tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post6751694839614322166..comments2024-03-29T21:11:37.724+10:00Comments on down to earth: I've been cooking - cottage pie and magic cakeUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger37125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-124470092799790312014-05-07T00:11:17.723+10:002014-05-07T00:11:17.723+10:00Of course you can share it, Kate. thank you for ta...Of course you can share it, Kate. thank you for taking the time to do so. It would be great on the forum too. xxrhonda jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08962112306968959985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-21166456891875765842014-05-06T23:06:37.016+10:002014-05-06T23:06:37.016+10:00What have I been cooking....a tomato and sourdough...What have I been cooking....a tomato and sourdough soup, and freshly baked naan bread...the soup - a recipe from one of my favorite chefs - Yotam Ottolenghi - is ready in half an hour; and the naan, once the dough has risen, is ready under 4 minutes! Perfect for a chilly autumn eve...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-3663271269089215032014-05-06T21:45:33.992+10:002014-05-06T21:45:33.992+10:00I'm very happy to share the recipe. Hope its o...I'm very happy to share the recipe. Hope its ok to do it here Rhonda? Maybe I should add it to the forum too.<br />The measurements are not exact because I learnt by watching and I make it up a bit each time.<br />For the meatballs<br />300 - 500g beef or lamb mince<br />1 cup of white rice<br />1 grated small onion<br />1 grated carrot<br />2 tablespoons chopped parsley and mint (more parsley than mint)<br />S&P<br />Roll into small balls and roll in flour.<br />For the stock<br />Fry a little finely chopped celery and add any good meat or veg stock or water with a tabsp of butter. I suppose about a litre to start but you may need to add more. I always do.<br />Bring the stock to a simmer then gently put in the meatballs and cook for about 25 - 30mins. <br />In a bowl whisk 2 eggs then whisk in the in the juice of one to two lemons, (one is usually enough). Slowley mix small amounts of the stock into the egg mixture till its quite warm then mix the egg mixture back into the soup. Be careful not to break up the meatballs, I just push them to one side. The soup should get lovely and thick.<br />EnjoyRapunzels Wild Gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04273047547787107088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-28181734959521525962014-05-06T11:28:15.076+10:002014-05-06T11:28:15.076+10:00Oh that magic cake looks amazing. I haven't ha...Oh that magic cake looks amazing. I haven't had impossible pie since my mum made it for me when I was a child. It must be time to remedy that!Ockduspockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13472291767747357704noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-39966266920139257622014-05-06T04:10:14.113+10:002014-05-06T04:10:14.113+10:00So THAT is what impossible pie is! I always wonder...So THAT is what impossible pie is! I always wondered. Now that is very neat, I'd like to try and make an impossible pie!Meghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10466929392991541156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-17253184000955673152014-05-06T00:21:01.378+10:002014-05-06T00:21:01.378+10:00Oh yeah! this cottage pie is on my list. These a...Oh yeah! this cottage pie is on my list. These are all ingredients that I keep so I can make this on any busy day! Thanks so much!Monicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17659675759066363838noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-81220768785791116282014-05-05T22:57:36.451+10:002014-05-05T22:57:36.451+10:00How funny, I was just thinking to myself...Okay, I...How funny, I was just thinking to myself...Okay, I have a pound of ground beef and some potatoes. What can I make?<br />Thank you so much! This will be for dinner. =)Melindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13044832128382757722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-25331045256105971412014-05-05T20:27:37.573+10:002014-05-05T20:27:37.573+10:00I am so keen to try this magic cake. All of a sudd...I am so keen to try this magic cake. All of a sudden it is also cold in subtropical Qld. I like the idea of your variation to simple cottage pie. Succulent roast lamb last night as we had guests and such a joy to be working in a cosy house with the aromas of rosemary and garlic. Thankyou Rhonda for sharing the cake recipeHappy Retiree's Kitchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10614074474795791475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-25876470065108003052014-05-05T19:43:10.868+10:002014-05-05T19:43:10.868+10:00Well Rhonda....I left your book on the coffee tabl...Well Rhonda....I left your book on the coffee table and my wife picked it up....and the, all in one day there was your beautiful bread, your tea cake, your muffins (banana) and lots of discussion about flour types and kneading.....the tide is slowly turning back. In fact lots of cooking from scratch happening from the kitchen latey - the food has been amazing.poggeauxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00754636457782658089noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-22242273055151859582014-05-05T19:32:54.143+10:002014-05-05T19:32:54.143+10:00A chilly, dismal, rainy day here in BG, so the cak...A chilly, dismal, rainy day here in BG, so the cake looks perfect to try this afternoon, especially as we have a surplus of eggs at the moment from my lovely girls! Cottage pie has always been a staple for us, but I've never tried it curried, have Pinned! Thank you for the inspiration.<br />Jak xJakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01208269163297762265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-25703120457233528962014-05-05T18:09:23.010+10:002014-05-05T18:09:23.010+10:00You're right, Gail. it's plain flour. I ho...You're right, Gail. it's plain flour. I hope you enjoy the cake.rhonda jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08962112306968959985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-89301097817976006402014-05-05T17:56:06.647+10:002014-05-05T17:56:06.647+10:00Hi Rapunzel, My mother in law used to make someth...Hi Rapunzel, My mother in law used to make something like your meat balls with rice in soup. I wish I had asked her for the recipe while she was still with us. I'd very much like to make them if you are able to share.