Category Archives: Recipes

Recipes for the food that we like to eat.

Going gluten free

Since Jim discovered he’s gluten intolerant we’ve had to make changes in our approach to meals so they’re gluten free. For the uninitiated, a gluten-free diet means you have to cut out wheat, barley and rye (and oats unless they’re … Continue reading

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Comfort food

The expression ‘comfort food’ conjures different food images depending on who you talk to. Comfort food could be the type of food you crave when it’s cold and rainy outside and all you want to do is snuggle up under … Continue reading

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Bircher muesli

Bircher muesli is one of those breakfasts that I’d always pick out from the breakfast buffet as a real treat when away from home. There’s fruit, yoghurt, nuts; it’s creamy; tangy rather than sweet; and a really filling way to … Continue reading

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Fruit mince parcels

Christmas Eve is a busy day of food preparation in my house. We serve many, many different dishes for Christmas dinner and the dessert table is always bulging with tasty treats. It’s quite a workload to get ready but definitely … Continue reading

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Chestnut stuffing

Christmas is just about upon us and, despite the current humidity, my family is planning a traditional hot Christmas dinner—roast turkey (and a ham) with all the trimmings. Part of cooking a roast turkey is finding a delicious stuffing, for … Continue reading

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Witlof, apple and walnut salad with honey mustard dressing

Summer is here and the weather is really heating up (today is 33°C and the forecast for tomorrow is 39°C!) so it’s the perfect time to be tucking into a great crunchy salad. For me, when it’s this hot the … Continue reading

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Herbed rissoles (burger patties)

Herbed rissoles are a meal from my childhood, a real comfort food. Back then herbed rissoles were regularly served for dinner with creamy mashed potato and steamed greens, or as beef burger patties with salad, cheese and tomato sauce on … Continue reading

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Quinoa tabouli

For me, quinoa tabouli is the essence of summer. It’s light and very refreshing. The simple dressing means that the flavours of the raw vegetables are allowed to shine through and it is very clean on the palate. I feel … Continue reading

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Coconut chicken curry with fresh banana chutney

A good curry is a beautiful thing. Coconut chicken curry with fresh banana chutney—not to be confused with coconut, chicken and banana curry—is a delightful balance of sweet and savoury, with just the right amount of heat from fresh chillies … Continue reading

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Cheese scones

I have a guilty snack that I like to indulge in—cheese scones. While cheese scones don’t rate highly on the health scales, they are full of flavour and perfect with a cup of tea for a mid-morning snack. The ones … Continue reading

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