A traditional Mediterranean recipe, panzanella is the only way to eat leftover bread that’s starting to go stale. Originally without tomatoes (they didn’t arrive in Italy until the 16th C), this rustic Italian salad would have been made using bread soaked in vinegar and water and served with onions and garden vegetables such as cucumber. … Continue reading
After cooking the delicious sticky pork recipe posted earlier this week I was left with a pot of uneaten sticky rice that I was determined not to waste. Hence rice burgers. I confess to feeling rather inspired by this recipe – not only is it incredibly easy but it’s another great way of eating leftovers … Continue reading
Having a decent frittata recipe in your repertoire makes using up leftovers and cooking quick easy mid-week meals all the better. Frittatas require virtually no cooking skills and are the perfect vehicle for leftover meats, vegetables and cheese. This deliciously fragrant recipe uses up the Thai basil and coriander from the sticky pork meal earlier … Continue reading
I can honestly say this is one of my all time favourite pasta recipes. Using up the awkward bits of vegetables that we usually throw away – in this case beetroot stalks and leaves – forces us to get creative in the kitchen and often results in delicious recipes. Having recently taken to growing my own … Continue reading
Living in Melbourne, home to the world’s most ridiculously changeable weather, it can be hard to plan meals effectively. The forecast might say sunny and 25 all week, but come Thursday it’s a cool 17 degrees and I no longer feel like eating the Thai noodle salad I had planned. That’s why I like to have salads … Continue reading
When I’m cooking Thai curry the house comes alive with the fragrant smells of lemongrass, ginger and coconut. It’s wonderful, especially on a hot day when all the windows and doors are open and a warm breeze filters through the house, picking up the delicious aromas on its way through. The delicious smells make me … Continue reading
When constructing meal plans I like to include as many vegetarian options into the weeks as possible to offset the meaty recipes. Not only does this help to cut costs but by eating vegetarian food in between meals of leftover meat, it is easier to achieve a good balanced diet. It’s also important to me … Continue reading
This simple little dish is absolutely packed full of flavour and actually belies a really satisfying evening meal. It’s the sort of dish I cook when I can’t be bothered cooking – I switch onto autopilot, start chopping, whisk a couple of eggs and hey presto, it’s ready. Mushrooms are a great ‘meaty’ weapon to … Continue reading
This traditional Nicoise type pancake is usually served as an accompaniment to beer in a bar. Made from chickpea flour and then baked in a huge stone pizza oven, they are served cut into jagged pieces with a drizzle of olive oil and plenty of salt. This recipe, however, takes into account the lack of … Continue reading
For some reason I always have leftover carrots in the fridge. Maybe because I buy too many in one go – they are cheaper in bulk – but whatever the reason I always find myself having to come up with new recipes in order not to waste them. This simple recipe is a lovely summer … Continue reading
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