Today was the first of the days that are too hot to cook and almost too hot to eat. Beautiful weather but not really suited to the tagine I had planned to cook. Luckily though, I had some gorgeous prawns in the freezer so a salad came to mind. Almost a 10 minute meal. In […]
Not that it’s summer yet but with the weather we’re having it may as well be! Sorry there’s no pictures but I forgot to charge the camera. Which is a pity, it was a pretty meal Coriander Pesto Crusted Swordfish with Shredded Tzatziki Salad 2 pieces of swordfish (serves 4, it’s a big meaty ocean […]
I adore brown lentil salad, particularly with lamb cutlets. It’s a little meal of mine I haven’t shared with you as yet. We had a variation on it tonight. Lentil, Pea, Broad Bean & Chicken Salad 1 cup brown lentils, soaked over night (or use tinned if you must) 6 – 8 pods of broad […]
It’s a beautiful warm day in Melbourne today and we spent the better part of it over in Ferntree Gully at a kids party. By the time we got home I had a scant hour to go for a run before dinner. So I threw a piece of topside in the oven before I left […]
In response too Maria’s food challenge. Spring Filo Tart 1 Zucchini 1 bunch asaparagus 2 – 3 tomatoes 1 tin salmon 4 sheets filo pastry Preheat oven to 180 degrees. Chop tomato into small pieces, drain salmon and thinly slice zucchini. Gently heat together in a small saucepan and drain off excess liquid. Brush sheets […]
I fell in love with all the wonderful varieties of potato available again this week. So I bought a selection as I couldn’t decide and thought I’d make them all work in together. The usual lack of bread dramas apply too and something about potato salad makes me think German. Dunno why. This is what […]