Summer is a time for salads, and keeping them appealing over a long few months can make it a challenge for even the most creative of cooks. One of the ways that I like to vary my salads is by dressing them in interesting combinations. I find the layering of ingredients, followed by a good…
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Grownup Lime Cordial
Yum! Honestly its the best way to describe this delicious and easy to make cordial. It is another of our family recipes that has been passed down from my Nan. Check out the original story here on Please Pass The Recipe but for now I thought I would share this because it is simple to…
Lime Marmalade Cake
Some of you might remember just over 12 months ago I found myself with a massive stash of limes, and consequently a huge batch of lime marmalade on my hands. The good news is that the stocks are starting to dwindle, but there is still a few jars lurking in the back of the pantry. …
Lime Marmalade and Coconut Muffins
A while back I made a massive batch of lime marmalade with a cheap box of limes that I’d bought at a market and ever since I’ve had 3 containers of the stuff in my fridge waiting to be used for something. I’d run out of jars you see so I didn’t have anything to…
the green and gold goodness of Australia Day
It’s Australia Day today…and I view it as an opportunity to do what Australian’s do best… eat, drink and be merry! It’s highly likely that one in every two Australian’s are lighting up the BBQ today, but its been raining in Brisbane for the past 24 hours and it’s not looking like its going to…
Quick Asian Style Chicken Salad
I’m finding myself working some pretty long hours at the moment, so the last thing that I feel like doing is creating fancy meals for dinner. I am fortunate to have someone in my life happy to cook, but there is always days when we both can’t be bothered. Salads like these are made for…
Poached Chicken Breast
Poaching chicken is a fabulously light, fat-free way of cooking chicken. The best bit is that its pretty sure to be moist and you can infuse it with a plethora of flavours to suit what you are using it for. An added bonus in our warmer summer months is this is quick and doesn’t produce…
Luscious Lime Syrup Cake
If you love limes, then this is a beautifully light way to turn limes into a fresh, juicy and delicious cake. Syrup over cake creates such a juicy texture, particularly when combined with the coconut, it’s a little bit of a lady-like holiday on your fork. I’ve used a recipe from one of Australia’s iconic…
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