Image: Chickpea and mince curry on top of a home made crumpet.
I have to apologise first up. I was intending to provide the crumpet recipe with this one, but my mum would like it to still remain in the family. It’s a family tradition that I remember my grandmother making. She’d cook [...]

I didn’t get the chance to write a preview last week, as I was actually at the footy watching the Bulldogs beat St Kilda in Australian Rules. They’re doing so great - I hope they can keep it up!
Food-wise, the new ideas haven’t stopped and with inspiration around everywhere it makes it so much [...]

I have to let you in on a little secret for this one - it’s inspired from a cooking showing on SBS in Australia called Food Safari. What is quite unique about this show, is that each episode the host focuses on a different culture, showing real people from these cultures (who have emigrated [...]

I guess you’re wondering why would you make baked beans when it’s readily available from a can?  Nothing beats a homemade version with fresh navy beans and your own flavours that you love!  Try it with some of nice fresh crusty bread and you have one mean brekky or snack full of protein!
With this recipe, [...]

For some reason, I’ve never really been a big muesli fan. I can’t really give a reason why, especially seeing nearly every day I make oats. This was all up until a couple of weeks ago, when I had a craving to make some muesli from home.
The fruit and nuts were purchased [...]

Wanting a delicious treat, that is comforting and simple to make?  This dish is certainly for you then!  Simply throw your cut vegetables into an oiled pan and chuck it in the oven until all the vegetables and roasted, melting in your mouth!
To show you how fuss-free this is, I made this meal whilst doing [...]

Image: Mixture of sweet potato and potato cakes and fries, onion rings and hotdogs in batter.
Vegans, you don’t have to miss out on the fish and chips - although there isn’t any fish in this dish at all. How about good old onion rings, potato cakes (or scallops as some people know them as) [...]

Image: French onion soup with the traditional melted cheese toast.
A couple of the girls at my new work and I went out for lunch at a French Cafe on Smith St, Fitzroy, a couple of weeks ago.
I had the soup of the day, which was the traditional French Onion Soup with gruyere topped baguettes. [...]

The cold weather is starting to sink in here in Melbourne and this week’s recipes are for those wanting some comfort food.
First off, the french onion soup on the menu, was inspired by a French restaurant in Smith St. This follows the traditional recipe, rather than strayed versions.
Secondly is some vegan “fish and chips,” [...]

Image: Saffron mash served with a chickpea cutlet

The idea for this dish came when I was watching the latest Masterchef.  Although, I wasn’t able to grab their recipe, I decided to make my own and accompany it with my new version of the chickpea cutlet.
This mash is vegan using olive oil to smooth it down [...]