This week we are feasting on dumplings in AnotherFoodBloggers house! Boy, are my wife & I a fan of dumplings!! We used to eat them by the bucket load when living in NYC. What’s not to love – soft steamed dumpling wrappers with a crispy base, a simple but so delicious filling and dipping sauce…
Recipes
Pea & Bacon Risotto
It’s risotto time this week – as spring is drawing to an end here in Australia the rest of the world is plummeting into Winter. It means for us the evenings can still be a little cooler and the rest of the world are simply bloody cold! Risotto is the key to theses temperatures. Hold…
Duck & Orange Sauce
When we lived in Ireland duck was something I cooked every week or every other week at home. I mastered the art of it and then when we moved to NYC I wasn’t cooking much at all so my duck cooking skills diminished a bit. Luckily for you guys (and my wife), I am back…
Ham Hock Salad
This ham hock salad recipe is one I have been making for years. I have used it to impress friends, feed the family and to make some money from catering gigs. It is a dish that is PERFECT for dinner parties, large groups or picnics in the park with a nice glass of Chardy! Keep…
Grilled Salmon & Beetroot Hummus
We are hitting 30 degrees celsius here in Brissie, so more fish is being cooked, lighter salads and fewer bowls of pasta. Gotta shed that layer of winter fat, so what better way to do it with some delicious grilled salmon & beetroot hummus! This hummus recipe is one I have been making for a…
Spicy Grilled Fish Tacos
This week I am pairing another GREAT wine from Marri Wood Park Winery in WA, Australia. I have decided to do some delicious spicy grilled fish tacos. Spring is here, and Summer is rolling in FAST. This wine (which you will read more on later) is the quintessential picnic/family get together wine. What’s better than…
Grilled Octopus Salad
I have been doing quite a few fish recipes lately and am LOVING it! My grilled octopus salad is one that I am SO glad I put up on the site as I hadn’t cooked octopus in a while and to be honest I don’t know why. I think most people get a little freaked…
Grilled Prawn Sandwich
Grilled prawn sandwich with a DELICIOUS vanilla & lime aioli. Sounds a little different but this combo was epic. The prawns got a good rub in some spices, skewered up and grilled on the BBQ. Homemade lime & SloFoodGrp Madagascar vanilla aioli, tomatoes & pea shoots all lovingly placed inside a brioche bun. The question…
Asian Kingfish Crudo
Definitely one of my fave and EASIEST recipes this week. Asian kingfish Crudo. If this doesn’t look like something, you would pay $20+ for in a restaurant, then what does? From start to finish this dish takes about 10-15 minutes. No cooking time and if you are a fan of raw fish then you are…
Pork & Creamed Spinach
This week and to be honest quite a few times recently we have enjoyed this delicious pork & creamed spinach dish. On the table, in 30 minutes and the look of a restaurant-quality dish, there is no wonder we are eating it again tonight!! I have been getting some delicious pork tenderloin from my boy…
Quick Pickled Raisins
Here is a quick & simple this one on the blog! It will take you about 4-5 minutes and only 4 ingredients. Quick pickled raisins. These little nuggets are so damn good – they will last for ages in the fridge and are a great addition to many a dish. Curious? I figured as much…
Duck Breast & Asian Greens
The latest “fancier” dish to hit the blog is this uber delicious duck breast w/ Asian greens is rounded off with my latest addiction – rhubarb & beetroot ketchup. Yep, you read correctly. Duck breast with ketchup! Interested in what I am talking about? All I can say is read on friend and enjoy tucking…
Jalapeno Popper Style Chicken
There are some things I miss about NYC. How good Amazon is there, amazing little restaurants serving the best snacks, overly cool cocktail bars, the neverending discovery of something new at every corner AND, wait for it……. Dive bars! There was something about them when you wanted a few chilled beers, average as F food…
Caramelised White Chocolate Ice-Cream
The ice-cream maker has come out of the cupboard, and my latest fave is this caramelised white chocolate ice-cream. It takes a little longer to make due to the caramelising of the chocolate, but hot damn is the results worth it. I’ve actually made it 3 weeks in a row now as many a friend…
Pea & Ham Soup
This pea & ham soup is one that I have made many a time for “fancy dinners” aka dinner parties. You may think pea & ham soup – heard that many a time and there isn’t much “fancy” about that. Well, this one has a bit of a fun, cool, tasty & sexy looking twist!! …
