waffle french toasts

Make these easy waffle French toasts for your weekend breakfast, ready in under 15 minutes and delightful with fresh whipped cream, berries and maple syrup. I don't yet own a waffle maker, so I often buy toaster waffles from my local grocery store. They're convenient and satisfy the waffle craving without dishing out $15+ per …

creamy beef & mushroom stroganoff

This light yet creamy beef & mushroom stroganoff is a favourite in our household. It's on regular rotation and usually on the table in 30 minutes.     Today I'm doing a quick post - one as quick as it takes to get this light yet creamy beef stroganoff on the table in time for …

crispy roast chicken with carmaelised onions

I have a thing for making a crispy roast chook. Juicy meat, golden crisp skin, seasoned, and timeless. Fat drippings on onion quarters and potato wedges. Roasting, caramelising, sizzling. I've added in bold text to the method below all my secret cooking tips to ensure you have the ultimate crisp outside and juicy inside every. …

caramelised croissant french toast

You've never had French toast like this before. Caramelised. Croissant. French. Toast. Oh you read that right, of course. These babies are soft and creamy on the inside with a caramelised coating resembling the oh-so-yummy french dessert: Le Crème Brûlée. Except it's a french toast made with croissant!   I've developed the recipe below after seeing …

super green smoothie bowl

So here's the thing, right... I never quite got the smoothie bowl trend that took the internet by storm. For starters, why are people using a spoon to eat something they could sip with a straw? Like straws are the best! They slurp, they stir, and they make hot days cooler instantly. Do you see …

confessions of a foodie blogger & instagrammer

If you follow me here or on Instagram, it'll probably seem like I serve up delicious food, packed with flavour and nutrients, or a whole lot of indulgence. But that couldn't be farther from the truth! Yikes! 🙈 I thought since I haven't blogged in ages, this would be a fun post to get back into the …

the ultimate mini éclairs

Light, airy, crispy and custardy. What more could you want from a choux pastry? I absolutely love profiteroles, cream puffs, and éclairs and I think just about everyone else does, too! 🙌 But when it comes to making choux pastry, it's polarising - some people find it therapeutic and others find it insanely hard! Actually …

Melon ball & bocconcini salad

Our friends in the northern hemisphere are suffering from hot days, and summer sweats! So we've been so kind to share with them a summer favourite (which clearly is a middle-of-winter favourite, too!) 🙂 Having recently tried Spanish melon, and absolutely loving it, we decided to make this sweet and salty melon ball and bocconcini …

honey roasted strawberry oat muffins

I don't often get the chance to see the search terms people use to make it onto my blog, but when I do get a sneak peek, I usually find some interesting queries. Today's recipe is honey roasted strawberry muffins, and these were inspired by a search which made me giggle. The Google search term? …

tiger prawns, chips & kaleslaw

When I'm on holidays, and we visit historical sites, I tend to imagine what life was like when the city we're in was hustling, bustling and lively. Melbourne, for example, has beautiful buildings which spell heritage and stories from centuries ago. During our holiday there this summer, I would imagine Victorians in their prime - …