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Mum's rissoles are a family favourite that are super easy to make

Mum’s Rissoles

Good Old-Fashioned Aussie Rissoles 🇦🇺 A quick Google search tells me they’re actually of French origin — but regardless, most Aussie kids grew up eating them, and they’re almost always on the menu when I visit Mum. Her rissoles are simple, made with just a few basic ingredients, but they’re full of flavour. You can…

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Quiche is a French dish that is very versatile. I've used caramelised onions, tomatoes and for a Italian twist, fresh ricotta and balsamic vinegar.

Caramelised Onion and Tomato Quiche

Ciao from Isolation 🥴… words I never thought I’d be writing — but more on that later. First, the food. Today I’m sharing a classic French quiche recipe. Quiche is one of those wonderfully versatile dishes that’s surprisingly easy to make. For this version, I’ve used caramelised onions, perfectly ripe tomatoes, and for a little…

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Tuscan Kale and Ricotta Pie

It may be getting cold here in Firenze but the city is more beautiful than ever. The Christmas lights are up all over the city, there are idyllic Christmas markets with mulled wine and delicious treats, and Harry said to me yesterday that he loves Florence. This made me so happy! Harry and I have…

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Pasta al Limone – because we moved to Italy!

Dinner ready in 10 minutes? Pasta al limone is for you…. But first… yes I finally did it.  I moved us both to Florence Italy.  My son H and I are both on this amazing Italian adventure.  It has been just over two months and it still feels like a dream. Food is my passion but I have…

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Pappardelle bolognese with lots of hidden vegetables - perfect for fussy kids

Pappardelle Bolognese with lot of veggies

I’m sharing another H favourite with you today. Pappardelle bolognese with lot of hidden veggies. The rich bolognese sauce will feed about 6 people or freeze what you don’t use for another time. I always have some in my freezer ready to go. An important step when making this dish is to get a nice…

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Melt in the mouth lamb shanks with chickpeas, tomatoes and thyme

Lamb Shanks with Chickpeas, Tomatoes & Thyme

It has been so long since I have cooked lamb shanks – I’m not sure why! There is something so satisfying about cooking a tough piece of meat and turning it into something super tender and melt-in-your-mouth. This dish is just that… the tomatoes and spices produce a rich chunky sauce, and the chickpeas add…

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Tamarind and coriander fish is a delicious main dish that the whole family will love

Tamarind & Coriander Fish

Fresh ling fillets with a sauce that is the perfect balance of sweet and sour. The tamarind adds a lovely sour note but doesn’t over power the fish – it’s also only mildly spiced so the kids will love it. You create the sauce in the frying pan by frying your onions and adding your…

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A minimum fuss dish that all happens in the one pan.  Serve with rice or crusty bread

One-pan Spiced Chicken with Tomatoes

This one-pan spiced chicken with tomatoes is H’s absolute favourite dish.  Ever since I made it the first time he has requested it again and again. He loves to drown his rice in all the spiced tomatoes juices that happen once it’s cooked.  It’s a real winner. It’s also minimum fuss and happens in the…

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Yellow Split Pea Dhal - comforting, simple and so very tasty.

Yellow Split Pea Dhal

Yellow split pea dhal is the ultimate comfort food and it makes a nourishing meat-free meal that the whole family will love.  This variation is flavoured with mild spices and is incredibly simple to make. You simply cook the lentils in water with garlic and chili and cook away for 45 minutes or until the lentils…

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Lemony salty prawns on a slick - serve at your next BBQ and they will be a huge hit

Lemony Salt and Pepper Prawn Skewers

I have mentioned in previous posts that kids will to eat just about anything if you put it on a stick! These lemony salt and pepper prawn skewers are no exception…  H loved them and I loved that they were easy, effortless and ready in 15 minutes. The prawns are sprinkled with a lemony salt and…

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