Author Archives: Michelle
Green Beans with Miso and Almonds
With Australia being one big melting pot of nationalities we get a huge cultural influence in our food. Asian infusion is probably the most dominant and certainly my most favourite. This does not mean that you find fried rice or sushi on … Continue reading
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Chocolate Chip Cookies
I am well aware the world does not need another chocolate chip cookie recipe, but I made my decision to post this recipe because it is a favourite in our household. And I think what makes it so are the remarkable … Continue reading
Mixed Mushroom Risotto with Garlic, Lemon & Sage Oil
I often marvel at how the mind works, mine in particular. It hadn’t been a good day when I sat down to read through this recipe, and the mere thought of making and photographing it the following day, was almost too much. I had … Continue reading
Posted in Lemons, Mains, Sides, Starters, Vegetables, Vegetarian
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Pecan Cupcakes with Salted Caramel Frosting
Here are some sweet little cupcakes that are very Autumnal and relevant to the upcoming holidays – Thanksgiving being the one on my mind at the moment. I know they look a little on the messy side but they are … Continue reading
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French Apple Cake
One of the many things I love about Autumn are the varieties of apples that become available – so crisp and sweet, it almost seems a shame to cook them. But with the produce section of our market looking … Continue reading
Posted in Cakes, Desserts, Fruit, Morning Teas/High Teas, Picnic Food
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Rosemary & Parmesan Cocktail Sables
These are part of my hostess with the mostess plan for the upcoming holidays – a very pretty and slightly sweet sable with a hint of parmesan and a sensational burst of rosemary. You might think that they would suit … Continue reading
Garlic Chicken Pinchos
The girls are back at school and I originally thought – yippee!, I am going to have time to clean out some cupboards, go to the gym more frequently, learn how to use a camera properly and dare I say … Continue reading
Posted in Nibbles & hors d'oeuvres, Picnic Food, Poultry, Recipes, Sides, Starters
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Spaghetti Bolognese
It is certainly Spaghetti weather, it has been grey and gloomy and there is an Autumnal chill in the air. The perfect time of year for me to get out my stock pots and start making comfort food. Spaghetti Bolognese … Continue reading
Posted in Mains, Meat, Pasta/Noodles
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Lemon & Poppyseed Travel Cakes
I have been wanting to make this combination for quite some time and was going to make it in a large cake tin but the thought of something small and sweet won over. The actual cake is a moist (I am one … Continue reading
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