2021 Christmas Baking
So, you don’t need me to tell you all, it’s been a hell of a year. Normally by this time …
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Almond and Pistachio Pears
These fabulously decorative little biscuits are a Christmas staple for my biscuit tins, but are also very simple, and easily …
Our Family Pizza and Calzone
We had wonderful homemade pizza when I was a child, with beautiful crisp chewy crusts, but I always saw it …
Baked Green Polenta with Eggs
As I’ve mentioned before, I’m a big fan of polenta in all its variety – from creamy dollops topped with …
My Favourite Bircher Muesli
Bircher muesli used to originally be a staple of health spas as I understand, and I recall it being an …
Marmalade Biscuits with Orange Icing
I love citrus, and particularly, I love marmalade! Despite this, I make so much that I’m constantly looking for ways …
French Lentil and Porcini Mushroom Soup
Growing up the only lentils we ate were the standard brown ones. It wasn’t until years later as an adult …
Gari (Sushi Pickled Ginger)
Gari, best known here as ‘sushi ginger’ is not something I ever imagined you could make at home. The incredibly …
Basics Series – Potato Gnocchi with Choice of Sauces
Gnocchi is one of those dishes where I feel there are light years between homemade and almost all the versions …
Dad’s Pappardelle with Tromboncini and Prosciutto
As you might be aware, I particularly like posting recipes using homegrown produce. This one is a recipe from my …
In Search of Golden Pudding 