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Entree and Light Meal Recipes

Recipes perfect for use as an entree or light meal.

Beer Pannequets (Crepes) with Ham and Mushroom

A savoury crepe who’s flavour is enhanced considerably by the use of the beer in the batter.

Beer Pannequets (Crepes) with Ham and Mushroom

Blinis topped with Smoked Salmon and Creme Fraiche

A savoury treat that makes for a great breakfast or can even be served as a canapés.

Blinis topped with Smoked Salmon and Creme Fraiche

Brie Tart

A rich and creamy tart perfect as a starter or as a light meal in its own right.

Brie Tart

Brioche

Brioche, a sweet bread of French origin and surprisingly enough it’s actually not that hard to make.

Brioche

Bush Beer Damper

Quintessentially Australian and probably the simplest of all the bread products to make.

Bush Beer Damper

Cheese Croquettes

Croquetas (croquettes) are extremely popular in Spain. Their beauty lies in the béchamel sauce which is the base of the recipe.

Cheese Croquettes

Cheesy Beer Gougeres

This is a twist to the traditional recipe from Burgundy. Enjoy them with a glass of your favourite beer.

Cheesy Beer Gougeres

Chips

Crunchy on the outside, soft in the middle. Just Potato and a little seasoning, no other ingredients required.

Chips

Croissant

There's nothing like the smell of fresh baked croissants coming out of a French bakery, why not try making them yourself at home.

Croissant

Eggplant and Persian Feta Timbale

An ideal vegetarian summer starter, this recipe for an Eggplant and Persian Feta Timbale that sets the oil infused vegetables against the beautiful flavour of the feta cheese.

Eggplant and Persian Feta Timbale

Forest Mushroom Soup with Creme Fraiche

A rich and creamy soup, full of autumn flavours.

Forest Mushroom Soup with Creme Fraiche

French Toast (Pain Perdu)

French Toast made with homemade brioche. A special treat for my daughters third birthday.

French Toast (Pain Perdu)

Fresh Bread

There really is nothing quite like the smell of freshly baked bread. Who’d have thought it was so easy to make.

Fresh Bread

Marron Salad with Herb Aioli

A simple recipe where the fresh ingredients are the star of the show.

Marron Salad with Herb Aioli

Mediterranean Olive and Sundried Tomato Cake

This savoury cake can be served as an appetizer or can be simply eaten as a snack.

Mediterranean Olive and Sundried Tomato Cake

Onion Soup

A traditional recipe to keep you warm during this cold winter months.

Onion Soup

Pears with Gorgonzola and Pata Negra Canapes

A real treat for Christmas or parties any times of the year!

Pears with Gorgonzola and Pata Negra Canapes

Pissaladiere

A traditional French dish that balances the sweetness of caramelized onions with the saltiness of anchovies and olives.

Pissaladiere

Prawn Cocktail

An old favourite brought back that serves as an impressive start to any meal.

Prawn Cocktail

Quiche Lorraine

Perfect when served either hot or cold with a nice side salad, it makes an ideal dish for use at a picnic or other outdoor dining occasion.

Quiche Lorraine

Russian Potato Salad

a staple to be found at many a barbeque or picnic, with perfectly balanced flavours we think you'll find this recipe hard to beat.

Russian Potato Salad

Salade Nicoise

This recipe may not be authentic but this is the one I grew up with. This delicious salad will make a great meal, especially under the scorching summer sun.

Salade Nicoise

Salmon Tartare with Avocado Cream canapés

With a beautiful flavour balance, contrasting textures and exquisite presentation, truly a recipe to use if you want to impress.

Salmon Tartare with Avocado Cream canapés

Pasta and Rice

Recipes making use of either Pasta or Rice as a main ingredient.

Cannelloni Gratin with a Ricotta and Goat Cheese Filling

A gorgeous cheesy pasta dish that is suitable for vegetarians.

Cannelloni Gratin with a Ricotta and Goat Cheese Filling

Forest Mushroom and Coppa Risotto

A beautiful risotto full of autumn flavours

Forest Mushroom and Coppa Risotto

Lasagne

My twist on the classic Italian recipe for Lasagne.

Lasagne

Paella Valenciana

A dish with Spanish origins combining the seafood and chorizo with the smoky flavours infused from cooking over an open fire.

Paella Valenciana

Fish and Seafood Recipes

Recipes making use of fish or Seafood as a major ingredient.

Australian Bouillabaisse served with Aioli and Croutons

A classic French recipe with an Australian twist.

Australian Bouillabaisse served with Aioli and Croutons

Coconut Prawns Fricassee with Couscous stuffed Dates

Tiger Prawns, stuffed dates and asparagus, a really beautiful combination that makes an exotic starter for two people.