Korean Beef Burger
Probably the best burger I have ever eaten. Yep, that’s a direct quote from Mrs AnotherFoodBlogger. Given that this Korean beef burger was the best she had eaten then I’m guessing it’s probably the best I have made. Perfectly cooked beef from my supplier (organic meat online), gooey cheese, delicious gochujang aioli and some homemade…
Mushroom Braised Short Ribs
Father’s Day was just the other day here in Australia, and as we move into Spring, the weather is defo warming up nicely. During the day it’s shorts & tees but still a little “fresh” in the evening. The BBQ has been cranked up a little more, but the dutch oven still has a little…
Vegetable Bolognese
This week we are tackling the age-old mission of ‘getting veg into your child’. Anyone else have that problem? I think what I find most frustrating about it is both my wife and I eat pretty much everything and love eating out and trying new food things. Our daughter – the COMPLETE opposite. So, when…
Steak & Onion Soubise
Who doesn’t love a juicy medium-rare steak? Now pair it with some simply grilled greens and the most delicious onion soubise sauce, and you are left with a dinner for any guest to your home (or just you and the ladyfriend doing date night!). My steak & onion soubise recipe is one that has been…
Crispy Fish Tacos
I think the first-ever taco I ate after moving to NYC was a crispy fish taco. It was so simple – beautifully fried fresh fish, cabbage, a squeeze of lime, and some aioli. Not much to it but boy is it a lasting memory. As you probably saw from my recent chorizo & prawn taco…
Brown Butter Prawn Pasta
We haven’t had a pasta dish in a while here on the site actually nor in the house other than my world-famous (cough, splutter) beef cheek ragu. I decided to finally put one together using ingredients that we (I) pretty much always have in the fridge and this brown butter prawn pasta was born. A…
Chorizo & Prawn Tacos
Usually, when I ask the “boss” what she wants from dinner, I am met with “whatever you want.” So then I suggest tacos, and IMMEDIATELY I am met with only if it’s fish or chorizo & prawn tacos. So, in other words, “whatever I want” just as long as it conforms with whatever you want!! …
Szechuan Chicken Rice
Chicken mince is the latest thing to pop up in the fridge here. I do a little work with Inglewood Organic Chicken so I was tasked with creating something with their chicken mince. Truthfully, it’s not something we eat a lot of in the house but after this recipe and the dumplings (more on those…
Spanish Fish Stew
Dishes to warm the soul are what’s being served here in AnotherFoodBloggers home right now. My Spanish fish stew is definitely one that ticks those boxes. Right now when we are in single-digit temperatures it works wonderfully in front of the fire with a nice glass of red in hand. BUT, the beauty of this…
Acai Ice Pops
It’s summertime around the world right now, well unless you live Down Under like I do BUT given that QLD is warm all year round and we are still getting 20-23c days I think I’m allowed to post this delicious recipe for Acai Ice Pops. Using some delicious freeze-dried acai powder from SloFoodGrp these little…
Crumbed Veal Cutlet
This week we are pairing the delicious Marri Wood Park Chenin Blanc with some juicy and tender crumbed veal cutlet. The dish is paired with beautifully salty and acidic caper butter and a fresh salad of fennel and green apple. This dish is a quick one to make and is great mid-week or for a…
Asian Salmon & Nam Prik Dressing
So lockdown is slowly being eased around the world, the livers have been overworked, and many of us have gone up a notch on the old belt!! This Asian salmon & nam prik recipe is one we are eating at home weekly now to counteract all the food and drink we gorged on over the…
Avocado & Pea Hummus
My latest recipe is a super quick and simple one. Once all the ingredients were gathered, it literally took about 5 minutes from start to finish to make this delicious avocado & pea hummus. Super fresh, great colours and beautiful to boot. This dish is PERFECT for when you are having a dinner party and…
Moroccan Steak Pitas
Steak, spice rub, homemade pita, and an epic salsa. Hot damn, these Moroccan steak pitas are cracking – simple! This recipe was created with the Heirloom Alcala Grenache in mind which WHEN you read on you will get to know a little about the winery and the wine. WHAT CUT OF STEAK IS BEST FOR…
Classic Pepper Sauce
