Gypsy Salad

Gypsy Salad

Gypsy Salad This cheerful, tasty salad is an adapation of one from Greg Malouf’s magnificent Turkish cookbook, Turquoise. You can use 100g chopped semi-dried tomatoes instead of fresh tomatoes (or dry the halved tomatoes in a slow oven for a few hours)....
Halloween Scones

Halloween Scones

Halloween Scones Halloween is looming. Mischief and magic are brewing: small apparitions may cross your path, sprightly witches, goblins, or sheet-shrouded ghosts will be out and about.Halloween is the Celtic name for October 31, the eve of All Hallowes or All Saints...
Afghan Biscuits

Afghan Biscuits

Afghan Biscuits These deliciously buttery, crunchy chocolate biscuits are very popular in New Zealand, and not in Afghanistan, as you might guess from the name.  Their origin is unknown but I can guarantee they’re very yum. The recipe is from my Mini Chef:...