I saw this recipe for a Pinata Birthday cake on the Australian version of Better Homes and Gardens. It's for a children's birthday cake, but it was also perfect for my sweet-tooth father. I was a bit short of time and didn't make the cake. I purchased a sponge cake...
Here's a very easy recipe for bread. It's the sort of recipe you can whip up very quickly when you're short of bread or you need some bread to go with a pot of soup. The recipe is from Jo Seagar's Easy-Peasy summer entertaining recipe book. Beer Bread 3 cups flour 3...
During our last holiday one of the special activities on board the cruise ship was making beauty products using items from the pantry. Below is one of the recipes: Sweet Brown Sugar Scrub 1 part milk 4 parts brown sugar Mix the sugar and milk together. Apply to hands,...
This is a recipe from my childhood. It was a favorite - both to eat and to make. Rice Bubble Goodies 1 stick butter (4 oz) 1 cup sugar 8 oz chopped dates 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 egg beaten 1 cup chopped nuts - I like walnuts 2 cups Rice Krispies coconut Melt the butter...
Earlier today I was browsing the cook books in Borders while waiting for Mr. Munro. This recipe for a vegetarian Nicoise-type salad caught my eye and I decided I'd make my version for dinner. Ingredients: 1 cup cous cous 1 cup boiling water knob of butter or a little...
I love chocolate cake and tried this new recipe last week. It was moist and delicious, and I was very pleased with the final result. 1 Tablespoon instant coffee granules ¾ cup water 2 cups white sugar 1 ¾ cup plain flour ¾ cup cocoa powder 2 teaspoons vanilla essence...
I have a terrible sweet tooth. I blame my father. He's always liked anything sweet ranging from dessert to cakes and sweets. It would be much easier if I hadn't inherited this gene, but I try to control myself as much as possible. My father is a farmer. He's worked...
This recipe is taken from one of Jo Seagar's cookbooks called Jo Seagar Cooks and as the title states, the quiche is very easy to make. It's the perfect thing for a summer picnic, unexpected guests or a quick weekend dinner. 4 eggs 1 1/2 cups grated tasty cheese 1...
My husband made these little chocolate mousses last weekend. They were quick and easy to make and delicious! Here's the recipe: 75 g dark chocolate, chopped and melted. (Use ordinary chocolate rather than chocolate with high cocoa content) (2.5 oz) 2 eggs, separated...