Classic pepper sauce is on the table this week. It’s a classic sauce for a reason, no matter what it never grows old! Rich, creamy, bold punchy flavours and a little brandy kick – damn now I wanna whip some up and I only just ate it the other day 😉 Read on, to see…
Gourmet Fish Pie
A big old bowl of comfortable. That’s prob the simplest and best way to describe this gourmet fish pie. It’s got the elegance level to be served at a dinner party but you can’t beat this, the couch, a glass of wine, and your favourite TV show. There has been a lot of that lately…
Spiced Red Cabbage
Spiced red cabbage is what’s making the house smell SO DARN GOOD right now! As I walk through the kitchen, I am met with thyme, anise, cinnamon, red wine, and sugary balsamic aromas that are making me so hungry. Braised red cabbage is one of those dishes that just envokes so many memories. Read on,…
BBQ Lamb & Romesco Sauce
This BBQ lamb & romesco sauce is the latest recipe to grace the table of AnotherFoodBloggers home. It’s a real winner – not a biased comment at all. 😉 Perfectly BBQ’d butterflied lamb leg, a simple macadamia romesco, and charred broccolini was a match made in heaven. This dish eats as good as it looks,…
Korean Steak Tacos
These Korean steak tacos are the business! Deliciously marinated steak cooked to perfection, spicy gochujang aioli, charred tortillas, and some cabbage for crunch. So simple to make and even easier to eat half a dozen! Read on to see how and why you should have these in your life 😉 THE BEST STEAK FOR KOREAN…
Potato Leek & Black Pudding Soup
Did I mention it’s a whole lot colder now in Australia? Monday marked the 1st day of winter here, and I’ve definitely gotten too used to the warm QLD weather. Low teens weather has me putting the heating on and wanting to curl up with a big ole bowl of potato, leek & black pudding…
Chicken & Butterbean Cassoulet
1st day of winter here in Australia and where it’s not too cold here in Queensland. It’s actually quite beautiful, really. The mornings and evenings defo feel chillier. It looks like I’m becoming a Queenslander and feeling the cold of low teen celsius!! Before here, I had winters in NYC of -26c, and now I…
Pork & Black Pudding Burger
The latest burger to grace AnotherFoodBlogger’s home has been hailed as “the best burger I’ve made”. Yep, I sound like a restaurant using a one time YELP review to describe themselves. But you know what (as I puff out my chest) somedays you just gotta take the (correctly given) compliments. This pork & black pudding…
Plum BBQ Sauce
Quick n simple is the name of the game with this recipe! Plum season has just come to an end here in Australia but is ramping up in the rest of the world. So using some delicious juicy plums, I whipped up this 5 spice bourbon plum BBQ sauce. Yep, you read right – it’s…
Baked Whole Fish – Asian Style
Baked whole fish was our date night dinner this week! Fish is often one of those things people get scared about cooking, but this whole fish recipe is super simple to make and pretty darn tasty too. With the addition of all the Asian flavours, a beautiful drop of riesling and the job is done! …
Miso Steak Sauce
Steak dinner happens quite regularly in our house. I’m a big fan of just simple salt & pepper on the steak and let the excellent quality meat do the talking. However, from time to time, you gotta mix it up and whip up a tasty sauce. Something a little different this week but equally as…
Thai Green Chicken Curry
Who else loves a good Thai green chicken curry? It’s literally the only thing my wife orders from the Thai take-aways. It’s how she judges the takeaway. To be honest, she isn’t wrong. I think every one of us has had a green curry at some point in our life so we can all compare…
Grilled Lamb & Roasted Veg Salad
Easter has just passed and I dunno about you but we ate plenty of lamb in our house! Lamb tastes SO good right now – I can’t get enough of it. We eat plenty of meat in AnotherFoodBloggers home, but I try to incorporate veg as much as possible too. Gotta stay healthy!! This salad…
Gooey Lemon Squares
This week it’s all about some GOOEY lemon squares. These little beauties are so simple to make, only using a few ingredients and the finished product is well – delish! It all starts with a simple baked shortcrust base, a tart, and sweet baked lemon curd, and don’t forget a ton of icing sugar on…
Pork tenderloin & spiced eggplant
Grilled pork tenderloin & spiced eggplant is my latest “creation”. We eat a good amount of pork tenderloin in our house but not a ton of eggplant. So I’m on a bit of a mission to incorporate more eggplant into our diet. This spiced eggplant recipe is simply divine. Layers of flavour in it and…
