Steak pies...

Steak pie I have had a few requests for pie recipes lately which is probably on account of the weather cooling down and this weekend was perfect to try out a homely steal pie recipe. This recipe can easily be adapted to make a pepper steak pie by adding cracked black pepper so for those who have requested pepper steak pies, this is for you as well. You want a steak that has little fat on it like sirloin or some good chuck...

Chicken Biryani...

Chicken Biryani Briyani or biryani, (I’m never sure) can be very complex to make but here is my cheats version which does not involve layering and baking in the oven. Its really great and simple to prepare, just make sure you have all of the spices. What you need 300g basmati rice 1kg chicken pieces 2 medium onions sliced finely 2 tablespoons garam masala 1 tablespoon minced garlic 6-8cm piece ginger grated finely 3...

Cream cheese icing...

Best Cream cheese icing Cream cheese icing is what you would normally find on a carrot cake and using this recipe exactly as it is makes enough to cover the top and sides of a 25cm round cake. The icing is not very sweet but creamy and really delicious. It’s a very versatile recipe so if you like your icing sweeter, add a 1/4 cup of icing sugar to the mix and to make a chocolate version, add the extra sugar and...

Potato rosti...

Potato Rosti A great potato rosti can be topped off with steak strips, an avocado salad, smoked salmon and cream cheese or anything else you really enjoy. It is such a versatile dish and can be used for breakfasts, lunches or dinners. Add a few bacon bits to the mixture and it changes, some spring onions and you are onto something else. Potato rosti’s are just the most fantastic things once you have perfected your...