MEDITERRANEAN QUICHE

Mum made quiches with lots of different ingredients, but I think this crustless one with Chorizo sausages was was a bit of a departure from her usual style.  I think she would have found it quite a change from the bacon or ham she usually used.

Mediterranean Quiche

MARBLED CHEESECAKE BROWNIES

I’ve been making a chocolate swirl cheesecake for the family for many years and Mum has always enjoyed it.  I think that’s what prompted her to cut this recipe out of the New Idea.  It’s a great way of turning an old favorite into a slice or you can still serve it up as a dessert.

Marbled Cheesecake Brownies

PORK VEGETABLE CURRY

This is a bit more modern curry recipe than Mum originally made.  Mum made curries using just curry powder and nothing as fancy as red lentils and coriander, but I think this recipe appealed to her as it had pumpkin and cauliflower in it, vegetables she really liked.

Pork Vegetable Curry

PORK MEATBALLS

Meatballs must have been one of Mum’s favourite meals as I’ve found lots of recipes for them in her collection.  This one must have been a later one as it uses a bottle of pasta sauce and fettucine, ingredients that weren’t around when she was cooking for us as children.

Pork Meatballs

CHOCOLATE & CUSTARD TORTE

With Easter so close and Hot Cross Buns everywhere it seems like a great time to share a couple of Hot Cross Bun recipes.  My son in law loves Hot Cross Buns so I made this dessert for him to try last weekend. The Hot Cross Bun & chocolate base was great, but we all agreed that the topping needed a bit more custard and less cream.  It’s well worth trying though.

Chocolate & Custard torte