Beef & Guinness Cottage Pie
Yep. You are reading this correctly. Beef & Guinness cottage pie is a thing!! Combining my beef & Guinness recipe and classic cottage pie ingredients, I can only say with TOTAL confidence that this pie is perfection. Oh, and if that doesn’t already sound great, then picture some cheddar cheese & chive mashed potatoes on…
BBQ Korean Chicken
BBQ Korean chicken is on the menu today. Not in the form of spicy fried Korean chicken but my version of a classic roast chicken using Korean flavours. It’s a super simple dish to cook. Spatchcocking the chicken helps speed up the cooking process, and the rub/glaze is just simply killer – no other way…
Grilled prawns & saffron aioli
Today we are all about grilled prawns!! More specifically, grilled prawns & saffron aioli. Summer has just ended here in Australia, but it’s starting to warm up in other countries. Luckily I can still get hold of fresh prawns and veggies in the market. Ask me about pork mince, beef mince, chicken breasts, or even…
Crispy Pork & Papaya Salad
Who doesn’t love the sound of some crispy pork & papaya salad? Recently Riverview Farms launched an absolutely delicious hot roast pork with crackle nationwide to Coles. It’s the PERFECT want a tasty midweek dinner but don’t want to slave away in the kitchen cooking for AGES dinner. I was lucky enough to team up…
Horseradish Butter
Super simple recipe this week! This horseradish butter is a cracking one to use with steak, roast beef, roasted veggies and to be honest on toast too 😉 A mixture of some simple fresh herbs, a little acidity from a splash of lemon juice and a few spoons of horseradish cream and in about 5…
Vanilla Coconut Rice Pudding
Rice pudding is an old school classic. Definitely was one of my favorite desserts growing up. I guess for a lot of people it’s a love/hate relationship. Growing up having sloppy over/undercooked pudding served over and over again in rural Ireland (just like porridge for brekkie!) or at the school canteen for dessert. There is…
BBQ Peri Peri Chicken
Homemade BBQ peri peri chicken is what’s going on at AnotherFoodBlogger’s house and on the weber kettle right now. The sauce is smokey from charring the veg on the bbq, spicy from all that chili and balanced out with the acidity from the lemon juice and sherry vinegar. Marinade your chook overnight if possible…
Ricotta Cherry Toast
This ricotta cherry toast recipe is a cracking mid-week dinner, great party starter and perfect for an afternoon wine o clock snack! Cherries are so good right now here in Australia it would be such a shame not to be cooking with them. With the addition of some simple homemade ricotta or some shop bought…
Dulce de Leche Cinnamon Rolls
AnotherFoodBlogger cinnamon rolls 2.0! These guys are simply the business. Lets break these dulce de leche cinnamon rolls down to all the layers. FIRSTLY we have some glorious homemade pastry that is smothered in butter, cinnamon, brown sugar AND a layer of dulce de leche. THEN they are rolles up, baked until a beautiful brown…
Loaded Smashed Potatoes
It’s that time of year again where the waistline took a beating and we are talking all sorts of nonsense about giving up drink, throwing a small fortune at gym memberships and private trainers!! Well, aside from that it’s also NFL playoffs and that means people like me are throwing the resolutions out the window,…
Miso Basil Aioli
Aioli – I’m a fiend for it and this miso basil aioli has become a firm favvof mine. My fridge has got so many condiments that I can whip out to make sandwiches/burgers a WHOLE lot better! Aside from the delicious shop bought ones like heinz ketchup, heinz aioli, sriracha & kewpie mayo I’ve got…
Teriyaki Salmon Toast
Something a little different but no less tasty with this salmon teriyaki dish. Simple crushed peas on top of grilled bread, a delish homemade teriyaki sauce, pea shoots and pickled ginger makes this teriyaki salmon toast one you will devour about 5 or 6 slices easily. Using items that if you have a well stocked…
Miso Fried Chicken
If you don’t already know I’m quite partial to the odd bit of fried chicken. I mean what’s not to love. It’s low in calories, contains TONS of good fats, carbs – what are those. It’s the ultimate feel good about yourself meal!! The last part isn’t actually a lie. EVERY time I eat fried…
Maple Vanilla Christmas Ham
