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Tag Archives: Food
The Summer Edition. An Easy Indulgence. Soft Scoop, No Churn Lime Ice Cream.
One sure sign that the summer holidays are well and truly over is the start of the new school year. This weekend we were thrust into the hurly burly of a full schedule of sport commitments. Soaring temperatures, traffic snarls … Continue reading
The Summer Edition. A Beach Side Feast. Beer Battered Potato Scallops.
Another trip down memory lane. This time the focus is on the great Australian potato scallop. More popularly referred to as the potato cake in our southern states. For me it’s the quintessential taste of the long summer school holidays. … Continue reading
Posted in Musings & Inspiration, Small Bites, To Serve with Drinks, Vegetarian, What I Love to Cook
Tagged Batter, Beer, Food, Potato, Scallops, Summer, Vegetarian
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Incredibly Delicious. Insanely Addictive. Sweet and Salty Candy Cane Cracker Toffee.
One tell tale sign that it’s the end of school year, and Christmas is round the corner is the burgeoning supply of candy canes in the house. What to do with all those sticky, sweet candy canes? Usually I crush … Continue reading
Posted in Chocolate, Confectionery, Sweet Treats, What I Love to Cook
Tagged Candy Cane, Chocolate, Christmas, Food, Salty, Slice, Sweet, Toffee
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Tis The Season To Be Thankful. The Holiday Turkey. Brined, Roasted And Stuffed.
Tis the season to be thankful. Thursday 28th November is Thanksgiving Day in North America. Whilst we do not celebrate Thanksgiving here in Australia, preferring to save our turkey for the Christmas table, I thought I would share with you … Continue reading
Posted in Poultry, What I Love to Cook
Tagged Apple, Brine, Caramelised Onions, Christmas, Cider, Food, Sage, Spices, Stuffing, Thanksgiving, Turkey
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Rich, Dense and Fudgy. Blonde Brownies With Sour Cherries, Macadamia and White Chocolate Chunks.
Brownies are a perennial favourite in our house. Rich, dense and fudgy these blonde brownies use white chocolate instead of the usual dark and are crammed full of sour cherries and macadamia nuts. Absolutely delicious and incredibly moreish they need … Continue reading
Posted in Baked, Chocolate, What I Love to Cook
Tagged Baking, Blondies, Brownies, Cherries, Dessert, Food, Macadamia, White Chocolate
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Gorgeous Little Morsels. Almond and Cranberry Florentines Drizzled With White Chocolate.
Leafing through a pile of back issues of Delicious magazine I came across a very clever recipe for Italian florentines. A delectable combination of caramel, dried fruit and nuts. Baked in a slab. Cut into perfect circles just before the … Continue reading
Posted in Baked, Chocolate, What I Love to Cook
Tagged Almond, Baking, Biscuits, Chocolate, Christmas, Cranberry, Florentines, Food, Ginger, Italian
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Old-Fashioned Baking. Inspired By A Taste of Wintergreen. Apple, Caramel and Cinnamon Scrolls.
I’ve eaten many cinnamon scrolls in my time but have never attempted to bake them myself. Until yesterday. Inspired by Lindy from A Taste of Wintergreen’s wonderful post Love On A Platter. They say a picture paints a thousand words, … Continue reading
Sunday Night Dinner. Delicious And Deeply Satisfying. Slow Baked Potato Gratin.
Sunday night dinner at home. A delicious and deeply satisfying slow baked potato gratin served with a side salad. A firm family favourite. Lush and creamy on the inside with a burnished golden crust. Best of all, after just a … Continue reading
Posted in Baked, Vegetables, Vegetarian, What I Love to Cook
Tagged Butter, Cream, Food, Nutmeg, Potato, Potato Gratin, Recipe
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From My Kitchen Pantry. Quick, Easy and Spicy. Tomato Chilli Jam.
Rearranging my kitchen pantry I counted no less than a dozen cans of tinned tomatoes. An impressive stockpile borne out of the habit of throwing three or four tins into the shopping trolley during the winter months. An indispensable pantry … Continue reading
Posted in Marinades, Pastes and Dressings, What I Love to Cook
Tagged Chilli, Food, Ginger, Gluten free, Recipe, Tomato, Tomato Jam
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Retro Baking. A Step By Step Guide To A Perfect Baked Sour Cream Cheesecake.
This weekend I embraced a little retro baking. This sour cream cheesecake was a staple, special occasion dessert in our house when I was young. Always made with 2 blocks of Philadelphia cream cheese. Scented with a little lemon and … Continue reading
Posted in Baked, Cheese, What I Love to Cook
Tagged Baking, Cake, Cheesecake, Dessert, Eggs, Food, Lemon, Sour Cream, Vanilla
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