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  • Breakfast
    • Acai Bowl
    • All Day Breakfast
    • Asparagus Milanese
    • Bacon and Egg Bread Cups
    • Bacon and Egg Roll
    • Bacon and Spinach Omelette
    • Best Ever Berry Pikelets
    • Blueberry Pancakes
    • Buttermilk Pancakes
    • Buttermilk Scones
    • Chicken Livers with Onions
    • Croissant Monsieur
    • Egg Breakfast Cups
    • Eggs in Purgatory-Hangover Eggs
    • French Toast
    • Lemon Souffle Pancakes
    • Mushroom and Cheese Omelette
    • Nutella Buns with Mascarpone Frosting
    • Perfect Scrambled Eggs
    • Plum Compote and Granola Crumbles
    • Salami and Potato Frittata
    • Scrambled Eggs with Asparagus
    • Scrambled Eggs with Chorizo
    • Shakshuka
    • Spinach and Cheese Spirals
    • To Die For Cinnamon Buns
    • Waffles with Berries, Ice Cream and Maple Syrup
  • Lunch
    • Bacon, Egg and Tomato Pie
    • Baked Lemon Pepper Chicken Drumsticks
    • Broccolini and Bacon Tart
    • Cabbage and Prawn Salad
    • Caprese Pasta Salad
    • Caprese Salad
    • Cheats Pizzette
    • Chicken and Avocado Quesadillas
    • Chicken Caesar Salad
    • Chicken Liver, Frisee and Speck Salad
    • Chicken, Mushroom and Bacon Pies
    • Chilli Chicken with BLAT Salad
    • Chorizo, Potato and Herb Frittata
    • Creamy Chicken and Corn Burritos
    • Crispy Chicken Banh Mi Salad
    • Crumbed Eggplant with Tomato Basil Sauce
    • Egg, Bacon and Cheese Frittata
    • Falafel with Chickpeas
    • Five Spice Pork with an Asian Green Bean Salad
    • Goats Cheese Stuffed Zucchini Flowers
    • Italian Chicken Pasta Salad
    • Mince and Feta Gozleme
    • Mini Egg Muffins
    • Mum's Octopus Salad
    • Nicoise Salad
    • Octopus and Potato Salad
    • Okonomiyaki (Japanese Pancakes)
    • Omelette with Stir Fried Shitake Mushrooms and Rice
    • Piadina Romagnola Italian Flatbread
    • Prawn and Avocado Salad
    • Quesadillas
    • Quiche Lorraine
    • Salad of Figs, Prosciutto, Leaves and Toasted Bread
    • Salmon and Avocado Ceviche
    • Sandwich Press Chicken Quesadillas
    • Sandwiches and Wraps
    • Smoked Trout, Potato and Cherry Tomato Salad
    • Spinach and Cheese Gozleme
    • Sticky Pork Belly Banh Mi
    • Sunday Roast Salad
    • Thai Beef Salad
    • Thai Beef Salad
    • Thai Duck Salad
    • Thai Grilled Chicken Burger
    • Thai Pork Salad
    • Tomato Bacon Pasta
    • Tomato, Bocconcini and ​Rocket Pesto Bruschetta
    • Turkey Potato Wedges
    • Vietnamese Chicken Salad
    • Zucchini and Beef Sfougato
    • Zucchini Fritters
    • Zucchini Slice
  • Dinner
    • Beef and Veal >
      • Beef and Bean Burritos
      • Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry
      • Beef and Mushroom Pies
      • Beef with Cashew Nam Jim and Asian Greens
      • Bibimbap
      • Burek with Meat
      • Burger Night at Our House
      • Cevapi
      • Chinese Beef and Snow Pea Stir Fry
      • Coconut Beef Curry
      • Easy Steak Fajitas
      • Egyptian Kofta Rolls
      • French Style Cottage Pie
      • Indonesian Satay with Peanut Sauce
      • Korean Beef Short Ribs
      • Layered Beef Enchilada Bake
      • Mongolian Beef and Snow Pea Stir Fry
      • Musaka
      • Penang Curry with Coconut Rice
      • Simple Steak Sandwich
      • Steak Slice with Lemon and Thyme
      • Steak with a Green Peppercorn Sauce
      • Tagliata For Two
      • Veal Saltimbocca
      • Veal with Creamy Mushroom Sauce
    • Bread >
      • Bazlama Turkish Flat Bread
      • Cheese and Bacon Rolls
      • Ciabatta Rolls
      • Cinnamon Raisin Bread
      • Croatian Easter Bread
      • Croatian Easter Bread Dolls
      • Croatian Flatbread Lepinje
      • Easy Bread Loaf
      • Easy Crusty No Knead Bread
      • Easy Focaccia Pizza
      • Easy Garlic Butter Breadsticks
      • Easy Same Day Focaccia
      • Focaccia
      • Focaccia Loaf
      • Focaccia with Potatoes
      • Garlic Bread
      • Jam Doughnut Focaccia
      • Jock's Focaccia
      • Medimurski Langusi
      • My Friday Bread
      • Naan Bread
      • No Knead Bread
      • No Knead Bread Rolls
      • No Knead Soft Crust Bread
      • Peci Paje
      • Pide Bread
      • Pita Bread
      • Pizza Scima
      • Pogaca
      • Rosemary Garlic Focaccia
      • Salt and Pepper Breadsticks
      • Soft Bread Rolls
      • Sourdough Bread
      • Sourdough Starter
      • Tomato Focaccia
      • Turkish Pide Bread
      • Twirly Breadsticks
    • Chicken and Duck >
      • Baked Red Chicken Curry
      • Braised Chicken Marylands with Wine and Tomatoes
      • Chicken and Broccoli Stir Fry
      • Chicken and Eggplant Parmigiana
      • Chicken and Oyster Sauce Noodle Stir Fry
      • Chicken Bastardo
      • Chicken Cordon Bleu Roll with an Italian Twist
      • Chicken, Eggplant and Green Bean Korma
      • Chicken Fajita Drumsticks with Three Salsas
      • Chicken Kiev
      • Chicken Saltimbocca
      • Chicken Schnitzel Burger with Baconnaise
      • Chicken with Creamy Mushroom Sauce
      • Chicken with Garlic Potatoes and Rosemary
      • Chicken with Tomatoes
      • Chinese Style Roast Duck
      • Coconut Thai Chicken Curry
      • Crispy Chilli Chicken Burger
      • Crispy Skin Duck with Pink Grapefruit and Avocado Salad
      • Croatian Chicken in Tomato and Wine Sauce
      • Croatian Roast Duck with Mlinci
      • Duck Breasts with Red Wine Sauce, Mashed Potatoes and Green Beans
      • Easy Chicken Fajitas
      • Glazed Honey and Soy Chicken with Sweet Chilli Sauce
      • Greek Chicken Gyros with Tzatziki
      • Greek Lemon Chicken Gyros with Tzatziki
      • Green Chicken Curry
      • Guatemalan Chicken and Tomatillo Stew
      • Honey Mustard Chicken, Bacon and Avocado Salad
      • Jerk Chicken
      • Mediterranean Chicken
      • Nasi Goreng
      • Peri Peri Chicken Burger
      • Piri Piri Chicken
      • Poached Duck and Cashew Salad with Duck Crackling
      • Portuguese Style Chicken Drumsticks
      • Roast Chicken in Tomatoes
      • Roast Chicken Marylands with Potatoes
      • Roast Chicken Salad and Chive Mayonnaise
      • Roast Duck Marylands and Potatoes
      • Roast Lemon Chicken
      • Salvadoran Chicken in White Wine
      • Salvadoran Chicken Stew with Red Capsicums
