When the kids ask what’s for dinner and I tell them sausages you can hear the shear delight in their voice as they make their way to the table. Yes, sausages are a favourite with most children and because this is the case I like to make my own so that I know what is […]
Sweet Potato and Oat Muffins with Caramel Cream Cheese Icing
These sweet potato and oat muffins are deliciously moist and super easy to make, and the fact that vegetables have been added is simply a bonus. I have used brown sugar but you could use a healthier alternative if you wish. They are made quickly with the help of a food processor. For the sweet […]
One Bowl Fudgy Chocolate Coconut Muffins
We are well an truly into the routine of making and packing lunches for a new year here. I like to ask the boys what they would like as their baked treat each week and last week Mr nearly 5 who is in Prep asked for chocolate muffins. Seemed like a fair request. But as […]
Barkers Orange & Barley and Passionfruit Ice Pops Instagram Giveaway
This is a sponsored post for Barker’s of Geraldine and Anathoth Farm. I am super excited to bring to you a delicious range of syrups, jams, curds and relish’s that have been made in New Zealand and also give you the chance to win an edible flower prize pack filled with these yummy delights. Have […]
Chicken and Vegetable Meatloaf
I hadn’t made meatloaf for the family for such a long time and thought it was time to make one and see how a chicken meatloaf with hidden vegetables would taste. To my surprise everyone ate every bite without any complaints so I can calling it a dinner success! The meatloaf has a “spongy” texture […]
Mild Salami and Cream Cheese Scrolls – easy and fun afternoon tea (video)
On the afternoons when I don’t work and pick the boys up straight from school I like to make them a fun afternoon tea before they start homework or go and play. They are always STARVING when they get home and I like to provide a balanced choice that will sustain them until dinner time. […]
Leftover Roast Lamb Pasta
One of my most favourite things to do is get creative with leftovers. It makes me feel good because I created a whole new meal from a previous nights dinner which means we save money and cut down on our food wastage. This dish uses leftover butterfly leg roast which was marinated in rosemary and […]
Two Ingredient Flatbread
During the warmer months the BBQ gets a work out, which is great because the heat is out of the kitchen. I love making these flatbreads as a quick side dish addition and the boys love eating them. They top them with BBQ meat and add some cheese, sauce etc and fold over and eat. […]
Traditional Aussie Damper
Damper was traditionally made by swagman, drovers and stockmen who would travel weeks at a time. They would have the basic ingredients of flour and water with them and cook the damper in a campfire. Today we have the luxury of a refrigerator so butter has crept into the recipe as well as self raising […]