Winter

Recipes best made in winter, when the ingredients are in season.

Brown Mushroom Soup in a white bowl with grey napkin on the side

Brown Mushroom and Spinach Soup

Such a deliciously satisfying and hearty mushroom soup. It's Adam Liaw's recipe and one of my favourites. Vegemite is a winner, who would have thought! It g...
Braised pork with risoni in a terracotta bowl

Braised Pork with Risoni

This braised pork dish takes a while in the oven but apart from that it's pretty easy to assemble. I'm always in favour of a one pan meal and have such a so...
Raw Choc Chip Bites on a white plate with a grey napkin

Raw Choc Chip Bites

Say what you will about Gwyneth Paltrow and Goop, I've been an avid reader of her newsletter from the start. There are so so many people out there who are s...
Bee Pollen Super Smoothie in a glass with a tipped over jar of bee pollen next to it

Bee Pollen Super Smoothie

Kemi is a coach, speaker and author. I love her wisdom, zest for life and how she encourages women to nourish themselves. I couldn't find this recipe on he...
Anchovy, Broccoli and Chilli Penne on a white plate

Anchovy, Broccoli and Chilli Penne

I make this and the Broccolini version all the time when I need a quick dinner option. The original version of this recipe is from Neil Perry!...
raw lemon truffles rolled in coconut on a white plate

Raw Lemon Truffles

These were some of the first bliss balls I ever made and I haven't looked back. They. Are. So. Good!! A bit like a healthy version of Raffaello, which I use...
Beef Ribs with Pappardelle on a white plate

Slow Cooked Beef Ribs with Pappardelle

I have a thing for cheaper cuts of meat. It is beautiful to make the most of  something that isn't 'the best' but will turn into something glorious. Slow co...
Easy Hazelnut and Chocolate Cake on a wooden board

Easy Hazelnut and Chocolate Cake

A family favourite!! My aunty made it on our last visit home and when I bake and eat it now, I am reminded of our family picnic. Sitting in the sun on the l...
Salmon and Fennel Parcels wrapped in baking paper on a white plate with a piece of lemon in the background

Salmon and Fennel Parcels

My favourite recipes, like these oven baked salmon and fennel parcels, are those that are finished (or completely baked) in the oven. Simply because it mean...
Pumpkin and Goats Cheese Risotto in a white bowl with rocket

Pumpkin and Goats Cheese Risotto

Admittedly this recipe takes a little longer to make, as any risotto does. But if you have a bit more time in the evening, be it weekend or weeknight, it ca...