Plain Crepes

This simple recipe is very useful for breakfast, lunch, dinner and dessert.

Banana Sultana and Walnut Square Yeast Bread

This wonderful soft fruit and nut bread is made with yeast is supreme for morning toast.

Pear Ginger Beer and Sultana Scones

These are tasty fruit scones with a lovely ginger flavour.

Chilled Peach and White Chocolate Cheesecake

This superb chilled cheesecake is a supreme dessert.

Spicy Beef Pilaf

Pilaf is an aromatic dish consisting of rice cooked in a seasoned broth and a mix of spices. It is normally a side dish in the western world though by adding your favourite meat pilaf extends into a main meal.

Churros with Warm Dipping Chocolate

A Churro is a pastry dough based snack fried in oil and the outside has an uneven texture due to being piped through a piping bag with a star shaped nozzle.

Blueberry Pear and Yogurt Smoothie

Try this dynamic and encouraging smoothie before breakfast or enjoy as an afternoon energy drink.

Christmas Rib Roast Pork Rack

Pork rib roast is also referred to as rack of pork. The cut originates in the rib area of the loin containing more fat which makes it flavorful. Before roasting or barbecuing the pork rib roast, it should be “Frenched.” Simply cut the meat away from the end of each rib, so that part of each bone is exposed. A butcher also can do this for you.

Easy Mulled Wine

A classic drink such as this mulled wine is wonderful to enjoy around Christmas.

Gingerbread Triangle Biscuits

I always make some form of gingerbread biscuits around Christmas time and these are easy to make.

Pear and Madeira Trifle

Trifle is a wonderful dessert to make for Christmas.

Christmas Roast Duck

A perfect roasted crispy golden duck is a perfect tasty protein for Christmas.

Stewed Red Cabbage

This spicy red cabbage side dish is sweeter than sauerkraut and an excellent option to serve with roast pork and duck. Make the red cabbage in advance as the overall flavour improves over time and heat up before serving.

Watermelon Raspberry and Yogurt Smoothie

Try this delightful healthy and uplifting smoothie before breakfast or as an afternoon energy drink.

Klejner Biscuits

Klejner are loop shaped fried Christmas biscuits, soft on the inside and crispy on the outside.

Dark Chocolate Babka

Try to make this Babka for Christmas.

Milk Chocolate, Walnut and Currant Scones

These fruit and nut scones are superb for Christmas morning tea.

Chocolate Yule Log Slice

Yule Log is a typical old classic chocolate cake and is a very popular cake at Christmas.

Christmas Trifle

Make a trifle as Christmas dessert with your favourite ingredients such as custard, fruit, sponge cake, fruit juice or jelly and whipped cream.

Christmas Fruit Mince Pies

Fruit mince pie is a small spicy sweet fruit pie traditionally served during the Christmas season made with a spicy dried fruit mince mix baked in shortbread.

Spicy Christmas Sangria

Sangria is a wonderful punch made with red wine, fresh, seasonal fruit and fizzy water or citrus flavoured soda. Chill the punch and enjoy the Christmas afternoons.

Gingerbread House

It is time to make the Christmas gingerbread house with this easy recipe.

Irish Christmas Soda Bread

This tasty quick bread is superb for Christmas breakfast.

Pumpkin and Glazed Ginger Scones

These pumpkin scones with the addition of glazed ginger are enjoyable any time of the year and especially for Christmas.

Spicy Orange and Ginger Muffins

Try these healthy muffins without egg for Christmas breakfast.

No Bake White Christmas Slice

This crispy Australian slice is excellent for kids to have fun helping in the kitchen. Wrap the slices in cellophane and use as Christmas presents.

Fruit Mince Pies with Butter Biscuit Topping

A fruit mince pie is a small sweet pie usually served during the Christmas season made with a spicy fruit mix baked in shortbread. These pies have a vanilla and butter biscuit topping.

Egg Nog

Make this old style sweet dairy beverage, the Christmas eggnog, it contains milk, cream, sugar and eggs with added alcohol such as brandy, rum, whisky, bourbon, vodka or a combination.

Gingerbread and Macadamia Creams

This is an excellent biscuit sandwich specifically at Christmas times.

Sweet Fruit and Walnut Bread

This sweet old-fashioned soft fruit and nut bread is perfect for Christmas breakfast.

Christmas Scones

Try making these milk scones with the classic flavours of Christmas.

Baked Chocolate Brownie Cheesecake

This Baked Chocolate Brownie Cheesecake can be either served firm cold or it is even more delicious when at room temperature, creamy in texture and is magnificent for dessert or enjoyed as a cake with tea or coffee. I could write a long story about this particular cheesecake which was very famous around the north shore in Sydney in the 90’s when I operated my Bakery in Balgowlah. This baked cheesecake was a trademark for our bakery to show how delightful a cheesecake should and could be. I know there will be happy smiles on people’s faces when they see this recipe is available though it will take a little effort and time to make, nevertheless it is worth it even though you have to wait a day to eat the cheesecake.

Christmas Ham with Rhubarb Ginger Glaze

Try this delicious Ham for dinner this Christmas.

Roast Turkey with Mushroom and Tomato Stuffing

Turkey is of course always associated with Christmas dinner.  It can however be enjoyed at any other time of the year, consequently this recipe is a variation on the traditional turkey roast that delivers a roasted moist turkey full of flavours.

Watermelon Raspberry and Mint Smoothie

Try a delicious healthy and elevating smoothie before breakfast or as an afternoon energy drink.

Chicken Bacon and vegetable Casserole

This excellent hearty chicken casserole with bacon is perfect for the colder winter days.

Seeded Wholemeal Bread

This wonderful healthy seeded wholemeal bread with a crispy crust is terrific for breakfast or brunch.

Apricot Pecan and Parsley Scones

These sweet scones has a great tasty combination made with apricot nectar, toasted nuts and parsley.

Pistachio Biscuits

These biscuits are similar to macaroons and are simple to make.

Potato, Leek and Corn Soup

This is a wonderful soup with subtle flavours to warm you up during the winter months. 

Chicken Katsu with Cheesy Broccoli Mash and Tonkatsu Sauce

Chicken Katsu is Japanese chicken schnitzel coated in panko. Panko is Japanese dry coarse breadcrumbs made from yeast raised wheat bread and grounded into slivery shaped crumbs. White panko is made using without crust and tan panko is made from the whole loaf contents. The flakiness of panko delivers crispier, crunchier and lighter products.

Orange Mango and Yogurt Smoothie

Try this outstanding smoothie before breakfast or as an afternoon vitality drink.

Creamy Cauliflower and Pistachio Soup

This is a superb healthy vegetable and nutty soup especially in winter.

Classy Breakfast Yeast Fruit Bread

This superb fruit bread is terrific for breakfast and also excellent toasted.

Buttermilk Ginger and White Chocolate Scones

These sweet and spicy scones are superb for morning or afternoon tea.

Chilled Kahlua and Toblerone Cheesecake

This delightful sweet chilled cheesecake is magnificent as dessert or enjoy a small piece with afternoon tea.

Strawberry and Red Velvet Gateau

This is a variation on the classic Red Velvet cake with the addition of strawberry puree and covered in dark chocolate ganache.

Smoked Salmon and Chive Pâté

This creamy salmon spread is perfect as a dip and only takes a few minutes to make.

Blueberry and Pear Fruit Smoothie

Enjoy this healthy and motivating smoothie before breakfast or as an afternoon energy drink.

Potato and Broccoli Cheese Mash

Mixing other ingredients with potato and making a mash is an excellent way to eat your green vegetables.