A healthy little snack when you want something a little sweet. Recipe is from the first “Better Together Kitchen” cookbook. Ingredients 1 cup pumpkin seeds 1/2 cup sunflower seeds 1/2 shredded coconut 2 tbsp hemp (or chia) seeds 2 tbsp cacao nibs good pinch of salt 1 tbsp vanilla extract […]
This easy recipe is from the wonderful Nellie Kerrison of Relish Mama who runs wonderful cooking classes. Her business like so many has been decimated by the many lockdowns in Melbourne. So shout out to all those businesses doing it tough during this time. She not only runs a great […]
This is a fantastic recipe to use up all the odds and ends of vegetables in your crisper. Cabbage is traditional but here carrot is added to add a pop of colour and some sweetness. Some of the green cabbage can be substituted with red cabbage. The size of okonomiyaki […]
You simply must make this delicious spread which I’m currently slathering on every bagel, cracker and piece of bread in sight. Pimento spread is an American classic but this one with the addition of jalapenos and Sriracha turn it into a hit. I know the recipe sounds (and looks) a […]
It’s citrus season in Australia so it is the perfect time to make these delicious lemon bars. Recipe is adapted from “What’s Gaby Cooking – Everyday California Food” where she calls for Meyer lemons. We didn’t have Meyer lemons so used regular but I’m sure Meyer would be extra delicious […]
A delicious chocolate caramel slice recipe just in time for an Easter treat. Ingredients Directions Preheat oven to 180°c. Grease and line a 20cm x 30cm slice tin. Place the flour, coconut, sugar and butter in a bowl and mix well. Press the mixture into the tin evenly, you can […]
Feel like a hearty chicken soup but don’t have the hours to make it? This recipe is a winner! It uses leftover roast or BBQ chicken with fridge and pantry staples so you can have a warming, tasty, creamy soup in 30 minutes. Recipe is courtesy of How Sweet Eats […]
This is a delicious, refreshing cocktail perfect for a hot day. If you wish for it to be less alcoholic just add extra ice cubes for an icier treat! Serves 1 officially but I shared mine… Ingredients 1 lemon, peeled and roughly chopped (seeds removed) 3 tsp caster sugar 50ml […]
Well, here we go again Melbourne, stage 4 restrictions for the third time! So, I thought a little sweet treat was in order for the kids home schooling again. Honey Joys are so quick and easy to make and you only need 4 ingredients and I guessing most of you […]
This is not so much a recipe but more a few hints and tricks I’ve learn’t over the years to make really tasty and easy sausage rolls at home. If you want to try and hide some veg in them you can add a grated carrot and or a zucchini, […]