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…
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Bacon Jalapeno Mac n Cheese
It doesn’t come any more comforting than Mac n Cheese! A load of pasta, a simple yet uber delicious cheese sauce and with the addition of some crispy bacon, jalapeno slices it really doesn’t get any better! I often get asked about the food we eat at home. How come I ain’t the size of…
Spicy Beetroot Hummus
Having a good dip up your sleeve is a necessity for dinner parties and gatherings. It allows guests to relax while you run around and get the last minute things sorted! More importantly if there is a delay in food everyone isn’t too drunk on an empty stomach. This delicious beetroot hummus aside from being…
Roasted squash with herb oil
Roasted squash is the perfect side dish to any dinner with family & friends. Roasting it whole just makes things a lot easier. Just add some grilled meat and a salad and you will be eating a whole load of happiness – trust me! Cooking a vegetable whole – that’s the latest “cool” thing isn’t…
Asian glazed pork belly, eggs & slaw
Sticky, packed with flavour and cooks within minutes. This Asian glazed pork belly works perfectly along side some scrambled eggs for a brekkie/brunch winner OR inside a brioche bun for the perfect dinner! Summer is just around the corner here in Bris-Vegas and the bbq is getting used pretty much everyday right now. I’m a…
Smashed Cucumber Salad
For those of you who follow me on Instagram you have probably noticed the disproportionate amount of meat consumed in our home! That’s not to say we don’t eat plenty of veg or fish too. For whatever reason, I end up photographing more of the meat-based dishes! So on that note, something a little healthier…
Pulled Pork Hash
Pulled pork hash is one of my favourite brekkie dishes. With Christmas around the corner and it being hot hot hot here in Australia this is the perfect Christmas morning or Boxing Day brekkie/lunch for all the family! Leftover pulled pork Have you ever made pulled pork, eaten some great sandwiches and thought what am…
Pulled Pork Sandwich
For those of you who have been following my last few blog/insta posts here is the finished product of them combined. The perfect marriage! This whopper of a pulled pork sandwich punches you in the face with it’s great flavour, from both the pork itself and the spicy BBQ sauce that’s so damn simple &…
Homemade BBQ sauce
Once you’ve read this you’ll never buy BBQ sauce again ( I hope )! It’s so damn simple to make it and the fact it will last about 2 – 3 months in the fridge makes it so much better! Having the weather we have in Brisbane I make a batch of this BBQ sauce…
Anchovy compound butter
Wanna add an extra kick to your steak? Then look no further than this compound butter. What’s compound butter? Read on my friend. Usually when I cook steak at home I like to just salt and pepper it and throw it on a hot pan/grill and serve it with mustard or lather that baby in…
Fried Chicken Sliders
Sometimes, just sometimes, the diet has to be thrown out the window and these fried chicken sliders are the perfect way to say ‘F you diet, something better has cropped up…!’ Deep Fried Mars Bar – is that a thing? I was never really into fried chicken until I moved to NYC. I guess the…
Tomato Chili Jam
This has to be one of the best ALL-PURPOSE condiments to have in the back of the fridge! I make this tomato chili jam on a bi-weekly basis and good news – it’s simple as to prepare! When I started this blog, other than to make me feel good about myself by having so called…
Homemade Harissa
This homemade sriracha harissa is such a great little sauce to be able to whip out of the fridge. It really helps to elevate even the simplest of everyday meals! Cooking for my wife When I started dating my wife, I cooked for her about 4 times a week and for nearly 6 months I…
Fried Rice! #comfortfood
Fried rice is our go to comfort food. Quick, packed with flavour and a good way to use up veg from the freezer! Read on to see how we like to eat it! With a little prep work, this fried rice dish is super quick to make and packed with so much flavour that it…
Brown butter sweet potatoes
Brown butter sweet potatoes are a #winner. From start to finish in about 40 mins these sweet & spicy potato wedges are a great snack or side dish for any bbq or dinner party. SWEET POTATOES v YAMS Who doesn’t love yummy sweet potatoes?! Or, are those actually yams? While living in NYC I was…