This is awesome. 115gm Ham 115 gm Cheddar Cheese 1 Green Pepper 1 Chilli 115gm canned Mushrooms (drained) 6 Eggs 1/2 teas Baking Powder 1/2 teas Salt 225gm Cottage Cheese 2 tabs Horseradish What to do: Preheat oven to 180c and Grease pyrex baking dish. In food processor- Ham, Cheese, Pepper, Chilli and Mushrooms to…
Category: Mains, Breakfasts, Casseroles, Soups and Stews
Summer Vegetable Soup
2 tabs oil 1 chopped onion 2 cloves garlic crushed 600ml vegetable stock 250gm baby potatoes in halves 250gm baby carrots 200gm baby zucchini halved by length 4 tomatoes chopped 200gm peas salt and pepper 4 tabs fresh pesto HOW TO Heat oil in saucepan, add onion and garlic until soft Pour in stock, boil…
Pizza
These funny face pizzas are great to get some help from the kids. Some small pocket pita bread Grated mozzarella cheese Tomato paste Decorations for pizza, pineapple, mushrooms,olives,zucchini,can spaghetti,capsicum What to do Make a small cut in the pita bread, fill with 1/4 cup cheese Reshape and place on oven tray Spread each with tomato…
Jaffles
I have just bought myself a new jaffle maker from my store. Let the fun times begin ! You can use any type of bread, white, multigrain,raisin or wholemeal. Spread the bread with butter and some sesame seeds. Here are a few ideas for fillings: Edam cheese grated, sliced tomato, cooked bacon Soft philly cheese…
Vegetable Rolls
1 cup cooked brown rice 1/2 cup corn kernels 1/2 cup frozen peas thawed 1/2 grated carrot 1 finely chopped onion 1 finely chopped celery stick 1 red capsicum finely chopped 1 eggs, beaten 1 cup tasty cheese grated 1 tab fruit chutney 1/2 teas chilli powder 2 sheets puff pastry thaawed 1 egg lightly…
Coleslaw
Something more from Flo’s cookbook 1/2 regular cabbage 2 tabs oil 1 tab French mustard 1 clove garlic 1 teas salt Pepper, celery and shallots to taste 1 cup yoghurt What to do Finely chop cabbage and place in bowl Mix together oil, mustard,garlic and salt Chop pepper,celery and shallots and add to cabbage mix…
Potato and Carrot Pie
This is one from Peter Russell-Clarke recipes from back in the 90’s, I think. 2 cups potato grated 1 cup carrot grated 3 spring onions chopped finely 1 egg beaten lightly 1 tab oil 1/4 cup parsley finely chopped 1/4 cup bread crumbs 2 cups tasty cheese grated What to do Combine all ingredients and…
Quiche Sensational
Flo loved to cook and experiment with food. Here is a snippet from her old cookbook that I have inherited. Sensational Quiche two types 4 eggs 1/2 cup SR flour 1 cup milk 1/2 cup cream 3 tabs melted butter 1 1/2 cups grated tasty cheese 1 1/2-2 cups chopped assorted filling of cooked vegetables…
Sauerkraut with Carrot and Tumeric
750g shredded cabbage 250gm peeled carrots cut into matchsticks 2 small onions sliced finely 4 teas ginger sliced thinly 2 cloves garlic chopped finely 4 tabs ground tumeric 24gm salt What to do Place all ingredients in large mixing bowl Squeeze mixture with clean hands, do this for 10 mins to allow salt to draw…
Slowcooker Sausages with Onion Gravy
I am so lucky to have Flo’s Breville slow cooker. Using it brings back very fond memories of mum cooking in her kitchen. 1 tab cooking oil 8 sausages, i cut mine in half for a smaller cooker 2 onions , halved and thinly sliced 3 teas light brown sugar 2 tabs plain flour 450ml…
Meat Vegetable Ramen Noodles
So far I have made this with Chicken, Beef Cubes and Beef Mince. Each and every one has been simply beautiful ! Thanks #4 for this recipe, it is one of those ‘keepers’ ! 2 pkts of Instant Noodles and discard the seasonings 1 tab Oil 2 cloves Garlic crushed 1/2 Onion sliced 200 gm…
Rice and Chicken
This sure is a tasty, easy to make and healthy evening meal, with plenty for lunch the next day. Thanks #4 for this one ! 2 cups Chicken Stock 2 Chicken fillets 1 1/2 cups Black Rice 2 tabs Lemon Juice 1/4 cup Olive Oil 1 tab Wholegrain Mustard 2 bunches Asparagus with woody ends…
