It might be pricey to get formula for babies these days – especially organic formula that reduces the amount of heavy chemicals and extra fortified nutrients, but man is it ever easier than cooking real food for them. Babies will need to start solid somewhere between 10-15 months, and although milk will continue to be…
Category: Cooking
Exotic Eggplant Casserole
This exotic and flavourful savoury dish is a traditional Mesopotamian (Iraqi) favourite and has some wonderful flavour undertones. The layering makes for a beautiful tasting and looking casserole that will surely be as addictive as it is fascinating to those you serve it too. Don’t let the ingredients intimidate you, everything is readily available and…
Yummy Almond Coconut Cookies
These are like little angel gifts from heaven….they are disturbingly addictive and amazingly delicious. Soft and chewy for a long time, they will not last much. All the ingredients are easy to make and the combination of almonds, chocolate, and coconut is exceptional, and if you never tried this combination before these are the perfect…
Spicy White Bean Stew With Broccoli
This is an extremely flexible stew can use up much of what you’ve got on hand. It’s vegetarian by nature, but feel free to start the pot with sausage if you’re feeling more carnivorous. Has a great range of consistencies and flavours that will keep most people guessing but in a good way. Time: 40…
Raspberry Walnut Tart
This tart is very versatile and is at home equally in summer brunches to winter Christmas parties. It is easy and perfect for welcoming new neighbours or for not going empty handed for an afternoon tea. If you have those random office parties, this would be a great go to and a very impressive addition…
No-bake Nutella Pie
You can’t go wrong with anything even remotely associated with Nutella. This light and fluffy no cook Nutella pie is a great way to incorporate the delicious hazelnut and chocolate spread into an everyday easy to make dessert – but you will need to make ahead of time to give it time to freeze. Time:…
Saffron Rose Cardamom Cake
This beautiful cake pairs very well with tea and brings in its flavour all the warmth and exotic touches you would find in far off lands. This is inspired by flavours from India and the Middle East and will a quick favourite for many of the people who try it. Light and fluffy and full…
Roast in a Bag
This is a very simple and easy recipe for those that want a no fuss weekend lunch or dinner. The weight of the roast will depend on how many people to feed and the science here is not in the ingredients but in the methodology. So you can adjust the ingredients as you please but…
Pistachio Praline & Vanilla Sponge
This recipe may sound harder than it is, but look at the prep time and the method and you’ll soon realize it is made to impress without all the hassle. The ingredients are simple and most of the prep work can be done ahead of time, especially the pistachio chop. It gives a certain exotic…
Topsy-turvey Pineapple Upside-down Cake
An upside pineapple cake is a true classic, and has penetrated the culture of many countries with a range of slightly different recipes. I found this to be fairly straight forward and easy to make, so feel free to add any other tips or slight variations if you know of any. Time: 1 hour Serves:…
