Rocket, Orange, Pear, and Walnut Salad
Peppery rocket (aka rucola), sweet juicy oranges, crisp pears, and crunchy walnuts make a delicious combination. The dressing? A classic blend of lime, maple syrup, …
Ebi-Katsu Sandwiches
The plump texture and crispy batter of what in Japan we call ebi-katsu, deep-fried prawn cakes, combine with an easy tartar sauce and red sweet …
Red Sweet Potato Chips
Red sweet potatoes make the best sweet potato chips as they’re both sweeter and firmer as well as slightly less sticky than other types of …
Thai-style Roast Chicken
A staple dish in our household, perfect for causal weekday dinners or weekend lunches, or even when entertaining friends. We like to keep things simple …
Mussels in White Wine One-pan Pasta
Mussels are our local go-to when it comes to shellfish. They’re more widely available than other shellfish like pipis or clams and more budget friendly …
Pumpkin Crème Caramel
A friend told me about this recipe and I was so addicted to it that I made it over and over again. I’ve tried to …
Grilled Cauliflower and Chickpea Salad
This salad combines grilled cauliflower with chickpeas, almonds, corn, and cranberries, which make it sweet and delicious, popular with adults and kids alike! Coriander and …
An Easy Way to Perfectly Cook Japanese-style Rice
About the rice……. One of the biggest surprises upon arriving in Australia was the difference in how people prepare rice. Many Australians boil rice—and this …
Stir-fry Prawns with Fresh Tomatoes in Chilli Sauce
This dish is a delight for prawn (or shrimp) aficionados. Simply divine, you absolutely must give it a try. It’s a blend of simplicity and …
German Marble Butter Cake (Marmorkuchen)
A German-style chocolate and vanilla swirled butter cake. Moist and soft–but also heavy and satisfying–it looks beautiful and is perfect for entertaining or as a …