Fritters
So today is overcast and very much an indoor day. We decided to have fritters for lunch. These fritters are divine ! Corn, Carrot, Zucchini and Sweet Chilli Sauce 1 medium zucchini roughly grated 420gm can of corn kernels drained 1 medium carrot roughly grated 1/4 cup chopped garlic chives ( I used fresh from…
Spicy Chicken Laksa
400gm boneless chicken sliced 1 teas Chinese five spice 1 cup reduced salt chicken stock Laksa Paste 1 red chilli chopped 1 x 3 cm piece fresh ginger chopped 2 garlic cloves finely chopped 1 teas turmeric 4 shallots chopped 2 teas peanut paste 3-4 kaffer lime leaves sliced 1/4 cup chopped coriander 1 tab…
Beef Chilli Con Carne
2kg beef chuck steak trimmed and cubed 2 large onions chopped 35gm chilli seasoning 3 teas ground coriander 1/3 cup tomato paste 2 x 400gm cans red kidney beans drained and rinsed 400gm can crushed tomatoes 1 cup fresh coriander and extra to garnish Steamed rice, sour cream, smashed avocado and tortilla strips to serve…
Thai Red Salmon Curry
1 1/2 cups brown basmati rice 1 tab coconut oil 600 gm salmon with skin off 2 tabs Thai red curry paste 3 cm piece ginger grated finely 400ml coconut milk 1 cup chicken stock 1 tab fish sauce 1/2 teas caster sugar 2 baby pak choy quartered 1/2 bunch Thai basil, leaves picked off…
Korean Dak Bulgogi
1/4 cup sesame seeds, toasted 5 minced garlic cloves 1 tab grated ginger 1/4 cup soy sauce 2 tabs sugar 2 tabs toasted sesame oil 1/2 teas salt 2 or 3 teas Gochugaru chicken cut into strips 3 green onions to garnish Place all ingredients in bowl and allow to set for several hours…
Lamb Korma
1.5kg boneless lamb shoulder roast (or boneless lamb shoulder cubed) 2 medium brown onions sliced thinly 5cm fresh ginger grated 3 garlic cloves crushed 2/3 cup korma paste 3 medium tomatoes chopped 1/2 cup chicken stock 300ml cream 1 cinnamon stick 2 teas poppy seeds 1/2 cup loosely chopped coriander leaves 1 fresh long red…
Green Chicken Curry
1kg chicken thigh fillets, halved 2 cloves garlic, crushed 2.5cm piece fresh ginger, grated 1 fresh green chilli, chopped finely 2 tabs green curry paste 2 fresh kaffir lime leaves, torn 230gm canned sliced bamboo shoots, drained and rinsed 400gm can baby corn, drained and rinsed, and chopped in thirds 180ml chicken stock 410ml coconut…
Beef Teriyaki Balls
These beautiful little explosions can be served either a Main or Entree Ingredients: • 500g beef/lamb mince • 1 onion, chopped super finely • 1 carrot, chopped super finely • 1 cup breadcrumbs • 2 tabs soy sauce • 2 teas grated fresh ginger • 1 egg • 2 tabs sake • 2 tab potato/corn…
Assam Chicken CURRY
What you will need for the CHICKEN • 3 tablespoons olive oil • 1 stalk of lemongrass, crushed • 500 g chicken thighs,small pieces, or thigh meat • 50 g of tamarind paste • 2 chicken stock cubes • 2 cups water • ½ cup diced pineapple • 1 zucchini, chopped in rounds 4 tomatoes,…
Pumpkin Soup #2
There are a lot of pumpkin soup recipes around. Here is another, I bought some of those beautiful pumpkins from the guy on Hall Road Gordonvale. The best pumpkins ever. 1kg pumpkin peeled and diced 3 cups chicken stock 3 large onions diced 1 cup cream Salt, pepper, chopped parsley and nutmeg. 12. Allow to…
Garlic Corn Fritters
1 cup SR Flour 1 tab Chicken Stock Powder 2 Eggs 1/2 cup Milk 420gm Corn kernels 1/4 cup chives oil 1. Place flour, stock powder in large bowl. Make well in centre. 2. Use fork, mix in eggs and milk. 3. Add corn and chives. Stir until well combined. 4. Heat some oil in…
BBQ Mince and Beans
1 tab olive oil 2 onions chopped 2 cloves garlic chopped 4 carrots peeled and sliced 2 celery sticks sliced 500gm beef mince 1 can baked beans 2 tabs worcestershire sauce 300ml beef stock 100ml black coffee 1 tablespoon black treacle 1 tablespoon smoked paprika salt and pepper to taste 1. Heat the slow cooker….
