Zucchini Cake with Brandied Fruit
The abundance of zucchinis this summer has inspired another cake recipe that you may enjoy. We use fruit that has been macerated in brandy and add grated zucchini including the skin to give some colour to the finished cake. The result is a moist flavourful cake. Zucchini Cake with Brandied Fruit Ingredients 3/4 cup butter 1 cup sugar 3 eggs 3 cups Self Raising flour, … Continue reading Zucchini Cake with Brandied Fruit
Sweet Silverbeet, Apple and Brandy Pie
This is a variation on the traditional French Tourte de Blettes Nicoise. It is an interesting way to use silverbeet and make a surprisingly delicious pie. Sweet Silverbeet, Apple and Brandy Pie Ingredients For the dough 2 cups plain flour 2 eggs 200 g butter 150 g brown sugar pinch of salt For the filling 135 g silverbeet 140 g brown sugar 3 tablespoons of … Continue reading Sweet Silverbeet, Apple and Brandy Pie
Frico of Potato and Cheese
This dish is from the Friuli region of Italy and is traditionally made with potatoes and Montasio cheese, a semi-hard creamy regional friulian cheese. Here in Sydney this cheese is available at good cheese stockists but it can be substituted with Gruyère or even a good mild Cheddar. This Frico makes a great accompaniment to meat dishes or served on its own with a nice … Continue reading Frico of Potato and Cheese
Apple, Banana and Sultana Cake
This is a variation on a previous cake but this time including sultanas and apple to the ripe banana. The sultanas and orange juice cut through the rich banana flavour and the apple adds a little texture. Apple, Banana and Sultana Cake Ingredients 3 cups Self Raising flour 1 tsp baking powder 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed down firmly 2 medium overripe bananas, mashed 100 … Continue reading Apple, Banana and Sultana Cake
Growing Cauliflower
With good preparation and ample moisture, cauliflower are easy to grow in the home garden and the effort in growing will be rewarded by tender, mild flavoured flower heads that are so healthy. Cauliflower is rich in vitamin C anda good source of vitamin K, protein, thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, magnesium, phosphorus, fiber, vitamin B6, folate, pantothenic acid, potassium, and manganese. As a member of the … Continue reading Growing Cauliflower
What to plant in February
The following is a list of things you can plant in February in Sydney, a temperate zone: Beans (dwarf and climbing) Beetroot Broccoli Brussel sprouts Carrot Cauliflower Chives Cucumber Endive Fennel Kohlrabi Leeks Lettuce Mustard greens Onion Parsley Radish Silverbeet Swedes Turnip Zucchini Flower of the Month – White Frangipani (Plumaria) Continue reading What to plant in February
Growing radishes
Radishes belong to the Brassica family and are one of the most common garden vegetables, widely cultivated throughout the world. They vary in colour and shape from red, white, purple or black and can be round or long and cylindrical. Like other members of the Brassica family they contain sulforaphane and indole-3 which are thought to be protective against cancer when eaten raw. They are also … Continue reading Growing radishes
Okra in Tomato Sauce with Rice
Those who are growing okra will have a bountiful crop and this recipe is perfect with rice as an accompaniment. Okra is also available frozen and in a dried form when okra is out of season making this a dish that can be prepared year round. Make sure to select small fruits about 5 cm long for the tenderest result. Okra in Tomato Sauce with … Continue reading Okra in Tomato Sauce with Rice
Stuffed Zucchini Flowers
Zucchinis are blooming and the blossoms make a delicious dish when stuffed with feta and mint in the classic Greek way. Both forms of the flower can be used and the immature zucchini left attached will yield a crunchy element to the crispy battered blossoms. Stuffed Zucchini Flowers Ingredients 12 zucchini or squash blossoms with the immature zucchini attached where possible or just the flower … Continue reading Stuffed Zucchini Flowers
Curried Egg Salad
This is another single serve salad for work. Its lightly curried flavour and the variety of vegetables make for a delicious lunch with some crusty bread. Curried Egg Salad Ingredients Dressing: 1/4 cup parmesan cheese grated 2 tsp generous whole egg mayo 2 tbsp cottage cheese 2 tsp whole grain mustard Sprinkle of nutmeg 1/2 tsp curry powder Salad: 1 hard boiled egg cut into … Continue reading Curried Egg Salad
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