A simple butter biscuit with chocolate chips will go a long way. These delicious cookies are soft and friable and the perfect accompaniment with your afternoon tea or coffee. I made a small batch of these biscuits using the left over pastry from my Almond, Amarena and Apple tart. I just added some chocolate chips, but … Continue reading Vanilla Choc Chip Butter Biscuits
“Miracles are like meatballs, because nobody can exactly agree on what they are made of, where they come from, or how often they should appear.” Lemony Snicket, The Carnivorous Carnival. We can all agree that meatballs are a universal dish. Every culture seems to have their own version of these tasty little morsels, flavoured with … Continue reading Chicken Meat Balls… A wonderfully tender and juicy dish that’s easy to make.
Using the most precious Italian Cherries...
Thank God for weekends... when we can be slow and consistent like tortoises... Sometimes, just thinking about the busy days ahead is enough to get my head in a spin (and maybe yours too). That's when we rely most on our 'go-to' meals to keep us nourished and perhaps sane as well. This minestrone … Continue reading Minestrone with Veal Shank
Gotta say... I was impressed by the service offered by YourGrocer last week. My order arrived on my doorstep...#allfresh #ontime #hasslefree. Then half way through the week, I received a newsletter from YourGrocer, with information about seasonal products and how recent flooding in Queensland is affecting the supply of various fruit n veg. So I'm back for … Continue reading Back in the Ring…Round 2
These bikkies are sooo moreish... but that's ok... they don't really fall into the 'sinful' foods category, or at least, that's what I like to tell myself. Before you head to the pantry to see whether you've got all the ingredients, make sure you have a sharp knife. I have a trusty ten year old serrated … Continue reading Almond Bread
Many moons ago, I had the privilege of sitting under the shade of an enormous and ancient olive tree, near the banks of the Gardon River in the south of France. It was here that I started making mental notes on all the attributes of this wonderful plant. Throughout the centuries, the humble olive has provided … Continue reading The Humble Olive
Ok...ok...call me old fashioned.. The concept of shopping for groceries online is still foreign to me. Perhaps it's because I like to peruse the mountains of apples at my local fruit shop before choosing which ones I'm going to sink my teeth into on any given week. Or perhaps it's because I like to plan our … Continue reading Online Shopping @ my local
This recipe is an oldie...but a goodie. At the moment, my kids are eating it by the bucket load...which suits me just fine because it's packed with 'good stuff'. Aside from the nutritional advantages of using walnuts, they also bring a wonderful creamy texture to this dish (great news for anyone looking for a vegan … Continue reading Capsicum and Walnut Dip
A nice Winter recipe with no rice.
hare & tortoise kitchen 