A confession: I'd never made baked ricotta before this past weekend. I felt a bit ashamed, being the avowed Italophile that I am. But all of a sudden I started seeing recipes for it everywhere, so the universe was clearly trying to send me a message. Yesterday we hosted a barbecue for my ...
Roasted beetroot dip with sumac pita crisps
How often do you cook with fresh beetroot? Until recently, I must admit that my beetroot consumption was mostly restricted to the the canned, hamburger-friendly variety. It's just not one of those ingredients I ever thought to cook much with. But thanks to a weekly delivery of 3-4 huge beetroot, ...
Thermomix bacon jam – my new favourite condiment
Anyone a fan of bacon jam? I'm a bit late to the whole trend - apparently savoury jams have taken over from their sweet counterparts in the preserves popularity contest. But I'm jumping aboard the bandwagon. Better late than never, right? And let me assure you, if there's a bandwagon you want to be ...
Thermomix roasted capsicum and walnut dip
'Tis the season for drinks and nibbles, and a chunky homemade dip is the ultimate crowd pleaser. My mum passed this recipe on to me many years ago, and the stains all over my copy say it all. I think it's the addition of tangy pomegranate molasses that really makes the flavours sing - look for this ...
Thermomix olive tapenade
There's something about the smell of olives, anchovies, capers and thyme that takes me straight to the Mediterranean. I'm thinking the south of France, a cobblestone terrace, stiff drink in hand and the sun setting over the ocean. A girl can dream right? But even if you're just having drinks with ...
Thermomix Thursday – Spinach & Broccoli Pesto
Pesto pasta is one of my family's all-time favourite dishes. You know those days when the fridge and pantry are bare and thinking of something for dinner is just so much effort? Those are the nights I serve pesto pasta. And I have to admit that more often than not I reach for a jar (Barilla's pesto ...
