Fully-loaded Fried Rice
This is a recipe I’ve been cooking for years with very little change at all and although this is not traditional fried rice, it’s yummy all the same.
Category: Recipes
Making Christmas Spirit
Not that I don’t have any, but sometimes, making something special is required to invoke a festive spirit.
What Have I started?
Today I turned juicy, vine-ripened tomatoes into relish.
My Fully-loaded, Not Biscuits
There are all sorts of reasons why I call these my Fully-loaded Not Biscuits*.
Trying Something New
Today I tried something new, tried doing something I’ve never done before, and I’m delighted to see – or more accurately – enjoy the fruits of my labour.
Choc Raspberry Ripple
With Christmas Day in Australia done and dusted, as promised on Christmas Eve when I declared ‘I Love a New Idea‘, here is the recipe for my Choc Raspberry Ripple … Continue reading Choc Raspberry Ripple
The Making of Spaghetti – Part 4
This post follows on from The Making of Spaghetti – Part 1, The Making of Spaghetti – Part 2 and The Making of Spaghetti – Part 3 and, as promised, is not … Continue reading The Making of Spaghetti – Part 4
The Making of Spaghetti – Part 3
This post follows on from The Making of Spaghetti – Part 1 and The Making of Spaghetti – Part 2 and is my own recipe for a rich, tangy, spaghetti sauce. … Continue reading The Making of Spaghetti – Part 3
Sweet & Sour Pork
In the early ’70s, my Mum was a cook in the kitchen of St Paul’s College at the James Cook University in Townsville. She worked there for a couple of … Continue reading Sweet & Sour Pork
Reaching Perfection
This time last year I was working in Brisbane, staying with a friend through the week, and returning home on weekends. It was tough, but sometimes you have to do … Continue reading Reaching Perfection
Pancakes For One
What are you to do when it’s Mother’s Day and you are not blessed with the presence of your children to make you breakfast in bed? No, this is not … Continue reading Pancakes For One
When Cake Becomes Bread
Today’s recipe was given to me by a friend almost 30 years ago and over the years it has stood the test of time as a quick and easy recipe … Continue reading When Cake Becomes Bread
Perfect with a Cup of Tea
My latest recipe is one of my all time favourites for reasons I can sum up in five words. White chocolate and macadamia nuts. These biscuits also contain desiccated coconut and, together … Continue reading Perfect with a Cup of Tea
Why I’m Typing Up My Recipes
A little over 36 years ago, I purchased a hard covered notebook. A5 in size, it wasn’t anything special, or fancy, but it was somewhere I could write down recipes. … Continue reading Why I’m Typing Up My Recipes
Best Nachos Ever
Yes, another recipe, but don’t you just love Nachos? I do and so does Dean, but recently we faced the dilemma of how to make them at home when you … Continue reading Best Nachos Ever
From Savoury Slice to Savoury Muffins
I think almost everyone has a recipe for Zucchini Slice. Now I have my own recipe for Savoury Muffins based on this family favourite.
Turning Tim Tams into Truffles
If you’ve been waiting in eager anticipation of something special this festive season, and have a little time to spare, why not try these little beauties. I found a recipe … Continue reading Turning Tim Tams into Truffles
