At this time of year as we are winding up the preserving of summer and autumn fruits, it is time to think about using our preserves to enhance other dishes.  Sometimes they can be a feature, such as bottled fruit in a pie, and other times they can be a subtle yet dynamic addition to … Continue reading Venison Pie and more

This recipe makes a good, tasty meal.  Although the turkey breast fillet cost about $15.00 per kilo, a little goes a long way - there is no wastage as the meat is very lean.  Robert and I had a meal out of it, plus had leftover turkey rolls to use as a sandwich filling the next day. Herbed … Continue reading Herbed Turkey Rolls

These days, now that the last of our 6 children have moved out and there is just Robert and I left at home, it is a struggle to remember to cook for only two.  This recipe is one I put together a few night ago.  Mind you, there was still too much for two people for one … Continue reading Crispy Skin Chicken Breast with Sage and Ginger Stuffing

It certainly is a busy time here in Tasmania – the fresh produce just continues to roll (almost literally) through the door.  We have been away for a few days and the tomatoes in our absence have grown incredibly.  Mind you, they are mostly green due to a lack of long periods of sunlight here … Continue reading Spiced Pulled Pork with Caramelised Garlic and Green Tomatoes

My goodness, what a week it’s been.  We’ve picked mulberries and made syrup and a variety of cakes, the same with rhubarb (this syrup is delcious over ice cream or panna cotta) and collected and preserved 3 more boxes of apricots. By the way, if you have bottled apricot halves and they rise in the jars, … Continue reading Chicken and Chorizo Ragout

When looking for fresh and local produce lxst week, I came across some exceptional Huon Valley honey brown mushrooms.  I used them to make the following pie, very much suited to the colder winter evenings.  Use ready rolled puff or short crust pastry sheets if you prefer, but there is nothing nicer than the buttery crisp … Continue reading Beef and Mushroom Pie