Asparagus, Potato and Ricotta Tarts with Polenta Pastry

    Spring-time means fresh asparagus and this vegetarian dish is a great way to display bright green asparagus spears. I think this dish is also a nice change-of-season dish incorporating the starchy potatoes we tend to use a lot of in winter, and showcasing the vibrant green asparagus of spring. We were lucky to […]

Posted by Admin on October 24th, 2014 | No Comments Posted in Main Meals, Pies, Tarts, and Pastry (savoury baking)

Orange Butter Biscuits (Orange Shortbread)

    These shortbread biscuits have a lovely delicate orange flavour, due to the zest of one orange. PS: Just a tip for those of you who are biscuit ‘dunkers’ – try these biscuits dunked in a cranberry herbal tea, the cranberry and orange flavours compliment each other beautifully. Another tip: Shortbread biscuits can be […]

Posted by Admin on October 19th, 2014 | No Comments Posted in Biscuits

Pear and Orange Breakfast

    This recipe is healthy and delicious. I really like the coconut and orange flavours together, and the orange zest, juice, and pulp provides an intense, bright citrusy zing to start the day. The flavour combination in every mouthful is different, adding a nice bit of interest to each spoonful. Mum found the original […]

Posted by Admin on October 18th, 2014 | No Comments Posted in Breakfasts

Jelly Worms (great for Halloween)

    Jelly worms, (or jello worms), are fun to make and look really life-like. The worms create a sensation and produced varied reactions from viewers, with shock and disgust ranking high on the list. I certainly shocked myself each time I opened the fridge door to see a bowl ‘worms’ sitting on the shelf! […]

Posted by Admin on October 13th, 2014 | 1 Comment Posted in Confectionery, Desserts and Puddings, Festive and Celebrations, Halloween