Broccoli Cheddar and Red Pepper & Spinach and Feta Quiches
Crustless quiches are easy, simply slice some potato very thinly and place in the quiche dish as you would a crust and bake for 10-15 minutes until fork tender. Remove from oven and allow to cool slightly. GF Red Pepper, Spinach and Feta Quiche 1 cup half milk and cream 5 eggs 1/2 teas salt…
Chicken Shawarma
For our regular Friday night meal, I made Chicken Shawarma with Indian Yellow Jasmine Rice. This is a fantastic recipe. 1 kg chicken breasts 1/2 cup water Spice Mix 1 1/2 teas ground cumin 1 teas ground sumac 1/2 teas chilli powder 1/2 teas sweet paprika 1/4 teas garlic powder 1/4 teas salt 1/4 teas…
My Favourite, Crumbed EGGPLANT Steaks
Ingredients 2-3 round or long eggplant (young and firm), wash and slice into 1/4 inch thickness 1 teas salt 2/3 cup bread crumbs 1 1/2 tabs freshly grated Parmesan cheese 2/3 cup flour 2 eggs 1 teas crushed garlic 1/4 cup vegetable oil for frying Instructions Place sliced eggplant in a large bowl and toss…
Mushroom Topping on Toast for lunch today
oil 200gm mushrooms, finely chopped 2 shallots, finely chopped 1/2 capsicum, finely diced 1 clove garlic, crushed 2 tablespoons sesame seeds small chopped chilli (optional) Spray or Brush frypan with oil and heat Add mushrooms, shallots, capsicums, and garlic and cook gently When lightly browned, add sesame seeds Use as topping for bread rounds or…
Porcupine Meat Balls
An old favorite, this is one that was one of the first dishes made at Home Economics at High School. 750gm minced topside steak 1 small onion grated pinch mixed herbs 1 cup water 1/2 cup uncooked rice 300gm can tomato soup / pref home made 1/4 cup evaporated milk or 1 egg Mix meat,…
Creamy Chicken and Bacon GF Pasta
Ingredients 1 500gm pack GF Pasta Swirls 250 g bacon , chopped 250 g chicken breast , cut in half horizontally then into strips 2 x 1 tbsp (30 g) butter 4 tabs garlic, minced 1/2 small onion , finely chopped (brown, white or yellow) 3/4 cup (185ml) heavy cream / thickened cream 1 cup pasta…
Bacon Potato Pie
6 large Potatoes peeled 250gm Shortcut Bacon cubed 1 large Onion sliced 1 tab crushed Garlic 1 tab oil 4 eggs 200ml cream 1 1/2 cups grated cheese Boil potatoes until tender and set aside in colander Place oil in lge frypan, heat and cook onion until soft Add Garlic and Bacon. Cook until bacon…
Cheesy Pumpkin Pie
1 onion thinly sliced Approx 500gm cubed pumpkin 2 teas balsamic vinegar 2 eggs lightly beated 100ml pure cream 120gm grated cheese 2 tabs grated parmesan cheese Heat oil in large pan, add onion, cook until soft Add pumpkin and cook, stirring occasionally for 2-3 minutes Add 1/2 cup water and bring to simmer Cover…
Cauliflower Cheese Tart
I made this one today, with no shell, keeping it gluten free. Yum! 4 eggs 1 medium cauliflower, cut into small florets 1 tbs olive oil 1 medium onion, finely chopped 2 teaspoons crushed garlic 200gm bacon, chopped 500ml thickened cream Large pinch of freshly grated nutmeg 175g tasty cheddar grated 125gm parmesan grated Line…
Pasta e Ceci – Italian Pasta and Chickpea Stew
