Saute Pan Recipes

In Victoria the weather is fickle and even during summer we experience a cool day now and then.  On those days we look for food with a little more substance to it than salad has.  Chorize Pasta Bake is tasty and very simple to make and it defeats the hungry stomachs in our house. This [...]

I enjoy finding leftovers from our special parties and celebrations.  It’s like a challenge to me to create something tasty without hearing the family say “Not turkey again!” I have found some clever recipes that will give you some ideas on how to use up whatever you have left in the fridge.  Have a look [...]

The sweet and spicy smell of gingerbread is something I always associate with Christmas.  That’s probably why I love Gingerbread Pancakes so much. My recipe comes from Taste and it is a tried and true favourite of ours. These make a tasty breakfast on Christmas morning and are very popular in the US.  There are many [...]

When you are entertaining at Christmas you don’t want to spend hours in the kitchen.  This recipe is fast and delicious. Its a strawberry sundae for grown ups. Of course you can make this and omit the brandy and pepper, and the kids will be able to enjoy it.  This year I think it’s good [...]

  This is a fast and tasty way to serve bok choy as a side dish.  It uses garlic, ginger and chili for the main flavours and is very much an Asian inspired dish.  You can serve this as it is or even add it to rice for a simple vegetarian lunch. This recipe was [...]

Today’s recipe combines three of our last special ingredients of the week into one delicious flavour bomb.  Oregano, lamb and lemon combine well together and you will often find the combination in Greek and Mediterranean recipes. This recipe gives you the option of using fresh or dried oregano.  I would love you to use the fresh herb [...]

This simple yet delicious dessert was inspired by Martha Stewart and I have adapted it to suit the Saute Pan and my family’s tastes. The Beurre Bosc Pears are wonderful in this dish because they hold their shape well while still becoming soft and velvety to eat. prep time : 10 mins cooking time : 20 [...]

I promised you an asparagus recipe and here it is.  This frittata is delicious and filled with the goodness of fresh herbs, green asparagus and vegetables. My children love this dish and it’s a really good way to introduce yours to asparagus if they haven’t tried it before.  It’s a comfort dish without the heaviness [...]

Eggplant Parmigiana is a classic Italian dish. This version is quite simple to make, uses few ingredients and yet is deliciously tasty.  I like to serve it with a fresh green salad. The dish was inspired by SBS Feast Magazine but I have made some simple alterations to make the dish more family friendly.  I hope you enjoy it. [...]

  Winter is the season of comfort foods.  We want warm, hearty meals and sometimes they are based on recipes that have been handed down in the family.  This delicious crumble uses tart, juicy Granny Smith apples and, if you like it, the added flavour of rhubarb.  The crumble topping is fragrant with spices.  It’s the [...]