This is the Potato Salad I grew up eating. It was at almost every family gathering and is a much loved family favourite. It is my Nonna’s recipe for Potato Salad, a mayonnaise-free version with a touch of Italian charm. So simple yet full of rustic flavour, featuring just a handful of fresh ingredients—potatoes, olive…
Category: Sides
Honey Spiced Baby Carrots with Labneh
Honey spiced baby carrots with labneh are roasted baby carrots tossed in honey and warm spices, served with creamy labneh for a sweet, savoury and healthy side dish. I am not a fan of boring vegetables, boiled vegetables for example are the in my opinion the worst way to consume vegetables. It’s little wonder people…
Roast Pumpkin Hummus
Every fortnight I get a fruit and vegetable box delivered to my house and it’s always filled with what is in season and abundance. It’s much cheaper than buying fruit and vegetables from the shops plus they are a lot fresher and don’t have those nasty sprays and pesticides on them. I also love the…
Mediterranean Couscous
This Mediterranean couscous recipe is a colorful, flavorful mix of zucchini, capsicum, eggplant, and red onion. It’s a versatile side dish or substantial vegetarian/vegan meal. Perfect with grilled meats or on its own, it’s a healthy, delicious, and easy-to-make option. It’s also a clever way to sneak extra veggies into kids’ diets.
Potato Bake (Cheats Dauphinoise Potatoes)
We always just called this dish Potato Bake when I was growing up, it is a family favourite and was often served as a side dish at BBQ’s or gatherings when my mother was entertaining. It was only when I got older and started to learn about cooking that I found out that this is…
Roast Pumpkin with Sage Butter, Almonds & Parmesan – Easy Side Dish
I was unsure of what to call this dish, Roast Pumpkin Salad seems like a bit of a stretch when the main ingredients consist of pumpkin, butter, nuts and cheese. So I have decided to call it exactly what it is: Roast Pumpkin with Sage Butter, Almonds & Parmesan. The flavours in this pumpkin side…
Green Bean, Goat Cheese, and Walnut Salad
My lovely French friend taught me this Green Bean, Goats Cheese and Walnut Salad recipe years ago. She is a very talented cook and has an excellent knack for taking a few simple but good quality ingredients and turning them into something truly delicious. When she initially made this Green Bean Salad for me she…
Cheesy Cauliflower Gratin Recipe
There is something about the simplicity of cauliflower that transforms into pure magic when paired with a few classic ingredients. Enter into the realm of comfort food with this delightful Cheesy Cauliflower Gratin recipe . Imagine tender florets of cauliflower blanketed in a creamy béchamel sauce, topped with cheese and baked to golden perfection. It…
Quick and Easy Fried Rice: A Family Favourite in Minutes
If there is one recipe that is quick, easy, delicious and perfect for those with busy schedules, it’s the classic fried rice. This versatile Asian-inspired dish is a perfect canvas for utilizing leftover ingredients and creating a flavourful meal in no time. Its also a great way to get some extra vegetables into the kids….
Creamy Cauliflower Puree
Cauliflower is a versatile vegetable that often takes a back seat to its more popular counterparts, however when prepared right, cauliflower can truly shine! This Creamy Cauliflower Puree recipe will show you how to elevate this humble vegetable to a whole new level. Using cream, garlic and nutmeg this very luxurious side dish is perfect…