Anzac Day is Friday 25 April During the First World War families baked biscuits to send to their loved ones overseas. ANZAC biscuits (previously known simply as soldier’s biscuits) were based on a traditional Scottish oat cake recipe, made from readily available ingredients with the addition of golden syrup to keep them moist and preserve […]
Here is an easy recipe that uses a whole can of pineapple to give your fruit cake a moist fresh flavour. Add some macadamia nuts and it has a truely Australian personality. Ed INGREDIENTS1 packet 400g organic dried fruit1 can crushed pineapple with juice1 cup caster sugar 125g butter chopped1 tsp bicarbonate soda1 cup SR […]
This quick and refreshing grape salad is loaded with fresh grapes, sweetened cream cheese and a nutty topping. You can throw it together in just 5 minutes, then place in the fridge for an hour before serving. Ingredients 1 packet cream cheese, softened 1 cup sour cream ⅓ cup sugar 2 teaspoons vanilla extract Punnet […]
French Toast is so easy to make that even the littlest ones can help prepare by cracking and whisking eggs, drizzling syrup and washing berries. It’s almost foolproof and so tasty. Perfect for Mother’s Day breakfast in bed. INGREDIENTS Thick sliced bread of choice 2 eggs 1/2 cup milk 1/2 tsp cinnamon 1 tsp vanilla […]
INGREDIENTS 500g boneless skinless chicken thighs salt and black pepper 2 cups cubed potato 1 cup diced celery 1 large carrot diced ½ medium onion diced 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 bay leaf 1 sprig fresh thyme or ¼ tsp dried thyme 6 cups chicken stock 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped METHOD Place chicken in […]
This easy potato salad recipe is a perfect side dish for any occasion. Made with red skinned potatoes for texture, bacon and fresh herbs and greens for flavour, it’s the best potato salad you’ll ever eat. INGREDIENTS 800g desiree or other red skinned potatoes chopped into bite sized pieces 1 cup mayonnaise 3 tbsps chopped […]
Ingredients 500g rockmelon 110g caster sugar 1/2 cup egg whites 3/4 cup water Method Place a shallow tin in the freezer to chill. Remove seeds, peel and chop rockmelon and place into saucepan. Add water and sugar. Over low heat, stir until sugar is dissolved. Turn heat up to medium. Bring to boil and cook […]
INGREDIENTS 40g butter, melted 400g beetroot bulbs, trimmed, peeled 2 tbs honey or brown sugar 3 tbs balsamic vinegar 8 sheets filo pastry 80g danish feta, crumbled 2 tbs olive oil 8 sprigs thyme 30g nuts, chopped (optional) METHOD Step 1 Preheat oven to 180°C. Thinly slice beetroot and arrange in a lined baking dish. […]
INGREDIENTS 500g mascarpone cheese 2 Tbsp caster sugar 400mls freshly brewed strong coffee, cooled 2 Tbsp tia maria or kahlua (optional) 1 250g pkt savoiardi (or similar) biscuits 80g good-quality dark chocolate, grated METHOD Step 1 Beat the mascarpone and caster sugar in a medium mixing bowl with electric beaters until soft peaks form. Set […]
RESTAURANT REVIEW BY by Joe Gray Tamarind Modern Indian in Mawson Lakes is the latest offering from chef Jwala Singh, known for his award-winning Cinnamon Club in Norwood, a go-to for serious curry lovers, Indian family get-togethers, fine diners and locals alike. With arguably the best lakeside position on Mawson Lakes Boulevard and that kind […]
