Notes about Recipes in this book

• Creamy smoked fish kedgeree

  • e_ballad on April 20, 2017

    The curry powder is really the only flavour coming through, which detracted from the smokiness of the fish. The sour cream did mute it somewhat, but gave the dish an unusual texture, almost rice pudding-like.

• Chimichurri grilled steak

  • e_ballad on August 19, 2019

    I had only an hour to marinate the meat, yet the flavour was sensational.

• Peanut butter cookies

  • e_ballad on February 05, 2021

    Excellent. Using 35g portions, they do spread quite a lot & are fairly thin & crisp. This recipe makes a lot, but I can promise you that they won’t last.

• Raspberry ripple ambrosia

  • JoD on December 14, 2019

    Made this including the optional nougat (used a raspberry nougat) and it was delicious.

• Chilled strawberry mousse

  • e_ballad on February 20, 2017

    Soup. Jelly crystal soup. Not good, not good at all.

• Three-ingredient chocolate mousse

  • tui on December 23, 2018

    I doubled this recipe and added some extra marshmallows (because I had them) and a little extra whipped cream, and I had enough to make 24 little paper pots of chocolate mousse to take to an informal potluck pre-Christmas party. They were very well received!

• Sticky honey mustard drumsticks

  • Zed99 on August 01, 2016

    pg 119

• Overnight apricot jam

  • e_ballad on January 07, 2018

    Very nice jam, though it took significantly more time to cook to setting point than what was specified in the recipe.

• Pea, mint and avocado salad

  • tui on October 25, 2015

    I make this salad regularly and it is always appreciated. Today we had a big family lunch and I served it with a ham, potato salad, and a salad of tomatoes and red peppers.

  • JanetteF on February 02, 2015

    I made this heaps this summer, great easy one for the caravan and I used Art of Cheese dressing from Matakana, yum!

• Chicken, bacon and cranberry wraps

  • e_ballad on November 20, 2017

    Sized down for our family of three, this dish definitely meets the bill for the upcoming festive season. Very easy to put together, with the added bonus of being able to be prepared in advance. For the cranberries, I did go the 5 min microwave option instead of the 24hr soak. A lot of tastiness with very little effort = perfect.

• The ultimate glazed ham

  • e_ballad on December 26, 2017

    I always am skeptical of any recipe that decrees itself “the ultimate”, however, this one nails it. A winning combination of easy & delicious. I used the rum & maple syrup, but will definitely try the substitutions in later outings.

• Corn and black bean salad

  • AnitaPhillips on June 23, 2016

    Ticking "View complete recipe" link takes you to taste.com.au site but I couldn't find this particular recipe - can anybody help please? Many thanks.

  • JanetteF on February 02, 2015

    this is yummy, made it heaps at the caravan this summer!