It’s that time of the year again!! We have just gotten over the US market going crazy with pumpkin spiced EVERYTHING!! Now it’s time for every foodblogger/food stylist out there to showcase 1 million and 1 ways to do the Christmas Ham. Figured it would be rude of me not to contribute so my 6…
Black Pudding Nourishing Bowl
It’s nourishing bowl time here in AnotherFoodBloggers home. Brekkie is often a bone of contention here. Between the 3yr old wanting to skip brekkie and play games “shouting play with me, play with me” from my wife and I trying to be healthy with my homemade granola midweek to demolishing a bacon/egg sambo at the…
Mango Chili Chutney
30+ celsius weather calls for MANGOES here in Queensland. The sign of the 100 cases of mangoes in your local grocery store is the beginning of summer for me. Truthfully (even though it’s hot as) summer hasn’t quite hit yet but when you see these big plump and juicy mangoes everywhere it just SCREAMS summertime. …
Creme Brulee French Toast
That’s right! You are reading correctly. Creme brulee French toast is officially a thing. That creamy, eggy, vanilla mix is being soaked up by a thick assed wedge of bread and pan fried until golden. Fresh fruit, mint, maple syrup, creme anglaise can all be added to make this deliciousness even more insane. Read on…
Steak tomato & brie crostini
All my favorite items in one place right here! Steak tomato & brie crostini is a winner. It’s great as a summer platter to serve amongst friends or as a lazy but “fancy” dinner with the family. Read on and see how I turned up the yummmm levels on this by incorporating my anchovy caper…
Spring Green Shakshuka
Spring is in full affect downunder (Australia for those wondering!) and when spring time comes around it’s time for some spring green shakshuka. Truthfully though you can eat this baby anytime of the year. For some reason though we always thing of loads of green veg come spring time. So I figured I’d just jump…
Marmalade Carrots
Marmalade carrots! How the hell didn’t I think of this before?? I was recently in South Australia with my family spending WAY too much money on wine (said nobody ever!!). Anywho, we went to Kangaroo Island for the last few days and given all the wine tasting I was doing and my lack of motivation…
Black Garlic Aioli
This ain’t my first aioli recipe and I’m pretty confident this black garlic aioli won’t be the last either!! It’s a great and simple way to make a sauce to go with many dishes and tastes simple amazing too. Try this with some perfectly cooked eye fillet and tell me it ain’t a winner. WHAT…
Vanilla Maple Granola
Homemade granola – it’s WAY easier than you think! If your household is anything like mine then you 100% need to find a way to make granola cheaper. Princess O munches on it every morning going through about 2-3 boxes a week. TRUST me, it adds up! Well, AnotherFoodBlogger has you covered in this weeks…
Anchovy Caper Salsa
This simple anchovy caper salsa is one that we use regularly in the house. Drizzled over tomatoes, used on top of bruschetta or over some pulled lamb and polenta – recipe coming soon!! It’s quick to make and adds BAGS of flavour to many dishes. MAKING ANCHOVY CAPER SALSA Made from a mixture of fresh…
Asian Papaya Salad
We have hit warmer temps now in Brisbane and the bigger heartier stews, ragus and pasta dishes are on the menu less. The BBQ is working overtime – just put on a lamb shoulder to smoke now, which would be KILLER with this delicious Asian papaya salad. What makes this papaya salad so great you…
Quick Chipotle Aioli
Aioli Wanna up your sauce game? Then having a good aioli up your sleeve is essential. Especially for those days you run out of ketchup/sauce in the fridge! Not to mention the fact that you can make some kick ass aiolis that will take your burger and wedges game up to “boss” level. This quick…
Blackened Salmon Tacos
It’s Taco Time! Taco Tuesday was yesterday here in AFB’s house. More specifically blackened salmon tacos served with a delicious grilled pineapple and avocado salsa. This beauty of a meal is really simple to make. You can be all “fancy” and present them all pretty and dainty. Or like me, get all the ingredients for…
Clonakilty Black Pudding Focaccia
Bread It’s a love hate relationship really!!! Who can relate? Today it’s all about my favourite Irish product – black pudding! Combining it with my wifes love affair of meats, cheese and warm bread to dip in oil we have some Clonakilty black pudding focaccia coming your way! Truthfully, we don’t tend to have a…
Miso Maple Carrots
