Tag Archives: Food

Mortar & Pestle

These tools were used throughout my childhood in the Caribbean, to make pounded root vegetables like yam and dasheen or pounded breadfruit. Similar to West African fufu. The M&P were usually made out of wood, and larger in size than the mortar and pestle you would have seen used on a cooking show. I’m notContinue reading “Mortar & Pestle”

Pork rice paper rolls, fried

Discovered rice paper in Australia. Asian food goes beyond take out here. Such a malleable ingredient, I decided to try making something with it at home for the first time. Ingredients 500g pork mince 3 green onions diced Diced or mince ginger to taste 4 cloves of minced garlic diced small brown onion Soy sauceContinue reading “Pork rice paper rolls, fried”

Chicken Alfredo

I was introduced to this meal in America, my Aussie family loves chicken Alfredo. A simple and rich Italian pasta dish. You can use any pasta you like, but no macaroni! Ingredients 300g chicken breast or thigh sliced 50g butter 250g cream 1/4 cup full cream milk 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese Salt and pepper toContinue reading “Chicken Alfredo”

Vegan Lentil Rice🌱

This is a side I make to go with lamb or goat stews. My Aussie family aren’t fans of lentils, but they like this. It’s a great way to use up left over rice and is a meal on its own if you don’t eat meat. Ingredients 2 cups cold cooked basmati rice 2 carrots,Continue reading “Vegan Lentil Rice🌱”

Bread Pudding

A childhood treat. I loved bread pudding growing up. As a child I had no idea it was made with stale bread. In the Caribbean you would buy bread pudding from the bakery, mom never made this at home. I forgot about bread pudding while living in the United States; I’m assuming that’s not somethingContinue reading “Bread Pudding”

Mushroom Gravy Pasta

Pasta is one of the most versatile ingredient in the pantry. It’s usually part of the weekly shopping and meal plan. But usually in a tomato sauce. For some cultures pasta is the main event, this recipe is a side dish. This side goes well with lamb or beef. This is a gravy sauce mixedContinue reading “Mushroom Gravy Pasta”

Cabbage

Cabbage is one of they most versatile vegetables. It can be served Hot or cold; it’s affordable, plentiful and delicious. I can’t find a place or culture in the world where it is not in full use. When planning meals, part of the difficulties of planning is finding side dishes that you haven’t already hadContinue reading “Cabbage”

Pasta Bolognese

This is something I started making in Australia. My family’s favorite pasta meal, usually served on top of spaghetti and covered in cheese. This is a tomato based meat sauce, a good mince beef recipe to add to the menu. I add bacon to make it tastier. Ingredients Diced brown onionDiced large carrot4 cloves ofContinue reading “Pasta Bolognese”