Pumpkin Ravioli Serves 4 to 6 1.5kg (dark fleshed) pumpkin Salt 125g soft blue cheese, sliced 1 batch gluten free pasta 1 egg. lightly beaten ½ cup good quality olive oil 3 teaspoons lemon juice 125g freshly shaved parmesan Heat oven to 160°C. Spray a large baking dish with cooking oil spray. Remove seeds from … Continue reading Gluten free pumpkin and blue cheese ravioli
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Gluten free pasta (from scratch)
I had a request for nmaking gluten free pasta from scratch. I'd not tried this before - Robert dislikes pasta in any shape or form - said it always makes him feel ill. However, given the cold of the day that deters any outside activity, I decided to give it a try. It was surpisingly … Continue reading Gluten free pasta (from scratch)
Quick Chicken and Corn Soup
It's freezing here at Eaglehawk Neck. Despire the fact that we live by the seaside, it is snowing. As yet it's not settling but the temperrature is dropping steadily. The sea is roaring which is exhilerating, and the wood heater is ablaze so inside baking is a good place to be. You might like to try … Continue reading Quick Chicken and Corn Soup
Pickled onion time
At last pickling onions are available again. My daughter managed to find a fruit and vegetable market that supplied her with a 20 kilo bag. She has since made them into a variety of flavours, using different spices and vinegars. In winter there really is nothing like a bowl of hot soup and a plate … Continue reading Pickled onion time
Quick Chicken, Leek and Vegetable Curry
If you are looking for something quick and warming for dinner, you might like to give this recipe a try. I made it last night using the last of the weekend's vegetables from the crisper drawer and a few leeks from the garden. You can substitute other vegetables according to what you have on hand. … Continue reading Quick Chicken, Leek and Vegetable Curry
Chicken Stiry-fry – a quick fix dinner
This is a really quick and easy recipe, taking only minutes to prepare. You can substitute beef or pork, even turkey stir fry strips for the chicken. You can use virtually any vegetables you have at hand – add leafy vegetables only in the last couple of minutes of cooking. Serves 4 600g lean chicken … Continue reading Chicken Stiry-fry – a quick fix dinner
Feijoas
It’s feijoa time again. This week I’ve been the happy recipient of a goodly number, so have made feijoa jelly. You can make jam with them of course, but some people dislike the slight grittiness of the flesh. I don’t recommend making chutney with them – I’ve tried this and wasn’t all that pleased with … Continue reading Feijoas
Pasties with home-made tomato sauce
I used to make these pasties all the time when my children were small. I made them for the first time in ages last night - I had forgotten how delicious they are. They are not only economical to make, but you can include a range of vegetables that will go unnoticed by fussy eaters. … Continue reading Pasties with home-made tomato sauce
Herbed Turnip and Bacon Casserole
Yesterday when visiting our daughter Stephanie, she was harvesting turnips from her vegeatble garden. This recipe makes good use of them and of course you can substitute swedes. It makes an excellent and unusual accompaniment to a roast or any of the lovely wintery dishes such as pies and casseroles. Any leftovers can be re-heated … Continue reading Herbed Turnip and Bacon Casserole
Onion jam with caraway seed
As the winter cold increasingly creeps up on us, it's a good time to start thinking about winter preserving. In no way is preserving limited to the spring, summer and autumn months. To begin with, here is a recipe for a delicious onion jam. Try serving this with beef or venison or even on a cheese … Continue reading Onion jam with caraway seed
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