This version of Pasta c Ceci is more stew than soup. It can be loosened up with a bit more water if preferred. 3 tabs olive oil 1 medium yellow onion chopped finely 3 teaspoons crushed garlic 2 teaspoons fresh rosemary chopped 1/2 teas red pepper flakes (I used chilli flakes) salt and pepper 1…
Aloo Matar Curry
Aloo muttar is a Punjabi dish from the Indian subcontinent which is made from potatoes and peas in a spiced creamy tomato based sauce. It is a vegetarian dish. The sauce is generally cooked with garlic, ginger, onion, tomatoes, cumin seeds and other spices. 2 lge potatoes 200gm peas 1 lge onion 1 lge tomato…
Warm Thai Beef Salad
This one is for Wayne, one of his fave foods. 700gm beef steak sliced thinly 1 tab fresh ginger grated 1 tab lime rind finely grated 1 tab lime juice chillies seeded and finely chopped to suit 2 tabs lemongrass finely chopped 1/4 cup coriander leaves finely chopped 250gm vermicelli 2 tabs peanut oil 1…
Kedgeree
1 ½ cups white long grain rice 415gm canned red salmon 80gm butter 1/3 cup parsley chopped 2 teas lemon juice 3 hard boiled eggs Cook rice in large saucepan and drain. Drain salmon, discard bones and skin, then flake the flesh. Heat butter in large frypan, add rice, parsley and juice. Cook until heated…
Retro Mushroom Risotto
750ml chicken stock 1 litre water 2 tabs olive oil 1 small onion chopped finely 10gm butter 2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced 100gm fresh shiitake mushrooms thinly sliced 100gm button mushrooms thinly sliced 100 gm oyster mushrooms thinly sliced 2 cups amborio rice washed 125ml dry white wine 75gm baby spinach leaves 25gm parmesan cheese…
Sweet Chilli Chicken with Cashews
700gm single chicken breast fillets sliced thinly ¼ cup finely chopped fresh coriander leaves 1 chilli seeded and sliced thinly 1 tab sesame oil 2 teas crushed garlic 2 tabs peanut oil 80ml rice vinegar 60ml sweet chilli sauce 1 tab lime juice 105 gm raw cashews toasted 80gm snow pea sprouts Combine chicken, coriander…
Chicken and Galangal Soup
750ml chicken stock 4cm fresh galangal sliced thickly 2 sticks fresh lemon grass cut into 5cm pieces 4 fresh kaffir lime leaves 2 teaspoons coriander root and stem chopped roughly 500gm chicken thigh/breast fillets sliced thinly 200gm canned straw mushrooms drained and rinsed 250ml coconut milk 1 tablespoon lime juice 1 tablespoon fish sauce 1…
Chicken and Fresh Plum Sauce
Stone fruit season ! This is a great one to use some fresh plums. 8 chicken fillets 1/3 cup Cornflour 1 teaspoon Five Spice powder 125gm Butter 2 large Onions sliced 2 Celery sticks, sliced 1 medium Green Pepper, sliced Plum Sauce 1 tablespoon Oil 1 large Onion, chopped 2 cloves Garlic, crushed 2 teaspoons…
Zucchini Potato Soup
30gm Butter 1 medium onion, chopped 1 teaspoon dry mustard 3 medium zucchini, chopped 2 medium potatoes, chopped 2 small chicken stock cubes, crumbled 2 cups water 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese 1/2 cup sour cream 3 medium zucchini, extra 30gm butter, extra Melt butter in a large saucepan Add onion, and mustard, cook, stirring…
Satay Beef
Prepare the Satay paste before hand. I usually have some home made Red Thai Curry paste on hand but you can use the bought pastes. Allow approximately 40 minutes from start to finish for this flavoursome dish. Satay Beef 1 tablespoon peanut oil 500gm rump steak sliced 1 red onion sliced thinly 1 red capsicum…
