Classic Spice and Fruit Hot Cross Buns
This recipe makes around 24 great buns. I like to arrange the buns in a circle on the tray because in the Christian tradition the circle symbolises God's unending love but you can arrange them anyway you like.  Ingredients Dough...
Corn Fritters
Corn fritters are delicious any time of the day. Serve for breakfast with a rasher of bacon or your fave eggs, for lunch they're good with a salsa or even a blob of sweet chilli sauce, for dinner - use...
Cottage Pie
Cottage pie is a family classic. It doesn’t take long to make and is real “all ages” comfort food. Use floury potatoes for the mash on the top, and serve with other seasonal vegetables. Ingredients For the filling 500g beef...
Cranberry and Orange Easter Tea Ring
A bit of a show-stopper my Easter Tea Ring is great for a gathering, work morning tea or family treat. The dough is spiced like a hot cross bun, the spiral filling is a simple spiced butter but the hint of orange,...
Date and Orange Scones
Scones are quick and cheap to make, reasonably healthy and very filling. This recipe makes very light cakey scones due to the addition of an egg. Try all sorts of sweet and savoury versions. Scones are best eaten fresh, leftovers...
Destitute Gourmet - Latest Recipe Book
Modern tasty food that's quick and easy to make, with readily available and very affordable ingredients. It has been a tough year, and many households have found themselves on reduced incomes. But just because you are on a new and...
Digestive Biscuits
Digestives are a slightly crumbly, slightly sweet biscuit that are great with a slice of cheese, or spread with a thick layer of butter or even dunked in a cuppa. I use a food processor which not only chops the...
Dishwash Liquid Extender
This mixture not only makes your dish wash liquid last longer, it softens the water and leaves everything grease free and sparkling. Ingredients 1 tbsp washing soda 11/2 cups very hot water 1 cup dish wash liquid Method Dissolve washing...
Double Chocolate Danish Scrolls
Great with a cuppa or as an alternative to Hot Cross buns for people who don’t like dried fruit.  I arrange these in a circle as in the Christian tradition a circle symbolises God's unending love, but you can do them...
Dry Martini
This is a classic gin martini, it's a hefty whack so not for the light weights, seriously though, it is a proper grown ups drink. The gin matters, my fave is a Japanese Gin called Roku, but you can use any....
Easy Almond and Berry Tart (Baptism Sunday Almond Tart)
Our annual church picnic is an informal affair where everyone shares their picnic. I am always asked for the recipe for the simple almond tart that it has become my habit to take. So in the spirit of the  "baptism...
Easy Cheesy Quesadillas
Quesadillas make a fast easy meal or snack. They’re also brilliant for making a little bit of something go a long way. I often use them to stretch some leftover chilli or chicken and serve them with a soup in...
Easy Dulce de Leche or Condensed Milk Caramel - 2 methods
Dulce de leche - the most indulgent form of Caramel has so many uses.  There are 2 ways to make this superb caramel made from a can of condensed milk. You can boil a can in a saucepan for 3...
Easy Fruit Tarts
These easy fruit tarts taste really good, look pretty and are so simple an 8 yr old can make them. I use apple most often as that is what we usually have available but sliced plums, pears, peaches, nectarines or preserved,...
Easy Indian Chicken with Creamy Coconut Rice
This easy quick chicken curry is a good “beginner” curry, no unusual ingredients. Mildly spicy, fruity and very tasty and is delicious served with creamy coconut rice. Ingredients For the curry 500g boneless chicken breast or thigh, cut in bite...
Easy Mini Cup-Cakes
This is a really easy, all in together mixture easy enough for the kids to bung together. The light golden cakes are firm enough to decorate and the recipe makes a tin full - great for picnics or tucking into...
Easy Omelettes
Omelettes are a delicious way of making a little bit of something, go a long way. Follow these 3 easy steps to master a basic omelette then try adding a little grated cheese, some ham or tomato or a few...
Easy PB & Banana Bliss Balls
Super quick and easy to make and refined sugar free, these bliss balls also make good use of a ripe banana. You do need a food processor to make this recipe but unlike lots of bliss ball recipes it doesn't...
Easy Spring Onion Pancakes
Like roti, these savoury flat breads are cheap, easy and versatile. Great with a salad they also partner well with Chinese dishes, or just enjoy as a snack with your favourite dip. Ingredients 300g plain flour (approximately 2 cups) –...
English Muffins
My family all like English muffins as a quick breakfast or snack, but boy they’re expensive to buy for such a simple thing! These homemade ones are lovely and easy enough for a novice baker. Ingredients 4 ¼ cups plain...
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