Gluten free
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My Mango Panna Cotta

Looking for a simple, gut health friendly, minimal ingredient, impressive dessert? Check this out. I loved making this as it is a playful Australian summertime variation of the traditional vanilla Italian Panna Cotta. I’m often faced with the filter of paleo, low carb, gluten free, dairy free in my cooking experiments & am always up…
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Meringue with a chocolate cream filling.

HERE WE GO. Healthy desserts never looked so good. Allergy warning: If you are anaphylactic allergic to dairy, please note that the 95% chocolate used in this recipe may contain traces of milk according to the label (maybe cross contamination?). If this is the case, head on over to my other recipe sweet treats which…
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Crispy skin Duck Pancakes

I am ever so grateful for the spirit of multiculturalism in Australia. One reason is that we are a melting pot of diversity that has enabled us to be exposed to rich cultural traditions especially fruitful in the culinary space. Our rich and vibrant cultural diversity is our greatest strength as a nation. Food unifies…
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Vanilla Blueberry Cake

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Soup: Pumpkin & Cauliflower Thyme

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Cauliflower Mash.

This one is relatively simple. Winter friendly warming & delicious. Let’s dive straight into it 🙂 Ingredients 1/2 cauliflower head (I used a small one) 4- 6 cloves of Italian Garlic (because you measure garlic with your heart, not logic) 1/2 teaspoon of sea salt 2 heaped teaspoons of Fresh thyme leaves 1 tablespoon of…
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Apple Rhubarb Crumble

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Simple vegan Dill spread

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Turkish Delight

This post is dedicated to Mahmoud Abboud. Giddo. The King. Happy 90th Birthday. You carried our family through poverty, war in Lebanon and adversity – Almost 70 years of marriage, 7 kids, a successful immigration to sunny Australia, 21 grandkids and 6 great grandkids later – you have made it to 90. Grateful to bask…
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Fennel Rose Panna Cotta

It’s midnight on the 24th of May 2020. Today is an Islamic celebration: Eid Al Fitr. Muslim sisters & brothers all around the world will gather with their families to celebrate the Holy Month of Ramadan that has just come to a close. This day will be filled with celebration, family & community values…