Once again this recipe was first published by Nigella Lawson in Kitchen. It was always one of those recipes I wasn’t sure if I wanted to try but looked easy enough. I first made this in December. Mum was in hospital and I needed to make dinner for the rest of the week, without any […]
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Huguenot Torte (Apple and Pecan Torte)
It’s a Saturday night; I’m at home, I’m baking and I’m preparing blog posts. While some may not publicise this activity on a Saturday night, I am reveling in the peace and quiet. I have the kitchen to myself, Diana Krall is playing and I couldn’t feel more comfortable right now, or with my future […]
Blythe Danner’s Blueberry Muffins
I love muffins. They require very little effort but can be gloriously rewarding. There are so many recipes, endless combinations and it seems everyone has their own little secret. I remember in year eight Home Economics, our teacher said that muffins should only be stirred 6 times. It didn’t matter if it wasn’t mixed completely, but […]
Marmalade Pudding Cake*
*Or what to do with a jar of marmalade that has no lid. While I like marmalade and I do love Nigella’s Kitchen, I had never been inspired to make this recipe. There still are others that I’m longing to try ahead of this pudding. Our Jams and Preserves Day was a victim of its own success and I […]
Roast Seafood
I love seafood. Seafood, unfortunately, is expensive which means I don’t cook with it as often as I would like. Once again this recipe is from Nigella Kitchen (18 months later this is still my favourite book). I have wanted to make the roast seafood from the chapter titled ‘Kitchen Comfort’ since I first flicked through the book. While […]
Monte Carlos
I will have to admit, I don’t have fond memories of Monte Carlos. In Australia, made by Arnotts, Monte Carlos are quite hard biscuit with an unusual icing in the middle. They are part of many biscuit trays and always are the last left on the tray (along with the poor Kingston). When I saw this recipe […]
Mel’s (Famous) Cheese and Basil Muffins
I collect recipes. I love talking to people about cooking, about techniques and there is nothing I love more than someone sharing their recipe. This trait is a gift from my mother. The title is a little misleading as it’s not my original recipe. My mother Maria, received this recipe from a parent of one of my sisters primary […]
Jams and Preserves Day
I think there can be little doubt that here at T2K we love preserving; You may have seen our Christmas Chutney or Berry and Rhubarb Jam posts just before Christmas. As Alex happened to be in Melbourne and another good mutual friend loves to preserve too, we decided to get together and do a bulk bottling session […]
Coconut Curry with Prawns
This meal begs to made on a lovely warm day, when you lack inspiration and energy and just want something that is fresh and tastes delicious. The recipe is from Sophie Dahl’s Miss Dahl’s Voluptuous Delights. I know that the show that accompanied the book received mixed reviews (I really liked it, Alex did not). […]
Chocolate Chip Cookies
I think almost every baker has a few select recipes up their sleeve that they go to in times of need, Sponge Cakes, Scones, Chocolate Puddings, Brownies and Chocolate Chip Cookies. Mastering these five treats will cover you for almost any situation. I am quite content with this chocolate-chip recipe. I have made cookies using […]
A Tale of Two Kitchens 