You gotta love a lazy Sunday morning and with this cold weather, I am not one to go out for breakfast – I would rather make it at home myself in my pyjamas! Today we started the day with soft poached eggs perched on sourdough toast and creamy avocado with a dollop of good […]
Author: Naomi Crisante
What on earth do you do with Kale?
Turns out the latest wonder vegetable, kale, is a member of the humble cabbage family and while we are all struck by its goodness credentials – high fibre, more iron than beef, more calcium than milk, full of antioxidants, a natural anti-inflammatory and rich in both omega 3 and 6…phew! – not many people know […]
Pass the Orecchiette pasta please…
Yes, I know pasta is a quick weekday standby but how wonderful is it when you choose a different pasta shape and match the sauce to suit. It sort of elevates it to beyond the ordinary. This dish uses orecchiette pasta (‘little ears’ in Italian). These little cup shaped pieces of pasta hold cream sauces […]
Gimme a bowl of Chowder!
Oh how I love a chowder! A thick, creamy soup with filled with chunky good things – the ultimate meal-in-a-bowl on a winter’s day. This chowder combines nutty pumpkin with sweetcorn, smoky bacon and chicken pieces and if you are smart you will make double quantity for lunch the next day. I always make it […]
Chocolate Fondants to die for…
For all the choc-a-holics out there, try these divine chocolate fondants that are perfectly matched with juicy Shiraz-poached Prunes…a delectable dessert for a special occasion!
Caramel Pork Vietnamese-style
It’s a long story but I have a freezer full of pork belly at the moment and so I have been gradually integrating it into the weekly meals. We have had Crispy Roast Pork Belly with Apple Sauce, Asian-style Braised Pork and Italian Grilled Pork Spareribs but my favourite pork belly recipe is this – […]