Category Archives: Vegetarian

Lemon And Herb Spaghetti

March 20, 2013

My kids have always been hit or miss when it comes to serving pasta and it has been a long time since I served it for dinner.  In the last couple of weeks we have had it twice and most … Continue reading →

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Roast Vegetable Tarte Tatin

March 8, 2013

I’m a little embarrassed to admit that this is yet another recipe inspired from watching My Kitchen Rules, but doesn’t it look so delicious? ‘Tarte Tatin’ sounds so technical and fiddly but it isn’t.  The basic idea is to roast … Continue reading →

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Carrot Soup

March 2, 2013

There are so many variations of carrot soup – creamy, spicy, curried, caramelised etc.  I would say this is a creamy carrot soup which is more appealing to my kids but it wouldn’t be my favourite version.  I knew that … Continue reading →

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Zucchini Dip

February 28, 2013

The one week break from school is over and kids have returned to the regular routine. Poor Elliott has a bit of a head cold so I have kept him home the last few days so he doesn’t go and … Continue reading →

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Fried Eggs With Hommus Bruschetta

September 8, 2012

With only a few slices remaining from my perfect Tartine loaf I had to be quite particular about what I topped them with.  I decided on a slight variation to a Karen Martini recipe which is suppose to be a … Continue reading →

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Zucchini And Pesto Pizza

January 27, 2012

My kids love to have routine and order.  They seem to feel comfortable in knowing how our days, weeks and months are organised.  Friday nights are pizza night and have been for many years now.  The kids go through waves … Continue reading →

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Haloumi & Beetroot Salad

January 21, 2012

School is back on Monday after a lovely, not so long Summer holiday.  Essie is starting school this year and she is beside herself with excitement. All books are contacted, lunch boxes labelled, uniforms ironed, new socks and shoes purchased … Continue reading →

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Mediterranean Roast Capsicum

November 20, 2011

It never ceases to amaze me how just a handful of ingredients, that are fresh and in season, can be cooked so simply and be so incredibly delicious.   This simple dish of halved capsicums, stuffed with peeled, ripe tomatoes, … Continue reading →

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Lemon Lentils

November 10, 2011

There is nothing visually about this dish that will convince anyone of its deliciousness.  Even to look at the list of ingredients there seems to be nothing significant that will give a big flavour hit.  But take my word, this … Continue reading →

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Maple Roasted Vegetables

October 7, 2011

Ever since seeing Nigella Lawson roast parsnips in maple syrup in ‘Nigella’s Christmas Kitchen’ I have been hooked.  Maple syrup takes delicious roast vegetables up a notch making them sweet, sticky and irresistible.  Adding some wholegrain mustard adds a little … Continue reading →

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