Carrots carrots carrots!!! We eat an absolute TON of them on our house. Aside from the fact they are generally cheap they are so darn versatile. These miso maple carrots are a current FAV. More so mine than the “boss” as I’m a huge miso fan but she hasn’t complained yet – probably also as…
Asian Pork Meatballs
These guys aren’t your avg meatballs! Boy are they good – it’s almost shameful to not try them at least once. Adding some spring onions, aromatic ginger, sesame & garlic packs these Asian pork meatballs with maximum flavor. The sweet & spicy sauce takes it to another level and it’s the perfect dinner for any…
Homemade Crispy Shallots
If you are one of those people (like I used to be!) who buys their crispy shallots from the local Asian market then shame on you! No seriously, it’s totally acceptable to do so. BUT, once I started making my homemade crispy shallots I couldn’t believe I had wasted $$ on buying them. Read on…
Black Pudding Tacos
Black pudding tacos being showcased today!!! It’s been a minute since we did tacos on the page. So here is my latest offering in collaboration with Clonakilty Black Pudding. Perfect time to read up, get to the shops and be armed and ready for next week’s taco tuesday!! Keeping it pretty classic and simple with…
Spicy Miso Butter
Butter – who doesn’t love it? Much like bacon it makes everything taste better. From basting your meat in frothy herby butter, simply spread on toast, melted to make my DELISH chocolate brownies to brown butter sage sauce drizzled over pasta you can’t beat it. With that being said, I decided to combine my latest…
Rocket & Broccoli Soup
Damn it’s chilly in the evening time! Which makes it officially soup weather. I am always on the lookout for different & interesting soups to make. But also for different toppings to put on the soup. Personally I find the toppings are often the best part. It’s where you can add some texture, acidity, fish…
Sumac Roasted Pumpkin
Christmas in July is a thing here in Australia. At first it seems weird AF considering it’s hot and sunny elsewhere in the world but down under it’s the middle of winter so bodies are in need of some heart warming dishes. My sumac roasted pumpkin with garlic labneh, toasted hazelnuts and pomegranate does just…
Chicken & Corn Salad
Crispy chicken skin is one thing but crispy chicken, avocado, corn and chili is well, simply a match made in heaven. This chicken & corn dish is one we have been eating for some time now. It’s been fine tuned, deconstructed, reconstructed and is now ready to share with the masses 😉 CORN Truthfully…
Chorizo Prawn Skewers
Luckily for me it’s pretty much ALWAYS grillin’ season here in QLD! Autumn is having highs of 24 c and lows of 11 c (but that’s at 4am!). It means I’m able to turn on my weber and cook cracking dishes like these chorizo prawn skewers all the time! Freshness from the delicious local prawns,…
Cauliflower Bacon Soup
Warming, creamy (without any added cream), texture from those delicious toasted croutons, saltiness from some quality bacon lardons and a nice anise hit from the tarragon. I think it’s safe to say the look of this cauliflower bacon soup is enough to make you wanna dunk your spoon in ASAP! WEATHER Cold!!! That’s how I…
Roasted peaches, ginger & mascarpone
Peaches, butter, vanilla, spices AND maple syrup – need I say more? Heck just scroll to the roasted peaches recipe down the bottom right now! Truthfully, when it comes to dessert I’m not a huge chocolate person. I like to try something a little different when I am out. Often I choose something with fruit…
Chicken Satay Sandwich
Chicken satay is one of those things that I just HAVE TO get every time I order Asian takeaway. No matter how hungry I am or sometimes not even that hungry at all I ALWAYS have to order it. To me, it’s the mark of a good takeaway – if you can do satay right! …
Pumpkin Pork Risotto
Autumn has come here in Australia. Temperatures are cooler – still warm enough though in Brisbane but cool enough that I have stopped wearing shorts everyday! Time for AnotherFoodBlogger to whip up some autumnal dishes. The wife has even taken to turning the fire on. WTF! First up using one of my favourite ingredients, pork! …
Rocket Walnut Pesto
Pesto is so quick to make and utterly delicious. This simple rocket walnut pesto is exactly that! I had a catering gig the other day and had plenty rocket left over so figured it was time to re-create some recipes and snap some pics. The biggest issue being a food blogger (not a lover of…
Grilled Lamb & Black Pudding Skewers
