Author: Viv Newton

From Lyn Harper These are delicious. This quantity makes 2 dozen mini rolls. Equally good warm or cold. Warning, you may not return to the meaty ones again. Ingredients  3 eggs 1 onion 3...

My husband Alfred made these for my Mum’s birthday. The recipe comes from the Leite’s Culinara website. It’s a 2 day process but well worth it as they are fabulous. Though I have to confess...

Fun to make and decorate with the help of children.  Ingredients 1 dark fruitcake approx 800g (a cheap one is fine)  200/250g block dark chocolate 125g butter  2 tablespoons of rum or Grand Marnier...

These easy to make treats are very popular at Christmas time Ingredients 1 Frosted Red Velvet Cake (Woolworths) OR 1 Pkt Red Velvet Cake Mix Small quantity brandy (or other spirit) 2 Lindt Dark...

You can replace many of your commercial cleaning products with this economical spray cleaner suitable for both kitchen and bathroom. It works better than just vinegar and bi-carb. Ingredients 1.5 litre water (1 cup...

This is a simple but versatile recipe. It’s great for using up leftover chicken or turkey and perfect to take on picnics. Also very popular served with a glass of champagne for a Melbourne...

This is so easy you won’t believe it! Ingredients  Grated parmesan cheese Black Pepper (or cayenne pepper or paprika) Method Heat oven to 180 degrees  Line a baking tray with baking paper  Heap small...

375g sultanas 375g raisins 250g currants 250g pitted prunes chopped 250g pitted dates chopped 250g dried figs chopped 100g glace ginger finely chopped Brandy (around 300-500 ml) Ginger Ale (not diet) 1/3 cup honey...

This is the best banana cake recipe that I have ever used and it is super easy to make. No electronic mixer required. Frosting is optional. You can also replace the bananas with a...

This is a very simple soup recipe. The longer you cook it the better it tastes. Make it with lamb or beef and whatever vegetables are in season. Ingredients 4 lamb shanks or beef...