Vegetable Frittata
I’ve decided that “Please Pass the Recipe” will feature an occasional series of posts based on creative dishes using up leftovers. I loathe waste for an assortment of reasons, both … Continue reading
Chow Mein C 1970
I grew up in Melbourne at a time when the majority of people claimed British ancestry. Unlike the multicultural diversity today, the main social difference then was between those of … Continue reading
Greek Egg and Lemon Soup
Winter is clinging to life tenaciously in Melbourne. I don’t expect to be preparing soup in October! With a fresh batch of chicken stock in the freezer it was the … Continue reading
CHICKEN STOCK:
When I first market shopped after our holiday, high on my priority list was the wherewithal to make chicken stock. Not only did I buy two large fresh organic chickens … Continue reading
VEGETABLE LASAGNE
This dish has been a regular on our dinner table for close to 30 years. There was never a written down recipe (until now.) I set out to make a … Continue reading
CHICKEN CACCIATORA
Chicken Cacciatore is a simple, rustic dish, but it so delicious that you want to suck the chicken bones clean and mop up every last drop of sauce with a … Continue reading
BEEF RENDANG
Twenty something years ago Malaysian food first made it’s appearance in Melbourne. It was love at first taste for me. The restaurant “Chinta Ria” sadly, now long gone was a … Continue reading
Semolina Gnocchi
I think this dish must be the ultimate Italian comfort food. Warm, soft and cheesey with luscious crispy edges, this “pasta” makes a light and luscious meal, delicious with ratatouille, … Continue reading
Thai Style Coconut Fish Curry
I don’t have a lot of experience cooking Thai food, and, having never travelled to Thailand, my eating experience is limited to a selection of Melbourne’s many Thai restauarant. I … Continue reading
HUMMUS
I have never ever tasted a commercial hummus which matches a homemade dip for flavour and texture. Some are bland, some leave you with flatulence, some are “tinny”, while a … Continue reading
CHICKEN POT PIE
With a household of two, a roast chicken goes a long way. I serve the succulent hot breast meat with roasted vegetables and when the weather is cold, Chicken Pot … Continue reading
AMATRICIANA SAUCE FOR PASTA
This is a quick, simple and tasty sauce that can be prepared in the time it takes to boil a pot of water and cook the pasta. I think fusilli … Continue reading
CHEESEY CAULIFLOWER SOUP
As a child I loathed cauliflower, Brussels sprouts too. Unfortunately, natural compounds in both develop bitterness when over cooked and my Mum was of the old school that boiled all … Continue reading
Roasted Pumpkin and Pine Nut Pasta Sauce
My other half would eat pasta with a tomato based sauce for dinner every other night, while I prefer a little more variety, so this is a compromise dish, … Continue reading
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