Tag Archives: sultanas

Oat and raisin cookies

Posted on March 20, 2023 by leggypeggy

First, cream the butter and sugar: the essential baking companion, 408pp. by Emelia Jackson Murdoch Books, Sydney, 2022 Cooking on page 32 Growing up I was the family baker, probably because I was the oldest. This book would have been … Continue reading →

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Porridge: mum’s version

Posted on October 13, 2019 by leggypeggy

Mr and Mrs Wilkinson’s how it is at home: a cookbook for every family, 256pp. by Matt Wilkinson and Sharlee Gibb Hardie Grant Books, Melbourne, 2017 Cooking on page 32 This is the second time I have made a page-32 … Continue reading →

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Honey nut loaf with eggs

Posted on July 11, 2017 by leggypeggy

Kangaroo Island honey cookbook, 60pp. compiled by Mildred Wilson Arena Publishing, Fitzroy Victoria, 1993 Cooking on page 32 This was one of about 16 cookbooks that were advertised on the Gumtree trading website in Canberra. Elieen, who owned the books, … Continue reading →

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Ricotta cheesecake and roasted rhubarb

Posted on January 11, 2016 by leggypeggy

How I cook, 256pp. by Skye Gyngell Quadrille Publishing, London, 2010 Cooking on page 132 Born in Australia, Skye Gyngell started her training as a chef in Paris and later moved to Britain where she now runs a restaurant, Spring, … Continue reading →

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Mint sambol

Posted on April 26, 2014 by leggypeggy

Sri Lankan flavours, 168pp. by Channa Dassanayaka Hardie Grant Books, Victoria, 2003 Cooking on pages 32–33 One of our best holidays ever was to Sri Lanka. That was in 1985 and I still remember the people, sights, smells and food … Continue reading →

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Pappardelle with courgettes, sultanas and pine nuts

Posted on March 16, 2014 by leggypeggy

Forever summer, 279pp. by Nigella Lawson Chatto and Windus, London, 2002 Cooking on page 32 Summer is officially over in Australia—every year the country moves to autumn on 1 March. But I love summer so thought this recipe might help … Continue reading →

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