A nice quick Chicken Curry
Chicken is so versatile and a great staple to have on hand. It can be quickly made up into a special evening meal after a long day at work. Chicken Curry 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 medium onion chopped 3 cloves garlic crushed/3 teaspoons crushed garlic 500gm chopped chicken breast 2 tablespoons garam masala 1…
Thai Beef Salad
750gm rump/sirloin steak fresh ground pepper 1 cup mint leaves 1 large Spanish onion sliced thinly 2 red chillies, deseeded and finely sliced 1 large lime/1/2 lemon juiced 2 tablespoons fish sauce 1 teaspoon sugar lettuce leaves, whole or halved 10 cherry tomatoes extra mint leaves to garnish Season the steak with pepper under grill…
Chicken Stew
Slow cooker Chicken Stew is one of those warm and fuzzy meals, you know the one, it makes you feel so full and relaxed. It is a great stew that can be put together in less than 30 minutes and is ready after a hard day at work or play. Recipe: 1/3 cup GF Flour…
Moroccan Chickpea Soup
This is one beautiful soup! Moroccan Chickpea Soup is one of my favourite chickpea soup recipes. A bowl of this hearty soup is a meal in itself. Serve it with some oven-fresh flatbread. Recipe : 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 medium onion chopped 2 stalks celery chopped 2 teaspoons cumin 1lt hot vegetable stock 400…
Isolation Potato Cakes for dinner tonight.
Potato Cakes 2 – 2 1/2 cups mashed potato , cold 1 large egg or 2 small eggs 1/3 cup plain flour 1 cup grated melting cheese 250g bacon , diced 1/2 cup scallions/shallots , thinly sliced 1/4 tsp salt Cooking 2 cups panko breadcrumbs OR 3/4 cup plain flour 4 to 6 tbsp oil…
Corned Beef like you have never tasted it.
Just have to tell you about the corned beef from Bushy Creek and how wonderful it is. When I first looked at it, well, it didnt have that red corned beef look. Well, no it didn’t. It didn’t have any of the added red colouring that usually keeps me awake all night. When cooked the…
Sweet Potato and Coconut Curry
4 tabs olive oil 2 lge onions halved and sliced 3 garlic cloves crushed thumb sizes piece ginger 1 teas paprika 1/2 teas cayenne 2 red chillies, de-seeded and sliced 2 red peppers, de-seeded and sliced 250g red cabbage shredded 1 kg sweet potato peeled and chopped into chunks 300g passata 400ml coconut milk 2…
Sweet potato in jackets, with Guacomole & Kidney Beans
SWEET POTATO WITH GUACOMOLE & RED KIDNEY BEANS 1 drop of rapeseed oil 2 sweet potatoes 1 large avocado juice of 1 lime plus 2 wedges 1 red chilli chopped and de-seeded 2 tomatoes finely chopped 1/3 small pack corianer, roughly chopped leaves 1 small red onion finely chopped 400gm red kidney beans in…
Parmesan Mashed Potato Patties, something that you all will want to try, me too !
Parmesan Mashed Potato Patties Some cooked potatoes Parmesan Cheese Egg Parsley and Chives (Celery, Dill, Basil, Spring onions or whatever you like) Plain Flour Salt and Petter Olive Oil Cook the potatoes over a gentle boil for approx 20-25 mins. COOL then MASH Once mashed, add egg, parmesan cheese, parsley, chives, flour, salt and…
Easy Eggs for a great working day.
