Quince season is coming to an end in Australia, and now is the perfect time to poach them or make quince paste. Great in crumbles or served with custard or ice cream for a quick dessert. The Owl and the Pussycat dined on slices of quince (which they ate with a runcible spoon). Here PlanBuyCook shows you how to poach quince to perfection so you can dance by the light of the moon. [Read more…] about In season: poached quince
Anzac biscuits
On ANZAC day, there is the dawn service, the parade, and of course, these great biscuits. Anzac biscuits (cookies for our North American friends) are so named as allegedly they were good biscuits for wives and girlfriends to send to their loved ones in the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps at war. Because they were baked without the use of eggs, it was said that they did not spoil and would make the long journey intact. [Read more…] about Anzac biscuits
The best hot cross buns ever
As Easter Friday rolls around, many turn their minds to homemade hot cross buns. Well think no more: we have the best recipe for you (and it’s not even ours!). We can’t really better Karen Martini’s fabulous hot cross bun recipe, so instead we’ve just cooked them up, photographed them, with a few minor amendments. Enjoy!
Tuna and corn patties
Tuna and corn patties are a perfect lunchbox alternative to sandwiches and also great for an after-school snack. For younger kids they are a meal in themselves. [Read more…] about Tuna and corn patties
Roast carrot, feta and walnut salad
Once you have tasted this Roast carrot, feta and walnut salad you’ll want to make it over and over again. Substantial enough to be a great lunch, it also works well with almost any meal. Adding some of the dressing to the cooked rice while still hot allows it fully absorb the flavour. [Read more…] about Roast carrot, feta and walnut salad
Mexican corn salad
Continuing our theme of fab summer salads, here is a great recipe for a Mexican corn salad. It is on high rotation at Jen’s house over the barbecue season – enjoy. [Read more…] about Mexican corn salad
