by The Klutzy Cook | 26 Oct, 2009 | Menu Plans
Last week’s Menu Plan highlight was the Vietnamese Noodles – a super dish in warmer weather with its fresh flavours. The leftovers were eagerly consumed for lunch the following day – a nice change from regular salads and sandwiches. This week there is an oversupply...
by The Klutzy Cook | 24 Oct, 2009 | Baking, Cakes
Now this recipe isn’t your traditional Teacake which is why it isn’t all one word in the title. Confused? Well normally a ‘teacake’ is made from a mixture of butter, sugar, eggs, flour and usually cinnamon beaten together to form light batter. This Sultana Tea Cake...
by The Klutzy Cook | 22 Oct, 2009 | Main Meals, Rice Dishes, Uncategorized
Well it might seem an obvious statement but this fabulous risotto uses two different types of mushrooms – shitake and regular button mushrooms. It is the shitake mushrooms that are the star of the dish as they add a wonderful depth of flavor, thanks to not only...
by The Klutzy Cook | 20 Oct, 2009 | Main Meals, Meat Dishes
Stir fry is a regular in our house, as you can probably tell from my menu plans. I’m always on the lookout for new versions and ingredients to try (see Easy Turkey Stir Fry), so when I saw a recipe using beef mince rather than beef strips, I knew it was something I...
by The Klutzy Cook | 19 Oct, 2009 | Menu Plans, Uncategorized
Well I’m back on deck after a lovely week’s holiday on the Gold Coast (last minute change of plans meant we didn’t go to Lennox Head). It was a great week with lots of swimming, eating and resting involved. We also enjoyed a day at the Currumbin Wildlife...