When it comes to the most repeated recipes in our house, scrambled eggs with cheese and vegetables are probably at the top of the list. It’s a rare day that we don’t have a cooked breakfast, and more often than not that involves eggs. I like to try and sneak in my first serve of vegetables for the day with breakfast, and adding them to my eggs is the easiest way....
I know I may be asking for trouble putting pineapple in these Ham and Cheese Scrolls (or pinwheels, if you’re that way inclined). People are either adamantly for or against pineapple on pizza, and since these scrolls are essentially like little pizzas I’m sure there will be opinions. The truth is you’re an adult (or at least a very intelligent kid who has stumbled across my blog) and you can make these scrolls how you damn well please....
Looking for a bright and fresh salad to take to a summer BBQ or even a no-cook meal for those hot nights? Try this Mango Avocado Salad! Filled with chunks of mango, avocado and macadamia nuts, and topped with a light and zesty vinaigrette, it’s sure to be a big hit. This salad really is so easy to pull together. Simply slice your ingredients, shake the dressing together in a jar and toss in a big serving bowl....
I used to SUCK at cooking chicken. At first it frightened me and I flat out refused to cook it. I was convinced I’d give myself food poisoning - it was a weird quirk. Then I went through a “cook the absolute bejebus out of it” phase that lasted a little longer than I care to admit. Dry, tasteless, overcooked chicken is a crime and I was guilty time and time again… But then I started cooking it in the oven....
I went ahead and called this “life changing chicken cashew stir fry” on Instagram and I really wasn’t exaggerating. For years I have tried to master the elusive perfect chicken cashew stir fry. The majority of my previous attempts would be classed as “mediocre at best”, and I’ve just never quite been able to hit the calibre of deliciousness I’ve tasted at many Chinese restaurants. Actually, my most favourite chicken stir fry ever came from the most unlikely of places - the hotel we stayed at in Fiji last year!...
It’s no surprise that I love my fritters (there’s 8+ recipes for them on the blog!). They’re quick, easy and a great way to use up some veggies that are on their way out in the bottom of the crisper. These Crispy Vegetable Fritters are a slight variation on my beloved Zucchini and Corn Fritters. I really love the addition of carrot here for an extra veggie hit. I don’t know about you but I’m always looking for ways to get our vegetable intake up....
Corned beef is a timeless family favourite that is so easy to prepare with just a few ingredients. For this recipe the beef is simmered slowly on the stovetop for hours until it is mouthwateringly tender. Here in Australia corned beef, or corned meat as it is sometimes called, is commonly served with mashed potato and vegetables. You’ll often find it accompanied with a simple white sauce too, although my family has always served it with sour cream....
Looking for a killer dipping sauce to go with your homemade rice paper rolls? You’ve come to the right place! This Vietnamese-inspired peanut hoisin sauce may be an extra step when putting together a quick dinner but it’s a very easy (and necessary) one. All you need to do is throw all the ingredients into a bowl and stir to combine. That’s it! One bite and you’ll never want to eat a rice paper roll without it again....
Love Marathon Puffy Dogs? Why not try making your own at home? Puffy dogs, or pigs in a blanket as they are also known, are so quick and easy to put together and far tastier than the frozen kind. All you need is 3 ingredients! Puff pastry, cocktail frankfurts / hotdogs and an egg. I like to sprinkle some sesame seeds or everything but the bagel seasoning on top but this is entirely optional!...
Looking for a delicious Meatless Monday meal? Try these Pumpkin Fritters! These vegetarian fritters are perfect for fall and are so quick and easy to whip up. Serve them for breakfast with some sliced avocado and an egg on top, or for dinner with a side salad. I used kent pumpkin for my fritters, but that’s not the only pumpkin you can use. If you’re in America look for baking pumpkins often labeled “sugar pumpkins” or “pie pumpkins”....
What is halloumi? Most people associate Halloumi Cheese with Greece, but it actually originated in Cyprus in the Medieval Byzantine period, then gained popularity throughout the rest of the Middle East region. Traditionally it is made with a blend of goats and sheep milk, however, in countries where it’s difficult to source these milks, it can also be made with cow’s milk. Halloumi has a distinctive layered texture similar to mozzarella and has a salty flavour due to it being brined in a salt water solution....
If you love all things caramel you are going to adore these mini caramel tarts. I use an Anzac biscuit base for these tarts, then fill with creamy and rich caramel and top with milk chocolate for the ultimate indulgence. These tarts are basically what happens when you mix caramel slice with crunchy anzac biscuits. They’re devilishly naughty and you’ll find yourself wanting “just one more” each and every time....
These nutella puff pastry pinwheels are such an easy treat to pull together at a moments notice. They can be made in just 15 minutes in the air fryer, or 25 minutes in the oven. These chocolate pinwheels remind me of a chocolate croissant, but require much less effort to make! Sprinkle them with icing sugar (powdered sugar) to serve alongside a cup of tea or coffee. Delicious! INGREDIENTS Here’s what you’ll need to make a batch of these nutella puff pastry pinwheels at home (measurements are listed in the full recipe at the bottom of this page)…...
I have always loved making stovetop popcorn but I must admit it wasn’t until recently that I started experimenting with flavours other than butter and salt. Better late than never! Sweet and salty popcorn has always been a favourite in my house. We would always buy packets of it from the supermarket for $3 each but now that I know how simple and cheap it is to make at home I’ll never buy store-bought again!...
Boring salads are an abomination. There - I said it. I know it’s easy to throw some lettuce and tomato together and call it a salad, but no one is happy to be eating that. These salads though. These EASY and YUMMY salad recipes will save you time and time again when you are trying to clean up your diet without crying into a bowl of kale. These are the types of salads you’ll look forward to eating....
Say hello to your new favourite snack - Crunchy Roasted Peas. Perfect for game day or movie night, these healthy crispy peas won’t last very long! These peas are so quick and easy to prepare in either the oven or the air fryer. And you will only need 4 ingredients! I love to use garlic powder to add flavour to the peas, but feel free to play around with your favourite spice blend instead....
Looking for a new and different dessert to bake? Try these absolutely irresistible Flourless Orange and Almond Cakes! We had orange and almond cupcakes as our wedding cake so they hold a very special place in my heart. We never intended on having them as an option but were given a sample from our cake maker and it was love at first bite. I think about those cupcakes at least once a week and I knew I had to try and recreate them....
I love pumpkin soup in all forms but this pumpkin and cauliflower soup is a serious contender for my favourite. It’s thick and creamy and since the vegetables are roasted it’s full of bold and caramelised flavours. There’s nothing like a hot bowl of soup to warm you up during winter, and this vegetarian soup will be a hit with the whole family. And although it takes a little longer than other soups because you are roasting first, it is so worth the wait....
I don’t believe I’ve spoken about my love of K-Mart on the blog as yet? I’m absolutely obsessed. Not even moderately joking. I’ll find any excuse to go have a browse through K-Mart. I’m not sure if K-Mart in Australia is the same as America, but K-Mart in Australia is renowned for super affordable and cute kitchenwares. Which is probably why I love it so much. A few months back while I was browsing through K-Mart I found a $2 6-piece popsicle mould and just knew I had to have it....
I was introduced to the magic of homemade Whole30 mayo when I did my first Whole30 round 2 years ago. It was quick and easy and saved my life when I thought I was destined to eat bland food for a month! I’ve now made this mayonnaise so many times I’ve lost count, both on a Whole30 round and off. I probably should have called it “homemade mayonnaise” and left it at that, but I wanted the whole30 compliance to be front and centre for my friends embarking on a round....
