the end was just the beginning
Dinner is so Groundhog Day when you have kids. Sometimes it seems like all I ever do - when I'm not working - is go to the supermarket, stagger home with the shopping and cook (with a little recreational blogging after I stack the dishwasher). Sprog 2 grouched the other day that I'm "always in... Continue Reading →
I had a couple of salmon fillets in the fridge the other day, but I wasn't in the mood for my usual holier-than-thou grilled with salad option. So I came up with this pasta dish instead. Much naughtier but delish! My eldest gobbled it up too. She's getting to be quite the little foodie. As... Continue Reading →
OK, so this farking cold just keeps keeping on. Fark it. And it's starting to put me off my food. It takes a lot to put me off my food. Trying to decide what to have for dinner is tricky, nothing appeals. I had spag bol on Friday and may never be able to face... Continue Reading →
Friends came to dinner on Saturday night and I had an excess of veggies in the crisper so I made a Malaysian feast in their honour. Perhaps a bit too much belachan in the pumpkin and orange curry so I won't blog that recipe, but the rest was a hit. Especially the roti bread (bought... Continue Reading →
I love, love, love risotto. The kids not so much. So, when I found myself all alone on Father's Day, I decided to cook a smoked salmon and leek risotto for lunch to cheer myself up. Nom. Nom! Here's the recipe, plus 10 more I've made over the years. Recipe: Smoked salmon, champagne & leek... Continue Reading →
This salad was inspired by a gorgeous dinner at a friend's house a few weeks ago. She served up the most delicious leafy treat and I couldn't wait to recreate it. Hers featured asparagus, I went with walnuts and avocado instead. Just one problem - the Sprogs were horrified by a bowl of smoked fish,... Continue Reading →
This dish was inspired by my love of a classic Chinese dish called Ma Po Do Fu. I decided to try using the spicy flavours in a totally new way and I'm relieved to say it was a winner. Husband's verdict was "restaurant quality" - bless him - though in a restaurant he wouldn't have to... Continue Reading →
Husband and I ate this dish all the time before the Sprogs. It reminds him of his childhood - lots of tinned fishy casseroles. No tinned fishy casseroles in my childhood - we were strictly a chops and veg family. I've been avoiding serving it to the Sprogs, as I could hear the complaints from... Continue Reading →
I've been experimenting with the 20 calorie noodles again. Aside from waking ravenous at 4am, I'm a total convert. If I could just stop eating potato wedges at parties, they might even lead to weight loss. Recipe: Sambal prawn noodles 1 tablespoon peanut or rice bran oil 400g green garlic prawns (got mine in a... Continue Reading →
This recipe is dead easy and soooooo delicious. Just toss all the meatball ingredients together, roll them into balls, chuck 'em in a baking dish and pour two jars of passata over. Guaranteed kid heaven. For my gluten-free readers, try crumbing gluten-free bread, or I reckon they'd go fine skipping the bread all together. Let... Continue Reading →
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