My Quinoa Tabouli is a gluten-free spin on a classic Middle Eastern dish. I have adapted this popular dish to a Gluten-Free Tabouli, to suit people with dietary requirements, or those looking to cut down their carb intake. Wikipedia advises that Tabouli is originally from the mountains between Syria and Lebanon. It is a staple…
Starters
Caprese Bread Tartlets
Even if you’re a novice cook you will find that these Caprese Bread Tartlets are very easy to prepare. They are great for entertaining and suitable for large or small groups of people. And, best of all, the flavours are fresh, bright and totally delicious. Using bread cases as the tartlet base is a brilliant…
Spicy Roasted Almonds
These Spicy Roasted Almonds can be prepared quickly and easily, taking less than 30 minutes from start to finish. Furthermore, there are just four ingredients. This makes them an ideal appetiser when you’re short of time or when unexpected guests arrive. Why we love these Spicy Roasted Almonds: I’m a huge fan of roasted nuts….
Roasted Mediterranean Olives
My Roasted Mediterranean Olives are an easily prepared, tasty appetiser which is an ideal accompaniment to a glass of wine. It’s as simple as combining a few varieties of olives, adding a few colourful, flavoursome aromatics and roasting for about 20 minutes. The olives become more tender and the flavours intensify. Roasting the olives brings…
Mini Bacon and Onion Pasties
My Mini Bacon and Onion Pasties are flavour packed, simply prepared appetisers that your family and friends will adore. Inspiration for the Mini Bacon and Onion Pasties: Often, I find myself dreaming of food – whether I am awake or asleep! I am always thinking of new ideas and recipes that involve my favourite ingredients….
Smoked Salmon Wreath
This Smoked Salmon Wreath is a quick, easy and elegant starter. As a result, it will make a stunning centrepiece for your festive table. For this lovely appetiser, smoked salmon is truly the star of the show. It is accompanied by thin slices of peppery radish, in addition to curls of cooling cucumber, finely sliced…
Chargrilled Asparagus with Feta and Mint
In Australia, spring is almost here and I am happily anticipating being able to once again enjoy my Chargrilled Asparagus with Feta and Mint. When asparagus is plentiful and inexpensive I like to use it in as many ways as possible. Just a few of the ways I enjoy it are with pasta, in risotto,…
Bacon and Egg Galettes
Many people say that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. I present to you a very delicious way to start your day: my Bacon and Egg Galettes. Caramelised onions, tasty bacon, a delicious egg, all contained within a flaky pastry case. This is an ideal breakfast or brunch, and best of all,…
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…
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…
