This all-American Classic Key Lime Pie may be one of the easiest pies that you have ever made. It certainly will be one of the most delicious. The filling is creamy and smooth, with the bright, zesty flavour of lime which is balanced by the sweetened condensed milk. And then the irresistible creaminess of the filling is offset by the … Read More
Individual Lemon Curd Meringues
These Individual Lemon Curd Meringues are an elegant dessert and much easier to make than you may think. The crispy shells, which encase a tender interior, lend themselves to a variety of toppings. Here, I have used my homemade lemon curd, some lightly whipped cream and blueberries. However, there are numerous toppings which would be suitable and you are only … Read More
Radish, Feta and Cucumber Salad
This Radish, Feta and Cucumber Salad came about following a visit to the Adelaide Central Market. I was going to make a salad using red radishes – but then I came across some gorgeous watermelon radishes and I knew that I would love to include them. The watermelon radish is an heirloom variety of the Chinese daikon radish. From the … Read More
Salt and Pepper Roasted Walnuts
Although this recipe contains just a handful of basic ingredients, there is one, very clever, little cooking tip which will enhance the dishes in which you use these nuts. The clue is in the title; you roast the nuts! This easy recipe for Salt and Pepper Roasted Walnuts is deceptively simple. It is, however, very versatile. These roasted nuts are … Read More
Crispy Baked Parmesan Tomatoes
These Crispy Baked Parmesan Tomatoes are one of my favourite side dishes. They are easy to make with ingredients you may have to hand. I fill ripe, flavoursome tomatoes with a mixture of panko breadcrumbs combined with dried oregano, parmesan cheese, parsley and garlic. Then I bake the tomatoes until they are soft and the breadcrumb topping is golden and … Read More
Tuna Puff Pastry Pinwheels
My Tuna Puff Pastry Pinwheels are simple to make and full of flavour. This is one of my favourite appetisers to prepare from ingredients which I always have on hand. There are some culinary items which I feel are essential to always have; here, canned tuna and butter puff pastry are two of these items. With a can of tuna … Read More
Classic Lemon Curd
This Classic Lemon Curd is so easy to make – and even easier to eat! You may know it as lemon spread, lemon butter or even lemon cheese. Lemon Curd is the colour of sunshine, smooth and creamy, sweet with an irresistible lemony tang. Spread on a slice of toast, it is a great way to start the day. Lemon … Read More
Orange, Spinach and Pomegranate Salad
This Orange, Spinach and Pomegranate Salad is vibrantly-coloured and flavour-filled. It not only looks beautiful it tastes fantastic. It has the bright tang of citrus, the fresh flavour of mint, the savoury contrast of red onion and the textural contrast of pomegranate seeds (arils). These beautiful ingredients sit on a bed of bright green, nutritious baby spinach. The salad is … Read More
Salted Caramel Bliss Balls
With just 5 ingredients, these Salted Caramel Bliss Balls can be made in minutes. They are a healthy, nutritious snack to have throughout the day. Keep a container of these in the fridge to enjoy with a tea or coffee, pack them in the children’s lunch boxes or keep a container in the drawer of your desk to provide a … Read More
Marinated Tomato Salad
Recently, whilst on holiday, I enjoyed a Marinated Tomato Salad for the first time. The Italian café in the hotel in which I was staying served a version of this lovely salad and I have been enjoying it ever since. Whilst I use tomatoes in a myriad of ways, I frequently serve fresh tomatoes in a very simple manner. A … Read More
