05 January 2011
This may look like your run of the mill Carrot Cake but don’t be deceived. This is quite possibly the best Carrot Cake I have ever eaten and yet the only Carrot Cake I have ever made. The most surprising thing about this cake is that it even turned out. I made it with a whisk [...]
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11 November 2010
Heat a can of kidney beans and a jar of tomato salsa over the stove until the beans are tender and the salsa has thickened. Say 5-10 minutes? In a bowl, combine an avocado, a can of corn, a handful of coriander, a chili, a couple of spring onions, juice of a lime and a good [...]
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11 November 2010
Peanut Butter Cookies 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 3/4 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened 1 cup peanut butter at room temperature (I used crunchy) 3/4 cup sugar 1/2 cup firmly packed light brown sugar 1 large egg, at room temperature 1 tablespoon milk 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 cup milk chocolate chips 1/2 cup white chocolate chips Preheat oven [...]
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02 July 2010
My new winter breakfast. Simmer pear pieces in brown sugar, vanilla, cinnamon and water for 10 minutes or so. Toast the semolina in a saucepan over a medium-high heat for a few minutes, stirring constantly, until it darkens slightly in colour. Add milk and stir over a high heat until the semolina is cooked and the milk has [...]
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02 July 2010
Oh my! Boy this was good. And damn simple. Carrot Salad with Harissa, Feta and Mint via Smitten Kitchen 350g carrots, peeled, trimmed and coarsely grated 4 tablespoons olive oil 1 crushed clove of garlic A handful of pistachios, toasted 1/2 teaspoon caraway seeds, ground 3/4 teaspoon cumin seeds, ground 1/2 teaspoon paprika 3/4 teaspoon harissa (or some form of chili paste) 1/2 teaspoon sugar 3 tablespoons [...]
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01 July 2010
You may need to make a little extra syrup to drizzle over the top as the cake will suck up most of it when cooking. Also, use a spatula dipped in water to smooth the batter over the pears. Chocolate Pear Cake Pears 80g butter 2/3 cup brown sugar 2 tablespoons water 2 small small pears, peeled, halved and cored Cake 185g butter 1 [...]
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01 July 2010
I think I might make them with feta next time. Also maybe use spring onions instead or at least cook the red onion a little first, the taste was too harsh. Pumpkin, Sage & Blue Cheese Fritters Makes 12 2 cups grated pumpkin 1 small red onion, sliced 100g+ blue cheese, crumbled 1/4 cup rice flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 egg [...]
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