Happy Retiree's Kitchen
PASSIONATE ABOUT DELICIOUS HOME COOKING AND SIMPLE LIVING IN THE QUEENSLAND TROPICS
Tuesday, July 15, 2025
Pea and Ham Soup (Slow Cooker or Stove)
Tuesday, July 8, 2025
Air Fryer or Oven Roasted Italian Vegetables with Whipped Tofu Ricotta
Roasted Italian vegetables garnished with Basil Pesto and sitting on a layer of delicious whipped tofu ricotta sauce, is an amazing combination of flavours and textures. It will compliment any Italian main meal perfectly, or will also be delicious served with toasted crostini or sourdough for a fun and healthy appetiser. The vegetables cook perfectly in the air fryer, or the conventional oven.
Sunday, July 6, 2025
Whole Baked Pumpkin with Chorizo and Pearl Barley Stuffing
A baked and stuffed whole Kent or Jap pumpkin is a real crowd pleaser, and goes a long way as a vegetable side dish. It is a delicious and very economical way to serve pumpkin with an interesting filling which is also versatile, be it vegetarian or non-vegetarian. Using a smaller pumpkin, weighing about 1200 grams, ensures that it should bake within an hour.
Wednesday, July 2, 2025
In My Kitchen, July 2025
Sunday, June 29, 2025
Cumquat Marmalade, Ginger and Oat slice
This slice incorporates the nostalgic flavours of ANZAC biscuits, Grandma's Cumquat marmalade, and the warmth of ginger spice, into one delicious layer of biscuit. This is a great one for the weekend. Think breakfast, morning tea, or afternoon tea or take it into work to win a few extra brownie points.
Tuesday, June 24, 2025
Italian Lamb Ragu with Home Made Pasta
Monday, June 16, 2025
Curried red lentil, tomato and coconut soup
Winter has brought soup back to our dining table, and what a Winter Warmer this bowl of creamy lentil deliciousness is. Perfectly balanced herbs and spices with a hint of heat, are a specialty of Yotam Ottolenghi's recipe repertoire, and as a bonus this soup is also nourishing, hearty and gluten-free. It is also vegetarian.