I learnt how to make Farinata while I was travelling in Italy in 2016. It’s also known as Torte di Ceci or Farinata di Ceci and originates from the region of Liguria. Since 2016 I’ve made it regularly as it’s great for many different occasions such as: as part of a nibbles/antipasti platter, as a savoury pancake and as the … Read More
Crepe “Lasagne”
Cooler weather calls for warmer food. Enter Lasagne. This crêpe lasagne to be exact! I was pretty happy with how this idea in my head turned out in the end, if I do say so myself! The crêpes hold together nicely and are much more pasta-like than the other times I’ve tried to make a lasagne using vegetables like eggplant … Read More
Basic Buckwheat Crêpes
This is a really basic and simple recipe for buckwheat crêpes. Use more or less water to make thinner and thicker crêpes respectively. Jazz up the crêpe recipe by adding sweeter flavours like cacao, cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla and peanut butter, or savoury spices like cumin, oregano, thyme, garlic and chives. Recipe Type: GF, DF Serves 12 22cm crêpes Ingredients: 1 … Read More
Baked Ham and Asparagus Risotto “Cake”
Looking for something a little different to be the centrepiece of your next dinner party? Something that would look just as impressive in the centre of the table as a roast chicken or leg of lamb? Try my Ham, Leek & Asparagus Risotto “Cake”. It’s a perfect opportunity to use the oven in these cooler months. Left-overs make for tasty … Read More
Nachos with Fresh Salsa Salad and Loaded Guac
Who doesn’t love a good Mexican Feast? I just love the herbs and spices used in Mexican cuisine, the way there’s chilli and spice but it’s mellowed with cinnamon, cumin and coriander! Probably my first introduction to Mexican food would have been Nachos, well at least an Australian-ised version of Nachos anyway. I still love making them at home, and … Read More
BBQ Pork Ribs with Slaw and Cauli Mash
Ribs… They have to be one of the most fun, yet most messy things to eat. But that’s the whole point right? Haha! Many people associate ribs with take-away and unhealthy food but actually, they can be just as good for you as any other cut of meat. It all depends on the quality of the animal/meat you use, what you … Read More
Pumpkin Rosti with Pesto, Greens, Field Mushroom and Bacon
Who needs to go out for Brunch when you can whip up a fabulous-looking and fabulous-tasting dish like this? Save money and stay healthy with my Pumpkin Rosti, Pesto Mushroom, Greens and Free-Range Bacon! I’m a massive pumpkin fan myself, but I know it’s not for everyone. So you can easily change the pumpkin in the rosti recipe to sweet … Read More
Teff Falafels
These teff falafels are tasty, versatile and one of my favourite things to have on hand for a flavour-and-nutrient-packed lunch. They’re also a great plant-based way to add protein to a meal. Particularly as Teff (a pseudo grain similar to quinoa) is one of the highest content grains on the market at the moment! “What is Teff?” I hear you say… … Read More
Hot Smoked Salmon – Infused with Earl Grey Tea
Smoked Salmon. It’s not something you’d usually make at home, right? Well now is the time to throw that notion right out the window and GET YOUR SMOKED SALMON ON at home! It’s actually surprisingly quite easy and SOOOO delicious! Plus it’s a somewhat fancy trick you can do for a dinner party to impress friends hehe ;). Salmon (thus, … Read More
Choc PB & J Pancakes
What is it about peanut butter and jam? They just go together so well, a match made in heaven I believe it’s called. And chocolate, well chocolate makes everything more delicious right? Enter my creation of Choc PB & J pancakes! Like most of my pancake recipes they are just a variation of my base pancake recipe. With protein, complex carbohydrates and … Read More