
Hello, I'm Pauline, a passionate home cook with over 40 years of recipe development experience and over 12 years of food blogging. I live in Tropical North Queensland. What began as a simple way to document family recipes has grown into Happy Retiree's Kitchen, a trustworthy source for achievable, delicious recipes. I'm a self-taught cook and food and travel blogger, and have spent over a decade perfecting how to make home cooking achievable, flavoursome, and very accessible. Let's cook.
Wednesday, March 25, 2026
Pesto Lentils with Zucchini and Capsicum
Sunday, August 3, 2025
Sticky Date Pudding with Hot Butterscotch sauce, to feed a crowd
This delicious Sticky Date Pudding recipe is my go to Winter dessert for feeding a large number of people or for taking to a party for lunch or dinner and makes at least 16 serves. However, the recipe can easily be halved for a smaller dinner party or your family. They will love you for it.
Saturday, September 4, 2021
North African Pumpkin, Lentil and Chickpea Stew
"If you are feeling depressed in life, all you really need to do is grow things, cook things, and let nature care of you."
Joanna Lumley
This is a richly spiced and hearty dish originating from Morocco, where it is called Harira.

