California Rolls »
IF you love your japanese food, this one is not to be missed. It serves 10 people and acts as an appetiser in the lead up to your main meal. The taste is absolutely exquisite and with the use of japanese soy sauce, it adds a richer and thicker depth to it all. California Rolls [...]
Cocktails to help sizzle your NYE »
IF you’ve always wished for the perfect tonic to have on new years eve, look no longer. Here’s three specialty cocktails for that last day on the calendar and to help you party in style on December 31. New Year’s cocktails Midnight kiss cocktail 3/4 ouncs vodka 5 to 6 ounces Champagne 1/4 ounce Blue [...]
Food to bring you luck in 2010 »
WHEN the old year turns to a new one, people look and hope to have a better year ahead. They look for anything that will bring them good luck and prosperity. Australians love a beer to dwell, a champagne for hope with a swag of bread and dips and cheeses to bring in the new [...]
Tips to create the perfect romantic picnic »
FIND a great open space on a cooler day. On a warmer day, look for a shady area underneath a tree in a park or near the beach with a sea breeze. Take a blanket to make it an intimate experience. Prepare one dish for nibbling such as bread and dips or a cheese platter [...]
Indian Lamb Cutlets with coriander and coconut rice »
TASTE the Indian flavouring with these delicious cutlets that will take your breath away. Sublimely combined with coriander and coconut rice, these cutlets are the perfect main course for a dinner for two or a family dinner in the privacy of your own home. And they’re easy to make with about 30 minutes baking time. [...]
Get into the Christmas spirit with these cup cakes »
IF you’re more than handy in the kitchen this Christmas, the perfect gift idea are these luscious Christmas Cup Cakes. Brilliantly decorated with white icing and decadent Christmas colours, it is a magnificient idea to bake some and take them over to warm the hearts of your loved ones. It will take around 90 minutes [...]
Fried Green Spanish Olives »
KNOWN as aceitunas rellenas, stuffed Spanish olives make a fantastic snack. But when fried in a crumb coating, they’re absolutely divine! These spanish olives take just 15 minutes preparation time and five minutes cooking time. They are the perfect snack for your next party or function to make it a truly multicultural event. Fried Green Spanish [...]
Italian Sausage and Tomato Stew »
THIS is an awesome tasty meal that has some traditional italian spices along with some delicious gourmet sausages. This dish is full of italian greatness with olive oil and is also a fun dish to make. Make sure you try this dish as it is a great one for a lunch or a dinner to serve [...]
Have fun spoiling your guests this Christmas »
SUMMER desserts are brilliant and fun to make. This Christmas, why not pile on a classic dessert that is also classy to look at. Grilled Strawberries with ice cream is simple but at the same time, it looks very, very classy. It also is delicious and utilises the BBQ. A classic entree for Christmas Day [...]
Namasu »
NAMASU is pickled daikon radish and carrot. Since daikon and carrot express celebration colors of red and white, it’s one of Japanese New Year’s food. It’s particularly fresh and tasty as a snack or entree. Ingredients: •1 pound daikon radish •1/4 pound carrot •3/4 cup dashi soup stock •1/3 cup vinegar •3 Tbsp. sugar •1 [...]