You don't have to know how to cook in order to cook

If I had waited till I knew what I was doing before I tried cooking something, I'd have been even skinnier than the 80's expected me to be. As it was, I had a penchant for eating, not much in the way of money and a never dwindling case of the munchies that led me (and my friends) to eat - well, nearly anything really.
Thus began my journey of trial and error.
These days I'm a fuller figure than way back then, and the munchies come from prescription medication. Although money doesn't have the driving influence of the heady days of poverty-induced vegetarianism, I can find myself still cooking up a lentil meal just because I like it.

There was nothing like being desperate for a pancake at 11pm at night to help you figure out what you can substitute for eggs, milk and sometimes even flour...

Saturday 23 November 2013

some of my favourite cooking blogs ♥

When I need to cook steak - every time I need to cook steak - I need to remember how to do it.  True story.  so I go here:
http://www.bestrecipes.com.au/article/how-to-cook-the-perfect-steak-a139.html

and then, to completely contradict myself, I go all Earth Mother and return to Vegetarian - and even Vegan
http://www.vegetariantimes.com/recipe/classic-israeli-salad/

I know we don't celebrate America's Thanksgiving (plus it's far too close to Christmas actually), but there's some groovy Christmas-sy (aka Thanksgiving) recipes here:  Christmas and Thanksgiving recipes are defined by how many people one dish feeds.  ie at least 8, preferably 20
http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2013/11/12/dining/essential-thanksgiving.html?r=mashed-potato-casserole-with-sour-cream-and-chives&ref=dlink&smid=fb-nytimes&WT.z_sma=DI_MPC_20131127&_r=0

Passionfruit Souffle.  I have a prolific fruiting vine!! And I adore passionfruit.
3 ingredient Passionfruit Souffle

Hopewood Health Retreat always has great recipes.  This is one of my faves. http://www.hopewood.com.au/recipes?sessid=5e488738d97ef9ba707bf882d528746e

I have a FB friend who is Greek and she also loves to cook.  Sometimes when she starts to cook, I know this is going to be exciting.  No one pot, 15 minute meals for her:  This sweet walnut dish takes 10 days to cook!!!  http://www.cypriotandproud.com/2013/07/04/karidaki-glyko-walnut-sweets-with-sugar-or-agave-syrup/





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