      • Spatchcock with Spicy Corn Salad
      • Tequila and Lime Chicken
      • Teriyaki Chicken
      • Thai Style Chicken and Ginger Stir Fry
      • Thai Style Chicken Burger
      • Woodman's Chicken Pollo alla Boscaiola
    • Lamb and Goat >
      • Garlic and Sage Lamb Racks
      • Indian Goat Curry
      • Lamb Racks with Breadcrumbs, Parsley and Lemon
      • Lamb Shank Stew
      • Leg of Lamb with Garlic and Rosemary
      • Marinated BBQ Lamb Chops
      • Middle Eastern Lamb Pilaf
      • Ottoman Lamb Shank Stew with Pilaf
      • Slow Cooked Curry Crusted Lamb
      • Slow Cooked Lamb Shank and Bean Ragu
      • Slow Cooked Lamb Shoulder
      • Turkish Spiced Cabbage and Minced Lamb Stew with Tomatoes
    • Pasta and Risotto >
      • Baba Kata's Pasta Sauce
      • Bacon and Mushroom Pasta Bake
      • Baked Bechamel Pasta
      • Basil Pesto with Pasta
      • Brudet Risotto
      • Calabrian Lasagna
      • Cannelloni
      • Cheesy Taco Pasta
      • Chicken Bolognese Pasta Bake
      • Chicken Pasta Bake
      • Chilli Prawn and Tomato Spaghetti
      • Corteccia or Cavatelli
      • Creamy Bacon and Mushroom Fettuccine
      • Creamy Bacon Fettuccine
      • ​Creamy Farfalle with Chicken and Zucchini
      • Creamy Mushroom Linguine
      • Creamy Tomato Chicken and Chorizo Pasta
      • Creamy Zucchini Spaghetti
      • Cuttlefish Risotto
      • Duck Ragu with Pappardelle
      • Ella's Creamy Chicken Pasta
      • Fettuccine Alla Carbonara
      • Fettuccine with Chicken and Mushroom Sauce
      • Fettuccine with Mud Crab, Garlic, Chilli, Lemon and Parsley
      • Fish Risotto
      • Fregola with Mussels, Vongole and Prawns
      • Fregola with Clams
      • Fresh Egg Pasta
      • Fresh Tomato Pasta
      • Gnocchi Mac 'n' Cheese
      • Gnocchi with Rich Porcini Mushroom Sauce
      • Grated Pasta Dough for Soup
      • Istarski Fuzi
      • Kale, Chilli and Parmesan Pasta
      • Krpice sa Zeljem
      • Lasagne
      • Lasagne with Crepes
      • Macaroni Eggplant Cake
      • Macaroni Milano
      • Mushroom Risotto
      • Orecchiette with Broccoli and Anchovy
      • Oven Baked Meatballs in Cheesy Tomato Sauce
      • Pappardelle Carbonara
      • Pasta alla Norma
      • Pasta all'amatriciana
      • Pastitsio
      • Pearl Barley Risotto with Wild Mushrooms
      • Penne alla Vodka
      • Penne with Pork Ragu
      • Penne with Spicy Tomato Sauce
      • Potato and Caramelised Onion Vareniki
      • Potato Gnocchi
      • Potato Gnocchi with Cheese
      • Prawn and Scallop Linguine with Burst Cherry Tomatoes
      • Quick and Delicious Pasta Bake
      • Savoury Crepes-Ham and Cheese or Spinach and Ricotta
      • Seafood Paella
      • Semolina Gnocchi Alla Romana
      • Short Rib Ragu
      • Silverbeet and Ricotta Gnudi
      • Simple Neapolitan Sauce
      • Slow Cooked Beef Ragu
      • Smoky Mac 'N' Cheese
      • Spaetzle
      • Spaghetti Alla Carbonara
      • Spaghetti Bolognese
      • Spaghetti Marinara
      • Spaghetti Pizzaiola
      • Spaghetti Puttanesca
      • Spaghetti with Clams
      • Spaghetti with Clams
      • Spaghetti with Crab
      • Spaghetti with Fresh Tomato and Basil
      • Spaghetti with Garlic, Olive Oil and Chilli
      • Spicy Garlic Butter Linguine
      • Spinach and Ricotta Cannelloni Crepes
      • Spinach and Ricotta Shells
      • Sporki Macaroni
      • Super Quick Fresh Pasta
      • Tagliatelle Alla Bolognese
      • Tomato Prawn Risotto
      • Vegetable Lasagna
    • Pork >
      • Bajan Roast Pork
      • Baked Meatballs in Tomatoes
      • Bolognese Pie
      • Chinese Roast Pork Neck
      • Easy Fall Off The Bone Oven Baked Pork Ribs
      • Ella's Pork Neck in Tomato Sauce with Polenta
      • Meatzza
      • Mince and Potato Burek
      • Mince and Potato Pita
      • Mince Stuffed Capsicums-Punjene Paprike
      • My Favourite Pulled Pork
      • Nachos
      • Paprika and Lime Pork Enchiladas
      • Perfect Baked Pork Belly
      • Perfect Roasted Pork Fillet with Apples
      • Polpete
      • Pork Campagnola
      • Pork Schnitzels with Lemon and Parsley
      • Roast Pork Belly with Sauerkraut
      • Roast Pork with Crackling
      • Roast Pork with Garlic and Rosemary
      • Salt and Pepper Pork
      • Samoborski Kotleti
      • Sarma-Cabbage Rolls
      • Slow Roasted American Ribs
      • Spicy Pulled Pork and Black Bean Tacos
      • Sung Choi Bao
    • Seafood >
      • Bake Marija's Baked Squid and Potatoes
      • Baked Fish with Lemon Cream Sauce
      • Baked Snapper with Parsley, Chilli and Oregano
      • Brudet-Croatian Fish Stew
      • Chilli Crab
      • Chinese Style Fish with Coconut Rice
      • Confit Salmon
      • Croatian Octopus Peka
      • Cuttlefish Stew
      • Fish and Chips
      • Fish Burger
      • Fish Cakes
      • Fish Tacos
      • Fish with Lemon Butter Sauce
      • Fried Calamari
      • Garlic Prawns
      • Garlic Squid with Parmesan
      • Korean Fish Stir Fry
      • Mexican Fish Tacos with Guacamole
      • Mussel Buzara
      • Pan Fried White Fish with Roasted Vegetables
      • Popara
      • Prawn Buzara
      • Prawn, Coleslaw and Pico de Gallo Tacos
      • Prawn, Ginger and Snow Pea Stir Fry
      • Stir Fry Crab
      • Tempura Fish
      • Thai Prawn Curry
      • Whole Baked Fish with Lemon Salt and Aioli
      • Whole Baked Ocean Trout with Fennel and Pomegranate
    • Sides, Salads and Accompaniments >
      • Asian Cabbage, Bean and Carrot Salad
      • Baka Marija's Trganci
      • Baked Beans and Frankfurt Bake
      • Beetroot and Feta with Herb and Pistachio Dressing
      • Bok Choy with Garlic, Honey and Soy
      • Broccoli and Cauliflower
      • Broccoli Salad
      • Charred Broccoli with Onions
      • Cheesy Potato Gratin Stacks
      • Chef's Salad
      • Chinese Broccoli with Oyster Sauce
      • Chinese Chicken Salad with Crispy Wonton Skins
      • Chinese Cucumber Salad
      • Coleslaw with a Mayonnaise Dressing
      • Coleslaw with a Vinegar Dressing
      • Crazy Corn
      • Crispy Chilli Oil
      • Crunchy Potato Balls
      • Dandelion Leaves, Potato, Egg and Bacon Salad
      • Easter Salad
      • Four Bean Salad
      • Fried Rice
      • Greek Salad
