This recipe is one from Mum’s Recipe book and in our house, when I was growing up, it was my brother’s favourite. The resulting slice is a little like a museli bar in texture and can be make in individual silicon moulds. I add a few extras to make it more interesting. I made it Continue Reading
Old Style Bacon and Egg Pie
These days when we think bacon, egg and pastry we think ‘quiche’. But before quiche there was a bacon and egg pie which was a masterpiece to see as well as to eat. My mum made this pie for special picnics and it took her a long time to make. To cut the time short Continue Reading
Vegetable and Potato Fritters
Do ever get tired of the same old vegetable dishes? Why not try this potato and veggie dish? You can serve it on its own or as an accompaniment. What you will need: 2 medium potatoes 3 medium carrots 2 medium zucchini 1 onion, chopped finely 1 1/2 cups grated cheese 3/4 cup plain flour Continue Reading
Easy Crumbed Chicken Drumsticks
This recipe was one of my favourites when I was growing up and it comes from Mum’s Recipe Book. It is easy, tasty and is a great dish to make when you have to feed a crowd. I used to make it for church lunches and it was always popular with the kids! What you Continue Reading
Tuna Lasagna
You may not have thought about putting ‘tuna’ and ‘lasagna’ together, but my mother did and this recipe from her Recipe book is tasty and will please a crowd! What you will need: Tuna Filling: 2 large tins tuna 1 chopped onion 1 crushed clove garlic 1 red capsicum, chopped finely 1 bottle of tomato passatta Continue Reading
Everyone’s Favourite Chocolate Cake
Do you like chocolate cake? My children loved this one when they were young. They also loved making it as it was so easy to make. I hope you enjoy it as much as my family does. What you will need: 1 tablespoon white vinegar 1 cup milk 1 1/2 cups plain flour 1/2 cup Continue Reading
Armenian Easter Bread
Yeast cookery has always been my favourite and I am always excited to find new recipes that are both easy and tasty! Of course this recipe is meant to be made at Easter but is tasty all year round! It is also not exactly new as I found it in Mum’s Recipe book. I believe Continue Reading
Chocolate Truffles
Do you need a gift for a special occasion? Look no further than these delicious treats. This is a recipe from Mum’s Recipe Book. What you will need: 60 grams cream cheese 60 grams softened butter 125 grams chocolate, melted 1/2 cup coconut 2/3 cup chopped dried apricots and/or dried cranberries 2 tablespoons white rum Continue Reading
Vegetable and Rice Loaf
This recipe is an oldy but a goody! I made it the other day for lunch and served with some eggs and bacon. But, if you are doing without meat at the moment or permanently, this loaf is also great. It contains eggs and cheese and brown rice as well as a whole range of Continue Reading
Festive Ham and Pasta Bake
This recipe might be handy at Christmas time to use up that left over ham or perhaps to feed a crowd! It is another recipe from Mum’s Recipe Book. We hope you enjoy this dish with your family. What you will need: 250 grams pasta or noodles (use what you have or your favourite!) Continue Reading