Using Up The Rest of The Haloumi….
Well after my egg & haloumi easy supper, I still had half a packet of haloumi needing to be used up……no problem….I marinated it in cubes just like before, sauted it along with a salmon fillet,...
View ArticleThai Beef Salad
In theory it might now be Autumn, but no one has told Perth weather that! It is still quite hot, which is fine by me – long may it last. This refreshing, slightly spicy beef salad is easy and full of...
View ArticleTabbouleh
Summer’s almost finished (well I know calendar-wise it has been for ages, but I mean temperature-wise) and our nights are getting decidedly chilly. Still shorts and t-shirt weather during the day, but...
View ArticleQuick Apricot Couscous
I love couscous, quinoa, burghul – so healthy – I add anything I have lying around, a bit of lemon juice and lots of cracked pepper. Here is what I made on Sunday for a quick and easy dinner. I often...
View ArticleElies Tent
Here’s another restaurant review for you…….I love Middle Eastern food – Lebanese, Arabian etc. so I was really looking forward to this meal at Elies Tent. Overall opinion – quite nice, but not...
View ArticleCucumber Salad….and The Winner Is….
I’ve based this easy Spring side dish on Maggie-via-The-Ranting-Chef’s cucumber salad, with a couple of variations. I love fresh dill in things like this – a strong flavour but one which really melds...
View ArticleGreen Bean Salad
I’m sorry there is no photo of this yummy salad – I DID take photos but they seem to have disappeared into cyberspace somewhere. Take my word for it, this does look great! I’ve mentioned before that I...
View ArticleSmashing Summer Salad!
Bright, vibrant and fresh, this salad was made by my daughter on Christmas Day – it is in fact a recipe her friend made up. There aren’t proper quantities for the salad part – just toss it in until it...
View ArticleAnnette’s Salad
At an OIDFA gathering last weekend, we had a yummy salad of chicken, salad and rolls, including a delicious bowl of salad made by one of the members, Annette. We all asked how this was made and were...
View ArticleRestaurant Review: Fantastic Pub Fare
Last week I was in Melbourne for a few days, visiting my awesome kiddies and parents, and I had several yummy meals, including a family bbq at my mum’s (where I stay when I’m there), scrambled eggs...
View ArticleThe Warmth Hath Arriveth
I should have mentioned about the lack of Summer weather earlier, because as soon as I posted about how cold and wet it was, the heat arrived! And I am certainly not complaining now – it’s quite...
View ArticleAnother Quick Salad
Creating a healthy meal in a hurry does not have to be complicated. This salad incorporated what I had on hand at the time, as well as including beetroot and pear, two things that (according to...
View ArticleSpicy Chicken
I had this delicious chicken dish at my aunty’s house whilst in Melbourne over Christmas, and immediately had to try it myself when I got home. It did not disappoint, and was fabulous served with a...
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