Although the origin of the Lamington is still in dispute (is it Australian, or is it from New Zealand?), Traditionally, we make this iconic dessert for Australia Day. Australia Day itself has also been under a bit of dispute in recent years. Mainly from a political standpoint, we heard from those who say it causes…
Category: Comfort Food
Pizza Dough
Every great story has a great foundation… In this story, we discover the foundation of the “Pizza”. A must-have for any great pizza is a great pizza dough (aka the crust) Europeans like the thin and crisp pizza crust, while across the pond, in Australia we prefer thick and soft pizza crust. True to my…
Beef & Mushroom Cannelloni
This recipe could also be called “pure comfort”. What ever you fill the cannelloni tubes with it actually doesn’t matter that much the dish always works and leaves you with a smile… maybe that’s just me. I usually make this dish with spinach, feta and sweet red peppers, but this time I decided to go…
Chilli Con Carne
This is a classic this dish, even though it’s originally coming from warmer climates, This hearty dish is served at a few restaurants in Brussels, but often it is a disappointing experience. So, I decided to make my own. A little research went into my mission to get the best Chilli Con Carne recipe that…
Vegan Chilli & Avocado
Taking an old favourite and making it vegan was not too difficult in this case. For me the star of any chilli con carne is the red kidney beans, so taking out the meat element didn’t really change the taste for me. With the added heat from chilli peppers I think this Chilli Sin Carne is…
Artichoke Hearts with Fava Beans
#bxllockdown Day 55 Hero Week / Artichokes / Recipe 1 This is a recipe I (re)discovered at a friend’s place few years ago. although there were only a handful of us, there was a mountain of food on the table. This is the one that stuck with me. Perhaps, because I love artichokes or the…
The Green Pasta Sauce
#BXLLOCKDOWN DAY 43 “HERO” WEEK / ASPARAGUS / RECIPE 3 Only a few things get my kids excited and pasta is one of them. What better way to eat the king of carbohydrates than pack it with greens. This recipe is literally packed with vitamins,. The “difficult to get kind” like vitamin K and manganese, thiamin,…
Spring Rice with Asparagus
#BXLLOCKDOWN DAY 42 “HERO” WEEK / ASPARAGUS / RECIPE 2 Rice is a perfect option for weeknight cooking. You can eat it plain, or add your favourite vegetables to bring the flavour to another level. The best part is it’s ready in just 25 minutes. The trick to perfect rice is water to rice ratio…
Asparagus, Pea & Mint Tart
#BXLLOCKDOWN DAY 41 “HERO” WEEK/ asparagus / RECIPE 1 This spring vegetable is one of my favourite snacks. I often just eat it raw and love the crunchy texture. In an effort to eat more vegetables I make sure my favourites are readily available for those afternoon craving. According to Wikipedia; Asparagus has been…
The Cosy Vegetarian… Spinach & Cheese Tart
#BXLLOCKDOWN DAY 38 “HERO” WEEK/ SPINACH / RECIPE 5 Another spinach recipe.. another cosy vegetarian dish that we love around here, especially when the weather bright as it is today. This little spinach and cheese tart not only looks like a ray of sunshine on your table but it is also prepared in no time, leaving you…
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