Are you sick of eating boring yoghurt at work every morning? Here is something that you can even do AFTER you arrive at work. Find that office microwave, you can have scrambled, or fried eggs in 5 minutes. You will work better and feel better ALL day. Spray a microwave dish with a little oil…
Hungarian Style Goulash
An early start today. I have a Hungarian-Style GOULASH bubbling away in my mother’s old slow cooker. It is a reminder of her each time that I use it. I still remember her having it on her kitchen bench. Hungarian Style GOULASH 800gm lean diced VEAL 1 tablespoon Sweet PAPRIKA 2 tablespoons PLAIN FLOUR 2…
Thai Red Curry Chicken
Making this for tonight’s meal. Will add a pic when complete. I always love a good curry. Homemade curry paste would be preferred. Thai Red Curry CHICKEN 5/6 tbsp Maesri Thai Red Curry Paste (If not available, any bottled will do) 2 large garlic cloves – minced 2 tsp fresh ginger – finely…
Bacon Risotto
Bacon Risotto – great dish for Games Night. 2 tabs cooking oil 2 onions chopped Garlic chopped (to your taste) 500gm Bacon chopped in cubes 3 x Chicken Stock Cubes 1 1/2 cups Arbio Rice 125 gm Butter Water = Rice to Liquid 1-3 for every 1 cup of rice use 3 cups of water…
Rissoles – from the best cook of all, our Mum.
Flo’s Rissoles 375-500gm Beef Mince Meat 1-2 chopped Onions 2 slices Bread OR 2 large spoons Rolled Oats 2 grated Zucchini 1 grated Carrot 1 grated Potato 1 tablespoon Tomato Sauce 1 teaspoon Salt 1 teaspoon Curry Powder 1 Egg OR 2 tablespoons Plain Flour (to hold mixture together) 1 handful of grated Parmesan Cheese…
Basic Porridge Recipe
Basic Porridge My Mum lived to be 91 years, as did her father, and they both enjoyed Basic Porridge regularly. To this day, Porridge is still one of my best breakfast meals ever ! 2 cups (180g) rolled oats (not instant) 1 cup milk 3 cups water Pinch salt Place oats, milk, water and salt…
The most awesome Creamy Lemon Chicken
Ingredients 4 Chicken Breasts cut to 1/2 inch thickness Favourite Rub 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil 1 Tablespoon Butter 2 Tablespoons Minced Garlic 1 Tablespoon Favourite Rub 12 Chicken stock Cubes and Boiling water 3/4 Cup Heavy Cream 1/4 Cup Lemon Juice Instructions Season each piece of chicken with the Favourite Rub on both sides. Place the butter and oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. When…
Curried Sausages
Another Curried Sausages Recipe to try. This recipe is from a very old Womens’ Weekly. 12 thick beef sausages 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 2 medium brown onions sliced thinly 2 tablespoons milk curry powder 400gm can diced tomatoes 1 cup beef stock 1 cup of water 4 medium potatoes sliced into thick wedges 1 cup…
How easy it is to make some soup. Here is a Thick Vegetable Soup.
Sometimes, I just MUST have some soup. Today is one of those days. In a large saucepan, I put 4 Chicken Stock cubes Filled with water Added approx 500gm fresh chopped mixed veggies Is starting to smell nice. I added a can of drained cannellini beans Chopped Potatoes and chopped sweet potato Then added some…
Meatloaf – Great for an evening meal, and left overs for lunch the following day.
Ingredients 1kg Mince 1 medium Brown Onion finely chopped 1 1/2 cups Fresh Breadcrumbs 1 egg lightly beaten 2 Garlic cloves crushed 1 medium zucchini grated 1 small Carrot grated 1 tab Worcestershire Sauce 2 tab Tomato Sauce 2 tabs Fresh flat-leaf Parsley chopped 1/4 cup Barbecue Sauce Steamed Green Beans to serve Method Preheat…
Monday Night’s Dinner – Bacon and Potato Fritters.
