Nicoise Style Salad
There are many versions of the traditional Nicoise salad from Nice in France. This Nicoise inspired salad is John’s adaptation. It is very nutritious and includes the protein of flaked tuna, and egg, along with refreshing summer vegetables and a lime, herb and Dijon mustard dressing. This is a great salad to take for lunch and this recipe makes 2 servings Nicoise Style Salad Ingredients … Continue reading Nicoise Style Salad
Growing Capsicums
Capsicums grow well in Sydney’s temperate zone and love the sunny spots in your garden. They need a long growing season so if you want to harvest your own sweet, tender fruits there is still just enough time to plant out some capsicum seedlings. Growth habits and planting needs Capsicums like a sunny position in full sun. The best way to propagate them is from … Continue reading Growing Capsicums
Potato and Roasted Capsicum Salad
This is a Mediterranean style potato salad that brings together roasted capsicum, red onion with a light vinaigrette. A perfect salad to accompany grilled meats. Potato and Roasted Capsicum Salad Ingredients 6 large desiree potatoes 1 large red capsicum 1 medium red onion, cut into fine rings then cut in half to form strips 1 large clove of garlic, minced 1/4 cup parsley, chopped 5 … Continue reading Potato and Roasted Capsicum Salad
Chocolate Rum Bundt Cake
This is a rich and moist chocolate cake that combines the flavours of rum and orange. It is a perfect cake for the Christmas season decorated with a light glaze or simply covered with a whisper of icing sugar. Chocolate Rum Bundt Cake Ingredients 1 3/4 cups self raising flour 1 cup light brown demerara sugar 1/2 cup dark cocoa (Van Houten) 1 tsp bi-carb … Continue reading Chocolate Rum Bundt Cake
Capsicums Stuffed with Rice
Summer vegetables are in season and so delicious. I couldn’t resist the colourful capsicums today and so here is my recipe for capsicums with a rice stuffing. These contain all vegetarian ingredients and are suitable for those on a vegan or vegetarian diet. Capsicums stuffed with rice Ingredients Capsicums of any colour though red and yellow are the sweetest 3-5 cups hot vegetable stock olive … Continue reading Capsicums Stuffed with Rice
Cherry Macaroons
As Christmas approaches it is time to start making all those wonderful Christmas biscuits that bring back memories. These simple cherry macaroons are on old time favourite and this is Elena’s recipe for delicious macaroons that have those Christmas colours. Cherry macaroons Ingredients 1 can of Condensed Milk 250 g dessicated coconut red and green glace cherries Method Pre-heat the oven to 180 C Line … Continue reading Cherry Macaroons
Growing Carrots
Carrots grown in the home garden are so sweet and tender and there are many varieties suitable for any sized garden or even for growing in pots. Many colours are now available too so be adventurous and try a delicious purple carrot, the ancestor of the modern orange carrot that we all know. You can read more about the history of carrots at this … Continue reading Growing Carrots
Carrot Cake
Use your sweet home grown carrots to make this rich cake. The flower in the image above is the beautiful carrot flower. I hope you enjoy this cake. Carrot Cake Ingredients Carrot cake: 200 g finely grated raw carrots 4 eggs, lightly beaten 2 cups plain flour 3 tsp baking powder 200 g soft light brown sugar 1 tsp ground nutmeg 1 tsp ground ginger … Continue reading Carrot Cake
Peanut and Almond Cookies
After having harvested the peanuts from our garden, they have dried and are cured and ready for eating and making some delicious cookies. This recipe was given to me by a dear friend Elizabeth and I would like to share it with you Peanut and Almond cookies Ingredients: 500g Raw Peanuts (skinned and chopped finely, see note below) or regular roasted but unsalted, chopped finely, … Continue reading Peanut and Almond Cookies
Apricot Jam
Apricots are in season in Sydney at the moment and and over the next few weeks they will be at their ripe perfection. Its a perfect time to make some delicious apricot jam for your morning toast. Apricot Jam Ingredients 1.8 kg apricots, firm, ripe and soft (flesh only no kernel) 350 ml water (50 ml per 300 gr of fruit) 5 … Continue reading Apricot Jam
The Grantham Gardener 