Wanted a meat loaf but just never been able to get the meat-part right? I have the answer for you!
The other day my mum was making a real meatloaf for dinner for herself and my dad. So I decided last minute that I would make a vegetarian version myself. Following a similar [...]

This is not a true naan dish.  I do not own a tandoor dish, where naans are deliciously made next to tandoori chicken.  Unfortunately I don’t own one and I don’t think I ever will.  BUT, these naans are for those, like me, that don’t have a tandoori oven handy.  They taste like the next [...]

Apologies for the not-so-great photo, it’s taken with my iphone!  This recipe was thrown together after wanting to make some quick coconut roti-type pikelets to have with my curry and I have to say these are a great little treat!  They are a little softer than your normal pancake mixture and absolutely-must be dried through [...]

Served with Tomato Ketchup – apologies for the small photo, it was taken with my iphone and isn’t good quality larger!
I got the idea for this after looking at the Good Food UK site, where they made some out of using a pancake mixture.  This made me think about using my grandmother’s crumpet mixture [...]

(Image: Picatta served with Porcini Polenta)
I absolutely love polenta!  I love it in the morning with some honey and milk, love it hardened into fries and just love the mashy version you can serve savoury!  This version of polenta is no exception!  The porcini mushrooms, give a beautiful flavour to the polenta and combined with [...]

Before turning vegetarian, I used to have these absolutely delicious egg and bacon pies and to be honest with you, I’m not entirely sure why I haven’t tried to make a version of my own before now.  There was always a great balance of pastry, egg and bacon  and I couldn’t wait to sink my [...]

These little biscuits are an attempt to make the accompaniment to Cumquat Tea at Fo Guan Yuan Art Gallery.  It’s really not much like it but I have to say, it’s a great alternative!
Buttery and crunchy on the outside, you take a bite and get a little chewy mouthful with some shredded coconut.  It’s the [...]

Image: Cumquat tea served with coconut shortbreads similar to those at Fo Guan Yuan Art Gallery in Queen St, Melbourne.
I’ve had quite a few requests for the following recipe, due to almost everyone going to Fo Guan Yuan Art Gallery and falling in love with the Cumquat Tea they make.  Whilst it’s not exactly the [...]

On sultry nights here in Melbourne at the moment, this refreshing salad really hits the spot.
The tomato and onion salad usually is accompanied with curries in Sri Lankan and some Indian cultures.  I know it’s something that is definitely made when we’re having a curry feast!  However, I’ve also seen my true Aussie Grandmother (she’s [...]

This stuffed mushroom is a little different to the one I’ve recently made as it uses no breadcrumbs, legumes or grains.  This is totally vegan using only a couple of ingredients to flavour and spice up the meal!
The great thing about this also is it’s very low in calories making a great meal for those [...]