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 →
Low-carb dinners: Lamb koftas with fattoush
Ah, those New Year's diet resolutions are proving difficult to keep. But this meal is a good place to start. I skipped the traditional bread in the fattoush and there are no crumbs in the grilled koftas. I'm not entirely sure how low-carb the hummus is - I'm nipping off now to watch a "show"... Continue Reading →
Low-carb dinners: Lamb cutlets with roasted veggie stacks and pesto mayo
I tried to be good yesterday. I really did. I took a boring old chicken salad to work for my lunch. But I get SO HUNGRY by mid-afternoon. So I stuffed a yoghurt/fruit/nut bar into myself from the junk food machine in the work kitchen. Then felt ill for the next few hours (not sure... Continue Reading →
She baked us a pie!
In my early 20s, About Last Night was my favourite movie EVER. Better than Can't Stop The Music and The Breakfast Club combined. I still love it, although even after watching it 500 million times. And I still can't work out what Demi Moore says she's put in the dressing for Rob Lowe's salad on... Continue Reading →