      • Green Beans in Tomato Sauce
      • Green Salad
      • Grenadir Mars
      • Grilled Vegetables
      • Homemade Chilli Oil
      • Homemade Sauerkraut
      • Infused Chilli Oil
      • Italian Roasted Sugar Snap Peas
      • Josip's Spinach
      • Lastovsko Zelje-Cabbage and Potato Salad
      • Luxurious Mashed Potato Bake
      • Macaroni and Bean Salad
      • Marinated Garlic
      • Mashed Potatoes Baked with Bacon
      • Mexican Tomato Salsa
      • Microwave Chilli Jam
      • Miso Roasted Eggplant
      • Muffin Pan Potato Gratins
      • Pan Fried Potatoes
      • Perfect Roast Potatoes
      • Polenta
      • Pommes Anna
      • Potato Beetroot Salad
      • Potato Gratin
      • Potato Stacks with Fresh Thyme
      • Roast Chilli Potatoes
      • Roast Pumpkin, Buffalo Mozzarella, Sage and Hazelnuts
      • Spinach and Pear Salad
      • Super Green Kale Salad
      • Swiss Chard and Potatoes-Blitva
      • Tartiflette
      • Tian Provencal
      • Tuscan Fries
      • Tzatziki
    • Soups >
      • Ajngemahtec s Griz Knedlama
      • Bacon, Lentil and Cabbage Soup
      • Baka Marija's Cuz Pajz-Cabbage Soup
      • Baka Marija's Zelje-Cabbage Soup 2
      • Beef and Bean Goulash Soup
      • Beef, Barley and Cavolo Nero Soup
      • Cabbage and Bacon Soup
      • Cauliflower, Leek and Bacon Soup
      • Cauliflower Soup
      • ​Chicken Egg Drop Noodle Soup
      • Chicken Laksa Lemak
      • Chicken Soup with Mini Meatballs
      • Chicken Soup with Semolina Dumplings
      • Chicken Tortilla Soup
      • Chicken Wonton Soup
      • Corn Chowder
      • ​Croatian Bean and Barley Soup with Baked Pork with Baked Pork
      • Croatian Beef or Lamb Soup
      • Cream of Asparagus Soup
      • Egyptian Lentil Soup
      • Erdutski Kotlic s Noklicama
      • Falsa Juha - False Soup
      • Fish Soup
      • Goulash Soup
      • Ham Hock and Cabbage Soup
      • Hearty Chicken Soup
      • Jota-Sauerkraut Soup
      • Kaq'ik
      • Leftover Lamb Soup
      • Lemon Chicken Soup
      • Lentil Soup
      • Mushroom Soup
      • Pasta and Chickpeas with Tuscan Cabbage
      • Pea and Ham Soup
      • Pea and Ham Soup 2
      • Pho Ga
      • Potato and Leek Soup
      • Prawn Bisque
      • Pumpkin Soup
      • Pumpkin Soup 2
      • Pumpkin Soup 3
      • Quick Beef Pho
      • Seafood Laksa Lemak
      • Slow Roasted Tomato and Turmeric Soup
      • Smoked Ham, Tomato and Butter Bean Soup
      • Smoked Rib and Bean Soup-Pasta Fazol
      • Spinach Soup
      • Tomato Egg Drop Soup
      • Tom Yum Goong
      • Tomato Soup with Pasta and Basil
      • Vietnamese Pho
      • Zuppa di Pesce
    • Stews >
      • Ali Nazik - Lamb Stew
      • Baka Marija's Goulash
      • Beef Cheek Ragu
      • Beef, Barley and Mushroom Stew
      • Beef Goulash
      • Beef Rendang
      • Bigos Polish Hunters Stew
      • Braised Beef Short Ribs in Red Wine Sauce
      • Chicken Cacciatore
      • Chicken, Chorizo and Bean Cassoulet
      • Chicken Paprikas with Pljukanci
      • Chilli Con Carne with Corn Dumplings
      • Cobanac
      • Chorizo with Lentil and Roasted Red Capsicum
      • Croatian Tripe Stew
      • Easy Baked Goulash
      • Goat and Vegetable Stew
      • Green Chilli Stew
      • Hilachas
      • Josip's Croatian Gulas
      • Mexican Beef Stew
      • Osso Buco
      • Pork Vindaloo
      • Short Rib Bourguignon
      • Slow Cooked Beef Cheeks
      • Stracotto
      • Swiss Beef and Mushroom Stew
      • Turkish Vegetable and Beef Stew with Pasta
      • Vinski Gulas
  • Desserts
    • Biscuits >
      • Almond Bread
      • ANZAC biscuits
      • Choc Chip and M&M Cookies
      • Chocolate Chip Cookies
      • Chocolate Chip Cookies 2
      • Chocolate Chocolate Chip Cookies
      • Chocolate Hazelnut Flowers
      • Chocolate Salami
      • Christmas Sandwich Cookies
      • Christmas Star Tree
      • Citrus and Coconut Nut Bread
      • Cookie Dough
      • Gingerbread Men
      • Hazelnut Scrolls
      • Lemon Macaroons
      • Melting Moments
      • Mira's Jam Biscuits
      • Mixed Nut Biscotti
      • Monte Carlos
      • Nutella or Jam Pillows
      • Peruvian Alfajores
      • Polka Dot Cookies
      • Vanilla Crescent Biscuits
      • White Chocolate and Macadamia Cookies
    • Bite Sized Treats >
      • Cheesecake Balls
      • Chocolate Crackles
      • Chocolate Marshmallow Brown Sugar Fudge
      • Chocolate Rum Truffles
      • Chocolate Strawberries
      • Coconut Truffles
      • Crunchy Chocolate Truffles
      • Mini Christmas Puddings
      • Rocky Road
      • Tim Tam and Milo Fudge
    • Cakes and Tortes >
      • Apple and Cinnamon Pie Cake
      • Apple and Strawberry Crumble Cake
      • Apple Cake
      • Banana and Raspberry Bread
      • Banana Bread
      • Banana Bread Bundt Cake
      • Banana Bread 2
      • Banana Bread 3
      • Banana Cake
      • Blackberry and Plum Streusel Cake
      • Blueberry Banana Bread
      • Cannoli Cake
      • Carrot Cake with Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting
      • Choc Banana Bread
      • Chocolate Babka
      • Chocolate Banana Bread
      • Chocolate Crunch Cake
      • Chocolate Olive Oil Cake
      • Christmas Fruit Cake
      • Ciambella
      • Coconut Lime Syrup Cake
      • Dairy and Egg Free Chocolate Cake
      • Easy Apple Bundt Cake
      • Easy Apple Cake
      • Five Layer Chocolate Espresso Cake
      • Flourless, Chocolate, Pecan and Raspberry Torte
      • Irish Apple Crumble Cake
      • Italian Breakfast Banana Bread
      • Italian Lemon Ricotta Cake
      • Lemon Cake with Mascarpone Frosting
      • Lemon Tea Cake
      • Lemon Yoghurt Cake
      • Nutella Banana Bread
      • Orange Tea Cake
      • Pear and Vanilla Cake
      • Red Velvet Cake
      • Ricotta Crumble Cake
      • Six Layer Chocolate Cake
      • Sticky Date Pudding
      • Sticky Date Pudding 2
      • Strawberry Banana Bread
      • Strawberry Cake
      • Strawberry Cloud Cake
      • Tiramisu Torte
      • Torta Tenerina
      • Tres Leches Cake
      • Tres Leches Cake 2
      • Ultimate One-Bowl Chocolate Cake
      • Upside Down Blood Orange Cake
    • Cheesecakes >
      • Baka Marija's Gibanica
      • Baked Ricotta Cheesecake
