Nothing says home grown cooking than bread pudding! I must say no matter where you are and how long the years have passed, we all are just softies for home baked bread pudding. I could never say no! Sometimes, I make it a point to have left over bread just so I have a good … [Read more...]
Grilled Peaches with Chocolate and Marzipan
Soft, juicy with a nice crisp edge to them – these Grilled Peaches are a great desert, especially after a rustic main course. For an extra crisp, sweet finish to them, sprinkle half a teaspoon of Brown Sugar over the top before grilling. If you’re not too fond of Peaches, y … [Read more...]
Gingered Chicken and Noodles
A Rich, creamy flavoursome sauce, that’s a great dish for a lunch. It’s very quick to make – taking around thirty minutes from start to finish, full of colour, and full of taste. If you’re not able to find any Coconut Milk, chop up 50g of Creamed Coconut, and make up to 300ml w … [Read more...]
Beef Rendang
Beef so soft and tender it should be close to falling apart, and a sauce that’s so thick and full of flavour makes this Indonesian dish really stand out. It’s similar to a curry, and can be made with Beef, Chicken, Mutton, Duck or some vegetables. It’s a slow cooked meal, … [Read more...]
Thai Beef Curry with Coconut Milk
A really simple, basic dish, that will people craving more of the tastes and textures that make this such an appetising meal. You can serve with Rice or Noodles – depending on what you prefer. Try adding prawn Crackers to have as a side. To Serve 4 3tbsp Vegetable Oil 800g B … [Read more...]
Simple Pleasure: Milk & Cookies
The Urban Dictionary defines "milk and cookies" as: the best medicine to be found in the kitchen ... and I have to agree. My mother-in-law is 82 and looks incredibly good for her age. Seriously, she looks at least twenty years younger (I'd post a photo here if she wasn't so … [Read more...]