Isn't it great to use fruit in baking? whether you use the entire fruit or just the rind and juice, like in this recipe for Lemon Pecan Shortbread it just tastes so delicious.
Recipes
Decadent Carrot Cake
I really could not think of any other way to describe this cake other than a really Decadent Carrot Cake. Delightfully moist, decadent, rich, and definitely not a regular carrot cake recipe. This will no doubt make an excellent celebration cake. So if you are baking a cake for any special occasion, this is a...
Stunning Succulents
Feast your eyes on these absolutely Stunning Succulents. These are year round plants and make stunning house and garden plants,and can be grown either indoors or out. Succulents are great even if you don't have a green thumb, because they are so easy to take care of, waterwise, trendy and both their flowers and foliage...
Creamy Pumpkin and Swiss Chard Lasagna
How does layers of Creamy Pumpkin and Swiss Chard Lasagna as a midweek dinner sound to you? Easy and quick to put together and bake, it really cannot get better than that. This dish has really become quite a favourite in my home....well of course it has, it has cheese in it.? Lots of gooey, melty...
Spiced Tomato Soup with Grilled smoked Mozzarella and Basil Sandwiches
Spiced Tomato Soup with Grilled smoked Mozzarella and Basil Sandwiches makes the perfect light dinner. Full of beautiful flavour and colour, dunking a grilled cheese and basil sandwich into spicy tomato soup takes this to a whole new level of deliciousness.
Sweet Chilli Macaroni with Smoked Mozzarella
Don't you just love the versatility of pasta? You can add basically any ingredient you like to it to make it your own. I have so many ways in which I flavour macaroni, but this is one of our favourites. Sweet Chilli Macaroni with smoked mozzarella never ever makes it to the leftover Tupperware in...
Strawberry cheesecake mousse
I love to bake, but there are times when you just want a no bake dessert. It could be for unexpected guests, a craving or maybe you just don't want to turn on the oven. Strawberry Cheesecake Mousse is of my favourite No bake desserts which require just an hour to set and tastes and...
Roast Butternut and Spinach Quiche with olives
Don't you just love Quiche? It makes a great picnic lunch, delicious dinner, can be eaten warm or cold, it's an all in one meal, and can be a mini appetizer or a full meal, how perfect is that. Roast Butternut and Spinach Quiche with olives will make an amazingly delicious addition to your recipe...
Three Cheese Vegetable Bake
A delicious combination of vegetables folded in a creamy sauce and sprinkled with parmesan makes Three Cheese Vegetable Bake a perfect accompaniment for roasts, sausages or just eat on its own. Yes this has been eaten on its own many times in my home...it actually is devoured long before the meal it is supposed to accompany...
Country Style Breakfast
How about starting your weekend with this hearty Country Style Breakfast, perfect for a Saturday or Sunday on the patio. A delicious combination of spinach, mushrooms, potatoes and red pepper topped with sunny side up eggs and parmesan makes this one our favourite weekend breakfast. Oh and lets not forget, the delicious crusty french bread to...
Mini Tramezzini with Creamed Spinach, Feta and Sweet Pepper
Happy Friday everyone? .... Where did the days in this week just go??? Did you find it confusing as well with Monday, May 1st being a public holiday or was it just me? Anyway its Friday, we made it to the weekend and I have got the most amazing recipe for you to try this weekend.
Falafel with Tzatziki in Homemade Greek Pita Flatbreads
Don't you just love bringing in the food and flavours of other countries into your kitchen? I do, and right now I am loving the flavours of beautiful Greece. Falafel with Tzatziki in Homemade Greek Pita flatbread is like an explosion of taste, color and texture in one meal.
