Small Savoury Tarts

These little savoury tarts are so small, light and delicious, you’ll lose track of how many you’ve eaten! I decided to post these as a lunch box idea because they’re a variation on the everyday sandwich and you can add absolutely any filling. These are made with tomato and cream cheese, but you can add…

Pot Roast Chicken

As much as I love to cook, week night suppers don’t inspire me. The everyday cooking often feels like a chore, trying to find priority on an already unplayable to-do list. Not to mention the planning and shopping required. I do like to start the week with a bit of a fresh vegetable and general…

Little Meringues

Here’s something you can make using your left over egg whites, if you made that Moussaka, for example. These little meringues are dead easy to make and they store well, lending themselves to an any-time treat or last minute dessert. Here’s what goes in: 3 egg whites 200 g castor sugar 5ml vanilla essence 5ml…

Hummus

My kids are back at school, which means I’m back to the daily challenge of making lunch boxes interesting and being able to pull out snacks between mealtimes without notice. Each January, I start the year with a more calorie conscious approach to food, which for me means reducing the bad carbs. And as a…

Moussaka

Greek deliciousness on a plate, Moussaka is a bit like a lasagne with a slightly different spice combination – it’s just healthier because you use brinjal instead of pasta sheets. If you are conscious of carbs, leave out the potato layer at the very beginning. Preparing this dish takes a bit of time, but you…