My husband loves dolmades, but none are quite so satisfying as those made using his YiaYia’s recipe, which she was kind enough to share! These dolmades are… Read more “Traditional Greek dolmades”
Category: Mains
Slow cooked chicken and pumpkin curry
The weather is getting quite fresh in Queensland – winter is drawing nearer and the air is cool and crisp. I really love this time of year because it’s the… Read more “Slow cooked chicken and pumpkin curry”
Slow cooked Thai red curry beef
When I first started hosting dinner parties, I would spend the majority of the night in the kitchen instead of mingling with my friends. Now, whenever possible, I’ll… Read more “Slow cooked Thai red curry beef”
Rustic steak and mushroom pie
Ingredients: 2 sheets shortcrust pastry 2 sheets puff pastry 800g beef rump steak (with most fat removed), diced 1 cup button mushrooms, peeled and sliced 1 onion 1/2 cup… Read more “Rustic steak and mushroom pie”
Jalapeño chicken soup with lime
Ingredients: 2 cups chicken broth 2 cups water 500g chicken breasts, fat removed 2 jalapeños (or 3 if you like it hot!) ½ small red onion 2 x 400g cans white beans (I… Read more “Jalapeño chicken soup with lime”
Shrimp scampi
Serves 2-3 Ingredients: 500g large tiger prawns, peeled and deveined 4 tabs butter 2 tabs olive oil 1 small onion, chopped finely 5 cloves garlic, minced 1/2… Read more “Shrimp scampi”
Quiche Lorraine
Ingredients: 1 and 3/4 cups plain flour 1/4 tsp salt 150g (5 oz) butter 1 egg yolk A few drops of lemon juice 4-5 tabs water 1… Read more “Quiche Lorraine”
Spinach and bacon parcels
Ingredients: 4-6 leaves of fresh silverbeet 3-4 eggs 500g bacon, diced small 1 cup grated cheese 1 cup fresh (or 1/2 cup dry) breadcrumbs 1 tbsp parmesan… Read more “Spinach and bacon parcels”