      • Cafe Latte Cheesecakes
      • Chocolate Cheesecake
      • Cookies and Cream Cheesecake
      • Margarita Cheesecake
      • New York Cheesecake
      • Nutella Cheesecake
      • Passionfruit Cheesecake
      • Passionfruit Cheesecake Slice
      • Pineapple Jelly Cheesecakes
      • Strawberry Cheesecake
      • Sunny Lemon Cheesecake
    • Crepes and Pancakes >
      • Banana and Hazelnut Cream Crepes
      • Chocolate Crepe Cake with Hazelnut Cream
      • Crepe Cake with Citrus Cream and a Berry Salad
      • Crepes
      • Lemon Curd and Poppy Seed Crepe Cake
      • Lemon Curd Crepe Cake
      • Ricotta filled Crepes
      • Strawberry and Hazelnut Cream Crepes
      • Strawberry and Nutella Crepes
    • Crumbles >
      • Apple and Berry Crumble
      • Apple and Passionfruit Crumble
      • Apple Crumble
      • Apple Crumble
      • Apple, Berry and Rhubarb Crumble
      • Plum Crumbles
    • Cupcakes and Muffins >
      • Apple Crumble Muffins
      • Banana Crumb Muffins
      • Blueberry Muffins
      • Chocolate Brownie Muffins
      • Chocolate Chip Muffins
      • Chocolate Cupcakes with a Chocolate Ganache
      • Chocolate Cupcakes with a White Chocolate Ganache
    • Doughnuts >
      • Appelbeignets
      • Apple Fritole
      • Chocolate Churros
      • Churros
      • Cinnamon Doughnut Puffs
      • Doughnut S'Mores
      • Fritule
      • Hot Cross Bun Doughnuts
      • Mini Baked Chocolate Doughnuts
      • Nutella, Jam or Custard Filled Doughnuts
    • Ice Creams, Sorbets and Granitas >
      • Berry Salad
      • Blood Orange Granita
      • Blueberry and Pink Lemonade Ice Pops
      • Blueberry Ice Cream
      • Chocolate Coffee Fudge Ice Cream Cake
      • Hot Chocolate Ice Pops
      • Lemon Cheesecake Ice Cream
      • Lime Cheesecake Ice Cream
      • Limoncello Bombe Alaska
      • Mango and Banana Yoghurt Gelato
      • Mango and Strawberry Ice Pops
      • Mixed Berry Ice Cream
      • Morenitas
      • Orange Creamsicle Ice Cream
      • Orange Granita
      • Orange Sorbet
      • Raspberry Cream Pie
      • Raspberry Lemonade Ice Blocks
      • Rocky Road Ice Cream Slice
      • Splice Ice Pops
      • Strawberry Banana Ice Pops
      • Strawberry Ice Cream
      • Strawberry Ice Pops
      • Summer Berry Lime Compote
      • Tequila and Orange Granita
      • Tropical Jelly Pops
      • Watermelon Granita
    • It's all about the Fruit >
      • Caramel Poached Peaches with Blueberries
      • Fresh Fruit Salad with a Vanilla Lime Syrup
      • Peach Melba
      • Poached Pears with Chocolate Sauce
      • Vanilla Poached Apricots
      • Vanilla Poached Pears
    • Jams, Custards, Puddings and Curds >
      • Berry and Custard Jelly Pots
      • Chocolate Creme Brulee
      • Chocolate Mousse
      • Chocolate Self Saucing Puddings
      • Coffee Creams
      • Crema Catalana
      • Creme Brulee
      • Fresh Orange Jelly
      • Halloween Chocolate Mousse
      • Jelly Custard Cups
      • Leche Poleada or Salvadoran Vanilla Custard
      • Lemon Bavarois
      • Lemon Curd
      • Lemon Pudding Cake with Berries
      • Orange and Almond Self Saucing Pudding
      • Peach Melba Buttermilk Puddings
      • Raspberry Bavarois
      • Strawberry and Vanilla Panna Cotta Fruit Cups
      • Strawberry Jelly Mousse
      • Strawberry Mousse Jelly Delights
      • Strawberry Pannacotta
      • Triple Chocolate Panna Cotta Mousse
      • Vanilla Bean Panna Cotta
      • Vanilla Pannacotta with a Berry Compote
      • Vanilla Pannacotta with Strawberry Champagne Jelly
      • Yoghurt and Vanilla Panna Cotta with Raspberry and Pomegranate Jelly
    • Mud Cakes >
      • Caramel Mud Cake
      • Chocolate Guinness Cake
      • Chocolate Mud Cake
      • Double Decker Mud Cake
      • Mochaccino Marbled Mud Cake
      • Triple Choc Marble Mud Cake
      • White Chocolate Mud Cake
    • Pavlova >
      • Australia Day Pavlova
      • Chocolate Berry Pavlova
      • Forgotten Pudding
      • Meringue Christmas Tree
      • Pavlova
      • Pavlova Roll
      • Pavlova Wreath
      • Raspberry Mousse Torte
      • Strawberry and Watermelon Cake
    • Pies and Tarts >
      • Apple and Cream Cheese Strudel
      • Apple and Rhubarb Crumble Pie
      • Apple Crumble Pie
      • Apple Danishes
      • Apple Pie
      • Apple Roses
      • Berry and Apple Crumble Slice
      • Blueberry Cream Cheese Pastries
      • Blueberry Crostata
      • Blueberry Crumble Pie
      • Blueberry Custard Pie
      • Bougatsa Parcels
      • Cherry Pie
      • Chocolate Custard Pie
      • Chocolate Ganache Tart with a Pecan Crust
      • Chocolate Ganache Tart with an Oreo Crust
      • Chocolate Hazelnut Croissants
      • Chocolate Portuguese Custard Tarts
      • Cindy Crawford's Strawberry Rhubarb Pie
      • Jalousie
      • Jam Macaroon Tart
      • Lemon and Blueberry Bougatsa Parcels
      • Lemon Meringue Pie
      • Lemon Tart
      • Lemon Tart with Blueberry Compote
      • Lime Tart
      • Mini Lemon Meringue Tarts
      • Nectarine Shortcake
      • Nutella Christmas Tree
      • Nutella Pastry Sun
      • Peach Pie
      • Pear and Apple Pandowdy
      • Pear and Chocolate Galettes
      • Pear and Raspberry Pandowdy
      • Pita od Jabuka- Croatian Apple Slice
      • Polish Szarlotka
      • Portuguese Custard Tarts
      • Quick and Easy Plum Tart
      • Quick Apple Strudel
      • Quick Apple Tarts
      • Raspberry Cream Cheese Pinwheels
      • Strawberry Cream Cheese Pastries
      • Strawberry Cream Cheese Tart
      • Strawberry Rhubarb and Apple Crumble Pie
      • Summer Berry Tart
    • Slices >
      • Apple Slice
      • Baklava
      • Banoffee Slice
      • Berry and Apple Slice
      • Berry Custard Slice
      • Blueberry Crumb Bars
      • Cheesecake Brownies
      • Cherry Ripe Brownie Bar
      • Choc-Hazelnut Meringue Slice
      • Choc-Vanilla Slice
      • Chocolate and Raspberry Brownies
      • Chocolate Brownies
      • Chocolate Brownies 2
      • Chocolate Brownies...Without Butter
      • Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars
      • Chocolate Coconut Brownies
      • Chocolate Fudge Brownies-Gluten Free
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Easy Garlic Butter Breadsticks

