When you have the best and freshest corn and herbs from the Good Harvest Organic Farm you have to let them sing, and then couple that with the fact that the Sunny Coast is famous for its Mooloolaba prawns, I had to make up this incredibly fresh and summery noodle salad.
Read MoreFried rice is my thing, I have it at least once a week and for me it is the perfect way to use up leftover rice (and any bits and pieces I may have in the fridge). In this instance, it is not about leftovers but about letting two incredible ingredients sing together - fresh local QLD bugs, beautiful mushrooms, free range eggs.
Read MoreButterflied (or spatchcock) chicken is such a quick and easy way to cook a whole chook for the family. It speeds up the cooking time and can be done in the oven or on the BBQ, plus I feel like it makes it even easier to pack a whole heap of flavour into the bird!
Read MoreI love skewered meats and I especially love them when they are cooked direct over charcoal and have a perfect dipping sauce to go with them! This recipe is not for the faint of heart, it is hot, spicy, and packed full of flavour. Perfect to rip into with an ice-cold beer!
Read MoreThis is a super versatile recipe - turn these kofta into patties for a burger, meatballs for a pasta or salad or even bulk it out and create a super tasty meatloaf. This simple meal is a mid-week winner and one the whole family will love, don't be scared by the Aleppo Pepper - it’s not super spicy and if you can’t find it, replace with smoked paprika.
Read MoreThe ultimate fresh, tasty and hands on, surf and turf. Using the best of Aussie Grass Fed Wagyu beef and incredible eastern king prawns. This dish will have the whole family diving in, the best thing is everyone can create their own style and flavour!
Read MoreFlank steak is a seriously underrated cut and one that gives so much flavour, is super versatile and loves a marinade! This recipe however is all about letting the steak shine and really embracing some beautiful summer fruit in the salad!
Read MoreThese are spicy little numbers, and I don’t just mean when it comes to the chili kick! All the spices really come together to get the tastebuds dancing and singing out for more. Feel free to add as much or as little chilli as you like, but the allspice is a must when making Jerk Chicken!
Read MoreLamb on the BBQ, there is nothing better, throw some tasty spices into the mix and you have a BBQ dish people are not going to forget in a hurry!
Read MoreThe sausages from the Sausage Queen were amazing! So many varieties and the humble sausage can open up to much, much more than a snag on a roll or bangers and mash! This is my little play with these amazing “Green Chorizo” sausages, but you can use regular chorizo or your favourite sausage from your local butcher.
Read MoreThis is my take on the classic salt and pepper squid but utilising incredible local and Indigenous produce to make it a little special. Cuttlefish is an amazing alternative to squid and if you can find it in your local fishmonger (or on a menu) give it a try, it is sweet, tender, and delicious.
Read MoreMy good friend Luisa is an amazing food photographer and a very proud Filipino woman, and I have wanted to spend some time cooking Filipino food with her for a while now, and this episode of Taste of Australia was just the chance! Our friend Will from Sydney Cebu Lechon was preparing us some BBQ pork belly, so we got to creating some sides!
Read MoreA BBQ classic and a secret (not so secret) recipe of mine! Doing this recipe over the coals makes it what it is and adding the bush mint for that extra smoky touch really does it for me (if you don't have bush mint then pick woody herbs from the garden or grab some smoking chips from your BBQ store).
Read MoreReynold really got me going with this one. A dish you think you can only have when you are out in a restaurant, but the simplicity of these wontons really makes for a home cooked classic that will be just as good as when you have it out!
Read MoreA roll like this is something I probably would eat at least once a week if I am working from my office - I love them - spicy, filling and packed with crunch and flavour. Making them at home for yourself is super easy and the marinade is one which packs a serious punch. I also love having this dish served over rice for more of a dinner time meal!
Read MoreVegan guests mean amazing vegan food and this recipe is a cracker and one that ANYONE (vegan or non-vegan) will absolutely love. The mushrooms soak up so much of the flavour of this marinade, plus the BBQ adds another layer and dimension to the whole burger giving it that serious BBQ taste!
Read MoreGuy is the man when it comes to Aussie style beachside cooking - a Bondi local with the Depot Cafe, a bustling local scene with amazing food and incredible coffees! This recipe is one that Guy wanted to test out on me before throwing it on the menu at the cafe!
Read MoreHonestly, lamb shoulder has got to be one of my favourite cuts to throw on the Weber and when you pimp it out with a seriously good spice rub, you know it is going to be good! A perfect recipe to share with friends over a couple of ice-cold Modus IPA’s!
Read MoreThis salad blows me away every time I eat it! It is seriously that good. I think it's about the spice, the crunch, the textures, the freshness and of course the sweetness that comes from the grilled sweet potato! You have to go heavy on the herbs and the chili in this one, it is so perfect, and that heat works really well when you are in Tropical North Queensland.
Read MoreThis was a serious treat. Kev Collins not only took me for an amazing day out on the water fishing and having a yarn but also shared one of his favourite recipes with me, and this is it: coral trout stuffed with mud crab! The best of the best Aussie seafood all in one dish!
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