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DUTCH TART

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I have no idea how this got the name ‘Dutch’ tart, it’s one of the mysteries of Mum’s old recipes.  It’s made in a swiss roll tin, a tray that has slightly raised edges (about 2 to 3cm deep) and has dimensions of roughly 23 x 33xm, so it’s hardly a tart, more of a slice really, but who can argue with their Mother….

Dutch Tart

DUTCH TART

Rub 60g butter into 1 cup plain flour.  Mix to a stiff paste with milk.  Roll out to fit swiss roll tin.  Spread with raspberry jam.  Top with cake mixture.

Cake mixture:  5 tablespoons butter, ½ cup sugar, 1 cup self raising flour, ½ cup milk, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, 1 teaspoon mixed spice, 1 tablespoon chopped dates, 1 tablespoon sultanas, 2 tablespoons walnuts.  Cream butter & sugar.  Add sifted flour and spices, mix in dried fruits and walnuts and milk.  Spread on top of pastry.  Bake moderate oven 180o for 30 mins.  When cool spread over lemon icing.

CHOCOLATE CUSTARD SLICE

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Back in the 80s these type of slices were quite common.  You baked the base, added a filling and then a chocolate topping.  The trick was to add a little butter to the melted chocolate otherwise the topping cracked when you cut it.  I think the custard filling in this one is a bit different and would taste quite good.

Chocolate Custard Slice compile

SAVOURY SPREAD

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My and Dad played cards regularly with Mena and her husband Les. Supper was always served at the end of the night and I think this simple snack was a one of their favourites.

Savoury Spread

SAVOURY SPREAD

  • 2 eggs
  • handful of bacon
  • handful of cheese
  • 1 tablespoon tomato sauce
  • 1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce

Mix all together, spread on bread and bake until brown.

 

 

APPLE CRUMBLE

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My guess is that this recipe was one of the original ones Mum started out with after she married in 1941.  I wouldn’t be surprised if it came from my paternal grandmother, who Mum lived with while Dad was overseas in the airforce during WW2.  The piece of paper looks very well used.

Apple Crumble

APPLE CRUMBLE

  • ½ cup of Self Raising Flour
  • 3 tablespoons sugar
  • 2 tablespoons coconut
  • 1 tablespoon butter

Mix together to make the crumble.  Cook apples, let cool and put crumble on top.  Bake in a moderate oven 180o until the crumble is brown, about 30 mins.

CHICKEN & MUSHROOM SAUTE

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I think this was one of the first dinner party dishes I made after I got married.   It was quite modern then with the wine, garlic, oregano and peppers and tasted great.  I’m not sure where I got the recipe from, but I can see from the typing  that I typed it up on a manual typewriter, probably at work, and here I am posting it on the internet – how the world has changed!!!!  It served me well all those years ago, but I haven’t made it for awhile.  Perhaps it’s time to give it another go.

Chicken & Mushroom Saute

MALLEE QUICHE

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This recipe gets it’s name from the Mallee District an area in north west Victoria, but over the years I’ve seen it with lots of other names including Impossible Pie and Zuccchini slice.  I suppose it’s an Australian version of a frittata, the Italian crustless quiche to which a variety of meat and vegetables are added.  It’s a nice easy meal and if you make this version you’ll feel very Australian.

Mallee Quiche