21/3/2021

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​These breadsticks are soft, fluffy and so easy to make.

One thing that 2020 brought me is time, more time at home with my family, more time to try new things in the kitchen, things I may have been too busy to try before. Baking bread is a great example of this. I had always wanted to bake bread, but it needs time, so it was on a to do list, but I never quite got around to it.

But now, I love baking bread, I love how easy it is, I love the aroma of fresh bread wafting through the house. I love that when all I need to go to the shops for is to buy bread, I don't bother, I just bake it. I now have a few bread recipes that my family love, and I just make it.

These are called Olive Garden Breadsticks in the recipe that I found, but as I have never tried Olive Garden Breadsticks, I didn't want to use that name. 

Although these are best eaten warm, they do keep really well for the next day.

I have added the option of 1-2 tablespoons sugar, you adjust the sweetness to your liking, I prefer it with one tablespoon, but they are delicious even with two tablespoons.

These are easy to make, a deliciously soft and fluffy, my family love them, hope yours do to.

Recipe

​Recipe adapted from lilluna.com/

Makes 12 breadsticks

Breadsticks:
1 cup and 2 tablespoons warm water
1 1/4 teaspoons yeast
1-2 tablespoons caster sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
3 tablespoons oil
3-3 1/4 cups bread flour

Garlic butter:
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1/2 teaspoons garlic salt or 1-2 cloves fresh garlic, chopped


In a large bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer, dissolve the yeast and sugar in the warm water. Let sit 5-10 minutes, or until foamy. Add the salt, oil, and two cups of flour, and mix until combined. Add additional flour, ¼ cup at a time, until the dough pulls away from the sides of the bowl and is soft and only slightly sticky to the touch.

