Category: recipe
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An autumn lunch for five – punch, pizza, pastrami and parcels
What could possible beat a day with friends that you have known for more than 30 years? I had the pleasure of sending my husband off for the long weekend to an outdoor music festival (camping, no showers, potable toilets… and thunderstorms all weekend … “see you later darling, and enjoy your weekend of rain,…
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Thai chicken burgers – mealtime inspiration

Running out of inspiration in the kitchen? Can’t be bothered dreaming up a mouth-watering meal? This Thai Chicken burger recipe will be your saviour… the flavours are so fresh and addictive. Thai chicken burger Ingredients
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Salad dressing heaven… basil lime vinaigrette

I made this salad dressing on the weekend to serve on the garden salad with lunch. Our guests loved it and asked for the recipe … so here it is. I must credit the ‘finding’ of this recipe to my parents (I’m not sure which one it was, so will give them both the credit).…
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Log-on … Butternut Snap log vs. Chocolate Ripple cake!

Chocolate ripple cake is making a come-back – has anyone else noticed this? It featured as the birthday cake at a recent BBQ I attended (and everyone spent a good 30 minutes reminiscing about the past, and when they last enjoyed a piece). It was also one of the featured recipes on a TV commercial…
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Banana Bran Muffins – both healthy and tasty…

Don’t you just love a good muffin (especially warm, straight from the oven)? Have you noticed that the definition of a muffin has changed somewhat? Firstly, most of the muffins you can buy in a café are HUGE! A meal for 2 people. Secondly they are no longer healthy. They’re cake mixture in disguise within…