What to do with masses of beans and tomatoes all coming at once in the garden? Try this Warm Bean Salad recipe - a perfect quick meal served on bread and topped with an egg or mozarella balls. 400 g cherry tomatoes (use different colours if you have them) 400 g beans (green, yellow, runner beans, french beans, butter beans - whatever you have) 4 sprigs of fresh mint (chopped and save some smaller ones for garnish) 4 cloves of garlic (sliced) 2 fresh red chillies (sliced, optional) 1 tbsp … [Read more...]
Passionfruit Yoyos Recipe
If you are fortunate enough to have a supply of passionfruit then these delicious, moreish Passionfruit Yoyos are a great recipe to try. You can also make them ahead of time and store them in the freezer so you can surprise friends when they come around. Ingredients Biscuit 180g butter, softened ½ cup icing sugar 2 tsp vanilla essence ⅓ cup custard powder 1½ cups flour Filling ½ cup icing sugar, plus extra if needed 1 tbsp custard powder 2 tbsp softened butter ½ tsp vanilla … [Read more...]
Passionfruit Curd Recipe
Having finally managed to grow enough passionfruit to actually make things with them rather than just scooping them out to eat straight away ... here is the Passionfruit Curd recipe that I made. 1/2 cup passionfruit pulp (about 8 passionfruit) 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest 1/4 cup lemon juice 2/3 cup caster sugar 3 eggs, lightly whisked 200 gram unsalted butter, chopped Combine all ingredients in a double boiler or large bowl over a saucepan of simmering … [Read more...]
Passionfruit Syrup Recipe
I have tried so many times over the years to grow passionfruit with only limited success. They seem to grow well in the first year (not yet fruiting), but then over the winter the slugs and snails always manage to ringbark the plants so that they die. I have sometimes managed to get a few fruit (as I did last year) and just eat them fresh with a spoon. My passionfruit vine has a lovely north-facing trellis to grow on but rather contrarily prefers to grow southward under my canopy, wrapping its … [Read more...]
Spinach & Paneer Curry Recipe
As a keen grower of vegetables, I like to have a good supply of recipes that use the different veggies as a major ingredient if not the hero of the dish. This Spinach & Paneer Curry recipe is a great way to use a glut of spinach and uses Jamie Oliver's hack of using rogan josh curry paste to keep things quick and easy. The original version is called Saag Paneer and was a favourite of mine when I was lucky enough to travel in India - hopefully this year will bring COVID under control and … [Read more...]
Making Skyr – an Icelandic cultured dairy product
Making Skyr seemed like a good way to reminisce about my trip to Iceland in these times of no travel. What on earth is Skyr? you ask. Skyr is an Icelandic cultured dairy product that has been part of Icelandic cuisine for centuries. It is technically a cheese (classified as a fresh sour milk cheese) but is eaten more like a yoghurt. It has the consistency of a thick and creamy strained yogurt, but with a milder slightly sour dairy flavor and a hint of sweetness. 1 L skim/low fat milk or soy … [Read more...]
Crumbed Artichoke Hearts
When I first grew globe artichokes in my garden I was somewhat at a loss to know what to do with them. These tasty crumbed artichoke heart morsels are a great appetiser or snack. Globe artichokes 1/4 cup flour salt and freshly ground black pepper 2 eggs, beaten 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs Place artichokes in a saucepan of lightly salted boiling water with a squeeze of lemon juice, and cook for 15–30 minutes, depending on … [Read more...]
Roasted Strawberry & Vanilla Conserve Recipe
Strawberry Jam is one of life's delights - a little bit of summer in a jar! This Roasted Strawberry & Vanilla Conserve takes it to the next level. Roasting the strawberries softens the fruit and releases their juices and the vanilla beans add a bit of a lift. Using 'jam setting sugar' simplifies the recipe so you don't have to slave over a hot stove for too long in the heat of summer. You can of course use frozen strawberries and make the recipe later if you prefer. 1kg strawberries 1 … [Read more...]
Mushroom Strudel Recipe
This mushroom strudel recipe is a great centre-piece for a vegetarian meal or to take on a picnic. Eat by itself or enjoy with a side salad. You can easily halve the recipe if you have a smaller amount of mushrooms. If you have lots it is worth making the whole amount and freezing one of the strudels (or even the filling) to use later. The recipe is especially good if you have grown your own mushrooms. 100g butter 4 garlic cloves 2 large brown onions Handful of herbs such as thyme … [Read more...]
Festive Cranberry & Pistachio Shortbread Recipe
This festive Cranberry & Pistachio Shortbread recipe is a great idea for a simple but tasty gift to give at Christmas. The cranberries and pistachio nuts give a red and green twist to a favourite classic. You can make it in advance and freeze the dough ready to bake later or bake the biscuits and freeze them. This way you will always have a last minute gift on hand or to bring out when guests drop by. 250 g butter 3/4 cup icing sugar 1/3 cup dried cranberries 1/3 cup chopped … [Read more...]
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