Following from some previous recipes, I got the idea to use Balsamic Vinegar when trying to make something have a more “meaty” or “smokey” flavour.  I have to admit, the first time I did it, I actually thought the pan (used by my parents) hadn’t been washed properly.  
The steak comes from the idea of [...]

The following recipe was “almost exactly like” the Real Living version, which is one of the many house magazines I’ve been buying lately due to me building one!  As soon as I saw it, I knew I had to try it.  And change it…a little bit!
The brussels are caramelised on one side before being reduced [...]

I have to admit that being in Melbourne, and, living in the Western suburbs, I feel really spoilt for choice when it comes to produce. Not only am I close to the farms, I’m also close to the airport and, really, pretty close to town also. Why mention this, I’m sure you are [...]

The past couple of weeks have been a bit hectic with my new-house-to-be-built finally starting construction in the next couple of weeks and my brother (living in the UK) being over for the last couple of weeks, with many dinners out.  So there’s not been many updates but there has been recipes in the making, [...]