The most popular Dried Apricot Jam

Dried Apricot Jam is rich and full of flavour.  It is very quick to make.  You do not need pectin, if you happen to run out of jam, this can be whipped up in a few minutes.  I usually add some almonds to mine to give it a different texture. Recipe : 1kg Dried Apricots …

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 …

Rissoles – from the best cook of all, our Mum Flo.

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 …

Another very good Chilli Sauce – make as hot as you like.

Chilli Sauce  – This is from my own kitchen and I have remade it several times.  Last time I made it, I did it without gloves on, please DO NOT try this at home! 10 cloves of garlic peeled 4 larger red chillies with stems and seeds removed (if you want you can remove as …

Rissoles – Old fashioned Recipe from the Australian Convict Recipe Book

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 …

My version of Thai Sweet Chilli Sauce

If you have a spare half hour, here is a great way to spend it.  Today I made the following and am super happy with it. This sauce is known as Nam Chim Kai in Thailand. This is my version of it, a healthier home made version and I know exactly what is in it. …