Author: Craig

beef oyster blade

beef oyster blade

Perfect for pulled beef, oyster blade has a gelatinous streak that produces a rich, sweet flavour. Pulled beef can be used in a variety of ways… tacos, pies, stir-frys, pizzas, rolls and sandwiches.

smoked pork collar

smoked pork collar

Pulled pork makes a regular appearance at our dinner table and as a result there are plenty of opportunities to change things up and experiment. Pork shoulder is the most popular cut for pulled pork and rightly so. However this time I decided to give pork collar a try.

chilli jam beef burgers

chilli jam beef burgers

Thai chilli jam beef burgers with Swiss cheese, buttermilk fried onion rings, avocado mayo, some healthy stuff all on a brioche bun.

smoked honey mint choc chip ice cream

smoked honey mint choc chip ice cream

Smoked honey mint choc chip ice cream by Serious Eats. An amazing blend of flavous beginning with the smokiness followed by the honey and mint finishing with that creamy ice cream taste.

barbecued lamb loin with crackle

barbecued lamb loin with crackle

Barbecued lamb loin cooked hot and fast for that crispy, crunchy crackling. Dry the skin out in the fridge for six hours with salt then coat in oil before blasting at warp 10.

reverse seared steak

reverse seared steak

For steaks 1 inch or greater in thickness the reverse sear technque will produce the best results. The reverse sear ensures an even cook from edge to edge whilst still producing a flavour packed charred crust.

barbecued whole chicken

barbecued whole chicken

Barbecued whole chicken butterflied, dry brined and cooked over indrect heat to produce the juiciest and most flavoursome result.

beef and beetroot burger

beef and beetroot burger

Beef burger with a beetroot relish, cheese, onion, pickles and mayo all on a brioche bun. A great combination of sweet and savoury flavours.

pulled pork and slaw burgers

pulled pork and slaw burgers

We’ve used pulled pork in a variety of ways – burgers, pies, pizzas, stir fry, toasted sandwiches, the list goes on. One of our favourites are pulled pork burgers.

quick and easy lemon slice by Wholefood Simply

quick and easy lemon slice by Wholefood Simply

Thermomix directions for a healthy, tasty, quick and easy lemon cheesecake slice by Wholefood Simply.

chocolate peanut butter balls

chocolate peanut butter balls

Macadamia nuts, peanut butter, coconut, maple syrup and dark chocolate… all sounds tasty to us! Rolled into protein packed chocolate peanut butter balls.

barbecue pork belly

barbecue pork belly

Barbecue pork belly with crispy crunchy crackling. Score the skin, rub with salt and allow to dry out in the fridge for 24 hours before hitting with high heat.

apple bourbon BBQ sauce

apple bourbon BBQ sauce

A sweet, spicy and tangy apple bourbon barbecue sauce. Great alongside those smoked meats and, well, any barbecue food for that matter.

beef shortrib

beef shortrib

Beef short rib has become a favourite of mine in the world of barbecue. Dry brined, seasoned with a simple rub and cooked low and slow for about 7 hours it runs a close second to brisket for me.

espresso choc banana smoothie

espresso choc banana smoothie

Most breakfasts for Marina and I consist of a smoothie and a coffee. It took us a while but eventually we saw the light and decided to combine the two and make an espresso smoothie.

aussie burger

aussie burger

A traditional Aussie burger with bacon, cheese, egg, lettuce, tomato, onion, beetroot, BBQ sauce and a beef patty seasoned with a Vegemite dust.

barbecue brownies with a hint of pecan smoke

barbecue brownies with a hint of pecan smoke

Extra gooey chocolate brownies baked in the barbecue with a hint of pecan smoke and topped with a decadent hazelnut ganache.

macadamia chocolate mint slice

macadamia chocolate mint slice

A chocolate peppermint slice with a date nut base, an almond butter and mint middle with a chocolate topping. Directions for Thermomix and food processor.

hickory smoked maple bacon

hickory smoked maple bacon

Thou shall never buy bacon from the store again. We were blown away with how much better this homemade bacon tasted compared to the store bought variety. The stronger, fresher flavour and the fact you can cut it as thick or thin as you like puts it miles ahead.

choc, peanut butter, banana, protein smoothie

choc, peanut butter, banana, protein smoothie

Smoothies are a breakfast staple for Marina and I. This one is a chocolate, peanut butter, banana and protein smoothie. I think it might be a new favourite for me.