A chocolate ripple cake has to be the easiest dessert you can make (besides scooping out some ice cream)! I have taken the basic chocolate ripple cake and given it a minty edge for the Christmas season. The minty cream and soft chocolate ripple biscuit compliment each other perfectly. For about 5 minutes work you […]
Strawberry Yoghurt Ice Creams
One thing I love doing during the warmer months is making my own ice creams for the kids. I love experimenting with different fruits, yoghurt, creams etc. The latest creation I have made is Strawberry Yoghurt Ice Creams. They are perfect for cooling down and getting the kids to have a treat that is not […]
Prosciutto Wrapped Prawns with Aioli and Plum Sauce
Today marks exactly two weeks until Christmas Day – how are you travelling? Presents bought? Recipes decided upon that you will cook for family and friends? Well I might not be able to help with the present department but I can help you with cooking ideas for the big day. This is the last recipe […]
Christmas Ham Storage Tips
This is how to guide for storing your leftover baked Christmas ham, or a Christmas ham that you don’t bake. Once everyone has enjoyed his or her meal of the Maple and Mustard Glazed Baked Ham, it is important that the remaining ham is stored correctly so that it lasts. The most common way to […]
The Perfect Ham Glaze – Maple Mustard Baked Ham
A baked ham is a long standing tradition at Christmas. Even though it is warm here is Australia, for Christmas there is nothing like enjoying a slice of baked ham with an assortment of cold salads. The ham it self is even better the next day served cold. Here is an easy recipe that will […]
Decorated Gingerbread on a Stick
A fellow Cooking For Busy Mums reader shared with me her recipe for these beautiful decorated gingerbread on a stick. They look just that little bit spesh don’t you think? INGREDIENTS 340g (2 3/4 Cups) plain flour 120g softened butter/margarine 100g soft brown sugar 190g golden syrup 2 teaspoons ground ginger 1 teaspoon bicarbonate of […]
Overnight Chia Seed Pudding
My regular readers will know that I cook with pretty basic family ingredients. I do this as it fits my budget, my family eats it and we get all the goodness we need from the basic ingredients like grains, dairy, meats, fruit and vegetables. There are however two “superfoods” that I do incorporate into a […]
Baked Eggs with Chorizo, Mushroom and Tomato
There is something special about baking eggs, don’t you think? They take on the flavour of what they are baked in and come out perfect every time. I also love that I can prepare this breakfast, pop them in the oven walk away and come back in 15 minutes to a perfectly cook breakfast. This […]
Chocolate Fridge Pie
While I was on Instagram I saw this delicious looking Chocolate Fridge Pie made by Hello Great Health and I knew I had to get my hands on the recipe. Luckily Jenny has allowed me to release the recipe here first, so you can try it yourself. This would make a lovely Summer dessert – […]