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Author Archives: ladyredspecs

Debi’s Walnut Bites

During the pre Christmas madness I hastily saved a number of recipes from blogs I follow. Each had something that tempted me and with this recipe it was walnuts. It’s … Continue reading

January 12, 2017 · 15 Comments

Salmon Croquettes

In my household of only two people there are often leftovers. I’m not very adept at controlling the quantities for just two portions, four seems my natural position, but then … Continue reading

January 5, 2017 · 27 Comments

Orange Cardamon Cake with Grand Marnier Syrup

Australian food synonymous with Christmas has changed remarkably in a single generation. A self confidence with our cultural identity heavily influenced by both the climate and immigration means we no … Continue reading

December 29, 2016 · 27 Comments

Luscious Strawberry Sorbet

The heat is on, so it’s time so dust off the ice cream churn. I’ve had spectacular success making gelato and sorbet recipes from Nick Palumbo’s recipe book “Gelato Messina” … Continue reading

December 22, 2016 · 11 Comments

Peppery Blue Cheese Tart with Caramelised Fennel

I’m totally enamoured with the unconventional recipe for shortcrust I posted a few months ago. It’s liberated me from a tart free world. The fact that it makes a big … Continue reading

December 15, 2016 · 24 Comments

Gluten free choc chip, cherry and almond cookies

  Christmas is a time for giving and small homemade gifts are always well received. This year I thought I’d make my friends a chocolate treat. Chocolate is perilous in … Continue reading

December 8, 2016 · 19 Comments

In My Kitchen December 2016

November in my kitchen has swung between two extremes. It’s been crazily busy and it’s been deathly quiet so In My Kitchen during December I hope to find some balance, … Continue reading

December 1, 2016 · 27 Comments

Charred Red Pepper Gratin

In the best possible way my life has been kinda crazy lately. My daughter married her long time partner a couple of weeks ago and pre wedding parties and dinners … Continue reading

November 24, 2016 · 31 Comments

Meaty thoughts….

In the past few months there’s been a flood of information in the Australian media focussing on the ethics of eating meat.  I’ve absorbed a whole raft of information, some … Continue reading

November 21, 2016 · 38 Comments

Peppery Turmeric and Lemongrass Chicken

Marinades and spice rubs can make or break meat grilled on the BBQ and there is no better place to look for inspiring flavours than the street food of SE … Continue reading

November 17, 2016 · 33 Comments

Fermented Pineapple and Chilli Sambal

In last week’s post I mentioned the Fermented Pineapple and Chilli Sambal I had made from a recipe published in the book from the Sydney cafe “Cornersmith.” I’ve always been … Continue reading

November 10, 2016 · 25 Comments

In My Kitchen November 2016

I loved having the links to the IMK posts back in a central location, so once again I’m linking up with bloggers from around the world and sharing a little … Continue reading

November 1, 2016 · 34 Comments

Dongpo Pork

You may recall me mentioning Chinese regional cookbook author Fuchsia Dunlop earlier this month. Tuned into my local intelligent radio station while attending to boring domestic chores, I dropped everything … Continue reading

October 27, 2016 · 29 Comments

Okinomiyaki -Japanese Vegetable Pancake

We’ve had a few phases of vegetarian eating in our lives, the first driven by economy, the second by a daughter with ethical concerns and then the third by a … Continue reading

October 20, 2016 · 28 Comments