Knead the dough until smooth, sprinkling with flour as needed to make the dough manageable. Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl and let rise one hour, or until doubled.

After the dough has risen, punch it down gently and divide it into 12 equal sized balls. Roll each ball out into a 22cm rope, and place on a baking sheet lined with baking paper. Repeat with remaining dough, using two baking sheets. Cover and let rise one hour.

During the last ten minutes of rise time, preheat the oven to 220C/200C fan forced. Bake 12-14 minutes, or until golden brown.

Remove from oven and brush with melted butter, then sprinkle with garlic salt. (If using fresh garlic, chop it finely and add it to the butter while it is melting to infuse the garlic flavour into the butter, then brush it on the breadsticks).

Serve warm.
Enjoy!
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Apple, Elderflower and Gin Cocktail

21/3/2021

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​This one is one of my daughter's favourites.

I love easy to make cocktails, and this one is really easy. Mix everything together in a jug and serve.

This gin-based cocktail has both fruity and floral notes, it's a great party cocktail.

​You can use normal apple juice, as I did, it doesn't need to be cloudy apple juice, I might even try it with sparkling apple juice.

If you find it sweet you can make it with a little less apple juice and add some mineral water instead. The mineral water also makes it more sparkling, which I like.

Recipe

​Recipe adapted from www.bbcgoodfood.com/ 

Serves 8

250ml gin
200ml elderflower cordial
1 litre cloudy apple juice or normal apple juice
​Mineral water, to taste (optional)

Apple slices and ice, to serve
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In a jug, mix gin with cordial.

When ready to serve, divide the mixture between 8 glasses, top up with apple juice (and mineral water, if using), apple slices and ice.
Enjoy!
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Benin

21/3/2021

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The 14th country in our Eating Around the World Adventure is Benin.

A very important part of any trip around the world for me is discovering new foods and people, and getting a glimpse of local traditions. My family discuss the country, what they eat, how they eat. Who their neighbours are, where is the country, what continent. It's a great way to discover the world, even though we don't really go there.

I always find it interesting trying food from countries I know nothing about. I love researching recipes, trying to find something that the people in that country eat.

In Benin they have largely a vegetable diet as meat is quite expensive. Of the meats, chicken and fish is cooked mostly there, however they do also eat beef, pork and goat. They tend to serve there food with either a peanut or tomato based sauce.

The food I have tried has been delicious and my family have loved our visit to Benin.
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This is what I made:

​Spicy Peanut Sauce
​Beninese Peanut Soup
​Moyo
Yovo Doko
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Spicy Peanut Sauce: This spicy peanut sauce is so easy to make and is delicious. It can be served over meat, rice, sweet potatoes or other vegetables. Before serving, I drizzled some of the peanut sauce over the chicken and sweet potato I served it with, then put the remainder in a bowl for my family to drizzle over the rice and bok choy that I cooked to accompany this dish.
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Here is how I made it:
1 large brown onion, roughly chopped
1/2-1 Habanero chilli, to taste
2 beef stocks cubes
2 tablespoons sunflower oil
4 tablespoons tomato paste
1 teaspoon salt
1-2 cups water
1 cup peanut butter 

Blend onion and habanero pepper together in a food processor until smooth. 
In a frying pan over medium heat, add oil, the onion and chilli, tomato paste, salt, and stock cubes. Fry for about 5 minutes. 
Add peanut butter and water to the pan. Mix to combine. 
Reduce to a simmer, cover, and cook for 15 minutes, add more water 1/4 cup at a time, if your mixture is too thick. The oils in the peanut butter split, it will come back together with constant stirring.
Serve with pan fried or barbecued meat, roast vegetables, rice, or potatoes.
Enjoy!
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Beninese Peanut Soup: If I am going to go on this adventure I am going to try dishes I would not consider cooking otherwise. This soup is something I would never have considered cooking if it wasn't for our visit to Benin. This was delicious, the flavours were amazing, but the discussion from my family at the table was this is not a soup. Now in Benin this is a soup, it is filling, flavourful, and if you don't have meat, you need a hearty soup that will fill you up. But for my family, they call this a delicious satay sauce that would be amazing with meat or fish. Now this made a large quantity so we all had soup the first night and with the leftovers the next day I did use it as a satay sauce with skewers I made of fish, prawns, beef and chicken, and my family were right it was delicious. But here I post it as a soup, but it really can be used as a delicious satay sauce.
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Here is how I made it:
2 cups vegetable stock
2 x 270g cans coconut milk
1 small brown onion, diced
4 shallots, diced
1 stick celery, diced
4 large garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 large jalapeño, seeded and diced
1 tablespoon peeled and grated fresh ginger
1/2 teaspoon powdered turmeric
1 sweet potato, diced, you need around 2 cups of it
1 x 400g can diced tomatoes
2 teaspoons sea salt, or to taste
1/2 teaspoon ground white pepper
½ tablespoon smoked paprika
1 tablespoon Maggi seasoning
1 ½ tablespoons Berbere spice mix
1 cup creamy peanut butter
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh coriander

Fresh coriander leaves, chopped, for garnishing

Place the vegetable stock in a 3-4 litre saucepan. Add all the remaining ingredients, except the peanut butter and coriander. Place over medium-high heat, bring to a simmer and cook for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Remove about 1 cup of the liquid and place it into a small bowl. Add the peanut butter and stir until creamy. Return the mixture to the pot, stir well, add coriander and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Use a stick blender and purée the soup to a smooth consistency. Garnish with chopped coriander before serving.
Enjoy!

And here it is, the same soup served as a satay sauce, which was absolutely delicious with chicken, prawn, fish and beef. Not traditional, but oh so delicious. I served it with Asian greens.
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Moyo: This is a salad popular in Benin, similar to a south american salsa really, tastes absolutely delicious and goes with so many dishes. Everything is finely diced and it just freshens up a meal.
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Here is how I made it: 
​3 ripe tomatoes, diced
1/2 white onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 green capsicum, diced
1 chilli, optional, I used a jalapeno, finely diced
3 green onions, sliced
1 teaspoon white wine vinegar
4 tablespoons sunflower oil
Salt and pepper, to taste
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Try to dice everything in similar sizes so it looks pretty. In this recipe you do not throw out the tomato pulp, the whole tomato goes into the salad. 

