a dash of flavour

Saturday, October 31, 2009

Chinese Omelette

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We ended up going shopping last night, wandering around in search of some birthday presents and of course this meant that we had to find the...
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Thursday, October 29, 2009

Chicken and Bacon Casserole

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One thing I love about slow cooking is the fact that a little effort in the morning or the night before combined with a flick of a switch an...
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Wednesday, October 28, 2009

Garlic Steak with Creamy Mash and Pumpkin

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What can I say? When I saw this recipe I knew I would have to cook it and soon. There is nothing I like better than marinated steak with mas...
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Tuesday, October 27, 2009

Coriander Pork Stirfry

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I have to be honest with this dish and say it was nice but I don't think I could say it is my favourite stirfry. To me it wasn't tha...
Monday, October 26, 2009

Glazed Pork and Veal Meatloaf

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Meatloaf is something I haven't cook for years until recently. I remember when I was in Singapore living with my cousin Rhian and her me...
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Sunday, October 25, 2009

Braised Prawns and Vegetables in Birds Nest

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The "Birds Nest" would have to be one of the dishes we always order when dining at a Chinese Restaurant. The kids love them and I ...
Thursday, October 22, 2009

Chicken Jalfrezi

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Curry is another dish that is not only a hit at our house but it is one style of food that all of us love experimenting with. Not only do we...
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Wednesday, October 21, 2009

Big Bucket In The Sky Chicken

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Okay so I am guessing from the name that you realise that this is a "take off" of one of the worlds most favourite chicken franchi...
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Monday, October 19, 2009

Pastitsio

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Pasta is always a huge hit in our house as was this dish. Pronounced Pa'sti-tsi-o it's a greek baked pasta dish, layered like Lasagn...
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Thursday, October 15, 2009

Chocolate Wontons

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The October 2009 Daring Cooks’ challenge was brought to us by Jaden of the blog Steamy Kitchen . The recipes are from her new cookbook, The ...
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Wednesday, October 14, 2009

Chicken Pho

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This is part of my first Daring Cooks Challenge. I must admit I haven't been unable to participate with the last few challenges (althou...
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Monday, October 12, 2009

Fried Potatoes with Sundried Tomatoes

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I tend to overdose on something that everyone says are good.... such as crispy potatoes so now when I want to serve potatoes as a side dish ...
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Parmesan Crusted Rockling

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Well it was a huge step for the Murray family tonight on a couple of levels... please don't be too suprised but even with all of our lov...
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Thursday, October 8, 2009

Maple Glazed Pork Chops

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Tonight I wanted to try something that I have never served to my family... maple syrup with meat. I have read quite a few recipes using mapl...
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Wednesday, October 7, 2009

Mexican Beef Parcels

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Before I begin, I have just remembered that I didn't tell you about our recent trip to the cinema, Gold Class I might just add, thanks t...
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Tuesday, October 6, 2009

Linguine with Chicken, Prosciutto, Spinach and Sundried Tomatoes

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This is a nice quick pasta dish that is full of flavour and of course I have managed to sneak my favourite vegetable, baby spinach, into it!...
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Monday, October 5, 2009

Lamb Stew

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This would have to be one of the best ways to use up Roast Lamb besides lamb sandwiches with fresh white bread of course!! Everyone in our f...
Saturday, October 3, 2009

Roast Lamb

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A roast of any meat is delicious and I am sure that everyone will agree. Oliver requested roast lamb outrightly claiming that we have not ha...
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Friday, October 2, 2009

Shepherd's Pie (or Cottage Pie)

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Tonight's dinner was meant to be chicken... but someone forgot to get the chicken fillets out of the freezer... hhhmmmm I wonder who tha...
Thursday, October 1, 2009

Singapore Chilli Prawns

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Singapore Chilli anything is one of my all time favourite flavours so I was really glad when I came across a recipe for Singapore Chilli Pra...
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Jo
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
I am a mother to 2 beautiful children, wife to a wonderful man, who I love dearly and consider my best friend. Our life has been blessed with two children, Oliver and Alexandria. One born in Melbourne and the other in Sydney but they keep us on our toes and we adore them. Both hubby and I work full time, enjoy the challenges and joys of being parents, cooking is not only a necessity but a hobby for us both especially experimenting with new flavours and entertaining. Our life is hectic - we are always busy doing something either just us or with friends BUT that is the way we like it!!
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