Kumara and Corn Fritter Stacks

    This is a gluten-free recipe that is super-quick and easy to make. Kumara, also known as sweet potato, is a nice addition to this recipe and matches well with avocado. When avocados are in season, and cheaper to buy, make the most of them and stack plenty on! As you can see from […]

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 […]

Mushroom, Spinach, Feta, and Filo Tart

  This is not a particularly good photo, but the main thing is this is a particularly good pie.   The following certainly qualifies for the category of ‘Recipe Revamps’. This means the recipe has undergone more than an adjustment or a rearrangement of ingredients; it has undergone a complete transformation. I mention this because […]

Silver beet, Ricotta and Broccoli Pie

  Time to make: 1 hour, 10 minutes. This is a vegetarian pie, (but cooked bacon could be added). This recipe freezes well. The recipe is from the Healthy Food Guide magazine, March 2014 issue, page 59. Mum and I followed the bulk of the recipe as it was written. But, having said that, Mum […]

Courgette and Bacon Pasta [adapted for vegetarians and non-vegetarians]

I arrived at Mums for a visit, and the first thing she did was take me outside to pick a fresh courgette from her garden, ready for dinner. We then went for a walk to the local shops to buy wine to go with the dinner – she has her priorities right. It was a […]