An eclectic collection of recipes and suggestions for whatever takes my fancy
Go directly to Recipe Collections I have based this website on a system which I have endeavoured to keep between strict parameters. However, that is not how my mind works. Sometimes I see a gap in the system that I think needs to be filled, or I may just want …
Go directly to recipes When you’re planning a weekend breakfast with the family, or brunch with friends, your first choice will usually be a hearty fry up of bacon and eggs. Delicious, quick and easy to prepare, their high protein content will keep you feeling full and satisfied all morning. …
Go directly to recipes I’ve recently discovered a range of single serve soups that are perfect as standby lunches to keep in the pantry. I know I’ve discouraged you from lunching on instant soups elsewhere, (See Quick and Healthy Snacks: Soup-in-a-Mug) but these are different. Made in Thailand, they come …
I was recently called into my GP’s office to hear news that I was, to be honest, not at all surprised by: I’m perilously close to developing Type 2 Diabetes. My GP advised me to go online to Diabetes Australia to get the latest information on how to prevent it. …
A few years ago, my home was renovated and the kitchen was opened up to the living room. As a result, I lost some wall space, specifically the section that held the shelves that housed my microwave and toaster ovens. So when it came to equipping my new kitchen, I …
Go directly to recipes We don’t always have the time to make a chicken dinner from scratch, so it’s always useful to have some oven-ready chicken in the freezer. Oven-ready chicken comes in a variety of shapes and sizes including schnitzels, nuggets and fingers, but, in my situation, I prefer …
Go directly to recipes The hamburger has become ubiquitous, so we’re sure to find beef burgers in every supermarket, both fresh and frozen. Together with oven ready frozen fish and chicken, frozen beef burgers are a useful standby to have on hand for a quick and convenient meal. I certainly …
One of the biggest problems facing the single cook is the fact that it’s much more expensive to eat per capita for the single person than for a family. If we check the unit price in the supermarket, we can see that gram-per-gram, a single-serving sized item is always more …
Go directly to recipes I grew up in an Italian household and most of our evening meals began with minestra, a soup based on pulses and a staple such as rice, pasta or potatoes. The minestra was usually followed by a simple meat dish and salad, which, living in Australia, …
Go directly to recipes We all have those days. You’re coming home from a long day at work and you pop into the supermarket for something quick for dinner. You find yourself drawn to the deli where they’ve just brought out a fresh batch of roast chickens and the aroma …
Go directly to recipes My situation is unusual in that I had a total gastrectomy in which my whole stomach, together with its constituent valves, was removed. This meant that I had to avoid certain foods. The first among them was ordinary bread which can act like a sponge, block …
Go directly to recipes Couscous is a popular staple in North African and Middle Eastern cuisine. While it looks like a grain, couscous is actually a pasta made from semolina (a flour derived from durum wheat). Healthy and delicious, couscous is a versatile ingredient that can be used in salads, …
