Starters

Cream of Celery Soup

I really like celery but I don’t tend to use a lot of it in my cooking – not sure why! I always seem to have a huge amount taking up prime real-estate in my tiny fridge – thanks to my mum who always seems to buy it. Keen to use it up, I was…

How to make labneh

Labneh or yoghurt cheese is so easy to make and it is delicious. It has a smooth and creamy consistency and a slight tangy taste. It’s great spread on crackers with a sprinkle of sumac – I also love a sprinkle of good quality sweet paprika and so does H. I can see this being a staple in my…

Asparagus Frittata with peas, mint & feta

Frittatas are a really great option for lunch or a light dinner. They are also a great way to use up leftovers or all of those extra veggies in your fridge that need to be used. Basically all you need are eggs and then add any veggies that you like. I love the combination of asparagus…

Beetroot, goats cheese & pesto tarts

This is my version of a recipe that I have made many time from the Vanilla Bean Blog. I have simplified the recipe significantly, but the idea is the same and they are equally as delicious. I use store-bought puff pastry to speed things up, rather than use the homemade honey spelt pastry in the original recipe (which is…

Corn Fritters

These corn fritters are perfect as a starter to a main meal or they make a great light lunch or breakfast, just top with a poached egg and you have yourself a quick but healthy meal in a flash. You could also make them mini sized and serve them as finger food at your next party, topped…

Gougères

I often serve gougères (aka delicious french cheese pastries) as an appetiser at dinner parties – everyone loves them, H included – they are really good! Serve them as is or cut in half and fill with what ever takes your fancy. I have always found they work out best mixing by hand but you could give…

Mum’s Salmon Patties

I grew up eating my mums salmon patties and they are a family favourite. They are so comforting and remind me of home. They are so simple to make and are a great first finger food for little folks. I have made these mini sized so they are easy for H to pick up. The mixture…

Turnip & Cauliflower Fritters

Chilled Fennel Soup

With consecutive 42 degree days in Melbourne this week, I was keen for somethings chilled, and this was the result. A silky smooth chilled soup. I wasn’t sure that Big H would go for the aniseed taste of the fennel but he did! Fennel is also great for breastfeeding mums with supply or letdown reflex…