Christmas in Australia is generally a pretty warm affair so desserts are often of the frozen variety. Even if you are watching your waistline Carolyn Hartz and Sweetlife have your back. Sugar Free Baking is filled with fabulous recipes that you can try without undoing the hard yards because everyone deserves to have their cake and eat it too. Entertaining family, friends or … [Read more...]
Recipe: Chocolate and Pistachio Brownies
Christmas is fast approaching and that makes it a time filled with socializing, entertaining and family events. It is also often the time of year that over-indulgences of all descriptions abound. Whether you are trying to watch your waistline or have medical conditions requiring you to be a little more careful with your diet this is a time of year that can be quite … [Read more...]
Recipe: Tuna, Persimmon and Beetroot Salad
Persimmons aren't produce you can select on the basis of colour, they can range in shade from a pale orange to a deep-red orange, depending on the variety and the stage of the season. The skin of persimmons is delicate and bruises easily so even though they are firm to the touch they need to be handled with care. Most persimmons will have small blemishes on the surface but … [Read more...]
Recipe: Pork Belly Strips
Andre Felicio is a passionate chef and restaurateur with Brazilian origins who has just released his first cookbook. BRAZA brings together a variety of authentic, traditional Brazilian dishes; heavily focusing on barbecue. The emphasis is on simple ingredients that combine to create dishes that pack a flavour punch. Today we share with you his recipe for Pork Belly … [Read more...]
Recipe: Petit Gateau of “Doce De Leite” with Vanilla Ice Cream
BRAZA is a cookbook filled with traditional Brazilian dishes, mostly for the barbecue, but what book would be complete without a delicious selection of desserts, and here's one that looks Divine! Thank you to passionate Brazilian chef and restaurateur Andre Felicio! PETIT GATEAU OF ‘‘DOCE DE LEITE’’ WITH VANILLA ICE CREAM petit gateau de doce de leite com sorvete de … [Read more...]
Recipe: No-Bake Granola Energy Balls
Energy Balls are becoming quite a craze of their own at the moment. They are simple, bite-sized, packed full of goodness and delicious. They are cropping up everywhere and there's no limit to the combinations. Today we have a Granola version from the new Homemade Granola recipe book by Elise Barber. A book which showcases all the fabulous ways you can use Granola in your … [Read more...]
Recipe: Zucchini Bread Granola
Granola offers an abundance of health benefits and is packed with important vitamins, minerals, proteins and healthy fats. Homemade Granola offers an opportunity for all to try some great new breakfast options as well as incorporating granola into the daily routine. The book is a unique collection of granola-based recipes that include breads, crumbles, muffins and cakes as … [Read more...]
Upgrade Your Springtime Celebrations with these Party Ideas + Bonus Recipe
Finally! The warm weather has arrived, and that means it’s the perfect time to dust off your party planning skills and put together a springtime event for your nearest and dearest. Whether you want something elevated and chic, or something more casual where people can pop in and out throughout the day—the keys to success lie in the planning. With these tips and tricks, and … [Read more...]
Recipe: Creamy Kale Soup
Author Yoshiko Takeuchi brings together ancient Japanese wisdom with a passion for food to deliver a recipe book filled with delicious Japanese dishes, both based on traditional Japanese cuisine and ways to use the knowledge to add Japanese superfoods to your favourite dishes. CREAMY KALE SOUP Serves 4 The superfood kale meets Japanese superfood kuzu in this recipe. … [Read more...]
Recipe: Four Cheese Crunchy Rice with Aubergine Salsa
BRAZA is the first cookbook by passionate Brazilian chef and restauranteur Andre Felicio, it focuses strongly on barbecue and offers an authentic taste of Brazilian cuisine. Simple ingredients and methods are combined to create dishes with punch, featuring chicken, beef, pork and seafood as well as dishes like salad, sides, desserts and drinks. We are fortunate to bring … [Read more...]