Another first for me today. Red velvet cupcakes. A number of people have been talking about it around me. Then I see a few recipes here and there so I decided to try it out, having never actually eaten it before either. I found this particular recipe which tickled my fancy. Like chocolate cake...

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OMG! Double rainbow across sky! *Sob *Sob! All the way to Candy Mountain Char-lieeee!!!! If you've no idea what I'm talking about, following the links as per each reference. These are a couple of viral videos loved by myself and my group of friends. These two videos are the inspiration for my niece's...

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Last night was my first attempt at teriyaki chicken from scratch (ie. not the packet stuff). After consulting my Japanese friend Chiharu, and my other not-so-Japanese friend Woman's Weekly Japanese Cookbook, below is my version of teriyaki chicken. It's pretty damn easy. I didn't use much chicken (couple of thigh fillet pieces) so the portions of...

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Yeah you read that right. Quinoa! Sushi! Brilliant! Inspired by a recipe out of the book Quinoa 365: The Everyday Superfood. I made some modifications - most notably, I used balsamic vinegar instead of rice wine vinegar, purely because I forgot to pick some up at the store today. But it worked out! Next...

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With spare hazelnuts, I decided to use them up and make brownies. There are heaps of brownie recipes out there. This is one I always use. Its a mix between those fudgy brownies and those cakey ones. Ingredients 65g butter (plus extra to grease pan) 180g dark chocolate (coarsely chopped) 2 eggs 150g (2/3...

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My dear friend Anna, gave me her mum's recipe for Coconut Loaf. Its been in her family for many years. Its very easy and simple! 1 bowl - no fuss. I added my own spin to this recipe - channelling the Cherry Ripe flavour. Ingredients 1& 1/2 cups plain flour (sifted) 3 tsp baking powder...

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I've been making these cookies for many many years. This recipe I found in my Mum's pile of recipe cut-outs while searching for chewy cookies (not crunchy), so unfortunately I can't credit anyone specifically for this one. Note on this - its a lot easier if you have an cake mixer.  Method 150g...

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This is one of OG's favourite dishes that's been loved by all who have tried it. No "Old El Paso" packet stuff. This is great mex with simple ingredients. It can be served many ways, over rice, on corn chips, in a burrito - you name it!  This is dairy free, gluten free and egg...

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Pasta bake, pretty simple comfort food but it can also be the fanciest thing in the world made by top notch chefs. From buying a bottle of flavour, boiling some pasta, throwing in some canned tuna, shredded cheese and frozen veges and wacking it in the oven.... And then there is ones with A-grade...

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Today at work we're raising money for the Cancer Council through an event called "Girls Night In". Where we each bring a plate for lunch, and money we would have spent on lunch goes towards Cancer Council for their research, prevention and support programs. My contribution - Lamb Kofta - with a nice little...

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This weekend I attending a cooking demonstration at Alio Restaurant in Surry Hills. It was great! And we got to eat everything Chef Ashley Hughes made. I loved that we got to learn the little tips and ticks and to ask questions as he cooked.  In my experience, one thing that I could...

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Last night was my first experience cooking and eating quinoa. After learning about what it is a few weeks ago and its nutritional benefits (15% protein!) I was very keen to give it a go. My work colleague, gave me this recipe - which I adapted (of course). Turned out fantastic and delicious with multiple helpings...

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