our Foodie Blogs

 Stir fries are a wonderful, healthy, economical family meal. Not only are they tasty, they are bursting with health and nutrition and are full of colour, flavour and personality.BUT...are your...

  CHEFS MINCE NOTE: REMEMBER if there is grey liquid in you pan at any stage it is simply because the pan is too cold, you are stirring too much, and...

Guys this recipe is just too easy.  If you have any roast carrots, butternut or sweet potato left over in the fridge, feel free to throw about half a cup...

2-4 kg-lamb shoulder bone in Salt and pepper to season 1-2 litres weak chicken stock (this will depend on the depth of the baking dish you use 1 teaspoon freshly...

Suntanned Pan-Lamb with dates, mint & nuts Mel’s note: Leg of lamb is fabulous for this dish, but will take about 30 minutes to cook, first on stove top then...

First of all, I just want you to know, that you too can get perfectly crisp fish skin EVERYTIME!  Here’s how!  180g fish, skin on, per person Salt and pepper...

Buy Mel's latest Book! Culinary Quickies!  https://amzn.to/2BQZ0s1 Perfect Christmas Gift! Tremendously Moist Terrific Turkey Ingredients 1 turkey between 3 and 5 kgs Stuffing 200g streaky bacon finely chopped 400g pork...

It's a rainy cool and beautiful day in Brisbane today.  Perfect for comfort food and a few family treats. We were too full for dessert last night so the boys...

It's always surprising, during my classes, when we create the most amazing meals imaginable using every day ingredients (and some fancy ones) and EVERYONE is in raptures about the ONE...

Hi guys! Yes, I turn 43 tomorrow and in two weeks I marry the man of my dreams so a lot of happiness happening for me! I'm always so grateful...

Home made buttermilk maple pancake 250ml buttermilk or milk 1 egg 50ml maple syrup 250g gluten free/plain flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 10g butter, melted Place all ingredients into a...

Eggs are always a popular choice for breakfast. I have two sauces here for you to try. I also have an easy Brioche recipe coming soon.! Father's Day is soon...

Nothing is more satisfying than a healthy and nutritious bowl of fabulous pumpkin or butternut soup to warm the cockles of your heart.   Here's a really easy and very...

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