Coconut Prawns Fricassee with Couscous stuffed Dates

Lobster Bisque with Rouille Sauce and Croutons

A beautiful soup where the Western Australian Rock Lobster is well and truly the star of the show.

Lobster Bisque with Rouille Sauce and Croutons

Mussels in a Creamy Saffron Broth

‘Moules Frites’ or Mussels with Chips is one of the traditional dishes served in French cafes.

Mussels in a Creamy Saffron Broth

Oysters Mornay

For those that find eating raw freshly shucked Oysters a little intimidating, Oysters Mornay is a great compromise

Oysters Mornay

Oysters Natural

Using nothing more than lemon juice to enhance their flavour, Oysters Natural is one of the easiest dishes you can make.

Oysters Natural

Salmon Confit

Salmon Confit - The slowly cooked confit melts in your mouth and highlights the exquisite flavour of salmon.

Salmon Confit

Salmon en Croute with Cranberries and Ginger

An impressive traditional salmon dish with cranberries and ginger.

Salmon en Croute with Cranberries and Ginger

Smoked Salmon Galettes with a Lemon and Chive Cream

Smoked salmon with a beautiful lemon and chive cream, together they make a great filling for the galettes.

Smoked Salmon Galettes with a Lemon and Chive Cream

Stuffed Mussels

Plump mussels stuffed full of beautiful flavours, a traditional Mediterranean classic.

Stuffed Mussels

Meat and Poultry

Our library of recipes where the major constituent is either meat or poultry.

Beef and Mushroom Pie

Hearty Beef and Mushroom Pie, a winter classic that also helps to make the cold weather a bit more bearable too.

Beef and Mushroom Pie

Beef Carbonnade

A hearty Beef stew made using a flavoursome English Bitter style beer.

Beef Carbonnade

Boeuf Bourguignon

A hearty stew with warm inviting flavours, a meal that’s just perfect for the cold winter months.

Boeuf  Bourguignon

Coq au Vin

A classic French chicken recipe packed full of the flavours of red wine, port, spices and vegetables, truly the perfect dish for a cold winter's night.

Coq au Vin

Duck with Orange Sauce

The tender juicy duck meat combined with the crispy crunch of the skin and the spiced sweetness of the orange sauce make this a dish to remember.

Duck with Orange Sauce

Pork Cutlets in a Blue Cheese Sauce

Beautiful pork cutlets in a mild blue cheese sauce that’s flavour is balanced by the sweetness from the honey glazed Pears and Walnuts.

Pork Cutlets in a Blue Cheese Sauce

Poulet Basquaise

Poulet Basquaise, a summer dish packed with flavours that is very popular back in the South of France.

Poulet Basquaise

Roast Pork with Spiced Apple Sauce

A simple recipe that does justice to this gorgeous cut of meat.

Roast Pork with Spiced Apple Sauce

Slow Roasted Lamb Shanks

Beautiful Lamb shanks infused with Garlic and Thyme flavours so tender that the meat just falls off the bone.

Slow Roasted Lamb Shanks

Dessert Recipes

Our library of recipes that are suitable for Dessert or Sweets.

Baklava Rolls (Baklavadakia)

Crunchy pastry around a nutty sweet filling, a twist on the classic Baklava that is really hard to resist.

Baklava Rolls (Baklavadakia)

Biscuits Bretons

Easy to make and delicious, everything I like in a home made biscuit.

Biscuits Bretons

Blueberry Friands

Beautifully light and fluffy while still being full of Blueberry flavour.

Blueberry Friands

Blueberry Marshmallows

Blueberry Marshmallows, light, fluffy, full of flavour and with a colour that just jumps out at you.

Blueberry Marshmallows

Candied Orange, Lemon and Lime Peel

A citrus burst made with the bits of the fruit you would normally throw away.

Candied Orange, Lemon and Lime Peel

Caneles

Gorgeous little cakes originating from the Bordeaux region of France.

Caneles

Cherry Clafoutis

This dessert is probably one of the simplest to realise, yet it tastes just delicious.

Cherry Clafoutis

Cherry Liqueur Chocolates

These chocolates make a perfect end to any meal or can be enjoyed on their own as a special treat.

Cherry Liqueur Chocolates

Chocolate and Almond Pear Tart

Pear and Almont Tart, delicious, indulgent and easy to make, what could be better?

Chocolate and Almond Pear Tart

Chocolate Coated Apple Bites

Delicious bite sized pieces of apple coated in white and dark chocolate.

Chocolate Coated Apple Bites

Chocolate Mousse

Wonderfully creamy and velvety smooth, it really is the perfect way to end a meal. Truly an old favourite that's guaranteed to please and that I don't think will ever go out of style.

