What to Plant in December
Today is the first day of summer and this is the first planting guide of the season. The following is a list of vegetables and herbs you can plant in December in Sydney, a temperate zone. Just click on the name for the growing guide for each vegetable or herb: Basil Beans (dwarf and climbing) Beetroot Cape Gooseberry Capsicum seedlings Carrot Celery seedlings Chilli Choko … Continue reading What to Plant in December
What to Plant in November
The following is a list of vegetables and herbs you can plant in November in Sydney, a temperate zone. Just click on the name for the growing guide for each vegetable or herb: Artichokes Asparagus crowns Basil seedlings Beans (bush and climbing) Beetroot Borage Broccoli Cabbage Cape Gooseberry Capsicum Carrot Celery Chives Coriander Cucumber Eggplant Jerusalem Artichoke Lemon Balm Lettuce Luffa Marrow Okra Parsley Peanut … Continue reading What to Plant in November
Oven Baked Roma Tomatoes
Ripe, Roma tomatoes are so delicious when baked in the oven. Baking brings out their sweetness and gives them a deep, rich flavour that can be used in so many ways. With a drizzle of Extra Virgin olive oil, garlic and Italian herbs and just little Parmesan cheese, these lovely tomato slices can be used as a topping for the best crunchy sourdough bread, on … Continue reading Oven Baked Roma Tomatoes
What to Plant in October
The following is a list of vegetables and herbs you can plant in October in Sydney, a temperate zone. Just click on the name for the growing guide for each vegetable or herb: Amaranth Artichokes Asparagus Basil Beans – climbing and bush beans Beetroot Borage Broccoli Cabbage Cape Gooseberry Capsicum Carrot Celeriac Celery – in seed trays Chicory Chives Chillies Cucumber Daikon Dill Eggplant Jerusalem … Continue reading What to Plant in October
Chicken, Mushroom and Leek Parcels
These individual chicken, mushroom and leek parcels are perfectly delicious and will be the centre of attention at any meal. The elements of these parcels are prepared separately with care to give the maximum flavour to each of the layers. The chicken is poached slowly with wine and herbs to tenderness and also creating a rich chicken stock that is then used to make the … Continue reading Chicken, Mushroom and Leek Parcels
Slow Roasted Veal Shanks
Veal shanks are so tender when cooked long and slow. A little care at the pre-cooking phase will make them even more melting and tender By salting the shanks with kosher salt ahead of cooking, the moisture is drawn out onto the surface of the meat and dissolves the salt with the resulting brine then reabsorbed into the meat. This breaks down the proteins in … Continue reading Slow Roasted Veal Shanks
Spiced Raisin Bread and Apple pudding
Leftover raisin bread will make a delicious pudding, not unlike the traditional bread and butter pudding but with some flavourful additions. For the best results use quality spiced raisin bread that is dense and fruity. The raisin bread, soaked in egg that has been flavoured with orange zest, vanilla extract and brandy, is then topped with a whisper of cinnamon and spiced poached apple slices. … Continue reading Spiced Raisin Bread and Apple pudding
Polpettone, an Italian Meatloaf
The humble meatloaf is often underestimated but it can make a satisfying and tasty meal eaten hot from the oven or sliced cold. This recipe is for ‘Polpettone’ which in Italian means large meatball and is an Italian meatloaf. It usually uses a number of different minced meats, herbs and spices to give it a great flavour. You can use beef mince, pork and veal … Continue reading Polpettone, an Italian Meatloaf
What to Plant in September
Today is the first day of spring and this is the first planting guide of the season. The following is a list of vegetables you can plant in September in Sydney, a temperate zone. Just click on the link for the growing guide for each vegetable or herb: Amaranth Artichokes Asparagus Basil Beans – climbing and bush Beetroot Broccoli Cabbage Cape Gooseberry Capsicum Carrot Celery … Continue reading What to Plant in September
Potato Patties with Mackerel
Mackerel is often overlooked in favour of other canned fish, but it is a rich source of omega-3 fatty acids and is richer and is milder in flavour than tuna. So in this recipe we use mackerel to make some lovely potato patties filled with capers, parsley,shallots and tasty Parmesan cheese. When crumbed the patties are baked using a spray of olive oil making them … Continue reading Potato Patties with Mackerel
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