a dash of flavour

Friday, June 25, 2010

Mediterranean Lamb Pizza

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It's been a while since we had home made pizzas and even though we love making our own to suit our flavours as I really wanted to make s...
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Thursday, June 17, 2010

Sweet Chilli Chicken Pasta

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This is a really old recipe, one that I had almost forgotten until someone asked about the recipe. Of course, this jogged my memory about ho...
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Wednesday, June 16, 2010

Pork Stuffed Capsicums

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Winter is definitely the time for cooking comfort food and these fit nicely into that category. Not only are these easy to make but they are...
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Tuesday, June 15, 2010

Venison and Bacon Casserole

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For months now I have been fancying venison. I have grown up eating different foods and one I always remember and looked forward to was veni...
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Tuesday, June 8, 2010

Chicken Pizziola

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This is a recipe I knew would be a hit with the family. A dish along the lines of the Chicken Parmagiana , Acapulco Chicken and Taco Chicke...
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Monday, June 7, 2010

Old Fashioned Chicken and Corn Pot Pies

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Nothing beats an old fashioned pot pie and when the filling is creamy chicken and corn I think it brings out the kid in us all...... especia...
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Garlic and Coriander Prawns

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The second part of our Asian Tasting Feast was prepared by Alex. Unlike Oliver, Alex doesn't like scallops but LOVES prawns!! And she de...
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Dim Sum Scallops

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Saturday night we decided to have an Asian inspired feast, with tasting plates of several dishes. The idea behind this wasn't because we...
Thursday, May 27, 2010

Pork Cutlets with Apple Glaze

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This looked like a very easy recipe to make, and I wasn't wrong in my thinking. So simple and a wonderful mid week dinner that had a won...
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Tuesday, May 25, 2010

Hawaiian Chicken

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I have to say that this is one of those recipes that never fails. Easy to prepare, easy to cook and easy to eat - what more can you ask for ...
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Wednesday, May 19, 2010

Braised Chicken with Tomato and Rosemary

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As winter is settling and the nights are definitely becoming cooler (if not freezing) rustic, home cooking, comfort food is starting to cree...
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Tuesday, May 18, 2010

Ham Cheese and Tomato Omelette

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Both Alex and I are sick today, she has a sinus infection and well as for me an accumulation of things relating to high blood pressure and h...
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Thursday, May 13, 2010

Lemon Veal Cutlets with Smashed Potatoes

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I have to say I wasn't quite sure on how this dish was going to turn out but I am glad that we gave it a go. Lemon doesn't really st...
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Wednesday, May 12, 2010

Sizzling Beef and Vegetable Stir Fry

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There is something intriguing and quite exciting about ordering an asian dish described as "sizzling". Even as I young girl I have...
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Thursday, May 6, 2010

Hoisin Sweet Chilli Lamb with Mixed Vegetables

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This stirfry was a huge hit for dinner. We hadn't had a chinese/asian dinner for awhile so it made a pleasant change. Nice tender lamb a...
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Friday, April 30, 2010

Creamy Paprika Chicken

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This was a really easy recipe to make - a definate keeper for a week night and very full of flavour. Although it's called Creamy Paprika...
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Monday, April 26, 2010

Happy 101 - An Award!

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I had a huge weekend this weekend and must admit that we didn't cook a great deal at all. Saturday night we went out for dinner as it wa...
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Friday, April 23, 2010

Seafood and Vegetable Parcels

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I honestly don't think we eat enough fish and I am forever trying to find ways to entice not only the kids but Noel also that "fish...
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Thursday, April 22, 2010

Pork Apple and Thyme Meatballs

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There is something irresitable about meatballs especially when served with a rich tomato sauce over some warm pasta or mashed potato. This d...
Wednesday, April 21, 2010

Bacon and Vegetable Slice

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For a nice tasty lunch I remembered a slice that I used to eat at work with a work friend. We no longer work together which is such a shame ...
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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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