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Roast Tomato Salad with Proscuitto, Aparagus & Parmesan

Posted on August 25, 2010 by Michelle

I have been making this salad for years and I will keep making it for years to come. Without boasting too much, I am always complimented on it when I whip it up it for barbeques, dinner parties or functions … Continue reading →

Posted in Recipes, Salads, Sides | 2 Comments

Lemon Slice

Posted on August 23, 2010 by Michelle

Dear Lemon Slice,  You always put a smile on my face. How is it that you are so delicious? Each piece I have of your buttery biscuit base and your dense and luscious lemon topping sends me over the edge. … Continue reading →

Posted in Biscuits/Cookies/Slices/Bars, Lemons | 2 Comments

Potato Gratin

Posted on August 21, 2010 by Michelle

I love cooking with potatoes, they are a blank canvas and with the addition of a few simple ingredients they can be transformed into the most mouth watering masterpiece. This particular recipe is one of my favourites and I cherish … Continue reading →

Posted in Recipes, Sides, Vegetables, Vegetarian | 1 Comment

Tomato, Olive and Caper Crostini

Posted on August 18, 2010 by Michelle

  There is almost nothing better than sharing good food & wine amongst friends and whilst I was living in Chicago I made some great friends. The Flatmans (Kim, Shane and Hugo) were one family we spent a lot of … Continue reading →

Posted in Nibbles & hors d'oeuvres, Vegetarian | 5 Comments

Country Apple Pie

Posted on August 16, 2010 by Michelle

  There is almost nothing that beats a good old (or new) fashioned apple pie for dessert. I don’t make them that often because I am still navigating my way through a minefield of disappointing pie recipes in attempt to … Continue reading →

Posted in Cakes, Desserts, Fruit | 5 Comments

Slow Roasted Lamb Shoulder

Posted on August 14, 2010 by Michelle

I have arrived in Canberra (Australia) and it is cold. I am going to cook for my family tonight, this includes my brother, his beautiful wife and two darling boys. It is so nice to spend time with them and … Continue reading →

Posted in Mains, Meat | 1 Comment

Snapper Pie

Posted on August 12, 2010 by Michelle

I have spent the morning at the Sydney Seafood Markets – a place I love. Years ago, when I lived in Sydney I often went very early on a Saturday morning. I would walk around the different shops in my … Continue reading →

Posted in Mains, Recipes, Seafood | 4 Comments

Granola

Posted on August 10, 2010 by Michelle

When it comes to granola I like a fairly basic one, not a cereal with a thousand complex flavours but one that is fairly simple in its ingredients and tastes. I have been in search for a good granola recipe … Continue reading →

Posted in Breakfast | 2 Comments

Chicken Stuffed with Ricotta and Herbs

Posted on August 8, 2010 by Michelle

  I cannot count the number of times I have made this and the amount of positive feedback I get for it. And it is easy. I have made it for so many dinner parties, lunches, picnics etc – it … Continue reading →

Posted in Mains, Poultry, Recipes | 11 Comments

Roasted Pumpkin with Persian Fetta and Pine Nuts

Posted on August 6, 2010 by Michelle

Every time we come home to Australia, we literally leave our suitcases at the door of our apartment and make our way to the local grocery store/markets to purchase those items we do not have access to in the midwest … Continue reading →

Posted in Salads, Sides, Vegetables, Vegetarian | 4 Comments