Banana and passionfruit in pancakes adds a layer of unexpected flavour. And, passionfruit pulp has always been popular as an addition to fruit salads and on top of desserts. Let’s not forget icing on cakes and biscuits – yum! My favourite sweet butter has passionfruit in it. You’ll love this ..Continue Reading
Sometimes, you just want a chocolate fix, not a whole block, just a bite to satisfy the desire.. So, I went looking for a small chocolate bite that wasn’t sweet, would satisfy the chocolate desire, was healthy and nourishing and was small enough for a couple of small bites without ..Continue Reading
When peaches are in season, the weather is hot. I love the great range of summer fruits available and there’s nothing better than forgaging at your local fresh food market for sweet and juicy stone fruits like peach, nectarine, apricot and mango. Peaches pair deliciously with goat’s cheese and toasted ..Continue Reading
I used to make this salad way back in the 80’s. It started as a twist on the popular Waldorf Salad which I kept changing until this version emerged. I loved it then. I love it now. There’s a lot of good things about apples. They’re: low in calories high ..Continue Reading
Jeff loves to cook flavoursome and interesting entrees and mains. I love to bake. It’s a perfect combination (cue cheesey happy faces). Gluten free baking does pose a problem though, especially for pastry, pasta and don’t even try GF gnocchi! Some recipes convert well, others are an issue, especially when ..Continue Reading
When it comes to cravings and energy slumps, you need something healthy! This white bean and tuna spread is not only healthy, but is kind of addictive. You’ll be coming back again and again for more. It will soon become a favourite. It ticks all the boxes – wholesome, filling, ..Continue Reading
It’s spring in Australia! One of the best things about spring is that asparagus is in season. It’s well priced at the markets at the moment, so don’t forget to put asparagus in your basket. Asparagus is a perennial veggie with a heap of delicious uses, from tasty tarts to ..Continue Reading
Red lentil soup is possibly my most favourite comfort food. I guess it looks like we’re vegetarians, but believe me, we’re meat eaters. Not over the top carnivores by any standard, but we do enjoy a good steak, beef curry, lamb tagine or poultry. Conserving your kidneys and reducing the ..Continue Reading
If you’re after an easy dessert to impress, especially on cold winter nights, then this one will do the trick. It’s adapted from the classic French clafoutis – fruit (traditionally fresh cherries) baked in a sweet batter and served at the table. This recipe variation is gluten free. For a ..Continue Reading
Tomato is perhaps my absolute favourite vegetable of all time (ok, I know it’s a fruit), but we often think of it as a vegetable. It’s savoury and sweet at the same time and goes with just about everything. My earliest memory of tomatoes is when mum would mix them ..Continue Reading
