As much as I love my banana bread I do love a change because it’s as good as a holiday right? Mr 6 asked me to buy a pineapple last week as he “loves” it so it made me think I need to make it into a loaf as it would taste super yummy. While […]

Pineapple and Coconut Loaf

No Bake Anzac Biscuits
When making the Anzac Bliss Balls the other week I decided to flatten one of the balls and make it into a biscuit shape. When they were set they were harder than the bliss balls and just like a chewy biscuit. INGREDIENTS 2 Cups Dried Pitted Dates 1/2 Cup Rolled Oats 1/2 Cup Desiccated Coconut […]

No Stir Bacon and Leek Risotto
We have been embracing the welcomed cooler evenings and mornings the past week here on the Gold Coast which is a sign that the cooler weather is finally here after a very late Summer burst of heat this year. To kick of the cooler seasons off I made this deliciously warming and filling bacon and […]

Honey Mustard Chicken Skewers
Making your own marinades is really easy, you don’t need to worry about buying premade store bought ones that cost a fortune when you know how to make your own. As these honey mustard chicken skewers cook the honey starts to caramalise on the chicken and vegetables giving it a lovely flavour and texture. I […]

Easy Honey Biscuits
These honey biscuits are super easy to make and only need five ingredients. They are soft and chewy and have a lovely honey undertone. Great for morning or afternoon tea with a cuppa or cold class of milk and perfect for the lunchbox. INGREDIENTS 100gm Butter, softened 1/2 Cup Raw Sugar 1 Tbs Honey 1 […]

Anzac Biscuit Bliss Balls
I have combined all the classic Anzac Biscuit flavours into a bliss ball and they just might be my favourite bliss ball yet. Bliss balls are super easy to make and last for up to two weeks in the fridge. They make the perfect sweet treat without all the extra calories of chocolate and the […]

Zucchini and Cheese Waffles in the Kambrook Belgium Dual Waffle Press
Last week I received the Kambrook Belgium Dual Waffle Press to test drive in the Cooking For Busy Mums kitchen. I could count on one hand how many times I had had waffles in the past and both boys had never had a waffle. We set about making a standard waffle batter and we made […]

Banana and Ricotta Muffins
Muffins are the boys favoruite morning tea and I am always making a different batch each Sunday for their lunchboxes. These Banana and Ricotta muffins are a new addition to our rotation of muffins. They are lightly sweetened and deliciously moist and most importantly the boys loved them so I know they are a winner. […]

Rice Food Safety, questions about freezing cooked rice.
I posted this photo on Facebook the other night and I was quite surprised by how many of you were concerned about food poisoning from rice. While I responded to most questions I couldn’t reply to everyone so I thought I would put it all here so we have a reference and everyone can feel […]