smoked salmon and hummus bites

I first made this recipe as little canapés around Christmas time. But it really is quite versatile and you can make this for lunch or dinner. The original r...

crab crostini

These crab crostini are TV snack or party starter - you choose! This is somewhat of a cheat's version of Nigella's recipe. The original version is in Nig...

almond tomato pesto

This almond, tomato and garlic pesto is a delicious alternative to the green pesto I normally make. Nothing beats changing it up a little on occasion :). Us...

sea salt and chive dampers

These sea salt and chive dampers are quick and easy to whip up, like savoury scones really! You can swap the chives for herbs of your choice....

Omi’s herring salad

This is my Omi's herring salad recipe, which she traditionally served around Christmas. I had forgotten how much I loved it until I made it recently. Given ...

turkey thai noodle salad

I love this turkey thai noodle salad. We make it often in summer and autumn when we're craving something filling but refreshing. But it's great any time of ...

sweet chilli dipping sauce

My incredible friend Mel gave me this recipe for sweet chilli dipping sauce. She is mum to three boys, runs a kindergarten that she has set up from scratch ...

flecked white cob loaf

I often keep boiled potatoes in the fridge. On stand by so to speak. Or if I boil them for a dish, I usually make extra to have some leftovers. This flecked...

chickpea, feta and almond salad

  I'm always looking for recipes and love collecting them where ever I go. This chickpea, feta and almond salad I found at Total Balance, where we g...

artichoke and smoked trout dip

Sour cream makes this smoked trout dip light and fresh while the lemon and anchovy stuffed olives add zing and saltiness. (Anchovy stuffed green olives are ...