Pumpkin can be cooked in so many different ways – this one enhances the natural sweetness of the pumpkin and is a nice change from mashed potatoes! Hints & Tips GF, SF, Veg.
Gluten Free
Flourless Mango Cake
Having made the Flourless Orange and Flourless Orange Chocolate Cakes, I experimented to create something different – the Flourless Mango Cake was born! It is easy to make, unfortunately I only make it when mangoes are in season! Hints & Tips Suggest you use a concave plate so the syrup does not drip. GF, DF, Veg, V.
Chicken & Mango Curry
I created this recipe many, many years ago as I wanted something that was mild yet tasty at the same time. This has become a favourite and is reasonably easy to make! Hints & Tips DF, GF.
Oven Roasted Cauliflower
This simple recipe is a nice twist to what already is a versatile vegetable! Hints & Tips Cauliflower can be prepared in advanced and cooked just before serving. GF, DF, SF, Veg, V.
Tandoori Marinade
This marinade is traditionally used on chicken pieces or drumsticks but works just as well with Lamb Cutlets or even vegetables if you are roasting them! Hints & Tips This quantity is sufficient marinade for 16 chicken drumsticks. Use the equivalent lamb or other meat or fish pieces or halve the quantity. Meats/vegetables are best cooked…
Flavoured Water
Plain water should always be part of any drinks menu but for most people it can be a little boring! Water can be “spiced” up to taste more refreshing and look great in a clear glass jug without adding chemicals or sweetners! Hints & Tips There is nothing more refreshing than the addition of fresh…
Basic Salad Dressing
There is a basic formula when it comes to making a salad dressing which once you have mastered, opens a door to whole new world of combinations! I use the term “salad” to refer to not just the variety of lettuce leaves, tomatoes and cucumber but vegetable based salads or potato based salads or other…
Chocolate Orange Creme Caramel
This dessert tastes amazing – orange and chocolate are a well known match made in heaven! This dessert is lighter than a cake but feels rich and decadent! The original recipe came from Feasting by Karen Martini and has been modified slightly. Hints & Tips This is best made the day before it is to…
Ham & Egg Slice
The original recipe came from an Australian Womens Weekly cook book. This is kind of like a quiche lorraine without the pastry! I love the ham and cheese combination, it tastes amazing! Hints & Tips You can cut this into small squares, to serve as bite sized pieces for large gatherings or larger squares when…
Endive, Lychee & Papaya Salad
The original recipe came from an Australian Womens Weekly cook book. I love this salad because it has a fresh mix of flavours and is simply perfect for summer, served with fish or light dishes. Hints & Tips Witlof is either red or white. You can use either in this recipe. Make sure the papaya…