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Simply rub the meat with olive oil and spices, roast it in a 500°F oven to crisp up the outside, then finish cooking it in a moderate 350°F oven. Perfection! This recipe is absolutely perfect for special occasions. It’s so tender and buttery! Another great one is, of course, ribeye roast. And tri-tip roast is tougher and inexpensive but wonderfully flavorful. The simple method of cooking the meat in a very hot oven, then finishing it in a moderate oven, produces tender, juicy, and very flavorful roast....

It’s an inexpensive cut that produces impressive results (just make sure to slice it across the grain). Leftovers keep well for several days and can be enjoyed cold or reheated. There’s something about roasting a large piece of meat, then carving it at the table. It certainly makes for festive holiday dinners - ribeye roast and tenderloin roast are big favorites. However, they are also expensive. For everyday meals, I still like to cook a large roast, but I opt for cheaper cuts....

The yellow colour of this rice is so bright that I find it almost impossible to photograph!You can see I’ve gone for a dark set-up above, a light set-up further down the post and a blue colour scheme with the curry at the end. A highly frustrating photoshoot (and I’m still not happy with the pics). It’s a good job I get to eat it at the end. Food always calms me down 😋 I love the gentle aromatic flavour of this vibrant rice....

Pineapple Upside Down Cake “Everything is brown!“, I observed, looking at the latest dessert recipes I’ve shared. “Chocolate, caramel, fruit cake – brown, brown, brown. Give me some COLOUR!” And therein lies the exact reason I chose to share this cake today. A girl needs a splash of colour in her life every now and then, despite her commitment to all things chocolate. And this girl needs little encouragement to bring retro fun into her life!...

So Aussie, so summer, so Christmas, so…..erm…80’s….and we love it!!! PRAWN COCKTAIL – HERE TO STAY! “There’s only one thing better than the sight of a pile of fresh, juicy prawns…. and that’s a pile of freshly PEELED prawns!!“ Prawn Cocktails might be a classic from the 80’s but in my books, they have NEVER gone out of fashion and never will! In my younger days, I associated prawn cocktails with posh restaurants and feeling very grown up, eating the prawns out of fancy looking glasses with little forks....

It is still the soup season, but this pressure cooker carrot soup recipe is perfect for all occasion including dinner parties. Yes, you read right, the first time I served carrot soup was at the first dinner party I hosted. It is also a perfect way to sneak in some veggies into the kid’s meals without them realising it. it is warm, light, rich, healthy, perfectly creamy and absolutely delicious even without any addition of cream....

I HAVE FOUND A DELICIOUS RAW VEGAN DESSERT! Phew, I feel better. Look at the labels on this post, I labeled it as healthy. Once you check out the ingredient list you’ll understand why. It totally is! I mean, it’s got raw chocolate powder which has some calories, but it also has a lot of great nutritional value. I was feeding these brownies to my kids during a meeting and my friend said, “whatever works!...

Fat free, full of flavour, and utterly addictive, this is a restaurant style salsa that’s the perfect consistency for scooping up with corn chips. Or go super healthy and serve it with crudités! Salsa recipe – restaurant style You’ve seen the jars sold alongside corn chips at the grocery store. You’ve devoured inordinate amounts of it at your favourite Mexican restaurant. And now it’s time to make it at home....

Talk about a meal in a bowl. This Rich and Creamy Zuppa Toscana has got pan-fried chunks of sausage, tender pieces of potato and juicy green kale, enrobed in a rich, creamy broth and topped with crisp, salty bacon bits. There is nothing not to love about this soup! I made this last week and have been thinking about it ever since. Now I’m not going to say that this is an Olive Garden copycat Zuppa Toscana recipe....

Oven roasting really highlights and brings out their unique flavor. And leftovers are very good too. Look at these gorgeous, colorful peppers! They are as flavorful as they are pretty. Plus, they are so easy to make. They’re one of the easiest vegetable recipes on this website, and leftovers are great too - which is why I make them quite often for my family. I love raw peppers. It’s one of my favorite snacks!...