Chocolate Mousse

Chocolate Mud Cake

An easy to make clasic that is rich in flavour and dark in colour.

Chocolate Mud Cake

Chocolate Orange Fondue

A beautiful dessert that not only tastes good, but will also help to light your table during earth hour this year.

Chocolate Orange Fondue

Christmas Opera Cake

In a slight twist to the traditional Opera usually made with butter cream, the Chestnut cream and Brandy syrup give this recipe a Christmassy feel.

Christmas Opera Cake

Creme Brulee

Under the crunchy topping hides a beautiful rich and creamy custard. Probably one of the most decadent desserts you can make!

Creme Brulee

Honeycomb

Sweet, crunchy and covered in chocolate, that’s how I like my honeycomb and this is the recipe that I use to make it

Honeycomb

Marshmallows

Cloud like in their lightness with a sublime flavor. Quite simply, I will never be buying marshmallows from a shop again.

Marshmallows

Pancakes

A quick easy recipe for Pancakes. One of my favourite desserts.

Pancakes

Peaches and Cream

Cheesecake cream with a peach sherbet, our twist on the classic peaches and cream recipe.

Peaches and Cream

Rocky Road

A delicious sweet treat perfect to have with coffee after a meal.

Rocky Road

Rocky Road Ice Cream Sundae

Combining the flavours of Rocky Road with a chocolate ice cream sundae, we think that this recipe makes for one of the best desserts imaginable.

Rocky Road Ice Cream Sundae

Royal Liqueur Chocolate Ice Cream

A beautifully rich chocolate ice cream infused with the rum and coffee flavours of Bundaberg Royal Liqueur.

Royal Liqueur Chocolate Ice Cream

Rustic Chocolate Rum Truffles

The perfect way to end a meal with coffee or as a special treat during the festive Christmas season.

Rustic Chocolate Rum Truffles

Soft serve Ice Cream

Nothing beats a beautiful cold Ice Cream on a hot day. While you could buy it from a shop, fresh, homemade soft serve Ice Cream is better in just about every instance imaginable.

Soft serve Ice Cream

Strawberry Fruit Sticks

Think plump ripe strawberries coated in rich dark chocolate before being rolled in chopped pistachio and macadamia nuts.

Strawberry Fruit Sticks

Tarte Tatin

This delicious pastry which name was made famous by the Tatin sisters combines the taste of caramel with the flavour of the apples cooked in butter under a golden pastry crust.

Tarte Tatin

Turkish Delight

It’s sweet, easy to eat and has a beautiful flavour. Truthfully, not the easiest recipe I’ve ever made but more than worth the effort.

Turkish Delight

White Chocolate Coated Strawberries

For a decadent treat, try this simple recipe to make a punnet of fresh strawberries into something really special.

White Chocolate Coated Strawberries

Other Recipes

All of our other recipes that don't seem to fit into the other categories such as Breakfast and Side dishes.

Cauliflower Puree

For a quick and easy alternative to mashed potato, why not give Cauliflower Puree a try.

Cauliflower Puree

Cheese Fondue

Pieces of bread soaked in sauce and coated in melted cheese, the perfect dish to share with family or friends.

Cheese Fondue

Mashed Potato

Silky smooth and full of flavour, Perfect mashed potatoes are something to behold.

Mashed Potato

Smoked Salmon Mousse canapés

nd easy to make Smoked Salmon Mousse canapés.

Smoked Salmon Mousse canapés

Smoked Salmon Scrambled Eggs

For a beautiful quick and easy breakfast, combine the delightfully fluffy Scrambled Eggs with the decadent flavour of Smoked Salmon.

Smoked Salmon Scrambled Eggs

Yoghurt Pancakes

For a breakfast with a difference, why not try our recipe for Yoghurt Pancakes served with Roasted Hazelnuts Honey and Berry Coulis.

Yoghurt Pancakes

Drinks Recipes

Our library of recipes for drinks or cocktails.

Sangria

Sangria - A sweet mix of wine with a little something to give it a little more kick.

Sangria

Warm Whisky

If you’re trying to warm yourself up or sooth a sore throat I can’t think of a better way to do it than with a beautiful Warm Whisky.

Warm Whisky

Wild Hibiscus Champagne Cocktails

Probably one of the easiest cocktails you’ll ever make. The raspberry and rhubarb flavours combine to make a glass of sparkling wine into something really special.

Wild Hibiscus Champagne Cocktails

Dip and Sauce Recipes

Our library of recipes for Dips and Sauces.

Aioli

A garlic mayonnaise that features in many traditional Provencal recipes and also makes a delicious dip when served with a selection of raw and lightly cooked vegetables.

Aioli

Baba-Ghanoush

With its nutty taste and creamy texture, this Lebanese dip is very healthy and it even won the vote of some reluctant eggplant eaters in my household.