Combine all the ingredients in a bowl, season, adjust vinegar, if needed, to taste, refrigerate for an hour, before serving.​
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Yovo Doko: Yovo doko is typical Beninese street food they are fritters that are traditionally topped with powdered sugar. They can be deep fried for round fritters or fried in a little oil for flatter fritters.
Attempt 1: Now we didn't love these, I found them dense and they took way too long to fry them. Now maybe I should have deep fried them, but the recipe I used, didn't. These were okay, but not something I would make again. 
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Yovo Doko Attempt 2: For some reason after yesterdays failed attempt, I wanted to try these again. I found another recipe, nearly identical to the first recipe, the only difference was these used 20g less sugar and the main difference was after you mix the dough, you set it aside for 2 hours before frying. What a difference, the mixture puffed up, so when I went to fry them the puffed up into little light and airy doughnut like balls. These I deep fried. This is like Croatian fritule, which I had all the time growing up. These I would definitely make again and again. 
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Here is how I made them:
500g plain flour
1 x 7g packet of dry yeast
150g sugar​

1 x 10g sachet of vanilla sugar
1 pinch of salt
2 teaspoons (10ml) vegetable oil
​500ml of lukewarm water


Vegetable oil, extra, for deep frying

Put flour, yeast, sugar, vanilla sugar, salt, oil and water in a bowl. Mix with a fork or whisk until the mixture is well combined.
Cover with cling film and a tea towel, and let stand at least 2 hours.
Heat oil over medium heat in a medium sized saucepan or deep frying pan. You need at least 4cm of oil.
Take 2 teaspoons, using one spoon take a dollop of batter, and using the second spoon carefully push the batter into oil, being careful not to overcrowd. Fry until golden on the bottom. Turn over once to brown both sides. The first batch will be your tester to see if your heat setting is right to ensure you get the right oil temperature. If they burn before they cook through, turn down the heat, if they take too long to cook, increase the heat, they should only take 2-3 minutes, depending on their size. 
Remove the fritters with a slotted spoon onto layers of paper towels to drain. Repeat until batter is finished. Sprinkle fritters with powdered sugar while still hot.
Enjoy!
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​Now to add another sticker to my world map.
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Next Stop Greenland.
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Nutella Buns with Mascarpone Frosting

20/3/2021

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​Nutella buns, oh sweet nutella buns. 

These are delicious. 

I already have a cinnamon bun recipe on my blog, so when I came across this nutella version, I had to try it. The dough is amazing, it is soft and delicious with the nutella filling. The mascarpone frosting was perfect.

My kids loved these. They are delicious warm, straight out of the oven, they are delicious at room temperature. But can I say I also love them straight out of the fridge, when they are cold.

This is a recipe worth trying, we loved them, hope you do to.

Recipe

​Recipe adapted from kristinakuzmic.com/

Makes 12 buns

For the dough:
2 ½ teaspoons active dry yeast
2 tablespoons white sugar
1 cup warm milk
4 ½ cups bread flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup white sugar
1/3 cup butter, melted
2 eggs, slightly beaten

For the filling:
approximately 1 to 1 ½ cups Nutella
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For the frosting:
1/3 cup mascarpone cheese, softened
3 Tablespoons butter, softened
1 cup powdered sugar


In a large bowl combine yeast, 2 tablespoons sugar, and warm milk. Let sit for about 5 minutes.

Add the rest of the dough ingredients and mix, using a stand mixer with a hook attachment (if you don’t have a stand mixer, combine the dough with your hands). Knead for a few minutes until smooth.

Spray a large bowl with cooking spray, place the dough inside, and cover with plastic wrap. Allow the dough to rest for about 2 hours, or until doubled in size.

Place the dough on a floured surface and roll out into a large rectangle (about 40 x 53cm).

Scoop Nutella into a microwave safe bowl, and heat in the microwave for about 15 seconds. Spread the Nutella over the dough. Roll the dough into a large log, and cut into 12 segments.

Place the rolls inside the pan, cover with plastic wrap, and let rise for about 30 minutes (or overnight in the refrigerator).

Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 205C/185C.

Make the frosting. Using an electric mixer, beat the frosting ingredients until well incorporated. Set aside.

Bake the rolls for about 15 minutes, or until lightly golden. Do not over-bake. Immediately spread the frosting on the rolls. Serve warm.
Enjoy!
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Chocolate Chip Cookies 2

6/3/2021

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​I must confess to telling a lie. I already have a recipe for Chocolate Chip Cookies on my blog and there I stated I would never look for another recipe, as it was perfect. But as I have just bought another cookbook, I came across this recipe. while flicking through my new book. Now I did not make these because I needed a better recipe, these ones I simply made because I like Joanna Gaines. 

My kids loved them, I loved them. Are they better than the ones I already make, no, but they are equally as good. So I felt another cookie recipe can never hurt, can you really have too many cookie recipes.

These cookies are chunky, chocolatey and delicious. 
They have a softness in the centre, but an edge that is crisp.

The cookies will keep in an airtight container for 5 days.


Baked cookies can be frozen, defrost for 2-3 hours at room temperature before eating.

Unbaked cookies can be scooped onto baking paper lined trays as if you were going to bake them, freeze until solid. Then you can place them in resealable bags and freeze for up to 3 months. Bake directly from the freezer, no need to thaw, just add 2-3 minutes to your baking time. You can also keep them refrigerated unbaked for up to 3 days and bake as needed.

Now I have two perfect cookie recipes. I will never look for another cookie recipe again, or will I.

Recipe

​Recipe adapted from Joanna Gaines' cookbook Magnolia Table

Makes about 15-20 cookies

2½ cups plain flour
1 heaped teaspoon bicarbonate of soda
½ teaspoon sea salt
114g unsalted butter, at room temperature
2 cups packed light brown sugar
2 large eggs
1½ teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1½ cups semisweet chocolate chips


Position a rack in the centre of the oven and preheat the oven to 175C/155C fan forced. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.

In a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment (or in a large bowl with a handheld electric mixer), beat the butter and sugar on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the eggs and beat until blended. Add the vanilla and beat until blended.

Turn the mixer off and add the flour mixture to the bowl. Mix on medium just until the flour is mixed in, then turn the mixer to high speed for a few seconds to pull the dough together; it will be chunky.

