Tag Archives: gluten free

Going gluten free

Posted on March 21, 2013 by corinne

Since Jim discovered he’s gluten intolerant we’ve had to make changes in our approach to meals so they’re gluten free. For the uninitiated, a gluten-free diet means you have to cut out wheat, barley and rye (and oats unless they’re … Continue reading →

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Challenge #2 Jamie’s 15-Minute Meals

Posted on March 6, 2013 by corinne

Happy with my first Jamie’s 15-Minute Meals challenge, I decided to give it another go and try a different recipe to see if I could do better this time around. There are so many mouthwatering recipes in Jamie’s 15-Minute Meals … Continue reading →

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Bircher muesli

Posted on February 27, 2013 by corinne

Bircher muesli is one of those breakfasts that I’d always pick out from the breakfast buffet as a real treat when away from home. There’s fruit, yoghurt, nuts; it’s creamy; tangy rather than sweet; and a really filling way to … Continue reading →

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Jamie’s 15-minute meals challenge

Posted on January 9, 2013 by corinne

I love to cook. I find cooking a very relaxing experience, particularly with a glass of wine in hand. But after working all day, let’s face it, who really wants a big production in the kitchen. So anything that saves … Continue reading →

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Ole Restaurant

Posted on January 8, 2013 by corinne

Ole Restaurant is one of the newer offerings on Little Stanley Street at South Bank and we decided to pay a visit for lunch over the summer break. Out of a handful of new places Ole Restaurant was the obvious choice … Continue reading →

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Witlof, apple and walnut salad with honey mustard dressing

Posted on December 3, 2012 by corinne

Summer is here and the weather is really heating up (today is 33°C and the forecast for tomorrow is 39°C!) so it’s the perfect time to be tucking into a great crunchy salad. For me, when it’s this hot the … Continue reading →

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Herbed rissoles (burger patties)

Posted on November 20, 2012 by corinne

Herbed rissoles are a meal from my childhood, a real comfort food. Back then herbed rissoles were regularly served for dinner with creamy mashed potato and steamed greens, or as beef burger patties with salad, cheese and tomato sauce on … Continue reading →

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Quinoa tabouli

Posted on November 13, 2012 by corinne

For me, quinoa tabouli is the essence of summer. It’s light and very refreshing. The simple dressing means that the flavours of the raw vegetables are allowed to shine through and it is very clean on the palate. I feel … Continue reading →

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Coconut chicken curry with fresh banana chutney

Posted on November 12, 2012 by corinne

A good curry is a beautiful thing. Coconut chicken curry with fresh banana chutney—not to be confused with coconut, chicken and banana curry—is a delightful balance of sweet and savoury, with just the right amount of heat from fresh chillies … Continue reading →

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Cheese scones

Posted on November 1, 2012 by corinne

I have a guilty snack that I like to indulge in—cheese scones. While cheese scones don’t rate highly on the health scales, they are full of flavour and perfect with a cup of tea for a mid-morning snack. The ones … Continue reading →

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