Author Archives: RecipeAdaptors

Spaghetti Bake with Chorizo and Olives

If your family likes spaghetti bolognaise then you should try this recipe. Spaghetti, or in fact any kind of pasta, is always a favourite dinner in our house. I love that it is easy and quick to cook. It is … Continue reading

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Twice Cooked Honey Soy Pork Belly with Radishes and Kale

This is so tasty. Why radishes and kale? Because those are two vegetables that happened to come out of my vegetable patch, but they really did work well in this dish Pork belly is something that I have only cooked once … Continue reading

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Double Caramel and White Choc Blondies

Got a sweet tooth? You have to make these easy blondies. I think these might have just taken first place with regards to being my favourite out of brownies and blondies. I must admit that they are quite sweet but who … Continue reading

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Monster Red Wine Beef and Bacon Cheeseburgers

Simply delicious. I think that these are the tastiest burgers I have had for quite a while. The red wine really brings out the flavour of the beef, and oozy cheese plus bacon are always great additions. Please don’t be put off … Continue reading

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Weeknight Dinner: Sweet Chilli Prawn and Noodle Stir Fry

Weeknight food doesn’t have to be boring. This is such a tasty meal but it takes less than 20 minutes to prepare from start to finish. If you are speedy at chopping your vegetables then you might even be able … Continue reading

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Simple Baking: Pull Apart Fruit Bun

This is my third sweet recipe in a row. Yum. This is ideal for an afternoon treat as it doesn’t take long to make – there is no yeast in the recipe so no proving time is required, and it … Continue reading

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Honey, Peanut and Choc Chip Slice

This slice is super simple to make. The ingredients take less than 5 minutes to mix together and then, after about an hour or so in the fridge to chill, hey presto, a nearly instant afternoon treat. I know that the … Continue reading

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Lime and Cream Pie

This is a delicious alternative to a baked cheesecake. I actually think that this pie is easier to make but still has the same lovely smooth texture of a cheesecake – without any cheese… That also makes it cheaper because … Continue reading

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On Tour: Vineyards of Australia’s South West

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We’ve just come back from a 3-day weekend in the Margaret River wine region. For those of you who don’t live in Australia, the area is one of the main wine producing parts of the country. Lots of vineyards means lots … Continue reading

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Just 5 Ingredients: Lentil and Basil Cannelloni

This is a very tasty meal for the family using just 5 ingredients. Have you ever had one of those days when the food you wanted for dinner is still sitting in the freezer when it should be ready for … Continue reading

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