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SCD Eggs Benedict

SCD Eggs Benedict

Sunday always calls for brunch in our house and one of my favourites is Eggs Benedict.  There’s something about the Hollandaise Sauce that makes it feel really decadent and it’s even better when you make your own from scratch (avoiding all the thickeners and additives 

Oven Baked Salmon with White Wine & Watercress Sauce

Oven Baked Salmon with White Wine & Watercress Sauce

I love salmon, in fact I think it’s the fish that we eat most in our house.  I cook with it at least once a week and so I’m always looking for different ways to serve it.  This particular recipe for Oven Baked Salmon with 

Cheesy Sweet Potato Gratin

Cheesy Sweet Potato Gratin

I think Potato Gratin has to be one of the most deliciously decadent side dishes out there!  Potatoes, cream, butter, cheese – yes please!  I don’t eat potatoes on the medical diet that I follow but I can tolerate sweet potatoes so I decided to 

Zanzibar Coconut Chicken Curry

Zanzibar Coconut Chicken Curry

Returning from our incredible honeymoon in Zanzibar left me desperate for some of the delicious flavours we experienced over there.  We ate our fill of fresh curries, some sweet, some spicy, some dry, some with thick sauces, and I hope I picked up a few 

Historical Walking Tour Of Stone Town, Zanzibar

Historical Walking Tour Of Stone Town, Zanzibar

When we researched activities, a historical tour of Stone Town by an experienced guide always came up as the number one thing to do.  We booked ours through ZanziTaxi and our guide met us at our hotel.  Guides vary in price but are around $30 

Buttered & Charred Lettuce with Peas

Buttered & Charred Lettuce with Peas

I love peas!  They have to be one of my favourite veggies.  So versatile, easy to cook and I always have a bag on hand in the freezer.  The only thing with peas is that they’re not very elegant or sophisticated!  A bowl of frozen 

The Franschhoek Wine Tram, South Africa

The Franschhoek Wine Tram, South Africa

When planning our honeymoon, Dan and I both knew that we wanted it to involve wine.  Wine has been a passion of both of ours for a long time and our love for it definitely increased when we did the WSET wine accreditation course.  Heading 

Leftover Turkey Stroganoff – Grainfree

Leftover Turkey Stroganoff – Grainfree

Last week I cooked the obligatory Sunday roast but the thing with roast turkey and all the trimmings is that there’s always so much leftover.  I decided to get a bit inventive and instead of the usual turkey sandwiches, I set about creating this Leftover 

Vegan Lentil Shepherds Pie

Vegan Lentil Shepherds Pie

Happy Veganuary everyone!!  In the spirit of all things Vegan, my friends and I decided to do an entirely Vegan Feast this January.  If you know my friends you’ll know that this was no mean feat!  Dedicated carnivores all of them (I was vegetarian for 

Borghetto sul Mincio, Veneto, Italy

Borghetto sul Mincio, Veneto, Italy

Wedding over, we were off on our mini-moon and the destination was Borghetto sul Mincio in Northern Italy. Italy is such a special place for Dan and I.  He took me on a tour of Puglia for my birthday a few years back and we 

Roasted Acorn Squash with Pesto & Pine Nuts

Roasted Acorn Squash with Pesto & Pine Nuts

This dish has such an autumnal feel to it.  There’s something about squash that just screams cosy, comfort food.  I use Butternut Squash in my recipes a lot, from my Chorizo & Butternut Squash Frittata to my Roasted Butternut Soup and I’ve cooked Spaghetti Squash 

Cinnamon & Raisin Almond Flour Cookies

Cinnamon & Raisin Almond Flour Cookies

I don’t have a particularly sweet tooth but even I can’t resist these Cinnamon & Raisin Almond Flour Cookies. You’d never guess that they’re grain, gluten and refined sugar-free as they taste absolutely delicious – better than most other cookies in my opinion.  And they’re