Tasty Homestyle Cooking

Family favourites from the Perth hills

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Slow Cooked Lamb Shanks Slow cooker Slow Cooked Lamb Shanks On a cold winter’s evening nothing screams comfort food more than lamb shanks with the meat juicy, tender and... Muffins - Make them any flavour you want Baking Muffins - Make them any flavour you want For that tasty lunch box treat or snack to tide you over until the next meal you can’t go past muffins. Chicken a la Creme Mains Chicken a la Creme Anyone who grew up in Australia in the 1960’s and 1970’s with Australian parents knows that the food, while... French Toast with Blueberries Snacks and lunches French Toast with Blueberries My daughter had been very busy with study and work. Leek and Potato Soup Soups Leek and Potato Soup Now that the cooler weather is here we all want to beat the cold. Chocolate Cake Baking Chocolate Cake Different family members have a favourite baked item that I make. Chicken Tostadas with Corn and Avocado Mains Chicken Tostadas with Corn and Avocado This recipe is so tasty. Anzac Biscuits Baking Anzac Biscuits Anzac Day is a very important day to many Australians and New Zealanders. Apple Pie Desserts Apple Pie When I set up this blog one of my nephews, who is a chef, reminded me of an apple pie I used to make with... Chocolate Surprise Muffins Baking Chocolate Surprise Muffins You can never have too much chocolate, even at this time of the year. Apple Fritters Desserts Apple Fritters These apple fritters are so yummy but you have to eat them as soon as they are cooked for them to be at their... Hamburgers with Balsamic Onions Mains Hamburgers with Balsamic Onions It is so easy to make your own hamburgers. Stewed Figs with Honeyed Walnuts and Marscarpone Desserts Stewed Figs with Honeyed Walnuts and Marscarpone I love figs and thanks to my in-laws we have a lovely fig tree. Chicken and Corn Quesadillas with Avocado Salsa Mains Chicken and Corn Quesadillas with Avocado Salsa Want something quick and easy to make that’s really tasty too? Blueberry Crush Drinks Blueberry Crush Although it is autumn here in the southern hemisphere it is still very hot in Perth. Neopolitan Ice Cream Desserts Neopolitan Ice Cream Who doesn’t love ice cream? Home made ice cream tastes so good. Apple Slice Baking Apple Slice A few weeks ago my Facebook news feed was inundated with the same 5 Ingredient Apple Slice recipe from... Homemade Pizza - Lamb and Chicken Mains Homemade Pizza - Lamb and Chicken We love our pizzas with heavy toppings so to get them how we like them I make my own. Lamingtons Baking Lamingtons Today was Australia Day and I made lamingtons. Rocky Road Desserts Rocky Road Rocky road is great to make with the kids. This is one of my two favourite ways to make it. Roast Lamb Mains Roast Lamb Who doesn’t love roast lamb? Strawberry Jam (Served on Scones with Cream) Baking Strawberry Jam (Served on Scones with Cream) My daughter and her boyfriend went strawberry picking last year and came home with more strawberries than we... Turkish Bread Sandwiches Snacks and lunches Turkish Bread Sandwiches Very tasty and easy to make, these sandwiches are great for lunch or light dinner or even sliced for afternoon... Raspberry and White Chocolate Brownie Baking Raspberry and White Chocolate Brownie Who doesn't love brownies? Sugary crisp edge and gooey, moist centre.