Crispy Chicken Wings in the Air Fryer: Chicken wings are popular with all ages. The secret ingredient in this recipe is a little baking powder, which makes them go nice and crispy. If you don’t have an air fryer you can of course make them in the … #Recipes #chicken #easy
Sweet & Salty Cheesecakes with Cherries & Crumble: Adapted from a recipe by Yotam Ottolenghi, these Sweet and Salty Cheesecakes with Cherries and Crumble are delicious. The saltiness of the feta cheese and the final drizzle of olive oil gives this dessert the… #Recipes #dessert #dinnerparty
Onion Jam: This onion jam (or you might prefer to call it onion chutney) goes well with cold meats such as beef, chicken, ham or pork and makes a tasty addition to beef or cheese sandwiches. 3 Tbs olive oil 1½ kg … #Recipes #easy #preserves
Longbench Couscous Salad: My daughter Catherine gave me this recipe way back in 2009 from her favourite lunch time cafe in Newcastle. It was called Longbench and was located in Darby Street, but sadly it has been closed for some years. 1 cup … #Recipes #easy #salad
Lamb and Fennel Ragu: This recipe uses two lamb shanks to make a delicious dinner to feed a family of six. Any leftovers freeze well. The crunchy topping is optional but it adds a lot to the dish. This is a one-pot dish which … #Recipes #easy #family
Coconut Pudding: Serve this easy dessert, hot or cold, for a real coconut hit. Matthew doesn’t like coconut so I made it to take to my monthly lunch where we all speak French. 4 eggs 1 can condensed milk 1 can coconut … #Recipes #dessert #easy
Deux Baguettes S’il Vous Plaît: When he was eleven I asked our eldest son James to go into a bakery in a ski resort in France and buy “Deux baguettes s’il vous plaît” while I was double parked outside. I had been round the block … #Recipes #bread #easy
Ferne’s Orange Cake: Late last year I lost my dear friend Ferne after a short struggle with a very aggressive cancer. We met in Canberra through a mutual friend when we all had three year old daughters. We spent many happy hours in … #Recipes #cake #easy
Fish with Rice & Tomatoes: If you like paella you will like this easy recipe. It’s basically fish and rice, with baby tomatoes adding a touch of sweetness. I used Basa fillets, but any firm white fish will do. A handful of prawns or mussels … #Recipes #easy #family
Chicken with Garlic, Capers and Anchovies: Compared with Mediterranean countries, where they feature regularly on the menu, anchovies are somewhat underrated in Australia. Incorporated into a dish they become almost undetectable. Even people who say they hate them can be… #Recipes #chicken #easy
Queen Elizabeth’s Favourite Chocolate Biscuit Cake: According to Royal chef Darren McGrady, this was the late Queen Elizabeth’s favourite cake. McGrady cooked for the royal family for fifteen years and said that the Queen liked to have a slice of this cake with a cup of … #Recipes #cake #chocolate
Spinach & Ricotta Pie: The spinach in our veggie garden was going up to seed so we picked it all and put a couple of spinach dishes on the menu for this week. There are lots of recipes for spinach and cheese pies, but … #Recipes #easy #kids
Mango Cheesecake: Looking for a dessert to serve on New Year’s Eve or New Year’s Day that can be made ahead, doesn’t involve turning on the oven and uses seasonal fruit? This recipe meets all the criteria. Mangoes are at their cheapest … #Recipes #christmas #dessert
Big Mary’s Mexican Bombe: This recipe was given to me by one of my father’s first cousins from the Hutchinson family who live near Barnard Castle in the north of England. Big Mary was nicknamed to distinguish her from Little Mary, wife of one … #Recipes #chocolate #dessert
Festive Dipping Oil: Served with warm crusty bread this recipe is a real crowd pleaser, perfect for the holiday season. And it takes less than ten minutes to make. Leftovers can be served on grilled salmon or chicken and it also makes a delicious … #Recipes #easy #fingerfood
