Madeira Cake

This traditional British cake makes me super nostalgic. Who can resist that light vanilla sponge with just a hint of lemon? Not me, that's for sure. In fact, Madeira cake reminds me of my Auntie [Read More]

Old -Fashioned Cherry Cake

This simple loaf cake is cherry delicious! Mary Berry says that the secret of a good cherry cake is to have the fruit evenly distributed rather than it all sinking to the bottom. I've never quite [Read More]

Old Fashioned Walnut Cake

This cake is an oldie but a goodie. I've updated the recipe with some new pics and put the traditional recipe and the Thermomix conversion all in one place. You're welcome. Nuts are really good for [Read More]

Sausages with the Lot

Serves 4 (easily halved) You can enjoy sausages with the lot in this one pan wonder! It's perfect for breakfast, lunch or brinner! You know that saying  "you can take the girl out of England but [Read More]

Caramelised Lime Fish

This recipe is a real box ticker. It's super quick, it's super easy and super delicious. The flavours in the sauce work so brilliantly together and the freshness of the simple cucumber salad brings [Read More]

Watermelon Refresher

Makes 1 litre 900g coarsely seedless chopped watermelon 125ml chilled orange juice 40ml lime juice How to Blend or process ingredients until smooth. Garnish with lime [Read More]

Pumpkin and Ginger Tea Bread

Serves  10 For something slightly different this Halloween, you might want to try this lightly spiced Pumpkin and Ginger Tea Bread.  Since I came to live in Australia, I've developed a [Read More]

Donna Hay’s Marble Cake

This marble cake is a riot of colour and a treat for your tastebuds! Marble cake really reminds me of when I was a kid. I was a big fan! The classic marble cake has chocolate and vanilla swirls but [Read More]

Vegetable and Sour Cream Frittata

serves 8 This is vegetarian, gluten free and low in calories – it’s just egg-cellent! Ingredients 1 large red capsicum 500g potatoes, peeled, thickly sliced 400g pumpkin, peeled, [Read More]

Banana and Cinnamon Muffins

Makes 12 In my fruit bowl, I'm always looking for the Goldilocks banana, you know, the one that's not too green, not too spotty, just right, Or should I say just ripe? That said, there are times [Read More]