Meatballs and Muffins

Fig and Raspberry Crumble Cake

By: Meatballs and Muffins 20th July 20207th August 2020

Baking, Cakes, Desserts, Family, SundayDinnercake, comfort food, delicious, Family2 Comments

The original Fig and Raspberry Crumble Cake recipe by Diana Henry that this cake was adapted from, uses fresh figs and raspberries. But, as I often do, I decided to change the recipe and use dried figs and frozen raspberries instead because that’s all I had at the time. I must admit I was a…

Butterfly Cupcakes

By: Meatballs and Muffins 10th June 202021st July 2020

Cakes, Desserts, Family, Kidscake, Family, KidsLeave a Comment

I made these cute Butterfly Cupcakes for my daughter-in-law’s surprise baby shower using a recipe from Gourmet Traveller. The cupcakes are a little fiddly to make, but they are so worth it because they look so lovely and taste great. As I was making these Butterfly Cupcakes, it suddenly struck me that I was about…

Halloumi, chickpea and green bean salad

By: Meatballs and Muffins 20th May 202020th July 2020

Family, Gluten Free, Health, Salads, SundayDinner, Vegetableseasyhomecooking, Family, goodhealth, saladLeave a Comment

This salad is not only a great accompaniment to any meal, it’s delicious and hearty enough to eat on its own for lunch or a light dinner. There is such a great contrast of flavours and textures in this salad with the sweetness of the cherry tomatoes and capsicum, saltiness of the halloumi, crispiness of…

Anzac Cookies

By: Meatballs and Muffins 25th April 202010th June 2020

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What to do Preheat oven to 180°C. Line 2 baking trays with baking paper. Place the rolled oats, coconut, flour and a pinch of salt in a bowl and mix to combine well. Put aside. Place the butter, golden syrup and sugar in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir until butter melts. Bring to…

Moist orange and chocolate cake

By: Meatballs and Muffins 22nd April 202020th May 2020

Cakes, Chocolate, Desserts, Gluten FreeChocolate, delicious, easyhomecooking1 Comment

Not only is this cake moist, chocolatey and utterly delicious, it’s gluten free and really easy to bake. It’s also versatile, because you can bake it as a whole cake or as mini cakes* using paper muffin cases. What you need 2 oranges, washed 250g caster sugar 6 free range eggs 250g almond meal 1…

Zucchini and Parmesan fritters

By: Meatballs and Muffins 16th April 202020th May 2020

Fritters, Health, Kidsgoodhealth3 Comments

The first time I made these fritters, I used zucchini grown in my own garden that were picked by my grandson. Like most kids, my grandson is not keen on green vegetables. He has this weird habit of analysing food and picking out bits he doesn’t like before he takes a bite. This usually means…

Caprese Salad

By: Meatballs and Muffins 6th February 202014th March 2020

Health, Salads, Summereasyhomecooking, fresh, goodhealth, salad, SummerLeave a Comment

Nothing screams summer louder than Caprese salad. The sweetness of sun ripened juicy tomatoes is enhanced by the aromatic basil and creaminess of the burrata mozzarella. This is such a simple salad and, it’s that simplicity, that makes so delicious. This traditional Italian summer salad originates from the Isle of Capri in the Gulf of…

Zucchini salad with chilli, pinenuts and feta

By: Meatballs and Muffins 27th January 202016th April 2020

Health, Salads, Summer, Summer dishes, Vegetablesfresh, salad, Summer, Zucchini1 Comment

It’s been such a long time since my last post and the more I thought about getting back into it, the harder it seemed. But, thanks to the encouragement from loyal followers, here I am again. This would have to be one of the easiest and most delicious summer salads I have made. I discovered…

Grain Salad – healthy & delicious

By: Meatballs and Muffins 2nd June 20196th February 2020

Gluten Free, Health, Salads, SundayDinnerdelicious, Family, fresh, goodhealthLeave a Comment

This Cypriot Grain Salad by Hellenic Republic is really delicious and definitely healthy. As I do with most dishes, I’ve tweaked the recipe just a little by adding wild (black) rice for extra goodness, and the zest and juice of one orange for some extra zing! Oh…and this version is gluten free, making it lighter on…

Greek Easter Sweet Bread

By: Meatballs and Muffins 27th April 20196th February 2020

Baking, Family, GreekFamily, GreekFoodLeave a Comment

If you are expecting to see a recipe for the most delicious, moist, light and oh-so ‘melt in your mouth’ buttery brioche-style Greek Easter sweet bread (called tsourekia), then I’m sorry to say you’ll be disappointed. It’s not because I don’t want to share the recipe. On the contrary, I love sharing recipes. It’s just that…

Pedro’s Blueberry & Muesli Cookies

By: Meatballs and Muffins 11th April 201927th April 2019

Cookies, Health, KidsKids, Less Sugar1 Comment

“Hurry up cookies!”, is what my little grandson said while he was waiting for his Blueberry & Muesli Cookies to bake. I can’t blame him for being impatient. The aroma wafting from the oven was enough to make anyone’s mouth water. These Blueberry and Muesli Cookies are buttery, crunchy and delicious, with a hint of honey…

Greek Moussaka – the healthier way

By: Meatballs and Muffins 2nd February 201912th April 2019

Family, Gluten Free, Health, SundayDinner, VegetablesFamily, goodhealth, GreekFood, memories1 Comment

Moussaka has always been a favourite Greek dish of mine, not only because it tastes so amazing, but because it reminds me of where I came from. For me, it’s a quintessentially Greek dish that, when I bake it, it fills my senses with the flavours and aromas of my grandmother’s and mother’s kitchen. It’s…

So, this was Christmas …

By: Meatballs and Muffins 1st January 201912th April 2019

Christmas, FamilyFamily, memoriesLeave a Comment

And now that it’s done, We are left with our memories, Of tears, joy or fun. The New Year is here now So leave the old one behind and look forward to good times with a fresh state of mind. Focus on what could be Don’t on dwell on the past Spend more time with…

Chocolate Hazelnut Cake with Mascarpone

By: Meatballs and Muffins 19th November 20182nd January 2019

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This family favourite flourless chocolate cake becomes just a little more fancy when topped with creamy mascarpone and dusted with cacoa. It’s chocolatey, moist and light – a perfect dessert for Sunday family dinner … or any time really 🙂 What you need 200g dark chocolate – roughly chopped 120g unsalted butter – chopped 120g…

Double Nutella Muffins

By: Meatballs and Muffins 7th November 20182nd January 2019

Baking, Chocolate, MuffinsChocolate, deliciousLeave a Comment

So here they are, my Double Nutella Muffins! These Double Nutella Muffins are definitely not for the faint hearted! But…I dare you to resist making them!! What makes these Double Nutella Muffins soooo amazing is that not only do they have nutella on the inside, they are also topped with a creamy nutella and mascarpone frosting.…