Garlic Prawn Tacos

Garlic Prawn Tacos

In celebration of Taco Thursday (or Tuesday), here is the base recipe for how we make our Tacos. We often swap prawns out for chicken thighs or even white fish. Tacos are a great way of using up some of the older vegetables in the fridge too as the yoghurt, mayo and...
Ostrich Egg Frittata with Sausage and Kale

Ostrich Egg Frittata with Sausage and Kale

One perk of living in Hamilton Zoo is easy access to ostrich eggs – which the Zoo do sell with proceeds going towards their Conservation Fund.  As Hamilton Zoo only has female ostriches, the eggs are not fertile.  Along with being used in recipes such as this,...
Pumpkin Pearl Barley Risotto

Pumpkin Pearl Barley Risotto

I adapted this from a Pepper and Me Risotto recipe – that used arborio rice. I’ve always been a fan of Pearl Barley, my Mom makes the most amazing Bacon Hock and Pearl Barley soup, and seeing as she was here when I was teaching myself good risotto...
A Healthier Use for Two Minute Noodles

A Healthier Use for Two Minute Noodles

Before the nationwide Corona Retreat, I had an idea that I wanted to start creating some nutritious and delicious meals on a budget. We were walking through the supermarket and I saw the huge selection and bulk packs of two minute noodles. We haven’t had those...