The following recipe is a heart warming, comforting meal ideal for those cold, cold winter days like we are currently experiencing in Australia.   It’s packed full of protein with lentils, cannelini and chickpea / garbanzo beans and is rounded off with a good chug full of a nice Italian Chianti just for some oomph!
The only [...]

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 [...]

Deliciosio! The one word to describe this absolutely faboulous dish (even if I do so say myself!).  Based on the traditional gnocchi alla romana with semolina baked gnocchi, I’ve combined some vegetarian hotdogs and mushrooms to add a little more flavour to this subtle dish.
Ever since trying this dish at a restaurant in Melbourne, I’ve [...]

Last week I found out that due to an injury on my shoulder playing hockey in November, I’m required to have surgery.  The surgery will mean that I’m out of action for work and sport.  I could be out of sport for 6-9 months, which is quite scary! My arm is in a sling for [...]

I’m a little late in posting the first recipe this week, after having a fairly big weekend.  We had our presentation night for hockey on Saturday night and, not only did I have a couple of drinks, but won Best & Fairest for our team.  It was certainly a surprise on my behalf and had [...]

For those lucky enough to live in Melbourne or near Lygon St, there’s a great Vegetarian Cafe called vege2go that opened up last year which serves some really delicious Italian dishes with fresh and healthy side dishes.  If you do happen do live near there, it’s well worth stopping in and trying out a meal.
Now [...]

If you’re on a bit of a detox or just after a casserole that’s full of vegies, this one is surely for you.  After having a few weeks of not-so-great food for my health, I simply couldn’t go past having a delicious, healthy and wholesome casserole.
For those who really can’t be bothered cooking too, you’ll [...]

All cooks will tell you they simply can’t cook certain dishes!  I’m no exception at this, where my dish is risottos.  Yes, I know these are quite easy to make and I’m not really sure what it is about risotto that makes it sooo difficult to achieve a really great end result.
Saying this, I have [...]

Apologies firstly for the not-so-regular recipe spots, but I’ve been working 21 days straight with longer hours than most days to get the new sites for my current job up in time.  We launch unofficially at the end of the week, with official launch on the 1st September at a conference in front of 1000 [...]

This lovely dish would easily become a favourite to most after one bite!  The maltese certainly have kept this little traditional pie to themselves, and, I’m all for sharing this beautiful dish.
My pasta pie has steered a little bit from the original to cater for a lower calorie and vegetarian version.   The traditional meal has [...]