AN IRRESISTIBLE SWEET POTATO SALAD! This is a terrific “meaty” salad that’s loaded with fantastic textures and flavours, and is filling enough to serve as a main. The combination of peppery fresh rocket / arugula leaves, the sweet potato with the caramelised edges, the soft crunch of pecans with the salty feta then finished with lemony honey dressing is irresistible. One bite, and you’ll go back for more and more!...

Bonus super quick version made with balsamic glaze also included! Rocket Salad with Balsamic Dressing This is a very classic side salad that you’ll find on the menu of fine dining restaurants and local bistros. It goes with virtually any Western dish, and is extremely quick to make: Balsamic Dressing made with just extra virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt and pepper; Rocket lettuce – called arugula in the US & Canada, it’s got a great peppery fresh flavour; and Shaved parmesan – just use a potato peeler!...

I love marinating lamb chops and this herby one is a favourite alongside Greek Marinated Lamb Chops. Fire up the BBQ or cook this on your stove! Grilled Lamb Chops Lamb is unofficially and affectionately the national protein of Australia. Roast Lamb with Gravy and Crunchy Roast Potatoes is about as classic as you can get for Aussie Sunday gatherings. And when summer arrives, we fire up our barbies and on go the sausages and chops....

Dairy-Free Pesto We like adding pumpkin seeds or sunflower seeds to our pesto to give it a little extra texture in the absence of cheese since we opt for a dairy-free version. For this recipe, we went with pumpkin seeds for a lower carb option, and also for their health benefits. In this post, Dr. Mercola touts pumpkin seeds as “nutritional powerhouses” for their nutrients and antioxidant properties. We think they’re pretty tasty too, and you won’t even miss the dairy in this salmon pesto kale bowl!...

With the signature delicate crumbly texture and beautiful buttery flavour, shortbread is one of those biscuits that is both nostalgic and elegant. It’s right at home with a casual coffee catch up with friends, or an elegant tea party to impress! Shortbread Cookies We have the Scotts to thank for burly men in pleated tartan skirts, haggis and shortbread. I’ll hold on the haggis, am undecided on men in skirts, but can never get enough shortbread!...

What if I don’t have a cast iron or oven safe skillet? If you do not own a cast iron or oven-safe skillet you can still make this recipe, but it will require more dishes and a little bit more time. What you will need to do is sear the steaks and the vegetables in a skillet, just as the recipes call for. Then transfer all the ingredients to an oven-safe dish (like a sheet pan) to finish cooking in the oven....

While it takes time to roast, it’s a very straightforward recipe – and will feed a crowd. Sensational for finishing on the BBQ! After more lamb centrepiece ideas? Browse all my roast lamb recipes! Lamb Shawarma This one’s for everyone who doesn’t have a charcoal spit in the middle of their kitchen….. and for Australia Day!!!🇦🇺 🇦🇺🇦🇺 Quick to prepare but tastes like you’ve been slaving away in the kitchen all day, this Lamb Shawarma is absolutely terrific for gatherings because it’s easy to make loads, can be cooked ahead then reheated....

Simple ingredients that come together quickly, then we can leave the slow cooker to do its work - all resulting in a rich beef curry. I love a beef curry, but it’s got to be cooked long and slow to make that beef flake and fall apart. The bonus to this, is that we can use casserole steak/beef (braising beef) - which is reasonable inexpensive. I’m building up my collection of beef curries on the site....

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Prep Time: <15 minutesSlow Cooker Time: 8 to 10 hours, lowYield: Serves 4 Ingredients 1 lb. boneless beef short ribssalt and pepper3 TB worcestershire sauce6 medium-size yukon gold potatoes, chopped1 red bell pepper, seeded and sliced1 tsp basil1 tsp oregano Instructions Heat a skillet over high heat. Season the short ribs with salt and pepper and sear them on each side. Transfer to the bottom of a 5 to 7 quart slow cooker....