Bacon and Potato Fritters Ingredients 200g bacon, chopped 750g desiree potatoes, peeled and chopped 1.5 tablespoons wholegrain mustard 1/2 cup fresh breadcrumbs 4 tablespoons chopped chives 2 egg, lightly beaten 4 tablespoons plain flour Rice bran oil or sunflower oil, to shallow-fry Method 1. Place a fry-pan over medium-high heat. Add the bacon and cook,…
Corn Fritters
1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1 egg 1/4 cup water 1 tsp. baking powder 1 tbsp. olive oil 1 cup corn kernels fresh or canned 1 medium bell pepper seeded and diced 1/4 cup chopped parsley 1/4 cup chopped chives 1/2 tsp. salt or to taste 1/2 tsp. pepper or to taste olive oil for frying…
I am loving this cookbook Tonight it was Sweet Potato and Spinach Stir-fry
But mine had a twist because the spinach in the fridge was no good. I simply used green peas, and the result was pretty good. 500gm Orange Sweet Potato 225gm Tinned Water Chestnuts 1 tablespoon oil 2 garlic cloves (2 teas crushed Garlic) 2 teaspoons Sambal Oelek (chilli paste from Southeast Asia) 2 teaspoons grated…
Tortellini with Eggplant
Tortellini with Eggplant 1 red capsicum 500gm eggplant 500gm fresh cheese and spinach tortellini 60ml oil 2 teas crushed garlic 1 can crushed tomatoes 250ml vegetable stock (2 cubes and 250ml boiling water) 25 gm chopped basil Cut the capsicum and eggplant into small cubes Cook tortellini in rapid boiling salted water until el…
Chinese Pork Dumpling Soup – Delicious ! Quick and easy to make
I am a soup lover from way back. I love thin soups, am not a big fan of thick, creamy ones. This is one of the best soups that I have ever made. Well worth a try. 1 carrot 1 bunch pak choy ginger coriander 1 spring onion 2 Chinese style stock cubes 2…
Spiced Chicken Braise
Ingredients 125gm quinoa 1 red onion ( chopped finely) 1 carrot (finely chopped) 200gm silverbeet remove stems chop both and keep separate 2 garlic cloves dill chopped 1sweet potato chopped into 2.5 cm cubes 2 chicken stock cubes crushed chicken thigh fillets x 4 cuts into bite-sized pieces 5 gm ground sumac 5 gm baharat…
Latin American Spicy Beef
Tonight I made this, and it was beautiful Ingredients: 1 garlic clove crushed sprig coriander 250gm beef stir fry 5 gm chimichurri spice blend 1 corn cob 1 red onion 400gm black beans (tin) 1 tomato 1 lime Method: Place crushed garlic, beef stir-fry, chimichurri in a bowl. Add two tsp oil and allow to…
Panang Lamb Curry
1 tab peanut oil 1.5kg lamb pieces 1/2 cup panang curry paste 2 1/2 cups coconut cream 2 tabs fish sauce 1/4 cup grated palm sugar 2 tabs peanut paste 4 fresh kaffir lime leaves 225 gm can slice bamboo shoots rinsed and drained 1 small red capsicum sliced thinly 200gm green beans trimmed and…
Spaghetti and Meatballs
Ingredients 1 cup seasoned bread crumbs 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan and Romano cheese blend 1 teaspoon pepper 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 large eggs, lightly beaten 2 pounds ground beef SAUCE: 1 large onion, finely chopped 1 medium green pepper, finely chopped 3 cans (15 ounces each) tomato sauce 2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) diced tomatoes,…
Risotto – great weekday easy meal
I hardly ever make risotto, as it is not a popular dish in our house, but I found this recipe and just had to give it a try. I am so glad that I did. 4 tabs butter 1 onion diced 4 rashers bacon 500gm chicken mince 1 cup mushrooms chopped 2 cups amborio rice…
Meatball and Vegetable Soup
