I called this recipe “Cheaters Casserole” because it tastes amazing, yet only takes minutes to make.  The key to this recipe is fresh ingredients.  Get your bread on the day, spend a bit extra getting beautiful tomatoes, and make sure your basil is fresh and…

Salads do not have to be boring, and they do not have to be unhealthy to be delicious!  As a salad lover, I am always looking for new and fun combinations that turn a normal bowl of leaves into something special.  This recipe plays off…

Shakshuka is a Mediterranean dish of eggs poached in a savoury sauce of tomatoes, peppers, onion and garlic that is typically spiced with cumin, paprika and cayenne pepper.  Its origins are disputed, some saying it is from the Ottoman Empire, some from Morocco and others…

This recipe is inspired by a little cafe in Manly, Australia called Banana Blossom.  They serve up HUGE asian-inspired salads filled with fresh, delicious ingredients.  This is my take on their “New York” salad. For me, one of the major things that makes this salad…

I will admit that I have a posted quite a few recipes that involve beets (try my white wine marinated beets or roasted beet, chicken and goat cheese salad), but I just can’t get over them at the moment!  I’ve even written a blog about…