From the discussion with Renee Krosch on ABC Sydney this evening - Spiced Pumpkin Soup, Minestrone, Pea and Ham, Swiss Chicken Soup, Short Soup and old fashioned Scotch Broth. As always, if there are any questions regarding the recipes, let me know. Spiced Pumpkin Soup Serves 6 2 teaspoons olive oil 1 large onion, diced … Continue reading Delicious wintery warming soups

From the ABC Evenings discussion last evening. To follow are recipes for Smoked Trout and Potato Slices, Spinach, Goat's Cheese and Roasted Tomato Tarts, and a topping for Mushroom Bruschetta. There's also a topping mixture for blinis. As always, if you have any queries about the recipes, email me and I will get back to … Continue reading Canapes – recipes from ABC Evenings

Here are a few of the recipes discussed on ABC Sydney Evenings yesterday. If there are others that would be helpful from that conversation, let me know and I will add those as well. Meatballs The little meatballs are nice savoury, served hot or cold with chutney or tomato sauce (ketchup). You could also serve … Continue reading Mince meals – recipes to stretch the budget

This recipe was discussed on ABC Sydney Evenings yesterday. This sauce is absolutely delicious. We also talked about a lovely crispy batter. The recipe for this was given to me decades ago by an elderly fisherman's wife from Maria Island. She assured me I would never go back to a beer batter, or one containing … Continue reading Seafood Sauce and Easy Batter for Fish – recipes

Apple recipes for any who would like those mentioned in the cooking talkback on ABC radio this morning. There's also a recipe for apple fruit leather sheets, which was not mentioned but uses up a lot of apples and is not only delicious, but very practical. Apple Chutney Ingredients 1.5kg apples (peeled weight) cored and … Continue reading Apple Recipes from cooking talkback Weekends ABC Hobart

Kasoundi This preserve is an Indian style chilli oil pickle.  You will notice that the finished product has some oil floating on top.  Please don’t be tempted to remove it, as it is an essential ingredient for the preserving. Once the jar is emptied of pickle, this oil, which will remain to some extent in … Continue reading Tomato abundance – recipes for kasoundim relish, sauce and tomato pie

As discussed on ABC Sydney this evening, this recipe is simple and quick to make at home. This delicious bread is well worth making. I'm providing here some variations here as well. Incidentally, if anyone would like other recipes that were discussed, such as the homemade gravy, pesto, ice cream, stock, jam or chutney, just … Continue reading Easy Homemade Bread – recipe

Shoulder of Goat with Kasoundi Was there ever a simpler dish than this to make in a slow cooker?  Two basic ingredients, and yet the flavor is outstanding. You can purchase Kasoundi or make your own (recipe to follow) For a 3.5 to 4 litre slow cooker.  Serves 4 to 6. 1 boned shoulder of … Continue reading Goat recipes plus Slow Cooked Seasoned Rabbit

From the discussion on ABC Sydney with Renee Krosch this evening. To follow in this blog are recipes for simple, delicious little meat pies, and also a stepped up version of little beef and beer pies with pea puree. Little Meat Pies These make an excellent savoury finger food for a party or as a … Continue reading Little Pies – the ultimate party snack and homemade tomato sauce – recipes

It's pear season again, in some places the fruit is ripe already. Here is a quick and easy recipe for a delicious morning or afternoon tea treat. If you like, you could add half a cup of fresh or frozen blueberries to the cake batter. Pear Tea Cake Delicious served warm or cold. For a … Continue reading Pear Tea Cake – recipe, as per chat with ABC Canberra yesterday morning