Baba-Ghanoush

Bechamel Sauce

How to make a Bechamel Sauce - A versatile easy to make white sauce that can be used in many different recipes.

Bechamel Sauce

Berry Coulis

A versatile fruit sauce that can be used to infuse berry flavours or accentuate your dishes presentation.

Berry Coulis

Black Olive Tapenade

With black olives, capers and nuts, Black Olive Tapanade makes a perfect dip for sharing or even just for when you need a snack on your own.

Black Olive Tapenade

Blueberry Coulis

A simple recipe showing how to make a Blueberry Coulis, a versatile fruit sauce that can be used to infuse blueberry flavours as well as add a splash of colour to your dessert and sweet dishes alike.

Blueberry Coulis

Chicken Liver Pate

Chicken Parfait or chicken liver pate makes for a beautiful entree or snack when served with toasted fresh bread and pickles on the side.

Chicken Liver Pate

Custard

This custard thickened with both plain flour and corn flour is very versatile. It can be used as base for a soufflé or as filling for tarts, pastries and cakes.

Custard

Harissa Sauce

A sauce with beautiful African and Middle-Eastern flavours that can be used in dishes such as Couscous or as a base for a Rouille sauce.

Harissa Sauce

Mayonnaise

A simple recipe showing how to make your own fresh, creamy Mayonnaise

Mayonnaise

Rouille Sauce

A mayonnaise like sauce full of Mediterranean flavours which is usually served with dishes such as fish stews, bisque or seafood.

Rouille Sauce

Taramasalata

It’s delicious, healthy, quick, easy and cheap to make. How can you beat that?

Taramasalata

Tzatziki

I love making my own dips and this one of my favourites, Tzatziki

Tzatziki

Cooking Techniques

Our library of different Cooking Techniques used in our recipes.

How to Air Dry Chilli Peppers

For those of us for whom a little Chilli goes a long way, drying Chilli Peppers is an easy way to extend the life of this versatile cooking staple.

How to Air Dry Chilli Peppers

How to Blind Bake Pastry

Blind Baking, an explanation of how it works and why you need to use the blind baking technique.

How to Blind Bake Pastry

How to Cut a Chicken into Eight Pieces

Cutting a whole chicken into eight pieces, believe it or not, it’s not as hard as you’d think

How to Cut a Chicken into Eight Pieces

How to make a Bouquet Garni

How to make a Bouquet Garni. A pouch of herbs used to flavour stocks and stews.

How to make a Bouquet Garni

How to make a Brown Stock

A rich stock used to infuse other dishes with the flavours extracted from the stock ingredients.

How to make a Brown Stock

How to make a Fish Stock

This recipe shows how to make a beautifully balanced and deliciously delicate fish stock using the left over head, bones and trimmings of white or pale pink fish such as the Salmon shown here.

How to make a Fish Stock

How to make a Ganache

This delicious creamy chocolate ganache can be used as an icing or filling for cakes and can be flavoured with a few drops of your favourite liqueur if you like.

How to make a Ganache

How to make a Salt and Pepper mix

A quick, easy and stylish alternative to a set of Salt and Pepper shakers.

How to make a Salt and Pepper mix

How to make a Whisked Sponge Cake

A whisked sponge boasts the lightest texture of all cakes. Its volume relies on the amount of air incorporated when eggs are whisked with sugar over a gentle heat.

How to make a Whisked Sponge Cake

How to make Choux Pastry

This pastry is the base of many desserts and savoury hors d'oeuvre. Some examples include profiteroles, éclairs and gougeres.

How to make Choux Pastry

How to make Shortcrust Pastry

How to make Shortcrust Pastry, a simple to make pastry that can be used for savoury or sweet tarts.

How to make Shortcrust Pastry

How to Melt Chocolate

Be it Dark, Milk or White chocolate, to work effectively with it you need to know how to melt chocolate properly. Follow these simple steps and you'll get it right every time.

How to Melt Chocolate

How to Quick Skim Stock

Quick Skimming is used to remove excess fat from a freshly made stock without having to wait for it to cool.

How to Quick Skim Stock

How to Roast a Red Capsicum or Pepper

There is no way better to release the gorgeous sweetness and delicious flavours of a capsicum than to roast it until the skin blackens and blisters before peeling it off to reveal the soft flesh.

How to Roast a Red Capsicum or Pepper

How to segment Citrus Fruit

The technique required to separate the segments of citrus fruit so as to leave the bitter pith behind.

How to segment Citrus Fruit

How to Temper Chocolate

Believe it or not, it’s not that hard to temper chocolate. There is no mystery to it, have a go, it makes a huge difference and is really worth the extra effort.

How to Temper Chocolate