Pasta Alla Norma (Tomato & Eggplant Pasta)
Tomato & basil is a match made in heaven… But that’s where this story ends! So let’s start with “Norma”! Pasta alla norma is the simple, Yet famous Italian pasta dish… That combines tomato, eggplant and pasta. Rumour has it, That the famous Italian writer… Nino Martoglio, Exclaimed “Norma”
Tuscan Kale Bean Patty
Sunflowers… Vineyards… And rolling plains, Is how I imagine Tuscany. I’ve never been to what many claim is the home of the Italian Resistance… But from what I’ve seen on TV, The stories shared from friends who’ve visited, And from travel magazines that keep showcasing these iconic
Tabbouleh Salad
Paris of the Middle East, Is the name often given to Beirut, The modern-day capital of Lebanon. Like Paris, Beirut is famous for art, fashion & food. A Mediterranean city where tradition and modernity fuse, Creating a playground for locals and tourists alike! The city of Geelong, On
No Bake Ricotta & Berries Cheesecake
Whether you’re into the horse races or not, The Spring Racing Carnival has probably impacted your life at some stage or another! One massive way that the Carnival has forged memories into my life… Is by the food memories I’ve created over the
Spring Onion & Feta Tiganites (Pancakes)
When I think Chinese food… I think dumplings, stir-fries, Peking Duck &… Spring onion pancakes! That’s right… I rate the spring onion pancake amongst the top Chinese dishes I’ve ever tasted… And I’ve had a few! There’s something so comforting about the Chinese Spring Onion Pancake. Crispiness, Simplicity
Caesar Salad
Forever and a day… I assumed that the Caesar Salad took its name, From the Roman Emperor, Caesar. It makes sense right? Well… It appears that I was wrong. The salad not only doesn’t take its name from a Roman Emperor… It allegedly wasn’t even created in
Wild Rice, Mango & Feta Salad
Do you cook with wild rice? That’s the question I posed earlier this week, On our Top Shelf Facebook™ page. We had more No’s than Yes’… With the most common reason being… “I don’t know what to do with it!” Wild rice was exactly that for
Raspberry & Macadamia Crunch Bars
Sweet… Crunchy… Tart… And delicious, With a hint of salt! That’s my short description, Of this week’s Foodie Friday’s recipe of the week… Raspberry & Macadamia Crumble Bars! I’m not a massive sweet tooth, But once in a while, I enjoy something sweet, but not too sweet! Deserts that are made
Broad Beans, Feta & More Greens
Before this week… I never really thought of cooking with broad beans. Maybe because they looked like hard work… Possibly because I didn’t know what to do with them… But most likely because our youngest son is allergic to them. This week however… Being Joe’s pick
Baby Asparagus, Pancetta & Aioli Egg
When our eldest son started eating whole food He loved veggies. Pumpkin, broccoli, potato, zucchinis… Veggie soup, mashed veggies and boiled veggies. Then he turned 4 and things changed. Potatoes, corn and cucumber were the only “veggies” he ate for most of the next 6