Little sponge cakes

These little cuties fit snugly into regular-size muffin tins, line with your favourite wrapper. 4 large eggs pinch salt 170g sugar 2 Tbsp water 1/4 cup white flour 1 1/2

Chocolate almond shortbread

250g butter 160g icing sugar 1 tsp almond essence 150g white flour 200g cornflour 120g chocolate for dipping Method: Cut butter into cubes then soften thoroughly. This is an important

Rhubarb and Banana Muffins

(makes 12) 1 1/2 cups rhubarb, thinly sliced 1/2 cup very ripe mashed banana 2 1/2 cups plain white flour 1/2tsp salt 1 tsp baking soda 1 tsp baking powder

Bottling and freezing apples

Bottled apples take little effort, apart from the obvious peeling and slicing. They keep their fresh flavour extremely well and are convenient as a pie filling or sponge base. I

Vanilla ice cream

The best ice cream is smooth and rich. It should allow the flavour of the cream to shine through without being sweet or cloying. This recipe ticks all the boxes

Doughnut Puffs

1/2 cup milk 1/3 cup Butter, melted 1 large Egg, beaten 1 2/3 cups all-purpose flour 3/4 cup sugar 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground

Raspberry White Chocolate Muffins

These raspberry muffins will be a welcome addition for a weekend treat, or anytime. 115g butter, softened 3/4 cup caster sugar 1 large Egg 1 cup yoghurt 1/4 cup milk

Vegetable Lasagne

Serves: 6 Prepare: 35 minutes to 40 minutes Cook: 55 minutes to 1 hour 750g vegetables (spinach, silverbeet etc) 200g roasted macadamias, roughly chopped 400g can chopped tomatoes Mushrooms sliced

Vegetarian Spaghetti carbonara

Vegetarian Spaghetti carbonara is my preferred version. So quick and easy, and is a low cost recipe. Cooking time 10 to 30 mins Serves 4 400g/14oz spaghetti 1 tbsp olive