MEATBALLS 500gm mince (can us any lean mince) 1 egg white 2 teaspoon Tomato Sauce 2 teaspoon BBQ Sauce SOUP cooking spray 1 cup each of diced onion, carrot, turnip, parsnip, celery, swede. 2 teaspoons each of crushed Garlic, Worcestershire Sauce, dried Oregano. 3 Tablespoons each of Soy Sauce, Chicken style Stock Powder. 3 litres…
Chilli Con Carne
This has to be the BEST Chilli Con Carne that I have ever tasted. Absolutely awesome ! Beans are a wholesome addition to a meat meal. 1 large onion chopped 1 green pepper chopped 1 teaspoon of crushed garlic 2 tablespoon coconut oil 1 teaspoon paprika 2 beef stock cubes 1 teaspoon cumin 1…
Sweet and Sour Chicken
1 tab coconut oil 4 chicken lovely legs (520 gms) 4 skinless chicken thigh cutlets (800gm) 2 medium red onions chopped in wedges ½ cup of soy sauce ½ cup pasatta ½ cup pineapple juice 2 tabs firmly packed light brown sugar 2 tabs white vinegar 1 fresh chilli chopped finely 2 cloves garlic crushed…
Rissoles – Old fashioned Recipe
RISSOLES – from The Australian Convict Recipe Book ½ lb minced meat (250gm) 1 small onion chopped 1 oz dripping (butter) 1 tab Plain Flour small amount of water/stock salt and pepper 1 dessertspoon Worcestershire (2.5 teas) breadcrumbs beaten egg Fry mince until brown Melt dripping and fry onions Sprinkle with flour, add water/stock gradually…
Curried Sausages
Curried Sausages are so good in winter, in fact, they are so good at any time. This is a favourite of the Captain. My recipe just has to have some sultanas mixed through. CURRIED SAUSAGES a la Karen Add approx 6 tabs oil to a large saucepan. Heat over medium heat. Chop two large onions…
Gluten Free / Sugar Free Pancakes
Here is one for those who need things to be Gluten Free GLUTEN FREE Pancakes 3 Eggs beaten 1 cup Buttermilk 1 teas Vanilla ¾ cup GF SR Flour 1/3 cup Coconut Flour ½ teas GF Baking Powder 1 tab Stevia 50gm Butter melted Cooking Oil spray Sliced Banana & Strawberries In a…
Pumpkin Soup
I had my groceries delivered this morning and somehow have ended up with what should have been 4 x quarters of pumpkin. Yes, there were 4 quarters, but they were super big quarters, and the ONE pumpkin that I wanted is equal to almost two pumpkins and SUPER BIG !! So PUMPKIN SOUP it is…
Pea and Ham Soup
Classic PEA AND HAM SOUP – SLOW COOKER 500 gm split peas, soaked overnight or for 8 hours, then drained 2 lts water 1 ham bone 2 carrots chopped 2 stalks celery chopped 2 bay leaves black pepper 2 tabs fresh thyme chopped Place all ingredients in the Breville Slow Cooker (except the thyme) Cover…
More left over ham – Ham and Cheese Croquettes
HAM AND CHEESE CROQUETTES Chopped Ham 2 cups Mashed Potato (cold) 1 Egg Yolk 2 Green Onions finely chopped ¾ cup PL Flour 40gm Mozzarella cubed 1 ½ cups fresh Breadcrumbs 1 Egg ¼ cup Milk ½ cup Oil for frying Heat frying pan cook ham until crisp Combine mashed Potato, Egg yolk, Onion, Ham…
Christmas Dinner with Special Friends
Last night we had a lovely dinner, great wine and champagne, and the best of company. Thanks to Bjarne and Paul who joined Jim and Myself for a Christmas Dinner at our house. The recipes I used are below and so good, they will be great for many Christmas Dinner’s to come. In the Baked…
Baked Chicken
Another one from sister #5. Thanks #5 I am sure that there will be lots of people trying this one. I just love the old recipes, they are always so full of flavour. Must be a cook up this weekend. This is from Australian Home Cookery 3rd Edition 1926 Cut the chicken up neatly Rub…