This recipe for stewed apples is too easy, but we love it because you can serve it on porridge, with yogurt or you can use it as a filling for a sweet apple pie. As Granny Smith apples are quite tart, we add a touch of maple syrup for sweetness. But you can certainly use … Continue reading Stewed Winter Apples
Walking through the supermarket the other day, I overheard a conversation between three young adults who were trying to choose a dessert to accompany their dinner. During their conversation, it became apparent to me that they had never baked a cake...at least...not one that didn't come out of a supermarket packet-mix. If the thought … Continue reading Pretty please…with a cherry on top
Recipes for Chilli Jam & Chilli Oil
Traditionally, Saltimbocca is made using thinly sliced tender veal, topped with a sage leaf and slice of prosciutto, all coated in flour and seared in a pan. But today we experimented with this formula to see if we could still achieve the "jump in your mouth" sensation. (AKA.. saltimbocca). There is one element of the traditional dish … Continue reading Helter-Skelter Saltimbocca
Winter roasts... At their best
This Hot Chocolate recipe is useful for those times when you have exceeded your allowance of daily coffee, but need a little pick-me-up to get you through the rest of the day. Unlike regular Hot Chocolate which is sweetened with cane sugar, the maple syrup used in this recipe has a lower glycemic index, … Continue reading Not so naughty….. Hot Chocolate
A simple little recipe to share with kids, for a variety of reasons... Firstly, it's easy enough for school-aged kids to make on their own. Secondly, it's egg free, dairy free, nut free. Lastly, the kids love to roll and decorate the dough. My kids had a go at making snails and butterflies... keeping them entertained … Continue reading Mostaccioli Calabrese
It had been a while since I fired up the barbie (BBQ) at my place. But the other day, I had an overwhelming desire to sink my teeth into a juicy char-grilled steak. Sure, it took a while to set it up, and get the coals burning red hot...but it was well worth it. So...what … Continue reading Smokin’ Eggplant Dip
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Perfecting the Mushroom Risotto...
hare & tortoise kitchen 