It doesn’t get easier than cooking things on a skewer. I have teamed up with Clonakilty black pudding (which makes me very happy as I love the stuff!) so mixing it up with some delicious lamb mince, pairing it with a simple parsley salad and it’s job done!! Keep scrolling to read my ramblings and…
Crispy Fish Sandwich
Fried fish is one of those things I can’t live without. I feel healthy eating fish and then I feel like an adult / not being healthy by battering it and putting it inside bread! My crispy fish sandwich is quite simply a winner. Whip up some aioli using my pickled jalapenos and this guy…
Mushroom & smoked pumpkin appetizer
Like most families (I guess!), we tend to eat a lot of 1 course dinners. Then we hit the couch and have a cup of tea and TONS of chocolate there!! With that being said I don’t often get the opportunity to play around with starters as the “boss” would much prefer dessert. Although, I…
Homemade Breadcrumbs
An essential (in my opinion) recipe for any household to have. I’d be lying and so would many if you if you said you don’t throw out bread at some point in the week. Why not take a few mins to turn them into homemade breadcrumbs? Simple to make, saves on the shopping bill and…
Easy Pickled Jalapenos
So my love of all things pickled continues this week with the addition of this easy pickled jalapenos. These babies are being turned into some aioli later in the week along with some wombok & coriander slaw it’s gonna make a pretty wicked fish sandwich. Plus many more uses of them coming up over the…
Simple Crab Linguine
This simple crab pasta recipe certainly isn’t new and nor is it one I can say that I invented either. What I can attest to (in my humble opinion) that my version KICKS ASS!! Tons of finely chopped chili, plenty of spicy ginger & garlic, fragrant coriander leaf, quality olive oil and a good splash…
Chicken Caesar Sandwich
Caesar salad is my all time favourite salad! Anyone who reads my blog has probably recognized I am a fan of anything between 2 slices of bread too. It was only natural that putting a caesar salad inside of a burger bun was simply the right thing to do. I give you my delicious chicken…
Coconut Corn Soup
The other day I posted my watermelon & togaroshi recipe and I talked about clinging on to summer here in QLD and how summer is coming elsewhere in the world. Well, now at the request of my wife (who is always cold) I am back making soup! This coconut corn soup has been a family…
Watermelon, togaroshi, feta & mint
Summer has drawn to an end here in Australia and on its way elsewhere in the world. Luckily for me, I live in QLD aka “the sunshine state” where it’s warm all year round. Which means I get to enjoy this spicy watermelon snack all the time! Truthfully though I’m just trying to cling on…
Smoked Pumpkin Hummus
This smoked pumpkin hummus recipe is a combination of the things I love the most. In no particular order – cooking on my weber bbq, my wife and my baby girl. My wife is a CRAZY hummus fan – the toddler too. But as always with the toddler it’s a struggle to get her to…
Beef burger, brie, slow roasted tomatoes & onion marmalade
I am always on the hunt for new recipes and in particular beef burger ideas. I posted a few recipes lately that we all really enjoyed slow-roasted tomatoes and onion marmalade. Seeing as I had them in the fridge and knowing they would taste great with some brie cheese – well, I decided to make…
My Irish Breakfast (with a twist)
For those of you who saw my stuffed capsicums recipe and my beet hummus you are in for a treat with this one! Combining my love of Clonakilty pudding with my simple and delicious beet hummus recipe I created my ultimate Irish breakfast that is (I’m gonna go out on a limb here) probably the…
Roasted Mushrooms
I am personally a HUGE fan of mushrooms and love them in any shape or form. I think it was when I worked for a good friend in helping him open his restaurant Treyvaud’s in Killarney, Ireland. Hi Paul! His brother Mark was the chef and he made the most amazing mushroom soup. Since then…
Tandoori Lamb Cutlets
Truthfully I don’t eat a TON of Indian food. However, I do like a good korma,. This is probably mainly to do with my lack of adventure when living in Ireland as the offerings were never that great – sorry! I always found that I missed the vegetable element when I order a takeaway and…
Roasted Garlic
Luckily for me my wife enjoys garlic as much as I do. Man that would be tough if she didn’t. Truthfully, we probably wouldn’t still be together. I always have some roasted garlic in the fridge ready to go. It’s one of those simple things to make and tastes GREAT too. Why roast it whole?…