Brian’s Japanese, Irish, American Potato Salad

Brian seemed to just throw a whole bunch of things together, but it worked. That particular flat always used North American style Mayonnaise, and like Bee and Simon’s Potato Salad, this seems to make a difference. The result of Brian’s seemingly random concoction is a tasty mix of Japanese / Irish / American flavours.   ...

Marian’s Fish Pie

Solid. Tasty. Marian McKenzie Marian's Fish Pie Print Recipe

Bolanee – Afghani Green Vegetable Fried Pie

As with all my Afghani recipes, this one came from Roqiah. Serve with any kind of meat, or fried eggs. To be honest it was too oily for me. Roqiah Akrami Bolanee - Afghani Green Vegetable Fried Pie Print Recipe

Fish with Tomato Sauce and Cheese Topping

I stayed with Sue and Sean for a while and Sue served up a delightful range of dishes. This is an example of one of Sue’s dishes. Healthy and tasty. X Sue Dick Fish with Tomato Sauce and Cheese Topping Print Recipe

Montego Surprise – Otherwise Known as “Joan’s Ruin”

A fabulous cocktail which was the highlight of my leaving party from New Zealand. Joan Prentice was serving it all night. We called it “Joan’s Ruin” and “Joan’s Revenge” but Joan told me its real name is “Montego Surprise”. The recipe and words are Joan’s. Joan Prentice Montego Surprise - Otherwise Known as "Joan’s Ruin" ...

Grilled Fish + Crisp Lemon Cheese Topping

Another fish with cheese offering from Sue. This time with a lemon flavour.  Sue Dick Grilled Fish + Crisp Lemon Cheese Topping Print Recipe

Hotcakes, Pikelets, and Scotch Pancakes 2

Hotcakes, Pikelets, and Scotch Pancakes
Growing up in New Zealand I discovered the joys of Pikelets – small, thick pancakes we used to eat with butter and honey for afternoon tea. Later I discovered Hotcakes, which are served up for breakfast in the US with butter and maple syrup. Much later still, when I started making my own Hotcakes and ...

Tchaika Chocolate Cake (Gateau au Chocolat la Tchaika)

I’ve no idea what “Tchaika” means. Tchaika Chocolate Cake (Gateau au Chocolat la Tchaika) Print Recipe

Chocolate Slice

Fast, easy and yummy. Dates from when I sometimes needed to knock up a treat for friends at short notice. Steven Thomas Chocolate Slice Print Recipe

Almond Tart (Pinolata)

I quite like Italian tarts. This was is “almond” flavoured.  Almond Tart (Pinolata) Print Recipe