These a delicious and so addictive
Salted Caramel Truffles
ROCKET AND PEAR SALAD
ROCKET AND PEAR SALAD Serves 6 - 8 50g walnuts (optional) 100g rocket (1 bag) 1 firm pear 50 - 100g parmesan or feta cheese juice of half a lemon 2 - 3 tbsps of light olive oil salt and pepper Toast the walnuts in a frying pan on a low heat for 5 minutes.... Continue Reading →
Apple Crumble
We stayed with friends last weekend and we were given a bag of granny smith apples. I love these apples. I love the green outside skin, and the slightly tart taste contained within. The apple is named after a "granny" who propagated it from a chance seedling in 1868, New South Wales, Australia. Her name... Continue Reading →
Individual Sticky Date Puddings
I love Mother's Day as it one of the days of the year, I can choose to do exactly what I want.Since I am a mother, somewhere along the way, hopefully I will be in touch with my two daughters. This year we had our eldest daughter Joanna staying with us. She had planned to... Continue Reading →
Puff Pastry Tarts
I'm feeling kind of lazy on this autumn Saturday. When I'm lazy and relaxing at home, my mind turns to food. My instagram feed is full of beautiful food shots and food created by extraordinary people. The coffee table is full of Cuisine and Dish magazines, and endless cookbooks. I just love to browse through... Continue Reading →
Watermelon and Feta Salad
We are experiencing lovely warm days here in Auckland. Hot summer days calls for something cold and refreshing. Iced water, ice cream, ice blocks and watermelon are some of the cooling tastes of summer. Watermelon on it's own is refreshing, especially when it's cut straight from the fridge. I found this salad via Jamie... Continue Reading →
Nana’s Chicken Salad
My Nana was a wonderful cook. She loved fussing over everyone with food. My Nana, knew that Roast Chicken was my favourite and she made it when I came to visit for dinner. I remember on one ocassion when I visited, Nana said proudly " I have made roast chicken". I didn't tell her that... Continue Reading →
Courgette, Corn and Carrot Fritters
I love cooking with fresh seasonal produce. Cooking seasonably means you are buying locally, and usually at a reasonable price. Summer is a fantastic season for fresh produce. There is so much choice. I get all carried away when I'm at the vege shop, with lots of ideas swimming around my head of what I'm... Continue Reading →
Salted Caramel Christmas Cracker Slice
It's that time of year, when we are all running around frantically to get things done. Food to buy, presents to get and friends to catch up with before the holidays start. For me I like to take a break from the shops, to avoid all the hustle and bustle. I try to do my... Continue Reading →
Homemade Ricotta
I love ricotta. I have been making ricotta ever since my Italian cooking course last year. Ricotta is a beautiful light "whey" cheese which can be used in a variety of sweet and savoury dishes. Sweet dishes include tiramisu, cheesecake, and cannoli. Savoury dishes include spinach and ricotta parcels, quiches, fritters etc. The texture of... Continue Reading →
TRACEY'S KITCHEN 