Baked Ricotta Cheesecake
1/2 cup sultanas or raisins 1/2 cup rum and/or marsala or other favourite liqueur 750g ricotta cheese 6 eggs, at room temperature 1 cup sugar 1/3 cup almond meal or any all-purpose flour 1/4...
Olive Tapenade
This is so moreish and I know such a variety of ways to use it. All the times we made this in a cooking class, everyone enjoyed it. Try some spread on fresh bread with a soft cheese, or toasted...
Very Hot Chilli Jam
I suggest approximately 80 grams of hot chillies, depends on personal taste. The red capsicum is for body, some can be quite thick and heavy, but sometimes they are not as fleshy. 1 large or two...
Paella
Serves 8-10 as a starter or 6 as a main course which is usually a long late lunch with a nice bottle or two of red and/or white wine. We use a big cast iron wok to cook paella and left overs are...
Pumpkin Risotto
2 cups pumpkin, peeled diced into cubes 2 tablespoons olive oil salt and pepper ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage or basil save a few extra leaves (to garnish) 2 cups rice...
Creamy Pumpkin and Walnuts
These are only ideas and all the measures/weights are an approximate. Something else to do with left over pumpkin. 2 cups pumpkin, peeled diced into cubes 2 tablespoons olive oil 200g feta,...
Pumpkin Gnocchi
These pumpkin gnocchi make a nice light meal compared to the potato version, especially with a fresh tomato sauce and lots of basil. I think roasted pumpkin brings out the best flavour, but boiled...
Pumpkin Jam
2 Kg pumpkin peeled and cut into small cubes 5 cloves 2 stick cinnamon Approximately 2 Kg sugar Place the cloves and cinnamon in a cloth. Place the pumpkin in a pot with the cloves and...
Orange flavoured Pumpkin Pancakes
These thick orange pancakes make a surprise afternoon snack. They are not soft, pouring pancakes but more like a patty cake. The flatter they are, the quicker they will golden. I usually make all...
Creamy Spiced Pumpkin
I have put optional in brackets for the onion/garlic. Chives and/or leeks work well too! My Italian blood would add oregano or basil too. These are only ideas and all the measures/weights are an...
Spiced Pumpkin & Lentil Soup
I love this soup on a cold day, with fresh crusty bread or toasted sourdough... warms my heart and soul. It's ok to use left over roasted pumpkin and any lentils will do, red will give the soup a...