Category Archives: Favourite Recipe

Chicken with Peppers (Capsicum)

This is a wonderfully simple, rustic dish but so also tasty. It is my go to – one pot dish, when I can’t really be bothered cooking. It comes from the book Limoncello and Linenwater by Tessa Kiros. Serve it with … Continue reading

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Muffins

There are many muffin recipes out there, but there are are a couple of things I like about this one. One is that you can make it in bulk and freeze it to cook later. If you have a friend … Continue reading

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Parmesan and Pancetta Pancakes

These pancakes are my version of a favourite from the Machine Laundry Cafe. I have them every time I go there and even though I tell myself I will try something different on the menu, I can’t help it and … Continue reading

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Twice Cooked Duck Breast with Citrus Sauce

This recipe is from Kylie Kwong’s cookbook, “It Tastes Better”. You can also find it on the MasterChef website here. I originally cooked this as a whole duck and I remember saying to the DB; “this is a lot of … Continue reading

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Chocolate and Poached Pear Tart

There are three parts to this recipe, the chocolate tart pastry, the chocolate filling and the red wine poached pear. You can adjust the ratio of dark and milk chocolate to suit your taste but do try the red wine poached … Continue reading

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