I just love the taste of ginger! Double ginger is even better. This Triple Ginger Loaf recipe is an absolute favourite - it uses fresh ginger, ground ginger and crystallised ginger, and looks absolutely amazing to bring out for visitors. 1 cup golden syrup ½ cup water 75g butter ½ cup packed brown sugar 2 tbsp grated fresh ginger ½ tsp sea salt 2 eggs 2 cups flour 1 tsp baking soda 2 tbsp ground ginger 1 tsp ground mixed spice Icing 60g butter ½ cup brown sugar ½ tsp ground … [Read more...]
Lime & Ginger Cheesecake Slice Recipe
Lime! Ginger! Cheesecake! Mmmm - heaven! This Lime & Ginger Cheesecake Slice recipe has everything going for it: the zinginess of lime and ginger and the soft creaminess of the cheesecake. You can serve it as a slice or jazz it up a bit with edible flowers and fruit for dessert. It freezes well so you can also serve it as a frozen cheesecake in summer. If you don't have limes you could switch these out for lemons or any other citrus. Base 1 packet gingernut biscuits 80g butter, … [Read more...]
Fig & Ginger Jam Recipe
Fig & Ginger Jam! I can't believe it is 4 years since I first got fruit on my fig tree (see Fickle Figs) and rather unsuccessfully experimented with the few I managed to get before the birds did. Back then I desperately resorted to making Fig & Ginger Jam using dried figs. I have managed to mostly keep ahead of the birds since then by trying holographic tape and picking fruit as soon as it was soft every day and freezing it to accumulate enough to make things. This year I got a Popadome … [Read more...]
Asian Chilli Dipping Sauce Recipe
This Asian Chilli Dipping Sauce recipe is my new favourite go-to sauce for serving with just about everything. Chilli, ginger, garlic and lime with a hint of fish sauce - perfect for dumplings or serve with cucumbers, celery, carrots and even corn chips. I have become quite a convert to chilli since growing it in my garden. This way you have a bit more choice over the heat of chilli that you prefer - I don't like them too hot. I made many bottles of Sweet Chilli Sauce and still had plenty … [Read more...]
Lemon, Honey & Ginger Syrup
Lemon, Honey & Ginger Syrup is perfect for soothing those winter sore throats and giving a boost to your immunity. It is quick and easy to make and a perfect gift for someone who's not feeling well. Just add a couple of spoonfuls to a cup of hot water. You will need: a biggish piece of fresh ginger (about 100g) 1 cup honey 1 cup fresh lemon juice (6 medium lemons) Slice the ginger thinly. Boil ginger with 1 cup water in a small heavy-based saucepan for about 5 minutes, stirring … [Read more...]
Chinese Plum Sauce Recipe
Plum sauce is something I like to make every year and I get lots of good feedback from those I give it to. But I decided to risk trying a different plum sauce recipe this year as I had found one that had the Asian flavours of ginger and star anise in it. I used frozen plums (see freezing fruit). 2.5kg plums, stone removed 2 cups chopped onion 1/2 cup raisins 1.5 litres cider or white vinegar 1 kg brown sugar 1/2 cup soy sauce 6 tbsp freshly grated ginger 4 garlic cloves, crushed 2 … [Read more...]
Feijoa and Ginger Muffins
450g Feijoas, peeled and cut into small pieces (I used frozen - see Freezing Fruit) 1/2 cup Uncrystallised Ginger, chopped into small pieces 1 tbsp Butter 3 tbsp Golden Syrup 3 Eggs 1 tbsp Milk 100g Butter, softened 100g Brown Sugar 150g Flour 1 tsp Baking Powder 50g Ground Almonds Preheat oven to 180C. Put feijoa pieces into a small saucepan with the ginger, golden syrup and the first amount of butter, simmer for 10 minutes over a low heat stirring … [Read more...]
Oaty Ginger Crunch
I was given this delicious recipe by a friend years ago and rediscovered it recently so thought I'd share it with you. The oats and coconut are a great combination and of course my favourite, ginger. Ingredients for Base 150g Butter 2 tbsp Golden Syrup 3/4 cup Brown Sugar 3/4 cup Coconut 1 1/2 cups Rolled Oats 3/4 cup Flour 1 1/2 tsp Baking Powder 1 1/2 tsp Ground Ginger Preheat oven to 180C. Melt butter, golden syrup and brown sugar in a saucepan; remove from … [Read more...]
Ginger Syrup
I was given a ginger syrup from a local market a couple of years ago and it was absolutely delicious. You can add ginger syrup to so many things: use it in marinades, stir fries and vegetables, or pour it over fruit, ice cream or pancakes. Just add hot water, mint and lemon for a delicious tea or make a ginger latte with hot milk. Adding soda makes an easy refreshing ginger ale. I am a real ginger fan and I had to stop using it for a while because I was having it in EVERYTHING (and although … [Read more...]