Or: Recipes I Received For My Bridal Shower That I Have Tweaked Beyond Recognition, Part II. (Part I here) Yep, the bones of this Mexican Lasagna were gifted to me on a blue piece of paper; a hand-written beloved family recipe for a "Mexican Beef Tortilla Stack" from a friend and colleague. It was one of the first ...
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Chicken Nacho Pie with a Cheesy Jalapeño Crust
When my sisters and I were kids, we were pretty fussy with our food. Eating out was probably a nightmare for our parents. But one item on the menu that was always a safe go-to for all of us was nachos. One day we went to Miss Maud's for a quick lunch at the shops, and discovered chicken nachos on their menu! Glory be! ...
Steph’s Rendition of Sookie St James’ Muffin Bottom Pie
If there is one mystery that has plagued my mind for the past 10 years since the final season of Gilmore Girls aired, it’s Sookie’s Muffin Bottom Pie. How did she make it? What does it look like? What else, other than muffin bottoms, did she put in it? Where can I find a recipe for this magical, mythical ...
Party Stuffed Mini Croissants
Sweet-tooths (sweet teeth?), this one is for you. If you're not a sweet-tooth, I'm not going to sugar coat it (pun intended) - back away now. These bad boys look lovely, and they pack a sweet punch! They're perfectly paired with a strong, bitter coffee or unsweetened tea. They make people say "Wow!" They will be ...
Throw-it-Together Sweet Potato, Feta & Nut Salad Recipe
Hi, please meet my current favourite salad recipe. This is a deliciously filling salad that I love to throw together. It never fails to impress a crowd - and it's so good for you! It can be eaten on its own as a meal, as a side, as a lunch, as a dinner, or as a snack, and any of the ingredients can be interchanged ...
The Greatest Roast Pumpkin Soup
I made this soup as an entrée for a group of friends last month – just a recipe I’ve developed over a few years of trial and error. They told me it was the best pumpkin soup they had ever had – one friend even said it was better than their Nanna’s! I was pretty chuffed, but it is pretty darn good and super easy. Don’t ...
A Classic Re-imagined: Nutty-Oat Banana Bread
There’s nothing like a warm slice of banana bread with a sliver of butter as an afternoon snack. It’s delicious, and you feel so healthy when you buy it to have with your coffee when out on a date with a friend. Unfortunately, banana bread has become a sugar-laden, butter-indulged dessert that cannot be eaten ...
Raspberry Chocolate Pocket Brownies with Balsamic Mascarpone
I don't think you're ready for this jelly. Picture this: a world where the once-humble chocolate brownie is now soft and gooey, littered with tart raspberries and filled with big pockets of warm, melty chocolate, and accompanied by a soft, slightly tangy dollop of creamy mascarpone. Got it? I'm here to take ...
Whole Mushroom Quiche
Ladies, does the man in your life throw a tanty if you so much as threaten to serve him a quiche? Glory be, mine doesn't! But a lot of men that I know won't have a bar of it. Why? Is it too eggy? No. Is it too light? No. Is it smelly, or in any way untasty? No! If this phenomenon is unfamiliar to you, listen in. ...
Baked Maple Chicken with Pecan and Prosciutto Crumble
Do you like savoury dishes that have sweetness to them? Recently some friends and I were discussing this, and the general consensus was that savoury food + sweetness = most excellent indeed! I did have one friend who passionately disagreed though, so I understand that such people exist... but man, they are missing ...
Roasted Red Capsicum Risotto with Feta and Pancetta
Isn't the power of smell crazy!? Today when I was roasting the capsicums for this recipe, I was bombarded with the most amazing feelings - a combination of Christmas dinner at my friend Pauline's house with some special lady-friends, the moment I bought one of my favourite pairs of shoes online, and cruisey Summer ...
Chive and Parmesan Crumbed Lamb Cutlets
It's the middle of the week, and as I mentioned yesterday I've just started a new job. Anything that can make life simple and delicious on a Wednesday night in such circumstances is alright by me. Enter these bad-boys. They may not be pretty, but they pack a tasty punch and are super quick to whip up and serve with a ...