Thai Pumpkin Soup

A delicious variation on Pumpkin Soup from a one time flatmate of mine called Ange. Yum. Ange Thai Pumpkin Soup Print Recipe

Toasted Muesli

I started to make my own muesli over 20 years ago because I didn’t like the amount of sugar the commercial muesli’s added. And while I was about it I cut back on the amount of fat as well. Originally I micro-waved this recipe – this had the advantages that it was fast (8 minutes ...

Naan Bread that Works Every Time

Here’s a good one for naan bread provided by Sharon P. Sharon says “it’s really easy and seems to work every time!” Sharon P. Naan Bread that Works Every Time A really easy Naan bread recipe that "work every time!" Print Recipe

Apple and Pumpkin Soup

Apple and pumpkin soup. Sound interesting and Amanda Thomas-Griffiths recommended the recipe highly. I have to admit my attempt wasn’t flash. Amanda Thomas-Griffiths Apple and Pumpkin Soup Print Recipe

10 minute Carrot Cake

Easy and very fast. Dates from when I was keen on microwaves and baking treats quickly for my friends. 10 minute Carrot Cake Print Recipe

Fiona’s Yummy Rice

Tasty, but need to put it with something when I do it again. Fiona Masters Fiona’s Yummy Rice Print Recipe

Porridge for one in a microwave

For a while I was making myself porridge every morning in a microwave. This is a “Steven” sized portion. The Scots serve porridge with salt. In New Zealand we prefer it sweet. Steven Thomas Porridge for one in a microwave Print Recipe

Tarte Tatin (French Apple Tart) 1

Tarte Tatin (French Apple Tart)
Imagine going out to the pub and when you get home your new flatmate had left an exquisite homemade French apple pastry for you to sample. This was my introduction to Bernard’s cooking and to Tarte Tatin. Yum. I tweaked Bernard’s recipe a bit to cope with my 28 cm Tarte Tatin pan and with ...

Broccoli Stacks

A solid meal from my vegetarian days. Also when microwaves were newish. Now I’d go for something lighter and baked in the oven. Fiona Masters Broccoli Stacks Print Recipe

Cheese Enchiladas

This is a variation of a recipe I’ve been using for years. The result is tasty, simple and looks good. Although enchiladas are meant to be made with tortillas I usually use crepes. The filling and sauce can all be made before hand; just leave the assembly to the last moment. The quantities given below ...