Add the chocolate chips and beat on high for about 5 seconds to thoroughly and quickly mix in the chips.

Drop by large spoonfuls on the lined baking sheet; don't flatten them. Bake until lightly browned on top, 10 to 11 minutes. Cool on the pan on a rack for 1 minute, then transfer the cookies to the rack to cool completely. Repeat with the remaining dough.

Store the cookies in a tightly covered container at room temperature for up to 3 days.​
Enjoy!
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Cuttlefish Stew

6/3/2021

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​When I first got married my mother taught me how to make this cuttlefish stew. My family absolutely love it. This is her recipe. It amazes me how well she cooked, as she taught herself how to cook, she made up recipes and everything she made was brilliant.

Since I got this recipe from my mother my husband has taken over making it from me. Every time we have cuttlefish he now takes charge in the kitchen. He has added anchovies and chilli to my mum's recipe and improved the recipe, even though it was already brilliant. He loves this recipe.

On Christmas Day I had prepared to serve stuffed capsicums for lunch, but at the last minute I was expecting two more guests. Now the more the merrier I say, but I wouldn't have enough capsicums, so I had to think what else I would cook. My husbands friend Alex catches cuttlefish for us, so I knew I had some in the freezer, so I quickly defrosted a massive cuttlefish (thank you Alex), all the other ingredients I had at home, so my husband got cooking.

It was spectacular, my guests could not get enough of it. They ate with such joy it was lovely (my husband loved that they loved it). Anyway Christmas lunch was a hit, I actually gave all the leftovers for my guest to take home, as we will make this again for ourselves.

If you love cuttlefish, give this a go, it really is lovely.

Recipe

​Serves 8-10

1 1/2 - 2kg cuttlefish
1/4 cup olive oil
1 large onion, diced
1 long red chilli, chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 green capsicum, diced
1 x 45g tin anchovy fillets
2 medium potatoes, diced
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 teaspoon vegeta
Salt and pepper, to taste
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Clean the cuttlefish: Cut the body cavity on the soft side, open out, remove and discard cuttlebone and gut. Remove ink sac, discard. Cut of tentacles from the head, just below the eyes, remove beak and eyes. Rinse under cold water.
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 Place in a large saucepan, top with cold water, bring it to the boil over high heat. Boil for 3 minutes. Remove cuttlefish from the saucepan, allow to cool. Once cool enough to handle, slice into small bite sized pieces. Remove any skin that feels thick and tough (usually big cuttlefish need thick skin removed).

In a saucepan put the oil, onion, chilli and capsicum and sauté for 5 minutes. Add the garlic, anchovies and oil from the anchovies, continue sautéing for a further 2 minutes. Add the diced cuttlefish, sauté for 10 minutes.

Add the potatoes, stir through, add the tomato paste, stir well to incorporate, sauté for 3 minutes.

Add enough water to just cover the cuttlefish. Add vegeta and pepper. Do not salt at this stage, it may not need any.

Simmer for approximately 2 hours or until the sauce has thickened. If it is too thick, add a bit more water during the cooking time.

Taste for seasoning. Serve on a bed of rice, cous cous or my favourite polenta.
Enjoy!
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Peach Pie

4/3/2021

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​I love pie, so with peaches in season, I had to make this peach pie.

This pie is delicious, my kids absolutely loved it.

The pie crust is probably my all time favourite pie crust. It is buttery, crisp, crumbly and flaky, it is a great shortcrust pastry, just so good. I like to vary my pie crusts so not every pie tastes the same, and this is an absolutely brilliant one. It is easy to make, all in a food processor, but if you don't have one, just cut the butter in by hand, using fingertips or use a pastry cutter.

The filling was lovely, the peaches still had texture, but they were baked perfectly. 

Only add enough water into the pastry dough to get it to just stick together. When pressed between your fingers it should stick together, not feel dry.

This recipe uses US measuring cups and spoons, they are available everywhere these days. But if you don't have them US 1 cup = 236ml and US 1 tablespoon = 15ml. But in all honesty my favourite way to measure things is in grams or millilitres, that leaves no room for error, so buy a set of scales and this is the best way to bake. 

This is a perfect pie to make when peaches are in season and you have a few hours to spend baking with or for you family and friends.​

Recipe

Pie dough recipe adapted from Gesine Bullock-Prado
Pie filling adapted from www.tasteofhome.com/

Makes 1 Pie

240g plain flour
1 teaspoon salt 
1 tablespoon caster sugar 
225g unsalted butter, cut into small pieces and chilled in the freezer for 10 minutes 
120ml ice water 
1 teaspoon lemon juice 

Pie filling:
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
4 1/2 cups sliced peeled peaches
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon butter

​Vanilla ice cream, to serve


Make the pie dough: In the bowl of a food processor fitted with the blade attachment, pulse together the flour, salt, sugar and butter until the mixture resembles cornmeal with some pea-size pieces of butter remaining.

In a small bowl, stir together the ice water and the lemon juice. Slowly add the liquid to the flour mixture, pulsing, until the dough just comes together. Squeeze a small piece of dough between your thumb and index finger to make sure it holds its shape.
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Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and divide it in half. Gently turn over each piece of dough a few times so that any dry bits are incorporated. Form each piece into a loose disk, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for at least 20 minutes.
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Make the filling: In a large bowl, combine sugars; add peaches and toss gently. Cover and let stand for 1 hour.
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Lightly spray with cooking oil a 22cm pie dish.

Between two sheets of baking paper, roll one half of dough to a 3mm thick circle that will cover the base and rim of your pie dish; transfer to your pie dish. Trim even with rim. 

Roll remaining dough to a 3mm thick circle; cut into 3.5cm wide strips. Arrange on a sheet of baking paper in a lattice pattern. Refrigerate, until you finish the filling.
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Preheat oven to 205C/185C fan forced.

Drain peaches, reserving juice. In a small saucepan, combine cornstarch, nutmeg, cinnamon and salt; gradually stir in reserved juice. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, about 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; stir in lemon juice and butter. Gently fold in peaches. Pour into crust.
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Arrange lattice pastry over filling. Trim and seal strips to edge of bottom crust; flute edge. Cover edge loosely with foil. Bake 40 minutes; remove foil. Bake until crust is golden brown and filling is bubbly, 10-20 minutes longer. Cool on a wire rack.

Serve with vanilla ice cream.
Enjoy!
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