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…
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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…
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?…
Pickled Onions
Pickled onions – these, in my opinion are something every household should have in the fridge. SO simple to make, unbelievably tasty, cost effective and they last ages. What’s not to love about pickled onions? You may remember seeing my post on pickled cucumbers and how I mentioned it is such an easy thing to…
Stuffed Capsicums
These black pudding stuffed capsicums are simply delish. At first I was a little apprehensive of this recipe as I always thought stuffed capsicums were a little old skool. Not gonna lie though I had fun re-making an old classic. Using some great homegrown (Irish) products in Clonakilty black pudding and some butternut squash and…
Slow Roasted Tomatoes
We are HUGE fans of tomatoes in or house. Love them in any shape or form. This slow roasted tomatoes recipe is one we demolish about once a week as its is SO damn simple and tasty. I typically put them on around 4.30ish when I am starting to prepare the toddlers dinner. By 7(ish)…
Smashed “crispy” Potatoes
If crispy potatoes are your thing then this recipe is the one for you. If they aren’t then a) what’s wrong with you and b) read on so they become your thing ASAP! These crispy potatoes are so easy and work out perfectly everytime. A little history for ya! Being from Ireland naturally potatoes are…
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…
BBQ Asian Asparagus
I have been grilling asparagus a lot lately and this Asian asparagus recipe is definitely one of my favs. So crank up that weber, marinade your asparagus and GET ON IT!! This bbq Asian asparagus recipe is one that I adapted from one I found online so I can’t take all the credit – as…
