This is a simple Morrocan blend that can be used instead of using store bought blends. For more complex Morrocan flavours try my Ras el Hanout blend.  

Madras curry powder really stands out amongst the plethora of curry blends on the market at the moment. This blend is truly arromatic and suitable for some depth to your dressings as well as your curries.    

To add some Middle Eastern zing to your salads try making your own preserved lemons. You have to scoop out the soft flesh and discard it, then finely chop the soft peel before adding to your salads.

Another family favourite this North African spice blend translates to “top of the shop” and is a complex and distinctive medley of fragrant spices. Specific quantities are a much guarded secret from one spice shop to the next, and blending is considered an art. - this […]

What else can a girl do with a box of mangoes from friends other than to scour the web for a mango salad recipe. Thank you so very much Better Homes and Gardens for a salad that has become a firm family favourite.

This salad came to mind when I had to use up some cabbage that was in the fridge and is a mix of several different recipes. Apples are in Season during… Varieties available all year round. Cabbage is in Season during… Spring (September only) Autumn (March, April, […]

Jamie Oliver is also a firm favourite in our family and this Herb Tabbouleh was a great hit with our barbecued lamb cutlets. Spring onions are in Season during… Spring (September, October, November) Summer (December, January, February) Rocket is in Season during… Summer (December, January, February) Mint […]

A gorgeous winter salad to serve with a nice crispy skinned pork belly roast this salad comes from the BBCgoodfood website. Rocket is in Season during… Summer (December, January, February) Watercress is in Season during… Summer (December only) Spinach is in Season during… Spring (September, October, November) […]

This salad graced our Christmas table in 2016 and comes from “The Healthy Chef” with a few changes to suit my families tastes and to make it more festive. Watermelon is in Season during… Spring (November only) Summer (December, January, February) Rocket is in Season […]

A while ago a friend and I took our Mum’s to a cooking demonstration by Kathy Tsaples a fellow Greek food lover who has just brought out a new book “Sweet Greek Life” .We had a wonderful morning discussing recipes, hearing food stories and tasting […]

This recipe has been adapted from the “Many Hands Cookbook” from Community Kitchen. I had to scale it down as the original recipe was for 18 people. This was made for one of Dads’s name days. Cabbage is in Season during… Spring (September only) Autumn […]

I am always looking for new variations of a Greek salad for my Dad (his all time favourite) when I came across this classic Italian bread salad or Panzanella. I was surprised by how much he loved it, we were all lucky to get a […]

I made this for our Christmas table as a starter, it comes from the Gourmet Traveller site and satisfied my families passion for pomegranates. The recipe originated from Turquoise – a Chef’s Travels in Turkey by Greg and Lucy Malouf. Pomegranates are in Season during… Autumn (March, April, May) Winter […]

Harissa is one of my families favourite spice pastes, we use it a lot on barbecued lamb cutlets with mint and lemon as will as on roasted meats – sensational! While it is now readily available from supermarkets and delis we still like to make […]

Perfect for a cold day the Harissa dressing adds some nice heat to warm you to your toes. For our family recipe click here.

This is great for your leaf salads or as an alternative to Caesar dressing.

This is perfect for a prawn avocado salad or simply use it as a dipping sauce for your prawns.

Other ideas to try… Aioli — Add garlic cloves 2+ and then use full strength olive oil. Asian — Add 1 tsp grated ginger, 1 Tbsp finely chopped green onion, 1 tsp grated lime zest and replace lemon juice with lime add a few drops […]

A great balsamic glaze perfect for tomato, mixed leaf salads and also great with grilled chicken. This recipes is courtesy of allrecipes.com.  

A great dressing for any salads with bacon, corn or grilled baby carrots.

Salad spinners are indispensable in your kitchen for the preparation of different lettuce varieties, salad leaves and herbs. They get rid of the excess water content and allow the dressing to adhere to the leaves for a much tastier salad. Click here for Salad Spinners […]

Every kitchen needs a vegetable peeler and and there are two types available swivel peelers and y-peelers with the swivel being the most popular. Swivel peelers have a vertical blade that is used by moving back and forth. The Y-Peeler has a horizontal blade, and […]

Small food processors are handy little helpers that can be used for quickly, chopping nuts, vegetables or for quickly blitzing a creamy mayonnaise or a tasty vinaigrette. You can buy a smaller version of the larger models available on the market or you may choose […]

Made popular with low-carb and paleo dieters, spiralizers have quickly become a health trend even though they have been around for years. Turning your fruits and vegetables into “noodles” of varying thicknesses. There are two main types, the hand held variety which work by twisting […]

For perfectly consistent slices and juliennes a mandolin slicer is a great tool for every kitchen. Ideal for shredded coleslaw, cucumber ribbons or perfect radish disks it is an extremely versatile tool. They range in price from $30-$100, it really just depends on your budget […]

Finally the dreary WINTER months have come to an end and today is the first day of Spring!! We will start to see an abundance of asparagus, a plentiful supply of gorgeous mushrooms,,stunning strawberries and our tomatoes will be tastier because they are at they […]

This salad came about because I had roasted some beetroots for the roasted beetroot tarragon and orange salad but found that my fresh tarragon had completely dried out. After discovering limes and coriander in my fridge I came up with this recipe and what an […]