Christmas Cake and Christmas Pudding: Those of you who have been following my blog for years will have seen this post before. For new readers here are my tried and tested Christmas cake and pudding recipes. They are best made in November or even earlier, … #Recipes #cake #christmas
Hobz biz-zejt: This recipe comes from Maltese-Australian chef Mark Mizzi whose restaurant and wedding venue Nanna’s Place has been serving delicious Mediterranean dishes since it opened in South Melbourne in 2018. Hobz biz-zejt is a traditional Maltese sandwich which… #Recipes #easy #family
Rice Paper and Nori Crisps with Gravlax: These home made rice paper and nori two-bite crisps are the perfect way to serve gravlax or smoked salmon or trout. They’re also quite tasty as a snack on their own. Easy peasy to make and so light. 4 sheets … #Recipes #easy #fingerfood
Crunchy Granola: Are you a cereal or a toast person? Or perhaps you have both for breakfast. I’ve always been a cereal person and like to eat a combination of fresh fruit and plain, Greek yoghurt. topped with some crunchy granola, Lately … #Recipes #brunch #easy
Roast Pumpkin with Miso & Ginger: Miso is a traditional Japanese seasoning. Miso paste is produced by mixing fermented soybeans with salt and a fungus called Koji. Sometimes rice, parsley, seaweed or other ingredients are added. It can be used in sauces, dips, soups and… #Recipes #easy #family
Shakshuka: Shakshuka originated in north Africa and is now popular all over the Middle East. Serve with toasted sourdough or Turkish bread for brunch, lunch or Sunday evening supper. You probably have all the ingredients in the pantry. We had to … #Recipes #brunch #easy
Japanese Salad with Sushi Flavours: This salad combines all the flavours we love in Japanese sushis and it’s delicious. Serve it on steamed rice for a quick poke bowl, or on a bed of shredded iceberg lettuce, lightly dressed with Kewpie toasted sesame dressing, which … #Recipes #chicken #easy
Lamb with Spicy Labneh and Carrot Salad: This recipe was inspired by a dish I was served at the annual lunch of the International Women’s Club which was held at the Marion restaurant in Canberra in late August. There were 180 women seated at tables for 10 … #Recipes #easy #lamb
Potato Fritters with Smoked Salmon & Poached Eggs: This recipe comes from Bill Granger, a Sydney-based chef who sadly died far too young in 2023 of cancer. Bill is credited with inventing avocado toast, a breakfast or brunch dish which has become popular not only in… #Recipes #brunch #easy
The Zucchini Wrap which has gone Viral: This wrap made with sliced zucchini (courgette) has gone viral on social media sites. I made it the other evening as a light supper and we had half each with a bowl of soup. Delicious, healthy, no carbs. 1 or … #Recipes #easy #quick
Rocket & Pear Salad with Parmesan & Nuts: My Peruvian friend Christina, an art restorer, was living in Paris when we were posted there. She gave me this recipe. Well, to be honest, she made it when we went to her place for dinner one night and I … #Recipes #easy #quick
Halloumi with Rhubarb Sauce: We had this dish when we were travelling in Poland several years ago. As we grow rhubarb in our garden I made a mental note to recreate it, but then I forgot about it. I was cleaning out the freezer … #Recipes #easy #lunch
Chocolate Pear Cake: This egg-free, dairy-free recipe caught my eye as I’ve always liked the combination of pears and chocolate. I didn’t have any fresh pears, but a tin of pears in the pantry from goodness knows when worked well. If you’re not … #Recipes #cake #easy
Rich Chocolate Mousse: This recipe was given to me by my friend Jenny. It doesn’t contain any cream and is very chocolatey. While travelling in Portugal recently we enjoyed a similar rich chocolate mousse which was garnished with extra virgin olive oil and … #Recipes #chocolate #dessert
Roasted Pumpkin & Spiced Apple Soup with Cashew Nut Cream: On the way from Canberra to Sydney we stopped at Eling Forest Winery, in the Southern Highlands, for lunch. Roasted Pumpkin and Spiced Apple Soup was on the “specials of the day” menu and we both had the same. The … #Recipes #easy #family