<br />Blessings Gailgailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11474172270399240621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-69521537688599839632014-05-05T17:52:24.063+10:002014-05-05T17:52:24.063+10:00Hi Rhonda, for some reason my first comment hasn&#...Hi Rhonda, for some reason my first comment hasn't appeared so I have just one query. In the recipe for the cake it says flour; now would that be plain flour or self raising flour? I'm guessing it might be plain flour so the layers separate but I don't want to spoil it, so thought it best to ask. The curry pie looks terrific as well. I too would love the recipe for the meat balls.gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11474172270399240621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-75623503451383395162014-05-05T14:57:45.223+10:002014-05-05T14:57:45.223+10:00Hi Rapunzes WIld Garden. Your meatball soup sound...Hi Rapunzes WIld Garden. Your meatball soup sounds amazing. I don't suppose you could share your recipe? Living Abundancehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04143428317598867919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-62182673726980392962014-05-05T12:40:42.636+10:002014-05-05T12:40:42.636+10:00That cottage pie sounds delicious, and very warmin...That cottage pie sounds delicious, and very warming! It's only 13 degrees in Melbourne at the moment, so warm food sounds very comforting :) Larissa Jadehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03358389402166363168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-39448052240118440262014-05-05T11:49:07.279+10:002014-05-05T11:49:07.279+10:00We have fired up the Rayburn wood oven for the win...We have fired up the Rayburn wood oven for the winter as it heats the radiators too. Cooked soup, biscuits, bread & lots of quinces to make jelly with. Love this time of year.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15867997090361133096noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-46145366635197147212014-05-05T11:44:15.129+10:002014-05-05T11:44:15.129+10:00Oh yes, Keats is one of my favourites. :- )Oh yes, Keats is one of my favourites. :- )rhonda jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08962112306968959985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-81161936599726968112014-05-05T11:21:45.598+10:002014-05-05T11:21:45.598+10:00Hi Rhonda,
the cake looks fantastic! I cooked a ...Hi Rhonda,<br /><br />the cake looks fantastic! I cooked a beautiful Greek vegetable stew called Soufiko, as well as some zucchini and fetta fritters and banana muffins. There's nothing so cosy as having the oven going in the Winter :)<br /><br />Madeleine.XAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13559971434219770926noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-26975875699804377832014-05-05T10:42:27.956+10:002014-05-05T10:42:27.956+10:00My curried mince is very like yours Rhonda except ...My curried mince is very like yours Rhonda except I add a good splodge each of tomato and worcestershire sauce. I cook double the amount, freeze half in a ziplock bag and then I have a quick meal for weeknights. Thanks for the magic cake recipe.Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14751315680374413649noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-39061938470022773072014-05-05T10:42:11.150+10:002014-05-05T10:42:11.150+10:00Hi Rhonda I made meatball soup on Sunday, the way ...Hi Rhonda I made meatball soup on Sunday, the way my mother in law showed me. Rest her soul. Mince, rice and a few vegies mixed into balls, rolled in flour and into some lovely stock. The final delicious touch is the egg and lemon added at the end. Creamy, a little bit lemony and oh so filling. Great after a morning in the rain watching my son on the footy field.<br />Then we cooked scones in our bakers oven, warming us and feeding us. <br />Oh I love Autumn. Have you read Keats 'Ode to Autumn' I think you would love it.<br />kxRapunzels Wild Gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04273047547787107088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-7734481988446203622014-05-05T10:28:34.221+10:002014-05-05T10:28:34.221+10:00I have been "reviving" my neglected kefi...I have been "reviving" my neglected kefir grains and making strawberry shortcake from scratch. Oh. My. Soooooo good and tastes like spring. Speaking of which, when I was coming back from the barn tonight, I stopped to check the asparagus bed and found a dozen lovely spears. They were promptly sautéed lightly in olive oil and sprinkled with parmesan cheese. We ate with our fingers. Yummmmmm.... mattyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06749881104429358524noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-43557126587654557732014-05-05T10:06:06.262+10:002014-05-05T10:06:06.262+10:00Great recipes, Rhonda. I make Pea and Ham soup wit...Great recipes, Rhonda. I make Pea and Ham soup with freshly made bread over the weekend. It has been and still is soooo very cold here the last few days and it really is good weather for baking. I haven't made Cottage Pie for yonks so I might take some mince out of the freezer and make some tonight. Nanna Chelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07500527266771727074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-1920806292374913322014-05-05T09:22:34.446+10:002014-05-05T09:22:34.446+10:00It sounds like a common theme - baking to keep war...It sounds like a common theme - baking to keep warm! Not that we really need an excuse to do some baking. I made some coconut slice, using apricot jam I'd made earlier in the year from apricots gifted to me by a lovely lady who has so many she has trouble giving them away.<br /><br />This was a special request from my husband, as I'd made the slice a few weeks ago, and he loved it - said it reminded him of his childhood. How could I say no?Just Joyfulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02404359368224055713noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-71432967857432892852014-05-05T09:01:42.228+10:002014-05-05T09:01:42.228+10:00We love Cottage Pie here too. I often add in a can...We love Cottage Pie here too. I often add in a can of baked beans and keep a pack of frozen mixed veg handy to add in if the fridge is a little bare. I love a sweet potato top but the kids won't eat it so it's the usual mash for us. Sometimes I'll add some sour cream into the mash though.<br /><br />I've had that cake in my Pinterest (a different) recipe for a while. Need to give it a go soon I think.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-27884112913064238362014-05-05T08:26:28.147+10:002014-05-05T08:26:28.147+10:00Your cottage pie looks delicious Rhonda. Sunday wa...Your cottage pie looks delicious Rhonda. Sunday was very cold here and my kitchen faces North so the sun just streams in. It's a lovely place to be in Winter. We made date scones to warm us up as I love to cook on cold days as well:)Vintage Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16844669942410942778noreply@blogger.com