LEMON CHUTNEY

I need to make use of  the abundant lemons that are growing on my daughter`s lemon tree at  her place in Churchill.
For lemon chutney you will need 4 large lemons washed and sliced , remove all the pips .
Peel and chop 225gm of white onions and place them  in a large bowl with the lemons .
Mix thoroughly with your hands .
Sprinkle with 2 tbs of salt and let sit for 24 hours .

Next day place the lemon , onion mix in a saucepan along with 450 ml of malt vinegar , 450gm ( 2 cups  ) of sugar , 115 gm ( 1 cup ) of raisins , 2 tbs of mustard seeds , 1 tsp of ground ginger and 1 tsp of cayenne pepper .

Now over a slow heat bring this mix to the boil , then reduce heat to maintain a simmer , and cook until tender .( approx. 4 hours )
Pour into sterilised jars and seal securely when cool .

REMEMBERING MY MOTHER ...ON HALLOWEEN THE CELEBRATION OF THE DEAD .

My mum died over 2 weeks ago , it was a tough time for my brother, myself  and our families .
So in true Halloween spirit I will celebrate her in death by preparing the dish she most often prepared .....CURRIED SAUSAGES ....
My brother John came and stayed with me at Castle Garden during the  time of mum`s passing . John  lives in Northern Queensland and one night he asked if I remembered our mum`s curried sausages ?
SERIOUSLY ...how could I forget.... they were a staple , occasionally mum would prepare a steak and kidney casserole , which I liked , but not often as my brothers hated steak and kidney .
Today has been full of grey skies .....so great weather for curried sausages .

So I used the chicken mince in the freezer  a round of camembert cheese and rolled my own sausages , which I put in with sliced carrots , green beans sliced , sliced celery , and onions with a good hit of minced garlic (sorry mum ) , I also used chia seeds to thicken the mix along with finely sliced Sebago potatoes ...

` I haven't buggered your recipe mum , it tastes amazing .  `
R.I.P.
Noelene . 

QUOTE OF THE DAY

          So politically incorrect , but I love it ..............





                 HALF FULL IS NOT  ENOUGH

                  FULL IS NEAR ENOUGH

               
                 BUT BETTER..... A BELLY BURST THAN WASTE GOOD FOOD 



 

CHICKEN and BABAGHANOUJI WELLINGTON .

Slice an eggplant lengthwise , rub with garlic mince  and bake in a preheated oven on 160deg

 Spoon out the middle of the eggplant and mix with 250 gm of creamed cheese and  freshly chopped coriander , cracked black pepper to season .....join the 2 eggplant halves together .Place in refrigerator to set .

 Butterfly 2 chicken breast fillets and flatten with a mallet .
Then line the fillets with prosciutto .

 Place the fillets side by side overlapping a little , lay the eggplant on the fillet .

 Fold the chicken fillet over to enclose the eggplant .

 Then wrap the whole chicken parcel in the remaining prosciutto slices .
Sprinkle your work bench with fine breadcrumbs and lay 2 sheets of puff pastry on top , then brush the inside of the pastry with beaten egg white and a sprinkle a light covering of fine breadcrumbs on top .

Fold the pastry firmly around the chicken parcel , trimming where necessary .

Dock the top and sides of pastry with a fork ..

 

Once prepared this can be frozen till ready to be used , or place in a well preheated oven on 160 deg C for 45 minutes .
place a sheet of baking paper loosely over the pastry case once it turns golden brown , and proceed to cook through .
The  eggplant and cream cheese work really well together

FAVOURITES FROM THE COOKING CLASS

Each week I ask the class to share a favourite dish they make at home ....
 This is Liddy Davidson`s , Butter Croissant Pudding ,
I made a couple for my friend Laufa Oakley and myself .....Laufa messaged me last night to say it was `yummy ` , Laufa is always generous so I cooked mine tonight and she was right it was yummo !

It is easily made , butter croissants sliced in half and spread with jam , topped with chocolate melts and I crushed a 5 white chocolate tim tams and spread over the croissants .
Then either make your own custard or use a store bought custard and pour over to cover the croissants .
Set in the refrigerator till set , then bake in a preheated oven on 160 deg C till the top browns , about 30 minutes .
Serve with thickened cream or ice cream .
Thank you for sharing this recipe Liddy ...delicious .
No class Tuesday ....it`s the running of the Melbourne Cup .
Next class Trudy will share her family`s favourite recipe with us .

As there is only me at home ...I sliced the remaining butter croissant pudding into slices , just as good cold with a cuppa .

 

I WANT TO GO I N A DIFFERENT DIRECTION ....ANYONE FOR TENNIS .?

Tennis is so unfair , when it comes to the difference between the payment for women and men players .
Really is it ?
 Men play more tennis each game compared to women .So men deserve the better payment .
Make the rules equal , give  women a chance to play with the same guidelines .
Women are not the weaker sex .
The rules need to be changed .

HALLOWEEN

Trick or Treat callers are welcome at my door .

Hey Max , Jack and Ella I hope you get lots of treats

These are just chocolate chip muffins , iced  with a soft  butter orange icing  and decorated with chocolate bats and musk lifesavers .

Another occasion to have fun ,  I don`t care where the tradition originated , Halloween celebrates the dead and is celebrated in many countries around the world .

If my grandchildren lived closer I would be taking them  around the neighbourhood , collecting treats or playing tricks on the `humbugs `.