Menu: Fondue

June 9, 2018November 28, 2018Leave a comment

I’ve always associated fondue with the dead of winter, sitting in a chalet somewhere in Swiss alps (not that I’ve ever been) but since it’s beautiful, sunny, and nearly 20C right now we might as well have a fondue party this weekend. Otherwise a few new recipes on the docket for this week as I try to get back in to a better groove.

Saturday leftovers
fondue with Jürgen

Sunday eggs and toast
chicken with peas, mashed potatoes, salad

Monday tortellini soup, salad, bread, fruit
lentil falafel, cucumber salad, rice

Tuesday chicken with peas, mashed potatoes, fruit
tomato-zucchini galette

Wednesday lentil falfaels, cucumber salad, rice
pasta with vegetables

Thursday tomato-zucchini galette
tortellini soup, bread

Friday spinach and hummus wraps, cucumber salad, boiled egg, fruit
homemade pizza

Things to Make

cucumber salad
lentil falafel
tomato-zucchini galette
tortellini soup
hummus wraps
chicken with peas

Shopping List

canned tomatoes x 2
red sauce
apricots
kiwi
carrots
red onion
onions
tomatoes
zucchini
red pepper
baby spinach
snap peas
cucumber
lentils
tortellini
pasta
lavash
cream cheese
yogurt
butter
ricotta
feta
chicken cutlets

Recipe: Vanilla and Cardamom Scone

June 7, 2018December 24, 2018Leave a comment

I think it only took me an extra two years to make sweet scones but these are the best, they taste super fresh and almost like a cream dessert. They’re even more simple than savory scones but be aware this recipe makes enough for sharing.

Vanilla and Cardamom Scone

Weekly Lunches: #7

June 4, 2018Leave a comment

Oof, been a bit since I posted one of these too but I’m hoping for a little more consistency – at least until August 🙂

Spinach quiche, carrots and hummus, apple

Aloo dohi, rice, salad, nectarineSpaghetti and meatballs, salad, apple Chickpea tikka masala, rice, grapes Enchilada (black bean and vegetable), salad, yogurt with nectarine

Menu: Discouraging

June 2, 2018November 28, 2018Leave a comment

Making this menu was somehow really discouraging and I couldn’t say why. It’s just kind of more boring, same things that I always make so maybe I’m just disappointed in not trying something bizzare but we’ll see how the week goes – maybe there’s still time for something exciting.

Saturday eggs and toast
out @ Laura’s birthday

Sunday chickpea curry, rice
leftovers (aloo dohi, enchiladas, etc)

Monday stir fried noodles, pickled cucumber, fruit
goat cheese scones, soup

Tuesday baked scotch egg, salad, yogurt, fruit
latkes

Wednesday goat cheese scones, simple bean soup, baked zucchini fries, fruit
creamy orzo

Thursday latkes, salmon, sour cream, carrots and hummus, fruit
baked scotch eggs

Friday creamy orzo with roasted vegetables, salad, fruit
homemade pizza

Things to Make

goat cheese scones
simple bean soup
stir fry noodles
latkes
baked scotch eggs
creamy orzo

Shopping List

egg noodles
apples
kiwi
banana
cucumber
frozen vegtables
butter
black pepper
goat cheese
carrots
white beans
diced tomatoes
parmesan
orzo
red pepper
mushrooms
ground turkey
potatoes
salad
orzo
cheddar

Recipe: Earl Grey Truffles

May 31, 2018December 30, 2019Leave a comment

I’d never made truffles before but it turns out that they’re basically just balls of ganache that has been half-set and rolled up and they took all of a few minutes to make (plus setting time). You can basically make them any flavor by adding ingredients to the cream too.

Earl Grey Truffles

Menu: One Month Later

May 26, 2018November 28, 2018Leave a comment

Had a little pause there for a month but I’m back with a brand new menu for the almost-summer. Pretty simple stuff as I ease out of having company for almost two weeks and eating a lot of meals out but hopefully next week I’ll be back in good form.

Saturday pancakes
trash casserole

Sunday toast and eggs
spinach and goat cheese quiche

Monday trash casserole, boiled egg, salad, fruit
spaghetti and meatballs

Tuesday spinach and goat cheese quiche, carrots and hummus, fruit
chickpea tikka masala

Wednesday aloo dahi, rice, salad, fruit
black bean enchiladas

Thursday spaghetti and meatballs, grilled zucchini, fruit
leftovers

Friday black bean enchiladas, corn salad, fruit
homemade pizza

Things to Make

quiche
meatballs
chickpea tikka masala
black bean enchiladas
aloo dahi

Shopping List

apples
grapes
kiwis
zucchini
cherry tomatoes
salad
onions
potatoes
carrots
cheese
eggs
milk
feta
cream
hummus
cream cheese
butter
yogurt (plain)
spaghetti
breadcrumbs
rice
tortilla
black beans
cereal
diced tomatoes
coconut milk
chickpeas
cat food
coffee
bread
ground turkey
frozen spinach
frozen veg

Recipe: Victoria Sponge Cake

May 24, 2018October 24, 2019Leave a comment

This Victoria Sponge Cake recipe is so easy to make gives absolutely delicious results. It’s butter and not too dry and delicious with a healthy heap of cream.

Victoria Sponge Cake

Recipe: Lemon Snack Cake

May 17, 2018December 24, 2018Leave a comment

This cake was super soft with a delicious layer of lemon curd and a topping of not too sweet frosting. You can make lemon curd from scratch if you’re up to that task but I just buy mine in a jar (no judgement).

Lemon Snack Cake

Adapted from The PKP Way

Recipe: Crab Cream Croquettes

May 3, 2018October 1, 20242 Comments

I absolutely adore these. They’re pretty simple to make and you can use real lump crab, canned crab or surimi (krabstick) to make them. Personally I usually use surimi because it’s cheap and easy. These can be eaten plain but they also go well with a variety of dipping sauces and you can make them ahead of time and freeze them for an easy lunch or dinner.

Crab Cream Croquettes

Adapted from Japan Centre

Weekly Lunches: #6

April 30, 2018Leave a comment

A pretty good week if I say so myself. I never seem to get the hang of side dishes though which is such a shame but I guess it’s fine as long as I’m happy eating my own food huh?

Breakfast burritos, hashbrowns with hot sauce Vegetable Quiche, salad, blueberry yogurt, and plums Vegetable stir fry, salad, orange Chicken noodle soup, carrots and hummus, grapes Piroshki (one cabbage, one meat and onion), boiled egg, salad, orange