All Dressed Up, Simple Salad Dressings
Salad Dressing or Vinaigrette has to be one of THE most simple things to make. Yet during my catering days, almost every fridge in the homes I worked in, would have a door full of ready-made...
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· Ann McDonald · Something Sweet , something-sweet , healthy-options , basicsSumac Roasted Strawberries with Yoghurt Cream
I've just bought a copy of Ottolenghi Simple and am loving so many of the recipes. This one is divine and really simple too. Roasting the berries intensifies their flavour, and their juice thickens...
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· Ann McDonald · Something Sweet , something-sweet , healthy-options , basicsEarl Grey Tea Loaf
This delicious tea loaf is a dream to make and keeps for ages. I love the flavour that the Earl Grey tea imparts, with it's hint of citrus and bergamot. Feel free to use any other strong flavoured...
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· Ann McDonald · Seafood , main-meals , healthy-options , basicsKerala Style Prawn Curry
This quick prawn curry is the perfect blend of spicy, fresh and creamy. And it takes minutes to make - just a matter of mixing together some fresh and dried spices, then a quick saute, add the...
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· Ann McDonald · Something Sweet , something-sweet , basicsLuscious Warm Chocolate Pudding
Who doesn't love a warm, decadent chocolate dessert? This is a one of my go-to desserts, really easy, cooks in about 10 minutes, and can be prepared a day or two before - just keep the ramekins...
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· Ann McDonald · Breads & Baking , Easter , something-sweet , healthy-options , breads-and-baking , basicsHot Cross Muffins
One of my favourite things about Easter is hot cross buns. These hot cross muffins are a delicious take on the classic bun, but also a lot quicker and easier to make. They freeze well, so make some...
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· Ann McDonald · Something Sweet , something-sweet , basicsFrench Crepes with Lemon & Sugar
I've been making this recipe from the original Margaret Fulton Cookbook, for longer than I care to remember. It's an oldie but a goodie. Serve the crepes the classic way, simply warmed, and sprinkled...
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· Ann McDonald · Drinks & Cocktails , basicsHomemade Lime Cordial
Now that limes are well in season and don't cost almost $30 a kilo, as they did before Christmas, it's worth buying them in quantity and making some cordial or even lime curd. For the lime curd, you...
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· Ann McDonald · Something Sweet , something-sweet , breads-and-baking , basicsLamington Roulade
Australia Day says Lamingtons to me. So this is my twist on the original. A soft, rich flourless chocolate roulade, filled with raspberries and cream and covered in coconut. Don't be put off by the...
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8 Things to do now to get ready for next Christmas
YES, YOU READ THAT RIGHT ! With Christmas Day already a memory, even the thought of getting organised for next year seems madness, but believe me you CAN start right now. Use these smart, simple tips...