Citrus Slice … No Baking Required …

October 5, 2014

Here’s a gorgeous slice that’s quick to make, requires no baking and is perfect for afternoon tea when friends drop by for a cuppa. Enjoy! Citrus Slice … No Baking Required …   Print Prep time 20 mins Total time 20 mins   Author: Mrs Organised Ingredients … 1 packet Marie Biscuits, crushed 1 can sweetened condensed milk 2 cups desiccated coconut 3 tablespoons butter 2 tablespoons lemon rind, grated Icing 1 tablespoons butter 1 ½ cups icing sugar 1 – 1 ½ tablespoons lemon juice desiccated coconut, extra Method … Melt butter … read more

Beef Rissoles … Packed with Vegie Goodness …

October 1, 2014

I love making the humble rissole and here are some of the reasons: Rissoles are quick and easy to make using simple ingredients that you’ll most likely already have in the fridge and pantry. Rissoles are kind on the family budget. Mince can be purchased fairly cheaply and this recipe will make enough for 2 meals (for a family of 4 – 5) as well as up to 25 meatballs for lunches or snacks … that’s great value! Depending on what you put in them, rissoles are quite healthy, especially if you use “Heart Smart” Mince and don’t use too much oil … read more

Pumpkin Scones …

September 29, 2014

Lady Flo Bjelke-Petersen is famous for her Pumpkin Scones and, although I’ve never baked her recipe, I have baked Mum’s Pumpkin Scones for years. These are perfect for morning tea and school lunches and are a great way to use up leftover pumpkin from other recipes. Enjoy! Pumpkin Scones …   Print Prep time 15 mins Cook time 15 mins Total time 30 mins   Author: Mrs Organised Serves: 10 Ingredients … 2 cups self-raising flour ¼ teaspoon nutmeg 2 tablespoons cold butter, chopped 1 cup cold mashed pumpkin ¼ cup brown sugar 1 egg, … read more

Cheese and Chive Scones …

September 21, 2014

Scones are the perfect snack food … great for afternoon tea when friends stop by for a visit and ideal for an after-school treat. Recently on the blog I shared my recipe for Plain Scones along with my tips for ensuring you get a great result every single time … it’s all about the touch … the lighter the better! This is another of my favourite family recipes … Cheese and Chive Scones. These tend to be a little denser because of the cheese, so they won’t rise quite as much, but boy do they taste good anyway! Enjoy! Cheese and Chive Scones …   Print … read more

Apple and Banana Bread …

September 17, 2014

If you’re looking for a delicious recipe for afternoon tea or something that can be frozen for school lunches, then this recipe is ideal … the sweetness of the banana and texture of beautiful chunks of apple will have you licking your lips and definitely wanting more. Enjoy! Apple and Banana Bread …   Print Prep time 15 mins Cook time 40 mins Total time 55 mins   Author: Mrs Organised Ingredients … 125g butter, chopped (at room temperature) ¾ cup brown sugar, firmly packed 2 eggs 1 ½ cups self-raising flour 1 teaspooon … read more

How to Bake a Perfect Scone …

September 5, 2014

It took me years to gather the courage to even try baking scones. I’d heard so many people say how they had tried and failed so I figured it was best avoided. However, after years of being afraid I finally decided to have a go and I’m so glad I did! Scones seem simple enough … take some fairly basic ingredients, mix them together and you get a beautiful, soft, fluffy scone. Well, that’s the theory anyway and, with a few simple tips passed on by my Mum, I managed to produce exactly that. So, here are my top tips: Scones need a very light touch and should be … read more

Lettuce Wraps … Lunchbox Ideas …

September 3, 2014

  Lettuce Wraps are something I used to make years ago but totally forgot about until recently. It’s a fairly simple idea that just involves replacing a Tortilla used for making a wrap with a yummy, crunchy lettuce leaf.   Ok, so a couple of tips:   You will need a relatively large lettuce so that when you remove the leaf it’s big enough to wrap up.   Try to use a leaf that’s in one piece and not torn so that your filling stays nicely wrapped.   To make my wrap nice and secure I usually layer 2 lettuce leaves stacked … read more

