Flaky Sour Cream Shortcust
This is the best pastry recipe I have ever used, bar none. Passed to me by Marieke, who taught me so much about food and cooking, it is a dream … Continue reading
BAKED RICE PUDDING
This is an economical and easy old recipe from the 1907 edition of Mrs Beeton’s Family Cookery that belonged to my Grandma. As mentioned in a previous ramble about puddings, … Continue reading
BEEF WITH BLACK BEAN SAUCE
This is another of those recipes that I haven’t made for years. I had forgotten how tasty it was with the added bonus of being quick to prepare as well … Continue reading
MINESTRONE
This makes a very large pot of soup, but it freezes well so is good to have as a standby. Serve with a dollop of pesto or salsa verde, crusty … Continue reading
BARB’S NUT BROWN BUTTER BISCUITS
Baking these biscuits again after many many years has been a revelation! Following my Mum’s instructions and using inexpensive ingredients that were always on hand, this recipe is the source … Continue reading
CURRIED CAULIFLOWER SOUP with FRESH CORIANDER
I think I am a “soupaholic.” Warming, nourishing, easy and delicious, as soon as the days start to shorten I start to make soup, big pots full of soup. Enough … Continue reading
BRAISED BEEF POT PIES
I have a favourite beef grower at my local Farmer’s Market, his specialty is belted Galloway cattle which he dry ages. It is rich, tender and delicious. The cooler weather … Continue reading
My Mum’s Hot Apple Crumble Recipe
This is one of my “written down” recipes for hot puddings copied from clippings pasted in my Mum’s recipe file. A few weeks ago I posted Hot Rhubarb and Banana … Continue reading
Honey Ginger Chicken
Years of cooking weekly family stir fry dinners has given me the confidence to ad lib the ingredients with ease. Revisiting my folder of handwritten recipes, I found this recipe … Continue reading
CREAMY MINTED ZUCCHINI SOUP with tomatoes and white beans
I love the texture of cream soup, but I find dairy products difficult to digest. I also need to minimize my calorie intake wherever I can, so I came … Continue reading
CHOCOLATE HEDGEHOG SLICE
This is another of those yummy treats that have memories dating back to my early childhood holidays spent with family friends on their farm. I am always looking for treats … Continue reading
LUCKNOW STYLE CHICKEN BIRYANI
Biryani is a great dish to prepare ahead then reheat gently in the oven. Fragrant pilau teamed with a mild chicken curry and served with a simple steamed green vegetable … Continue reading
Cumin Spiced Cream Style Vegetable Soup
The weather has taken a turn for the worst in Melbourne today. We can’t complain though, we have had a warm, dry and still autumn so far, the crisp nights … Continue reading
ZUCCHINI CAKE
Working on “Please Pass The Recipe” has led me to revisit recipes that I stopped making years ago for no apparent reason. This zucchini loaf is one I remember vividly … Continue reading
Please Pass the Recipe 