My chicken curry is finely flavoured with a homemade curry paste made from aromatic herbs and spices typical of Thai and Vietnamese cooking, and with the addition of healthy vegetables. It is also gluten free and low calorie. The curry cooks slowly and quietly in the pot of your slow cooker, to reward you at the end of your busy day with a delicious meal.
Happy Retiree's Kitchen
PASSIONATE ABOUT DELICIOUS HOME COOKING AND SIMPLE LIVING IN THE QUEENSLAND TROPICS
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Zucchini and Ricotta Gnocchi with Lemon Sauce

Sunday, February 15, 2026
Roasted Cauliflower, Lentil, and Pomegranate Salad
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
Frying Pan Lemon Tart recipe
My take anywhere, lovely Lemon Tart is initially cooked in a frying pan on the stovetop, and then transferred to the oven to bake for only 15 minutes. So simple to make. It's packed with delightful lemon citrus flavours and is luscious and light to eat. It reminds me of a Lemon Delicious Dessert cheesecake, without the lemon sauce.
Friday, February 6, 2026
In My Tropical Kitchen, February 2026
Whenever it's time to begin writing my kitchen update each month, I always hope I have something interesting to share with you. Then I look at all my food photos for the month, take a quick look back at my Happy Retirees Kitchen posts and think, Thank Goodness, looks like I did some delicious cooking after all that's worth talking about. Where did January go and I hope you are cruising nicely into February.
Saturday, January 31, 2026
Mieze's Plum Cake
Red plums are in season at the moment and they are perfect for making this very special cake. However in North Queensland, unfortunately it's a short season and they aren't available for long. This cake makes an incredibly delicious dessert, or is perfect to serve if friends are coming over for coffee, or even have it ready for Easter, which will be upon us before we know it.
Wednesday, January 28, 2026
Pan-fried Sage Butter Gnocchi
"Why should a man die who has sage in his garden?", an old proverb.
What's not to love about the delicately decadent Sage Butter flavours to complement all those delicious Italian dishes, such as potato gnocchi, ravioli, and whatever else you decide to explore. Thanks to Ben who writes the food blog, Havoc in the Kitchen, for inspiring me to cook gnocchi. It's a rustic yet comforting and cosy dish of food and is a cinch to make.




