Kale and Corn Fritters
Kale & Corn Fritters I really enjoy eating dark leafy greens. I love the texture, the taste and their versatility. My 16 month daughter (I will call her Potpot here from now on), does not share my passion…yet. I see her carefully pick off shreds of wilted kale from other, more desirable, foods on her […]
Warm roast chicken, lentil and zucchini salad
Warm salad of roast chicken, lentils and zucchini The weather has cooled down. Last week, I had planned on going to the beach Thursday morning with Gracie and some friends but when I went for my early morning surf, a nippy westerly was blowing and the sky was gray, making me opt for a coffee […]
Simple summer entertaining… Chicken, pine nut and lemon salad sandwich
I hosted my baby shower the other week. I loved every second of it. A whole bunch of my beautiful girlfriends getting together over a tasty lunch, a glass of two of prosecco (not for me though!!), a good giggle and catch up. The day was warm, the sun was out and our new back […]
Sardine, cherry tomato and lemon pasta
The sardine… a fish that divides people. I used to turn my nose up at the thought of sardines. I am not sure of whether it was their strong smell, their small (edible) bones or how some tinned varieties feel a little too slippery on the tongue for my liking. A believer in trying all […]
Zucchini, pea and ricotta salata on sourdough with a soft-boiled egg
This is one of my favourite ‘I’m-in-a-bit-of-a-hurry-but-I-want-something-warm-healthy-and-delicious’ meals. I made this when it was pouring rain all day (as it tends to do here lately) and it really hit the spot. The combination of sauteed shallot, zucchini, peas, mint and grated ricotta salata is also one of my favourite side dishes to serve with roast […]
Corn coriander rainbow salad
Did you know that you can eat corn raw? I remember finding that out only a few years ago when I saw a girl at uni munching her way through a raw corn cob as she kicked back on the grass. What a revelation! I grew up eating corn cobs that went from the bag […]
