Olive       Tapenade

Olive Tapenade

Ingredients 4 anchovy fillets, rinsed 1/2 cup pitted Kalamata olives 2 tablespoons capers. 1/2 tsp rosemary leaves finely chopped 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil

Field       Mushrooms A La Bordelaise

Field Mushrooms A La Bordelaise

Ingredients 8 medium sized field mushrooms 2-3 tablespoons olive oil 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 200 ml red wine salt and freshly ground black pepper sprinkle of dried chilli 1 tablespoon butter juice of 1/2 lemon Chopped chives to garnish

Stuffed       Mushrooms

Stuffed Mushrooms

Ingredients 8 flat field mushrooms 1 small onion finely chopped 1 clove garlic chopped olive oil 1/2 cup pine nuts lightly toasted 1/2 cup chopped continental parsley 1 tablespoons chopped oregano 120g goats cheese salt and freshly ground black pepper 16 … Read more »

Noodles       With Crisp Vegetables

Noodles With Crisp Vegetables

Ingredients 350g Highmark round egg noodles 3 tablespoons peanut oil 1 tablespoon sesame oil 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1 teaspoon finely chopped ginger (can use crushed) 2 teaspoons soy sauce 1 small head brocolli separated into florets, blanched 1 … Read more »

Tuna Mayonnaise

Tuna Mayonnaise

If the mayonnaise appears to be too thick thin with a small amount (1-2 teaspoons) of warm hot water or additional lemon juice Optional: Add 1 tablespoon drained capers. Ingredients 95 g can of tuna in olive oil 2 anchovy … Read more »

White Chocolate Mousse

White Chocolate Mousse

Ingredients 4 teaspoons gelatine 4 tablespoons hot water 200g white chocolate 3-4 tablespoons liqueur 1 tin condensed milk 2 cups cream, whipped

Muesli       Bars

Muesli Bars

Ingredients 1 cup rolled oats 1 cup rice bubbles 4 weetbix, crushed 1 cup coconut 1 cup mixed dried fruit 3/4 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup honey 1/2 cup peanut butter 125g butter

Cocktail       Muffins With Brie And Cranberry

Cocktail Muffins With Brie And Cranberry

Ingredients 2 cups flour 4 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 egg 1/4 cup oil 1 3/4 cups milk 1 cup grated cheese brie Ocean Spray® whole berry cranberry sauce

Caramelised Pineapple with rum

Caramelised Pineapple with rum

Serve this with a dollop of softly whipped cream and perhaps some toasted coconut threads. Ingredients 1 pineapple, peeled 40g unsalted butter 4 tablespoons brown sugar 2 tablespoons dark rum

Vincisgrassi

Vincisgrassi

I had this wonderful lasagne at Buzo in Jersey Rd, Paddington, Sydney. After much searching I have adapted this from a recipe by Anna del Conte Ingredients 25g dried porcini 500g fresh lasagne sheets 150g unsalted butter 60g flour 1 … Read more »

Corn and pepper salsa

Corn and pepper salsa

Serve this salsa with barbecued meats. It is great with chicken Ingredients 2 cobs corn, husk attached knob of butter 1 red pepper, finely chopped 1 tablespoon finely diced red onion 1 ½ tablespoons balsamic vinegar 1 ½ tablespoons chopped … Read more »

Spinach and cheese triangles

Spinach and cheese triangles

Ingredients 500g spinach 1 small onion, finely chopped 4 spring onions, chopped 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons chopped parsley ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg ¾ cup cottage cheese ¾ cup crumbled feta cheese ½ cup freshly grated parmesan salt and … Read more »

Marmalade       Muffins

Marmalade Muffins

Ingredients 90g/3oz butter 90g sugar 2 Eggs 1/2 cup milk 185g/6oz flour 1 tablespoon marmalade 1 teaspoon baking soda

Meatloaf

Meatloaf

Ingredients 500g sausage meat 2 potatoes, grated 1 onion, chopped ½ cup wholemeal flour 1 cup mixed vegetables (carrots, peas, bean, corn) 2 rashers bacon, chopped 1 egg 1 tablespoon tomato sauce 2 tablespoons chutney 2 teaspoons chopped fresh parsley … Read more »