Happy Retiree's Kitchen

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 v...

It's been a very good Winter for citrus this year, and we've been given bush lemons, limes and cumquats by friends which I've re...

I made some healthy Couscous to accompany a Beef Tagine I was slow cooking, and then as happens in my kitchen, I thought the couscous lo...

Salmon Rissoles or Fish Cakes Salmon rissoles or Fishcakes are a great idea for a satisfying, nutritious and tasty midweek meal and t...

Smoked salmon, fresh dill, and a delicious sour cream mixture served on small, bite size pikelets, this was maximum impact for minimum eff...

With the festive season upon us, Christmas drinks accompanied by fine cheeses and other accompaniments will be more popular than ever. A ...

Persian chicken and rice, cooked with saffron, orange-flavoured water, and yoghurt. This is an impressive layered rice dish, full of exotic...

Tahcheen means "spread over the bottom" and the whole point of this aromatic dish is to end up with a lot of lovely golden c...

Late breakfast this morning following a session at the gym and I needed protein and a good coffee hit. As my barista set to work I started ...

Thyme, Parsley, Sage, Lemon Balm and Tarragon make a healthy difference to a meal. Last night I put together a healthy and simple sal...