Rose Friands
These lovely moist little cakes, similar to the French financier, are very popular and perfect for morning or afternoon tea. In French friand can also refer to qui est gourmand (a person...
Kaye’s Thai Chicken Salad
This tasty tangy recipe was given to me years ago by Kaye Johnson, a friend renowned for her elegant entertaining. I like to marinate the chicken for a few hours or...
Late Summer Pavlova
I love this tried-and-trusted pavlova recipe from Maureen Simpson's Australian Cuisine (Methuen Haynes 1986). Piled high with whipped cream and summer fruits, its crisp meringue...
Tomato Chilli Jam
This glossy, gooey jam is great on sandwiches, burgers, served as an accompaniment to leg ham or on a cheese platter. It will keep several months in the refrigerator. The tomato...
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It’s Healthy Bones Week
English cookery writer Constance Spry once advised that the first step towards making a perfect junket was to use milk “warm from the cow.” Quaint, eh? I remember many years ago when we were living in the country and my mother would send my...
Don’t Poke the Bangers
Kim Terakes would like a dollar for every time he’s gone through the steps for cooking the perfect steak and bangers. At the recent launch of the Inland NSW Tourism BBQ Challenge, Terakes had a few words of advice for George Souris, NSW Minister...
How To Taste Liquid Gold
Which country is the world’s largest producer of olive oil? If you said Spain, you’re right. But were you aware that if you planted all of Spain’s olive trees five metres apart, they would circle the world twenty one times? It’s a staggering...
Mini Chef Cooking Classes
Upcoming Classes
Mini Chef Cooking Class
April 26 @ 10:30 am - 1:30 pm | $75
Bruschetta with various toppings
Stir-fry beef with veggies
Triple Chocolate Brownies
Mini Chef Cooking Class
April 24 @ 10:30 am - 1:30 pm | $75
Chicken Noodle Soup
Tacos with Chile con Carne
Homemade marshmallows & Boston Candy
Mini Chef Cooking Class
April 17 @ 10:30 am - 1:30 pm | $75
Avocado smash with rainbow veggie sticks
Homemade Sausage Rolls
Chocolate self-sauce pudding
Mini Chef Cooking Class
April 15 @ 10:30 am - 1:30 pm | $75
Sushi (from scratch)
Stir-fry chicken with noodles and veggies
Fruit kebabs with white chocolate dip