Tonight my daughter Ashley and her friend made this Gourmet Meatloaf, actually, they made one each. They had a lot of fun adding in their own fillings. It was a real hit at the dinner table tonight, served with mashed potatoes and vegetables.

Many of you love to buy Dumplings, but here is your chance to make them yourself. These dumplings are the ones my students, in my senior class made. Easy to make and they really taste great.

Fresh pasta is amazing to eat and then tossed in a buttery sage sauce.

A hearty hot Irish beef stew that is so easy to make.

Here is a very easy and simple meal we had on a Sunday night. I love the ginger cooked in with the beef. It gives a nice and subtle flavour that is a little different.

Roasting broccoli, cauliflower and capsicums are a lovely way to eat them. They keep their colour and have a much nicer flavour than steaming.

When was the last time you had meatloaf ? 

It was such a long time ago for our family. I have forgotten how easy and delicious it is, and if you have any left over, it is great for lunch the next day. One of the girls that live with us, placed a slice in bread for her lunch and said it was amazing. Nothing like protein for lunch.

If you don't like corned beef that is bought from the shop ( there is plenty of you out there )- try this recipe. I am sure you will change your mind. Clearly this is not pink and did not start off slimy. No injecting and nasty additives. Keep it clean :)

I love lamb and Moroccan dishes. They are always so full of flavour. This recipe is really quick to prepare and loaded with flavour. I slow cooked it in the oven on low for about 7 hours, and then served it with homemade hash browns and a raw beetroot salad.

My goal is for my family is to buy only meat that is grass fed, organic and no antibiotics involved.

This recipe is made with miso. Miso is fermented (probiotic) soya beans, and it is really important to read the ingredients on the packet of your Miso paste. MSG is used for flavouring, (monosodium glutamate) It is the glutamate that is a danger to your health - stay away from it. Around the world soya beans are being genetically modified. I have found a supply in New Zealand that doesn't have all those nasties. 

Long and slow is the best way to cook a large piece of meat. 

This is a simple way to cook lamb. No added unnatural flavours.

For a fun meal with your family, these dumpling's are so easy. They take time to fold but just put some good music on and enjoy. Cover and place in the fridge until you are ready to poach in simmering water. They can also be fried in a little oil for texture.