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 …
Spinach and Persian Feta Loaf
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 Soup
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 Stickers
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 …
Pumpkin Treaties
PUMPKIN TREATIESIngredients:1 cup almond meal1/2 cup gluten free plain flour1/2 cup pumpkin puree1 tsp vanilla1/2 cup brown sugar1/4 cup butter1/2 tsp baking powder1 tsp cinnamon1/2 tsp mixed spice1/2 tsp nutmeg1/4 tsp saltDecoration:1/4 - 1/2 cup white chocolate chips (for decorating)Method:1. Preheat the oven to 180 degrees celsius and line a couple of baking trays with …
Nutella Choc Chip Cookies
My love for the delicious, smooth and nutty flavour of Nutella was truly cemented during our time in Napoli. A delectable beverage known as a Nocciolatte stole my heart and tastebuds at first sip!Imagine the creamy, sweet goodness of Nutella, covered with the intense bitterness of strong black coffee, all topped off with a white …
Spicy and Sweet Teriyaki Noodles
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 …
Triple Chocolate Brownie Bites
Do you ever have those days where you just need a little bit of a chocolate fix?Well, these are my go to, simple as anything, answer to that chocolate craving.I wish I had a great story to accompany these little morsels, but alas, they were created out of 'necessity'. It was the middle of report …
Crispy Lavosh Style Crackers
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 …
Hearty Minestrone
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, …