chicken parmigiana

This recipe makes everyone in my family happy. They even do the dishes without complaining and that has to be a good thing! In a large bowl whisk the following ingredients together. 500ml cream 6 eggs 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese 1/4 cup finely chopped parsley 2 tsp sweet paprika 1/2 tsp coarse black pepper…

potato, pumpkin and lentil curry

This has so much flavour. I served it up to my beloved and he didn’t even notice that it had no meat until I mentioned it later. 1 onion, peeled and sliced 2 tsp minced ginger 1 deseeded red pepper, diced 1 1/2 Tbsp Korma curry paste 400 gram can condensed pumpkin soup 400 mls…

rolled oat chocolate chip cookies

In a word… Scrumptious! 2 ½ Cups  Rolled Oats 2  Cups Flour 1 tsp Baking Soda 1   tsp   Baking Powder ½ tsp  salt 1  Cup Butter (cubed and softened) 1  Cup Brown Sugar 1  Cup Sugar 1  tbsp Vanilla extract 2  Eggs 3  Cups Chocolate Chips Preheat Oven to 180®C. Prepare trays with baking paper….

monte carlo biscuits

So delicious when freshly made. More delicious a day later when the biscuits soften and they are like a soft sandwich cake… So good! Make them this weekend, and then see if you can save some for the next day. I bet you cant! Ingredients 375 g butter 1 cup brown sugar 2 tsp vanilla extract…

snickerdoodles

I have had this recipe in my recipe file for ages. Why didn’t I make them earlier? They are delicious! Ingredients 220 g softened butter 1 ½ cups sugar 2 eggs 2 tsp vanilla extract 2 ¾ cups flour 2 tsp cream of tartar 1 tsp baking soda ¼ tsp salt For rolling cookies 2…

hot cross buns

It’s that time of year. But in my book, any time of year is fine for these babies. I make them all year round. I just dont put crosses on them if it’s not Easter because a) I’m too lazy, and b) …well actually a) pretty much covers it! I like my easter buns with…

beef and guinness stew

I know, I know. I should have had this up for St. Patricks Day a couple of weeks ago. So I’m a bit behind the times. But it doesn’t have to be St Paddys day to enjoy this dish. And besides, I didnt make it myself until St Paddys day… and it will make the…

chocolate chocolate chip cookies

Chocolate fix anyone? These will do the trick. 250g butter, room temperature 3/4 cup sugar 3/4 cup brown sugar 2 eggs 2 tsp vanilla extract 1/2 tsp. of table salt 1 tsp baking soda 3/4 cup cocoa powder 2 cup all-purpose flour 2 cups chocolate chips Preheat oven to 180 degrees celcius. Cream butter, sugar,…

spiced carrot cake

Today I made this particular carrot cake for three very good reasons. I dont have any white sugar in the house. I have a tub of sour cream that needs to be used pronto. I haven’t made carrot cake for at least a week month year. This carrot cake is a lighter one. I don’t…

lemon cream cheese frosting

80 g softened cream cheese 40 g softened unsalted butter 1 tablespoon lemon juice 200 g icing sugar Place all ingredients in a mixer and beat until smooth. If you like a bit more tang, add a small amount of finely grated lemon rind.