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…
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Spinach and Ricotta Pasta Shells
When it comes to entertaining, my Spinach and Ricotta Pasta Shells are a dish that is always popular. My preference will always be for food which is simple to prepare but has lots of flavour. I love to entertain, and I do believe that a very important part of successful entertaining is a relaxed host….
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
