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Friday, December 30, 2011

Xinjiang Lamb with Cumin and Chillies

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The ingredients in this dish caught my eye straight away - which only meant one thing!  It had to be cooked. This cumin spiked dish is ins...
Thursday, December 29, 2011

Prawn and Avocado Salsa Wonton Cups

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Boxing Day we headed off for lunch at our long time family friends' house.  It was a lovely day so I decided to take something light yet...

Steamed Christmas Pudding

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This steamed Christmas Pudding also seems to have become a tradition with everyone requesting it each year.  Even though we didn't host ...
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Gingerbread House

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On Christmas Eve while my mam was making her Mince Pies , which are such a family tradition to be cooked while watching Carols by Candleligh...

Roast Pork Cutlets with Creamy Mustard Sauce

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Another one I created earlier.... LOL!! These juicy pork cutlets are paired with an irresistible creamy mustard sauce which went down a t...

Steak with Prawns in Bryon Bay Fiery Coconut Chilli Sauce

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I was really fancying a Surf and Turf but the creamy garlic sauces are not a favourite with Noel so I decided to create a "prawn sauce...

Herb and Spice Steamed Fish

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It has been so long since my last my last post but I have not neglected my treasured hobby - in fact my absence saddens me as I love nothing...
Friday, November 11, 2011

Chicken Potato and Bacon Casserole

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With being so busy recently with studies, work and family this meal is definately a one pot wonder and I have to admit there is nothing bett...
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Wednesday, November 2, 2011

Roasted Pumpkin Chickpea and Rocket Salad

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I recently made this lovely salad as we were invited for a BBQ at our dear friends' Tanya and Pete's house for Melbourne Cup Day yes...
Monday, October 31, 2011

Mustard and Herb Roast Potato Bites

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I managed to buy baby (chat) potatoes somehow instead of normal ones so my plans for making wedges to go with our hamburgers went out the wi...
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Caramelised Capsicum Relish

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I love a nice relish as it makes such a change to tomato ketchup or plain old store brought Barbecue Sauce.  I saw this recipe in a new cook...
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Sunday, October 30, 2011

Moroccan Lamb Shanks

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These went down a treat last night.  We loved the decadence of the moroccan flavours - the cumin, coriander, paprika to name a few combined ...
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Saturday, October 29, 2011

Pasta Milano

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I am a little slow at posting this recipe as I have been flat out with work.  We actually enjoyed this last week and I can still remember th...
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Thursday, October 20, 2011

Chicken with Prosciutto, Blue Cheese and Semi Dried Tomatoes

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This very easy and quick dish is wonderful for not only a mid week dinner but would be an inpressive meal at any dinner party. The flavour...
Monday, October 17, 2011

Slow Cooked Cider and Herb Braised Beef Ribs

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Tender and delicious short ribs are slow cooked in apple cider and beef broth, with herbs, carrots, and chopped onion.  Not only was the ar...
Sunday, October 16, 2011

Satay Pork Parcels

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Along with the Mexican Chicken Sausage Rolls  Alex and I made Satay Pork Parcels. These were nice, not unsimiliar to a samosa but a differ...

Mexican Chicken Sausage Rolls

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Alex and I decided to do some baking today so we set out to make some sausage rolls.  Instead of using traditional sausage mince I had some ...
Thursday, October 13, 2011

Caribbean Style Pork Cutlets with Rice Salad

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OMG the flavour on these pork cutlets was truly amazing - a hit with both adults and kids tonight. I was a little worried with the use of ...
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Wednesday, October 12, 2011

Sweet and Spicy Beef Noodles

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There is no kidding when I say I love noodles..... I crave them often and normally give in to my stomach when passing a noodle shop. The f...
Tuesday, October 11, 2011

Chicken and Vegetable Casserole

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This is a wonderful springtime casserole as it's not as heavy as a winter stew.  Saying this it is still full of flavour and very fillin...
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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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