love to Cook
Tagged Baking, Candy, Christmas, Food, Gingerbread House, Lemon, Lollies
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The Simplicity of Christmas. Fresh from the Farmgate. Cherries and a Bowl of Eggs
Its always the simplest gestures that bring a smile to my face. Amidst the frenetic madness of this past week I came home to a wonderful surprise. More fabulous farm fresh eggs from Pat’s chooks and a box of just … Continue reading
It’s Beginning to Taste a Lot Like Christmas. Brownies with Ginger, Cranberry, Pecan and White Chocolate Chunks
Here I am baking again. For my son. Last day of school. Last day of exams. He’s off to rowing camp for a week at 6 am in the morning. I won’t get to see him tonight as it’s Speech … Continue reading
Posted in Baked, Chocolate, Sweet Treats, What I Love to Cook
Tagged Baking, Brownies, Chocolate, Christmas, Cranberries, Food, Ginger, Pecans
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Rich and Fudgy. Chocolate Crackle Cookies.
I made these for my son the other day. The lovely Jo commented that they looked all festive and christmas-y with their snowy cracked shells. I’d never thought of them that way. And I suppose they do. Under that snowy, … Continue reading
Posted in Baked, Chocolate, Sweet Treats, What I Love to Cook
Tagged Baking, Chocolate, Christmas, Cookies, Food, Icing Sugar, Vanilla
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A Summer BBQ. Fattoush Salad with Chermoula Crusted Lamb.
With a big, beautiful bowl of chermoula on hand and a searingly hot afternoon to contend with we enjoyed a late BBQ lunch on Sunday afternoon. The menu? Inspired by the Middle East. A crisp and refreshing fattoush salad paired … Continue reading
Posted in Lamb, Marinades, Pastes and Dressings, Salads, What I Love to Cook
Tagged BBQ, Chermoula, Fattoush, Food, Lamb, Middle Eastern, Pita, Salad, Sumac, Summer
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Moroccan Pesto. Chermoula with Preserved Lemon
Chermoula. I like to think of it as Moroccan Pesto. Brimming with the bold flavours of the Middle East it certainly packs a vibrant punch. Take some coriander, mint and parsley. Pound together with chilli, garlic, ginger, cumin, paprika, turmeric … Continue reading
Posted in Marinades, Pastes and Dressings, Vegetarian, What I Love to Cook
Tagged Chermoula, Food, Gluten free, Herbs, Middle Eastern, Morrocan, Preserved Lemon, Spices, Vegetarian
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