Lately Miss G. has become more and more inquisitive in the kitchen. Each time I pull out the mixing bowl she quickly scampers into the kitchen and uses the cupboard handles to pull herself up in order to peer up and take a peak at what's happening on the kitchen bench. Her excitement melts my heart. With a gorgeous little helper by my side cooking seems fresh and new again. I love ...
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greek inspired lamb meatballs
Lately Miss G. absolutely adores anything in the form of a patty. So far I've conjured up hot chicken cakes, sweet potato & chickpea patties, zucchini fritters and strawberry pikelets. And today keeping with the patty theme I decided to whip up a batch of greek inspired lamb meatballs. These lovely little lamb meatballs are chock full of fresh mint, basil, lemon and creamy feta and ...
spaghetti w’ mint pesto
Usually I am more than happy to use shop bought pesto. It's wonderfully fragrant and delicious and has adorned many of Miss G's. suppers since we began our baby led weaning journey. But with a couple of fresh bunches of mint perched on the kitchen bench this morning I decided to whip up a batch of the homemade variety instead. And with the use of a food processor it couldn't be more ...
sweet potato & chickpea patties
I love vegetable patties but find some recipes to be a little lacklustre in flavour. So when I discovered this recipe chockfull of sweet potato, garam masala, fresh mint, garlic and spring onions I knew I'd found a winner. As soon as these little babies were crispy and golden fried to perfection Miss G. and I immediately tucked in and I have to say the sweet potato is simply genius as it ...
strawberry & orange buttermilk pikelets
Over the weekend I gave Miss G. a piece of toast spread with a little strawberry jam. Big. Sticky. Mistake. Sticky sweet strawberry Jam was absolutely everywhere. Miss G. was covered head to toe as was the floor, sofa, cupboards and everything else little Miss managed to lay her sticky little hands on. I should have known better. So today making a batch of pikelets I knew there was ...
roast pumpkin & feta couscous salad
This weekend we're heading down the coast for a day at the beach.Beach.Sunshine.Sand.Ice blocks.Sunscreen.Sandcastles.All the makings of a perfect weekend.To have with us on our travels I decided to put together this little roast pumpkin and feta couscous salad.So simple to make and chock full of fresh herbs this delicious couscous salad is the perfect lunch for a day at the beach.I hope you all ...
