our Foodie Blogs

As late October rolls around in Brisbane, spooky season arrives with warm spring twilight, longer evenings and the perfect excuse to host a dinner party with a twist. But we...

Spring has officially arrived, bringing longer days, sunshine and a fresh breeze into the heart of the home. If you are wondering what light chicken dishes are perfect for spring...

Some dishes are worth chasing for a lifetime. Mapo Tofu is one of them. Fiery, deeply savoury and unapologetically bold, this Sichuan classic delivers layers of flavour that linger long...

At Vanilla Zulu, we believe the best weeknight meals are the ones that look impressive but ask very little of you. This crispy shredded halloumi salad is exactly that: golden,...

At Vanilla Zulu, we believe the best weeknight meals are the ones that feel impressive without eating into your evening. Easy chicken dinner recipes are the ultimate solution for busy...

At Vanilla Zulu, we believe the best baking recipes are the ones that come together in a single bowl and taste like you spent all afternoon in the kitchen. These...

5 Reasons you hate cooking…and how to fix that. I hear it so often.  'I hate cooking'...this is probably why. 1.  Your knives are blunt If your knives are blunt...

Roast Cauliflower Soup with pancetta bark   I'm a lazy chef, I have a busy and beautiful life. As much as I love food and cooking, I certainly don't want to...

Mel's versatile Bolognese recipe (Serves 6-8) 1kg premium beef mince 1 large onion finely sliced 3-6 cloves garlic 3 tablespoons fresh oregano/thyme/margoram or use 1 teaspoon dried Italian herb mix...

Ingredients Makes enought for 6-8 people ( my son makes this huge batch so he has meals for the next few days...clever lad!) 125g butter 100 g plain flour 1...

This is the cake I made when I married the man of my dreams. I knew this was his favourite cake so I perfected it. Its perfect for cupcakes too,...

Hello everyone! How exciting, I just love sharing fabulous recipes with you.  And what better way to show our amazing farmers that we care for them and are thinking of...

So in an attempt to shed the kilo's I found in my latest trip overseas to London, I am on the low-carb bandwagon.  I know this is not everyones path...

VANILLA ZULU’S FAMOUS DEATH BY CHOCOLATE ‘BLINGED’ BROWNIE This is truly the dessert of love.  It will surely make your loved one know how you feel about them.  It's dead...

Love is in the air... It's the time of the year we embrace romance and passion and all things LOVE!  Cupid has practically aimed his bow at my favourite romantic recipes...