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Easy Self-Saucing Ginger Pudding
This Ginger Pudding with Brown Sugar Sauce is a cosy, indulgent treat perfect for chilly evenings or special occasions. The tender, ginger-spiced pudding bakes in its luscious brown sugar sauce, creating a rich, flavorful, and wonderfully moist dessert. Read more
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Mrs Mac’s Apple Pudding
This simple and comforting dessert combines grated apple with warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, creating a moist and flavourful treat. This recipe is from my grandmother’s recipe book. Read more
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Baked Chicken Thighs
These Baked Chicken Thighs are coated in a crispy, golden crust of breadcrumbs, Parmesan, and parsley, offering a deliciously simple way to elevate your meal. The mustard-butter mixture adds flavour and helps the coating adhere perfectly. This chicken coating was easier than I expected. I cut down… Read more
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Easy Custard Pie
This Easy Custard Pie is a fuss-free dessert that forms its own delicate crust as it bakes, eliminating the need for a separate pastry shell. It’s a simple yet elegant treat with a smooth, creamy custard filling and a hint of vanilla. Quick to prepare with pantry… Read more
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Chicken & Turkey Meatloaf
This meatloaf is a great alternative for someone who doesn’t eat red meat, or wants to cut down on it. The apple helps keep it moist. Read more
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Spiced Apple Cake
This Spiced Apple Cake is a warm and fragrant dessert that can be enjoyed two ways—served hot with custard as a comforting pudding or cold as a flavorful cake. This cake, made with tender apples, sultanas, and a blend of warm spices, is simple to prepare and… Read more
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Pumpkin Soup
As winter approaches in the southern hemisphere, this simple and comforting Pumpkin Soup is the perfect recipe to keep on hand. With the earthy warmth of cumin and the rich sweetness of pumpkin, it’s a hearty dish that’s easy to make. Read more
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Whole Orange Cake
This is the first cake I saw that uses an entire orange. Most use only the zest and maybe some juice. It comes from my friend Colin Hopcroft. Read more
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Orange Icing (Frosting)
This Orange Icing is the perfect complement to an orange cake, adding a bright, zesty flavour and creamy texture. Made with fresh orange zest and juice, it’s easy to whip up, bringing a burst of citrusy sweetness to your dessert. Read more
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Apple-Molasses Upside-Down Cake
This Apple-Molasses Upside-Down Cake combines gingerbread’s rich, spiced flavours with caramelized apples in a beautifully rustic dessert. Baked in a cast-iron pan, it’s a stunning twist on a Tarte Tatin that’s easier to make than it seems. Read more
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Olive, Feta, and Tomato Stuffed Chicken Thighs
These stuffed chicken thighs are packed with bold flavours. They combine feta, garlic, olives, and sun-dried tomatoes for a Mediterranean-inspired filling. The rich flavour of chicken thighs makes them the perfect choice for this deliciously satisfying dish. Read more
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Crispy Pan-Fried Gnocchi
This Crispy Pan-Fried Gnocchi is a versatile and irresistible side dish, perfect for elevating any meal. Whether using homemade, fresh, or shelf-stable gnocchi, the result is golden, crispy perfection with a touch of garlic, chilli, and Parmesan. Read more
A collection of recipes I’ve tried and loved—some new, some cherished from my mother’s old recipe book. Enjoy the journey of cooking and baking with me!
Welcome to my recipe collection! Here you’ll find my most recent culinary adventures—each recipe a little slice of my kitchen, shared with love. Whether you’re searching for quick weeknight meals, indulgent desserts, or cherished family classics, I hope you’ll discover something to inspire your own cooking journey.