An amazing feature of this recipe is that when you make the batter it looks like the cake has been made from raspberries! Click here for: Blog post – Beetroot – Salads, two Dips, one Cake!
Beetroot – Two Dips!
Two delicious beetroot dips: one with apple and sour cream; another with za’atar and pomegranate molasses! Click here for: Blog post – Beetroot – Salads, two Dips, one Cake!
Beetroot – Salad Ideas!
Today I still follow Mum’s basic technique, but with modern modifications. Then they are ready to be served as is or in some wonderful combination: green leaves, roast pumpkin, goats’ cheese, feta, ….! Click here for: Blog post – Beetroot – Salads, two Dips, one Cake!
Barbecued Corn Cobs – Cooked In Their Husks!
These have a lovely smokey flavour. Peel back the husks, spray with oil, re-cover with the husks then pop on the grill! Click here for: Blog post – Australia Day Barbecue
Grilled Red Capsicum – Or Other Colours!
Barbecue on each side for several minutes. Serve as is, or dress with extra oil and flavourings if desired! Click here for: Blog post – Australia Day Barbecue
Atlantic Salmon Cooked on a Hot Plate – Surprising!
The serving plate was heated to very hot in the oven; the raw salmon placed on top, with the residual heat enough to cook it through; a creamy beurre blanc sauce ladled over! Click here for: Blog post – Strahan – Remarkable Remoteness!
Roasted Cherry Tomatoes – Colourful and Versatile!
Coated in some olive oil before being roasted or pan fried, they make a useful garnish or salad! Click here for: Blog post – Strahan – Remarkable Remoteness!
Curry Flavoured Cauliflower Florets – An easy snack!
These are very refreshing, with a bit of crunch. Parbake or parboil the florets, then season with curry powder and some lemon juice or vinegar! Click here for: Blog post – Festive Season 2018 – Wrap Up!
Christmas Sink Cake – Great for a Crowd!
A versatile recipe for Christmas and other times you need to feed a crowd. You can modify the ingredients in many ways, varied according to what you have on hand! Click here for: Blog post – What’s in the Fridge? No. 9
Homemade Scones – With Jam and Fresh Cream
My mother, Olive, would make scones reasonably often. She used the “old fashioned” way of rubbing butter into the flour and she used to cook them in her wood-fired cast iron stove! For the recipe, click here – Scones, Jam and Cream