Potato, Tuna & Mushroom Gratin – adapted from a Julia Child potato gratin recipe. Potato, Tuna & Mushroom Gratin This Potato, Tuna & Mushroom Gratin is adapted from the recipe for Gratin of Potatoes, Onions and Anchovies from Julia Child’s infamous “Mastering the art of French Cooking“. The first time I cooked the Gratin, I […]
Good For Your Skin – Walnut and Cranberry Cookies
April 11, 2012 by
Mr 21 Months has mild eczema. He gets little rashes that come and go in patches on his back and face. I have been to my GP and been referred to a Pediatrician and Dermatologist – all of whom have told me he will grow out of it “one day” and when it gets inflamed […]
Sugarless Coconut Macaroons – Wordless Wednesday
April 11, 2012 by
To make the Sugarless Coconut Macaroons, you simply beat 3 egg whites until stiff, then fold in 1 and 1/2 cups dessicated coconut, 1/3 cup almond meal and 1/3 cup of honey. Place tablespoons of the mixture onto a greased baking try and bake in a 180°C preheated oven for 15 minutes. The Coconut Macaroons […]
Purple Carrot Soup
April 10, 2012 by
Recently, my Sister introduced me to Purple Carrots. She generously gave me a packet and told me that they have loads of anti-oxidants and anti-cancer qualities. I hadn’t heard of purple carrots before and discovered that they cook and taste just like “normal” orange carrots – but make EVERYTHING they cook with completely purple. My […]
Gluten Free Pumpkin Muffins
April 9, 2012 by
These Gluten Free Pumpkin Muffins are also Kosher for Passover, which is what lead me to come up with a recipe for muffins that the boys can have for snacks and meals during the Passover period. These are full of wholesome and nutritious ingredients – ground almonds, pumpkin and eggs. The perfect solution when you […]
Full Pantry Clean Out
April 6, 2012 by
Today Passover begins, so yesterday I completed my Annual Full Pantry Clean Out. In a way I equally dread and look forward to the annual event (the pantry clean out, that is). As my pantry is located directly opposite my dining table – I start by completely clearing my dining table of everything. Then, as […]
Eggless Chewy Oat Cookies
April 5, 2012 by
There are children in Mr 3’s class with Nut and Egg Allergies, so understandably we have to be vigilant about what’s included in our children’s lunches. So, the plan was to make some cookies that I could include in Mr 3’s lunchbox that wouldn’t be a hazard to allergic children in his class. It was […]
Frog and Bunny Bento Lunch Box
April 4, 2012 by
This Bento Lunch Box consists of an Avocado Sandwich cut out with a Frog cookie cutter, Bunny Carrots and a flower of sweet corn. Today is a Kinder-Free day for Mr 3, so I made him a Bento Lunch Box inspired by the upcoming holidays. The frog represents one of the 10 plagues in Egypt […]
Sausage Cottage Pie – Wordless Wednesday
April 4, 2012 by
While living in the UK, I was introduced to “Sausage Cottage Pie” at my work canteen, well at least that’s what I call it. I make this from time to time and always reminisce about when I first came across this fun version of the classic Cottage Pie. Basically, you take your favorite Cottage Pie […]
7 Passover Recipes
April 3, 2012 by
With Passover only a matter of days away, I thought it would be a great time to share 7 Passover Recipes – one for each day of the special holiday! 1. Zucchini Hash Browns Instead of making regular Latkes for Passover, why not grate in a little Zucchini for a delicious alternative! You […]
