Legend has it that the Banoffee Pie was invented in 1972 in Jevington, England by Ian Dowding and Nigel Mackenzie of The Hungry Monk restaurant. The name is a combination of the word banana and toffee. Mixing the banana and toffee can be extremely addictive and it’s difficult to eat just one slice! Serves 6400g…

A relatively easy salad to make which is packed full of flavor and vitamins. This recipe is adapted from Marie Claire book, ‘Zest‘. Polenta was formerly known as peasant food and is fairly bland but when mixed with cheeses or tomato sauces, polenta comes to life. Cooked polenta can also be shaped into balls, patties…

Noodles, such as these, are a favorite of mine. In today’s grocery stores, thanks to international travel, there’s a lot more than spices on the shelves. This meatless version of fried noodles can be easily made at home even if you don’t live in tropical Asia. Most grocery stores now carry a wide assortment of…

This Asian inspired dish is a host to many flavors to tantalize ones taste buds and is adapted from ABC Delicious magazine. Wholesome ingredients is what this recipe is all about. The pesto is also great as a dip or a sauce for vegetables. Makes 280ml (1/3 cup) lime juice2 tablespoons canola oil1/2 teaspoon wasabi…

The crunch factor along with the flavors of the dressing make this a mouth watering appetizer. This recipe is adapted from BBC Olive magazine. Crispy noodles on top is the crowning glory and a show piece for your friends and family to talk about. Who could resist this very fresh and light dish? Serves 4…

Budget food never tasted so good! A quick and easy week night meal or for casual weekend entertaining. The sweet potato has been classed as an “anti-diabetic” food because it helps stabilize blood sugar levels and lowers insulin resistance. This root vegetable is an excellent source of vitamin A and a very good source of…

How to make a blueberry muffin even better? This recipe does so by adding a lemon curd filling topped by meringue. This recipe is adapted from Australian Good Taste magazine. Makes 66 blueberry muffins (homemade or store bought)90g (1/4 cup) lemon curd2 egg whites, at room temperature100g (1/2 cup) caster sugar Preheat oven to 200c.…

Healthy eating and food on the table within 20 minutes is always a great combination! Don’t worry about the chillies being too hot so long as you remove the seeds and the white membrane you’ll be fine. This recipe is adapted from Australian Good Taste magazine. Serves 42 tablespoons Chinese rice wine2 teaspoons oyster sauce500g…

Orecchiette is Italian for ‘little ears’ and is a perfect pasta to catch the salsa verde dressing in. Another fab recipe adapted from Australian Good Taste magazine. Salsa verde is a versatile condiment and is also known in France as sauce verte. It has been around for nearly 2,000 years and traditionally the herbs were…

Don’t these look too good to eat? These bite size parcels are perfect for entertaining and is another great recipe adapted from Australian Good Taste Magazine. Artichokes are an excellent source of magnesium, folic acid, fiber and vitamin C. They are also known to help poor liver function which in turn helps to lower blood…

This week has been a busy one for me so I’ve been looking at recipes that are super quick yet delicious. This dish is adapted from BBC Olive magazine. Bell peppers are excellent sources of vitamin C and vitamin A and onions are very rich in chromium and vitamin C. Like garlic, the regular consumption…

Here’s a fresh take on souvlaki that will have your family and friends asking for more! An easy recipe to make and is adapted from ABC Delicious magazine. The fresh herbs really make this a mouth watering dish. Fresh oregano is a good source of fiber and a very good source of iron. For more…