A reminder that the timers on our stoves were put there for a reason.
After hours slaving over this, I just want to cry.
Beetroot & Garlic Dip
You will need-
400g of Beetroot, fresh or tinned
2 tbs of Natural Yoghurt
1/4 cup of fresh Mint leaves
1/2 cup of toasted Pine nuts
Juice of half a Lemon
1 clove of Garlic
Salt & Pepper
Filed under Fresh Is Best, Bread, Accompaniments
Pesto, Pine nut & Parmesan Pizza
You will need-
1 Souvlaki Pita bread
1/4 cup of fresh Pesto
1/4 cup of Toasted Pine-nuts
1/4 cup of grated Parmesan cheese
Salt & Pepper
Filed under Comfort Food
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Tomato and Garlic Soup
You will need-
1kg of peeled tomatoes
1 medium brown onion
4 cloves of Garlic
750ml of Chicken Stock
Black pepper
Pinch of sugar
Filed under Comfort Food, Fresh Is Best
Salami, Olive and Fresh Basil Pasta
You will need-
500g of Penne pasta
1cup of pureed tomatoes
200g of shaved salami
ΒΌ cup of black olives (pitted)
Hand full of fresh Basil leaves
2 cloves of Garlic
Pinch of sugar
Black pepper
Filed under Comfort Food, Fresh Is Best, Sauces
Tropical Fruit Extravaganza
‘When in Rome, do as the Romans’ they say.
When in FNQ (Far North Queensland) , you EAT FRUIT.
The remnants of afternoon tea (above) show that I have been having a good time. I have had the usuals – Mango, Paw Paw, Banana, Amazing Passionfruit etc.
But I have also had a few rare tropical fruits, Lemonade Fruit, Rosella, Wattle seed, Black Sapote, Fresh Coconut and Mangosteen.
The last of which was a delicious discovery (below).
The Mangosteen is a fascinating little fruit which you peal like
a Mandarin. The fruit itself is white and looks like a bulb of garlic! It has a delicious sweet mango like taste, a new favourite of mine. (below)
The fresh food markets here are what us city folk would call Art Exhibitions.
Filed under Fresh Is Best, Fruity
Dining at NuNu
Barely two minutes out of the restaurant and I have got to share the NuNu experience.
‘One of the best restaurants in australia’ deserves it’s title.
Mind literally blown.
The dessert was the pick of the meal.
Pineapple jelly, candied coconut and tapioca jewel trifle with hibiscus syrup. (see below)
Must be said, the wait staff were amazing.
Filed under Desserts, Devilish, Dinner Out, Fresh Is Best
Happy Easter!
Make your own Hot cross buns this Easter – its easier thank you think!
YOU WILL NEED:
14g dried Yeast
5 cups of Plain Flour
150ml warm Water
200ml Milk
1/2 cup caster Sugar
2tbs Oil
2 Eggs
1 tsp ground Cinnamon
1 tsp ground Ginger
1 tsp ground Nutmeg
1 cup organic Sultana’s
1/2 cup of Jam
Filed under Bakery Goods, Bread, Comfort Food
