by Sheridan | Dec 10, 2023 | Christmas, Dinner, Lunch, Picnics, Recipes, Vegetarian
Downunder Christmas Gazpacho This savoury ‘red and green’ soup is so easy to make and makes a perfect starter for Christmas lunch or dinner. While the traditional Spanish gazpacho includes bread and is blended to make a smooth puree, I like the crunch of...
by Sheridan | Oct 11, 2023 | Cakes, Desserts, Picnics, Recipes
Coconut Lemon Syrup Cake I just love this cake as it is so moist and cuts well, an important factor if serving it for a morning or afternoon tea, or taking to a picnic. You can pour the syrup over whilst in the tin but it might be difficult to remove: the finish...
by Sheridan | Aug 27, 2023 | Lunch, Picnics, Recipes, Salads, Starters
Smoked Trout Fennel and Orange Salad I really like the combination of flavours, textures and colours in this simple, elegant salad. Blood oranges, radishes and fennel are in plentiful supply at present so make the most of them. You can play around with it,...
by Sheridan | Jul 9, 2023 | Cheese, Lunch, Main Courses, Picnics, Recipes, Starters, Vegetarian
Warrigal Greens and Cheese Pastries View Instructions To celebrate the last day of Naidoc Week 2023, I’m profiling a recipe from a fabulous book I recently discovered called Australian Native Food Harvest (Peppermint Ridge Farm) by Julie Weatherhead. Julie is a...
by Sheridan | Apr 24, 2023 | Biscuits, Brunch, MiniChefs, Picnics, Recipes
Anzac Paddle Pops Here’s a modern twist on the traditional Anzac biscuit which I’m sure the kids will like – a good one to make at home with them tomorrow or on Anzac Day. It’s from my eBook, A Sweet Little Book, which won a Gold Award in the eLit...
by Sheridan | Dec 30, 2022 | Brunch, Christmas, Cocktail fare, Picnics, Recipes
The Ultimate Ham Sandwich I always look forward to these fabulous sandwiches served annually by Marita Blood at her Christmas party. They’re also perfect for New Years Eve entertaining as they soak up the champagne and make use of any leftover ham from...