It seems that every country and culture has their own version of a dumpling... and I can safely tell you, I am in love with them all! I mean seriously, who can resist a delicious bite sized parcel of concentrated flavour, generously coated in a luscious sauce?! So, it is with great pleasure that I introduce you …
Are you more of a savoury or sweet fan?Well, for me, I'm more of a savoury fan, but I absolutely love the idea of sweet 'toaster strudels'. There's something about the convenience of a tasty meal that can be popped straight into the toaster that just really appeals to me.So, why not combine savoury and …
VEGETABLE PANANG CURRYIngredients:Curry Paste:8 dried red chillies1/2 tbsp cumin4 shallots4 cloves garlic3 tsp minced ginger2 tbsp grapeseed oil1 stalk lemon grass4 kaffir lime leaves1 red chilli deseeded (I like to use 3 when I make this for myself, as I love chilli, but I only use 1 when I make it for friends)1 tbsp Teriyaki …
They say "Necessity is the mother of invention." (author unknown, but often linked to Plato) and this recipe was certainly born out of a lack of ingredients and the need for a delicious morsel to accompany my soup (along with the need to use up the last few silverbeet leaves before they went bad).I had …
CAULIFLOWER SOUPIngredients:2 tbsp grapeseed oil2 red onions, diced1 head of cauliflower 3 roasted garlic cloves1 fresh garlic clove, minced1/2 tsp nutmeg1 tsp black pepper2 potatoes1 tbsp garlic & herb butter1.5 litres vegetable stock500ml waterUp to 1/4 cup Bella Vitano Balsamic Cheese or grana padano cheeseSalt to season to taste1 tbsp corn flour/starch (optional - for …
GINGER CHICKEN POT STICKERSIngredients:Filling 500g chicken/turkey mince 2 onions (finely diced) 250g mushrooms (finely diced) 1 cup purple cabbage (finely diced) 2 carrots (finely diced) 2 stalks celery (finely diced) 2 tbsp olive oil 2-3 tbsp garlic, minced (or 1 tbsp from a jar) 2 ½ tbsp ginger, minced 2 tbsp tamari (or soy sauce …
Friday night's often see's our home open to friends and family, with what I fondly refer to as 'the feeding of the masses' or 'Shabbat Shalom'.I absolutely love nothing more than putting a hearty meal down in front of loved ones and spending an evening sharing a meal, chatting, reflecting and enjoying a time of …
We were in Taormina, one of the most idyllic towns I have ever stayed at, and we had awoken early to explore this gorgeous mountain top village. We spent the early hours of the morning wandering the empty streets and alleys, capturing images as the sun rose and kissed each rooftop.We ate breakfast at what …
As soon as those first chilly mornings of Autumn hit, I find myself craving the comforting warmth that only comes from a bowl of hearty vegetable soup. But not just any vegetable soup, a beautiful bowl of blushing red Minestrone soup.This is one of those recipes that has been with me for quite some time, …
There is something magical about the combination of crispy, crunchy, fried potatoes with the creamy herby goodness of dill and Greek yoghurt. So what could be better than combining them in a fresh and tasty salad?!Let me paint a picture for you. We had been travelling through Europe and were nearing the end of our …
The Moss Larder 