The recipe for fig and port paste, as requested by many. FIG AND PORT PASTE 1kg fresh figs, chopped2 tablespoons lemon juice¼ cup waterSugar Three quarters of a cup of port Method Bring the figs, lemon juice and water to the boil over low heat and then simmer until well broken down. For each cup … Continue reading Fig and Port Paste Recipe (plus ice cream recipe)

A friend gave me some lovely ripe figs a week or so ago, about 1.8 kilos in all. I bottled a few but reserved a previous kilo to make a family favourite of fig and port paste. All was going well until I decided to go and feed the chickens, after all it wouldn't take … Continue reading Fig and Port Paste Debacle

Here are the recipes discussed this morning on ABC Sydney radio. I have also provided the recipe for the spice mix we talked about and a conversion chart for converting times from conventional method of cooking to slow cooker. If there are questions about this or if I have neglected to provide something we discussed, … Continue reading Slow Cooker Recipes

From ABC Sydney discussion last evening regarding stews and casseroles Recipes to follow in this post include Hungarian Goulash with Herb Dumplings, Tikka Chicken, Portuguese Fisherman's Stew and Spicy Potato, Cauliflower and Pea Curry. Hungarian Goulash with Herb Dumplings (stovetop as per a stew, or oven bake as for a casserole) This recipe can also … Continue reading Stews and/or casseroles

Preserving season is winding down, except for quinces and apples that is. Today friends Michael and Roberto came with their harvest and spent the day bottling the bounty. We started out clean and tidy, but soon a mess covered the benches. Not a mess, a creative environment. Added to that a few little edibles - … Continue reading Preserving and baking with friends, the best!

Easy Scones 3 cups self raising flour Small pinch of salt, optional 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 cup cream 1 cup soda water Method Preheat oven to 180 degrees C. Grease a lamington style tin 18cm x 28cm and line base with baking paper, grease again. Mix together the flour, salt and baking powder (no … Continue reading Scones – recipes for very easy plain (with variations), pumpkin or cheese scones

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