One pantry item I'm always guaranteed to have on hand is canned tuna. With but a moment's notice, the contents of this small yet mighty tin of goodness can be added to casseroles, sandwiches, sushi, salads, pasta, toasties, pizza or wraps, providing not only a hearty...
Crostini means “little crusts” in Italian, I mean, how adorable is that. Grilled in the oven to achieve crunchy perfection, they act as the perfect base for any number of scrumptious toppings (think hummus, tzaziki dip, pear and cheese slices, roasted figs - the list...
Every Wednesday, Evan and I go to the library to choose a collection of books for the week. His literary tastes have changed somewhat over years - his first love was the ever cheeky Thomas the Tank Engine, after which we moved onto all things vehicles, followed by a...
Post-graduation, while planning our European adventures, Dan and I stumbled across an amazing deal by Easyjet offering super (and I mean super) cheap cruises around the Greek islands. With our cynical hats on, we weren't anticipating much from the ship itself, all we...
Am I right in thinking that one of the most indulgent ingredient combinations is the pairing of potatoes with cream? While this recipe doesn't call for cream (though you could incorporate if desired), the simmering of milk and the addition of youghurt creates a...
I'm not sure why, it's not as though I've ever attended a Thanksgiving meal, but for me, pumpkins tend to conjure up images of families in orange-clad fields, searching for the perfect carver, before heading home to make a pie for their annual holiday spread. Blame it...
While coleslaw is known for its summer salad vibes, I think it may have a place in the cooler months too. Today in Melbourne, for instance, it’s cold and rainy. But that hasn’t deterred me from whipping up a batch of this tangy, crunchy slaw, served generously...
Quick and to the point, when I’m pressed for time, a lentil salad is my go-to lunch. Simple to whip up with no cooking required, this salad is both nutritious (hello fibre, protein, carbs and fats) and is highly adaptable (I’m looking at you salicylates) making it the...