Recipes
Eggplant – a vegetable or fruit?
On ABC NSW radio EGGPLANT – a vegetable or fruit Eggplants, like tomatoes, are thought of as a vegetable, but are technically a fruit. Eggplants, also known as aubergine or brinjal (Solanum melongena) are a member of the nightshade family and are related to potatoes and tomatoes. Buying & storing Choose eggplants with firm flesh […]
Hot cross buns
On ABC NSW radio No longer only sold on Good Friday, these sweet, spicy fruity buns are hard to resist. Traditionally they were made with flour, milk, yeast, sugar, eggs, butter, dried fruit, such as sultanas, currants, raisins, mixed peel and delicately spiced with cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice and/or cloves. Modern recipes vary considerably and often […]
Spare ribs
On ABC NSW radio Craig, one of our regular ABC NSW listeners asked about cooking ribs so for others who might also be interested here is some general information. For recipe ideas click on Recipes and have a look at ‘Cooking spare ribs – a few recipes to try’. Cooking spare ribs is relatively easy […]
Cooking spare ribs – a few recipes to try
On ABC NSW radio There are many ways to cook spare ribs or sticky American style ribs. Whichever method you choose it is all relatively easy. Nothing quite like skipping formalities and eating the lot with your fingers! Click on Cooking Tips then Spare ribs for details about quantities and what to buy. Craig, […]
Cumin Spinach Chickpea Dip
Try this easy recipe that is not only healthy but versatile as a dip or as a substitute for mashed potato. Makes about 3 cups Ingredients 400g canned chickpeas, rinsed and drained 1 cup (200g) chopped, blanched spinach 1 cup thick Greek-style yoghurt 2 tablespoons lime juice, or to taste 2 cloves garlic, crushed 1 […]
