‘Once in a young lifetime one should be allowed to have as much sweetness as one can possibly want and hold.’ Judith Olney LIME SHORTBREAD COOKIES A variation of Orange Shortbread Fingers from the ‘Great Big Cookie Book’…an exciting book with over 200 recipes. A crisp, buttery cookie with a twang of lime! I used … Continue reading LIME SHORTBREAD COOKIES…Stringing them along for Xmas!!
“Food is so primal, so essential a part of our lives, often the mere sharing of recipes with strangers turns them into good friends. That’s why I love this community.” Jasmine Heiler, about recipezaar.com HUNG CURD (YOGURT) DIP A really simple, extremely addictive, & tangy dip which is a great add-on to any menu. Its … Continue reading EASY YOGURT DIP…Serve with Chips/Crudites.Always a hit at any gathering!
‘The gentle art of gastronomy is a friendly one. It hurdles the language barrier, makes friends among civilized people, and warms the heart.’ Samuel Chamberlain GRILLED LAMB CHOPS This is a nice, feel-good, sort of dish (doubles up as finger-food too), which we like at home for a change from curries etc. The ingredients can … Continue reading GRILLED LAMB CHOPS…Tangy and tasty!!
“Happy and successful cooking doesn’t rely only on know-how; it comes from the heart, makes great demands on the palate and needs enthusiasm and a deep love of food to bring it to life.”Georges Blanc, Ma Cuisine des Saisons ACHARI CHICKENThis recipe is easy, full of flavour…and has no store-bought mixes. The kids enjoy this … Continue reading ACHARI CHICKEN CURRY…A tangy Indian chicken curry
“Part of the secret of success in life is to eat what you like and let the food fight it out inside.” Mark Twain PENNE & ROASTED VEGETABLES IN A PASTA PIE This is my entry for 3 great blog events… ‘Enter a Great Recipe Featuring Vegetables and Herbs From Monday October 8 until Sunday … Continue reading ROASTED VEGGIE PASTA PIE…A welcome vegetarian option!
“You don’t have to cook fancy or complicated masterpieces – just good food from fresh ingredients.” Julia Child A recipe I put together when the kids were ravenous, and the cupboard was bare!! I felt like ‘Old Mother Hubbard’, but this is now a regular feature with stir fried veggies, pan fried chicken, and a … Continue reading FUSILLI PASTA IN A SIMPLE CORIANDER CREAM SAUCE
