Feijoa season has started at the Whale household. After a little windy weather recently, those green fruits have been dropping like the rain itself. I’m not generally a great appreciator of crumbles – I feel as if the natural beauty of fruit is often destroyed by cooking and hiding it…
Yes, I know. Soup doesn’t exactly scream, “EAT ME!”, but let me explain. This particular one is heady with Southeast-Asian aroma, is creamy and coco-scented, with enough oomph to leave you satisfied. Of course, a bit of thickly sliced and toasted bread alongside – laden with butter, may I add…
Naming these sandwiches was taxing. There are so many ingredients, so many delicate elements, so it’s difficult to tell what the salient flavours really are. Pesto and camembert? Pork Vienna? Personally, I’d be sold with “Really Cheesy Pork Sandwiches”, but I understand most people don’t exactly share the insatiable love…
If you have some lamb roast leftovers, this is the perfect way to make them feel loved. Before they’re devoured, obviously. With the earthy kale and sharp pesto, you get a not-so-ordinary meal that also boasts a fair few nutrients. Of course, we don’t eat pizza for nutrients, do we?…
If you eat carbohydrates, you should be eating ciabatta buns. This chewy yet fluffy-bellied bread transformed me from an impassive bun-eater into . . . well, let’s simply say I’d never turn one down. You get some omega 3s from the salmon, while the bacon, cheese and pesto amp the fat…
Two ingredients. Well, three if you count the basil leaf. This ‘gelato’ – though I’m not sure it’s proper to call it that, as this is really just a cheat’s version – is creamy and utterly gorgeous. With the vivid berries and gentle coconut background, you’d hardly believe how quickly it…
This smoothie is an instant chiller with its subtle coconut and mint. The colour perfectly sums up the taste – light, creamy, and fresh! If you wanted to go hardcore green, you could always add some baby spinach leaves, too. You may replace the frozen mango with banana if you’re…
You may not go for instant coffee. That’s just fine by me – but the beauty of it here is in no waiting for brewing or chilling. Just pour, shake, and drink! If you do want the real deal, replace the 1/3 cup boiling water and coffee powder with a…
JR, this one’s for you! I suppose this is a bit of a mixed recipe, incorporating Mexican spices into an essentially Italian idea. But, with its crispy crust, shredded chicken, chorizo, spicy crushed beans, double cheese, and blob of cool sour cream . . . I really don’t mind the fusion!…
These soft, crumbly cookies will put a smile on your face with the first bite. They’re almost bitter with their smokey flavour, yet sweet enough to feel like you’re getting a treat. A low-carb, chocolatey treat. I used only egg whites, instead of whole eggs, because I had them left…
