Picnic Inspired

Polenta Crust Tomato Tart

Posted on Nov 3, 2014 in Baking, Mains, Picnic Inspired

Polenta Crust Tomato Tart

Polenta Crust Tomato Tart is a lovely change from the traditional pastry style crusts and perfect eating for the warmer months.

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Classic Lemon Slice – A guest post from Claire K Creations

Posted on Sep 3, 2013 in Baking, Desserts, Picnic Inspired

Classic Lemon Slice – A guest post from Claire K Creations

*Guest Post* Whilst holidaying in New Zealand, I’ve called on my dear friend Claire from Claire K Creations to share her Classic Lemon Slice recipe with you

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Zucchini Chorizo & Feta Slice

Posted on Jun 17, 2013 in Breakfast / Brunch, Picnic Inspired, Snacks

Zucchini Chorizo & Feta Slice

Sautéing my paprika infused chorizo filled my kitchen with a smoky goodness that merely affirmed just how tasty this zucchini slice was going to be.

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Mexican Feast

Posted on Feb 20, 2013 in Mains, Picnic Inspired, Salads, Starters

Mexican Feast

Hilton’s Executive Chef Dennis Leslie was the creator behind a Mexican feast I enjoyed back in Adelaide last year for EDB2012. When Dennis was asked why he chose a Mexican fiesta menu he simply replied ‘I just love Mexican food’. And don’t Dennis and the Mexicans have it so scrumptiously right! Mexican food is such a beautiful thing. The flavours are so fresh, the colours so vibrant, the culture so zestful! Mexican feasts are my favourite! The banquet style of a Mexican feast is not only entertaining but super fun too. If you’re having a large get-together, a Mexican feast is a great option...

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Chorizo, Bacon and Egg Pie

Posted on Jan 31, 2013 in Baking, Breakfast / Brunch, Picnic Inspired

Chorizo, Bacon and Egg Pie

I, like many Queenslanders, experienced a very different Australia Day long weekend than I had anticipated. Mother Nature certainly dished out some harsh weather at the weekend that’s for sure! I hope you and your families came out relatively unscathed. I myself couldn’t believe the intensity of the wind! I felt like Dorothy in Wizard of Oz, I swear my house was going to fly up up and away. The severe storms that rolled across Queensland unfortunately forced me to cancel my prearranged Sunday trip to Caloundra. I was so excited to spend some quality time with my Dad, Step-Mum and younger...

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Summer Salads

Posted on Dec 6, 2012 in Picnic Inspired, Salads, Starters

Summer Salads

Summer Salads Summer has without a doubt reminded us of what she’s capable of! 35-39 degree temps in the first few days of summer – wowza! There’s not much else I feel like eating at the moment other than refreshing summer salads. I’ve been creating a few summer salads in the kitchen lately and I thought I would put a few personal favourites of mine together for you to try. So what do you love in a summer salad? For me it has to be seasonal, colourful, fresh and light. Summer salads most definitely have to be quick and easy and their dressings either full of zesty zing or sweetness...

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