Low calorie rainbow minestrone soup
Rainbow minestrone soup There’s a winter chill in the air as soup season descends upon us. I’m not one for sloppy soups but chunky soup is definitely a winter warmer I enjoy. There are so many recipes...
View ArticleCheesy broccoli bake – low calorie
Cheesy broccoli bake I’ve been heavily into my veges lately. I don’t know if it’s my body subtly trying to rid itself of a little winter coat or just that they’re so delicious at the moment. Ricotta is...
View ArticleSpinach and ricotta grilled mushrooms
Spinach and ricotta grilled mushrooms Vegetables, ricotta… yes there is a serious theme starting. I hope everyone is enjoying vegetables as much as I am. I promise there will be some more hearty meals...
View ArticleTurkey quesadillas – leftover turkey
Turkey and brie quesadillas Going to a party hosted by my mother you can be assured of one thing – you will never go home hungry. I have definitely inherited this hostess gene from mum and nearly...
View ArticleVietnamese ‘lasagna’
Vietnamese lasagna I have my second wedding dress fitting today. I ate way too much over Christmas. Yes those two statements are connected. Since I got back to Brisbane on Tuesday I’ve restrained...
View ArticleFive minute focaccia bread – the cure for a bad day
Five minute focaccia bread Do you ever have those days where time seems to fly and nothing gets done? Ok I know everyone does but today is not my day. First up I turned off my alarm and went back to...
View ArticleMediterranean baby sausage bake
Mediterranean sausage bake Monday marked four months since I became Mrs Cameron. I can’t believe a third of the year has passed so fast. It also meant it had been 30% of the year since I’d seen my...
View ArticleHam cheese and chive quiche
Ham cheese and chive quiche Like with my haloumi-stuffed, coconut chicken nuggets, I really must have more faith in my cooking skills. I was so nervous about making this ham cheese and chive quiche I...
View ArticleThai chicken noodle salad
Thai chicken noodle salad You know how I said that my eating is all about balance? Well this is the perfect example. Last week, I was lucky enough to have three girlfriends (and the gorgeous twins)...
View ArticleZucchini and bacon crustless quiche – with gluten-free option
I’ve had this post scheduled for today for a week but by coincidence, I happen to be eating this again for lunch today as sustenance/payment for a very very important job. Today, two girlfriends and I...
View ArticlePumpkin and quinoa fritters with feta
A few months ago, if you’d asked me how I feel about quinoa I would have said that we’re still not on the best of terms. I have had little success cooking it in the past with a few bitter attempts....
View ArticleSavoury muffins with feta pumpkin and spinach
Every day in my house there is laughter. I think I’ve laughed more in the last few weeks than in the year before Ollie was born. He is such a happy little man. Sometimes you just have to look at him...
View ArticleGreek lamb and haloumi burgers
Yesterday I was standing at the bench shaping mince into patties to cook for Ollie when suddenly I feel a searing sting on my bottom followed by giggling when I yelped in pain. Ollie seems to find...
View ArticleCarrot corn and cheddar muffins
I’ve never really understood the savoury muffin. To me it was a bit of an odd thing. The word muffin instantly conjures up a sweet treat best enjoyed warm with a good blob of butter preferably after...
View ArticleBest ever tomato bruschetta
I am going to admit something and it’s pretty pathetic but I’ll say it anyway – until I was 25, I’d never tasted bruschetta. The truth is, the idea of tomato really grossed me out with all those...
View ArticleZucchini fritters (with avocado yoghurt sauce)
There hasn’t been an awful lot of cooking going on here lately. When Ollie got sick, it was all we could manage to either defrost something for our dinner or just make toast (I had vegemite toast for...
View ArticleEasy baked beans
Mealtimes have become a little bit of a battle around here recently. A certain little man has decided to start asserting his independence in the form of rejecting my food. Dinner time especially is...
View ArticleMaple pumpkin and walnut pasta salad with chicken
I never used to be a salad eater. Years ago salad to me was the good old lettuce leaves, some chopped tomato and cucumber drenched in dressing that you used to get as a side with fish and chips,...
View ArticleSpinach pumpkin and feta fritters
Ah winter. Every year I dread your arrival. I’m not a cold bunny. I don’t deal well with being cold. I’m quite like a hibernating bear actually. I love cooking warming foods, rugging up and bunkering...
View ArticleSavoury ham cheese and corn muffins
A lunchbox-friendly, healthy, filling recipe that you can freeze, savoury ham cheese and corn muffins are a winner for kids and for the whole family. Savoury ham cheese and corn muffins We have a...
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