Traditional Rum Butter (Brandy Butter) Recipe

Brandy Butter is one of the recipes I have memories of my mum making to accompany her famous boiled pudding. The subtle crunch of the granules of sugar that hadn’t dissolved yet still brings a smile to my face. For my adaptation,  I suggest you use brown sugar as it gives a more caramel flavour and dissolves…

Whole Egg Mayonnaise

Making your own mayonnaise is surprisingly easy, incredibly yummy and free from additives. There are so many nasties in condiments these days—right? A batch of fresh, homemade mayonnaise will last up to a week in the fridge. Bring it out when guests are over for lunch and it’s next level impressive. Enjoy.

Warm Spicy Mulled Wine

On a recent trip to Melbourne, my husband and I stopped in at Pony Fish Island for a glass of mulled wine. We sat and read our books, looked out at the beautiful city across the river and sipped delicious warming cups of spiced wine. I, of course, took notes on the flavours I was…

Kourabiethes: Greek Almond Shortbread Cookies

This special recipe for Kourabiethes was given to me by a beautiful Greek lady made her cookies often and brought them to church.  An absolutely divine, melt in the mouth, crumbly cookie, perfect with a coffee or given as a gift.

Sugar Free Pumpkin Pie

Welcome the Christmas season in a healthy and delicious way with this sugar free pumpkin pie. 

Quick Asian Dumpling Sauce

This dumpling sauce recipe never disappoints. You’ll mix it up from items in your pantry, drizzle it over your dumplings, add some fresh herbs and feel like a superstar in the kitchen. Yes, please!

How do you use a meal planner?

How do you use a meal planner?! I used to laugh at people who had one of those cute little meal planners in the kitchen.

Slow cooked red wine beef cheeks

You’ll amaze yourself with this recipe for slow cooked red wine beef cheeks. They are absolutely delicious. Cooked in a slow cooker means you can prepare in advance making it a great recipe for entertaining or as an out of this word mid week meal.

Apple Crumble

Nothing beats an apple crumble made from scratch. I’ve been known to make a quick apple crumble using tinned apples before, but once you make a crumble using fresh seasonal apples you’ll know it’s totally worth it.

Paleo Pancakes- whole foods recipe

This version of paleo pancakes tastes amazing, and the bonus is they’re good for you too. Paleo pancakes are light, easy to digest and quick to make.