a dash of flavour

Wednesday, February 29, 2012

Herbed Potato Slices

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A quick side dish that goes well with most meals.  The flavours are robust but not overpowering and the potato slices make a nice change fro...

Honey and Paprika Chicken Drumsticks

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We don't have chicken drumsticks as a meal very often so when I saw the original recipe for this dish I knew that we had to try them.  W...
Friday, February 24, 2012

Mustard and Brown Sugar Pork with Coleslaw

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The marinade of mustard and brown sugar intrigued me I have to admit.  I wondered if it would be sweet or overpowered by the mustard... so n...
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Sunday, February 19, 2012

Little Passionfruit Cakes

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I know it's once again been a long time!!  Since my last post I have managed to clock up over 3000kms with work travel not to mention su...
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Wednesday, January 18, 2012

Mint Raita

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Served with Tandoori Chicken or most Indian dishes in fact, this side dish accompanies them perfectly.  It's great for helping to reduc...
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Tandoori Chicken

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This has to be one of the easiest ways of making Tandoori Chicken - cooked on the bbq and served with a salad, Mint Raita and mango chutney...
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Tuesday, January 17, 2012

Shredded Chicken Leek and Thyme Tart

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This meal has been on my menu planner for the last few weeks but somehow keeps getting brushed aside for no particular reason - either somet...
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Thursday, January 12, 2012

Chicken Corn and Broccoli Pies

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From such a heat wave to a cold snap here in Melbourne comfort food was on the menu last night.  All rugged up in our winter woolies it was ...
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Wednesday, January 11, 2012

Mussels with Tomatoes and Chilli

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This is a really quick and easy dish to make and is on the table in less than 30 minutes. Nothing tastier than fresh mussels steamed in a ...
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Thursday, January 5, 2012

Fish Fillets with Confetti Topping

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On a fish fancy yesterday, I remember this old recipe I used to cook many moons ago. An easy dish to prepare and cook which sees a fish...
Tuesday, January 3, 2012

Barbecued Lamb and Vegetables

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" HAPPY NEW YEAR" to each and every one of you.  I wish you, your family and your friends best wishes for 2012. Summer is def...
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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...
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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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