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
PARTIES
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!
Fruit mince tarts
Looking for a quick way to make your own fruit mince tarts? Here we show you how to make your own sweet pastry and do a nifty short-cut with some ready-made store-bought fruit mince. Shhh – promise we won’t tell. You only need half this pastry mix, so you can easily freeze the remainder for a lemon tart in a few weeks time. A shallow patty pan tray is also helpful. [Read more…] about Fruit mince tarts
Chocolate hazelnut semifreddo
If you want a showstopper dessert, look no further than this amazing chocolate hazelnut semifreddo. You can make it up to a week in advance, and simply store in the freezer until ready to serve. A guaranteed hit. [Read more…] about Chocolate hazelnut semifreddo
Caramelised onion and goats’ cheese tarts
These tasty little caramelised onion and goats’ cheese tarts are a perfect appetiser. Great savoury dish to take to someone’s house or serve at home. You can caramelise the onions well in advance and freeze them, or even cheat a little by buying them at the supermarket in a jar. [Read more…] about Caramelised onion and goats’ cheese tarts
