Category: main meals

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.

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.

bacon and broccoli salad

bacon and broccoli salad

This raw broccoli and bacon salad is the perfect addition to any BBQ with it’s crunchy texture and tangy dressing.

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.

raspberry and mango sunrise smoothie

raspberry and mango sunrise smoothie

Sunrise smoothie with a raspberry base and a mango topping. A delicious way to start the day.

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.

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.

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.

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.

char siu pulled pork

char siu pulled pork

Char Sui Pulled Pork cooked low and slow. Great served with an Asian style coleslaw or in burgers with slaw and mayo.

coconut strawberry chia pudding smoothie

coconut strawberry chia pudding smoothie

I love breakfast chia puddings and breakfast smoothies so the thought of combining the two sounds like a great breakfast to me. Chia seeds are packed full of fibre, protein and Omega-3 fatty acids.

barbecued pork loin

barbecued pork loin

Barbecued pork loin with crispy, crunchy crackling. Score the skin, rub with salt and allow to dry out overnight in the fridge for the best crackling.

barbecued tandoori chicken

barbecued tandoori chicken

Tandoori chicken grilled on the barbecue and served with a yogurt, coriander and mint dressing and some crunchy poppadoms.

barbecued lamb ribs

barbecued lamb ribs

lamb ribs smoked and served with a refined sugar-free BBQ sauce The distinct flavour of lamb is ever present in lamb ribs. It comes through strongly and with the mix of a little fat and with a light brush of sauce lamb ribs are awesome. 

chicken lollipops

chicken lollipops

Barbecued, cool looking, sweet and sticky chicken drumsticks. With a little bit of prep work you can make the average chicken drumstick look like a giant lollipop. Also makes eating them a lot easier. Oh and the taste really good too!

spaghetti squash bolognese

spaghetti squash bolognese

Spaghetti Bolognese minus the pasta! This rich and tasty slow cooked beef and pork bolognese is served on spaghetti squash noodles for a gluten-free, paleo friendly and low calorie alternative.

pork belly burger

pork belly burger

I really enjoyed designing this burger and enjoyed eating it even more! The flavours from the spicy pork belly, maple lime aioli and the slaw compliment each other really well.