Rapini and Pine Nut Pesto

Have you heard or rapini? It gets called broccoli raab or rabe too and you can usually find it at green grocers or farmer’s markets. I’ve never seen it at a big supermarket in Melbourne but if you have, let me know. It’s part of both the cabbage and turnipĀ  families and used in Italian cooking. I love it as it’s like spinach with bite. If you can’t find it you could use spinach with a small handful of rocket thrown in for that bit of bite.

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Pumpkin, Goats Cheese and Basil Dip

This week I’ve been focused on using up any leftover food I had from a few events on the weekend. I’m getting better and better at creating less waste but as anyone who has hosted a dinner party knows, it’s less stressful to voer cater than under cater! This recipe could come in handy at Christmas time too as it’s a great way to use up leftover roast pumpkin. I have included info on how to roast the pumpkin though!

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