New Style Porcupine Meatballs
Buying ingredients to suit the household budget is a perennial challenge to all cooks. Growing up in the 1960s, my Dad received his salary fortnightly. Mum served “rissoles” (Aussie for … Continue reading
Chocolate, Coffee and Walnut Cake
One of my favourite wine makers is Charles Melton in South Australia’s Barossa Valley. Charlie is the quintessential Aussie primary producer, hardworking, layback, self effacing and passionate about his product. … Continue reading
Salmon En Papillote
It was always going to be a rowdy night sharing travel experiences and photos with friends. They’d been travelling in exotic Eastern Europe and Russia, we’d been in the Kimberley. … Continue reading
Mum’s Lamb Hotch Potch
I’ve been spending time compiling a family recipe book based on Please Pass The Recipe to hand on to my daughters and grand daughters. Critically appraising the 300 or so … Continue reading
Paula’s Amaretti
My friend Paula has followed a gluten free diet for many years. A fearlessly experimental cook, Paula is continually trying this and tweaking that to improve and refine what she … Continue reading
Cauliflower, Quinoa and Feta Fritters
After my chief taster retired from his demanding career, instead of making packed lunches for him, I was confronted with the challenge of putting a light tasty lunch on the … Continue reading
Warm Herb and Garlic Camembert
A farewell drinks party for my wonderful neighbours who are sadly relocating overseas sent me looking for a snack recipe that would taste great with wine, complement dips and antipasti … Continue reading
Busy Cook’s Lamb Curry
I confess to being pedantic in my approach to cooking Indian food. Whole spices, freshly ground is my usual mantra. This recipe pre dates my purist tendencies, its exact origins … Continue reading
Barramundi Baked in Paper Parcels
This blog is based on passing recipes from one generation to the next. You’d expect that it would be me, the Nana, teaching the young grand daughters kitchen basics, but … Continue reading
Madame’s GF Raspberry Surprise Cupcakes
My gluten free friend loves to bake and she always has an appreciative audience. She’s impressed many important people with her raspberry cupcakes, but has always been reluctant to share … Continue reading
Buckwheat Pancakes with Banana, Pecans and Maple Syrup
We’ve arrived in Broome, a tourist town on the north west coast renowned for it beautiful beaches and perfect winter climate, but mainly known as the source of the world’s … Continue reading
Serendipity Sauce
Sometimes the best dishes are made in a rush with just a few simple ingredients. That happened last night. A bunch of parsley, a tired head of broccoli, a can … Continue reading
Potato and Fennel Gratin
I’ve been in a potato rut! Steamed or baked, steamed or baked, boring! Special fish like fresh Tasmanian Salmon needs a special accompaniment. The subtle aniseed flavour of fennel marries … Continue reading
Pumpkin, Parmesan and Prosciutto Risotto
Opinion is divided about how to correctly structure risotto. Purists claim it should be served soupy with very firm grain and simple flavouring. There is no argument from me that … Continue reading
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