Cheesy Bacon and Corn Muffins …

August 30, 2014

I baked a batch of these just after lunch today so the kids could come home from school and uni to a yummy afternoon tea that would keep them going until dinner. I also love that it presents an opportunity to sit down quietly with the girls and have a chat and catch up about our day before they settle down for homework and assignments. In winter I’ll serve some hot chocolate and in summer, a nice cool drink. I love it and I hope you enjoy these yummy muffins. Cheesy Bacon and Corn Muffins …   Print Prep time 10 mins Cook time 20 mins Total … read more

Pineapple and Carrot Muffins …

August 12, 2014

I’ve really been in the mood for baking lately and trying to get a bit of a head start on morning teas when Miss 15 heads back to school. I’ve been making Banana Bread, Apple and Cinnamon Loaf, and loads of muffins including these Pineapple and Carrot Muffins. These are yummy and moist and freeze beautifully. Pineapple and Carrot Muffins …   Print Prep time 10 mins Cook time 30 mins Total time 40 mins   Author: Mrs Organised Serves: 18 Ingredients … 1 ¼ cups plain flour (I used gluten free) 1 ¼ cups self-raising flour (I used … read more

Anzac Biscuits …

July 29, 2014

Anzac Day may have been and gone but these biscuits are delicious any time of the year. The story behind the humble Anzac Biscuit goes something like this. Mums and wives used to whip up Anzac Biscuits to send to soldiers overseas. They used ingredients that were readily available and, because these ingredients didn’t spoil easily, the biscuits stayed fresh until they reached their destination. But whatever their origins, these yummy biscuits are easy to create and popular with little kids (and big kids too). Anzac Biscuits …   Print Prep time 10 … read more

Lamb Greek Meatballs/Rissoles … One Recipe … 6 ways …

July 17, 2014

I love meatballs – a quick, yummy and easy meal. Here is one of my versions of the humble meatball but with a twist because it’s made using lamb not beef. My kids can’t get enough of these and I can always be guaranteed empty plates when these are served for dinner. Here are some alternative serving suggestions: Send the meatballs to school in a small container with either tomato sauce, hummus or tzatziki for a lunchtime treat Serve hot or cold with a dipping sauce as finger food at a party Serve with salad at a summer barbecue Dish up with … read more

Triple Choc Fudge Chocolate Cookies …

July 11, 2014

I’ve tried many chocolate biscuit recipes over the years and could never find one that I was entirely happy with. So what do you do when that happens? You make up your own! So here it is … my very own recipe for what I think, are the best chocolate cookies ever!! These are soft, fudgy and highly addictive … so don’t say you weren’t warned! 5.0 from 1 reviews Triple Choc Fudge Chocolate Cookies …   Print Prep time 10 mins Cook time 10 mins Total time 20 mins   Author: Mrs Organised Ingredients … 125g butter, chopped 1 ½ … read more

Carrot and Zucchini Muffins …

July 9, 2014

I’ll definitely never win Masterchef but I do okay in the kitchen. The one thing I love to do is collect and cook recipes that are not only simple to make but that I know will turn out every single time. I’ve been making these muffins for years and I promise, you’ll be pleased with the results. They are lovely and moist, freeze beautifully (which make them a winner for lunchboxes) and the fact that it’s an easy way to get the kids to eat some more vegies, well that’s just vegie smuggling at it’s best! Carrot and Zucchini Muffins …   Print Prep time … read more

Lunchbox Ideas … Today’s Lunchbox is brought to you by the colour … YELLOW …

July 1, 2014

Hi everyone, I hope you had a wonderful, relaxing Mother’s Day. I certainly did but today it was back to reality and routine and first job of the day was lunchboxes. We decided to have a little bit of fun today and create a lunchbox using food of only one colour and we chose … YELLOW! Now I would have thought this might be a tough challenge but it was surprisingly easy, so here’s a peek at what went into today’s lunchbox: Curried Egg Sandwich Corn on the Cob Corn Chips Cheesy Stars Cherry Tomatoes (yellow) Capsicum (yellow) Pineapple Kiwi Fruit … read more

Lunchbox Ideas … Silicon Food Bands …

June 11, 2014

Well, school holidays ended here in Queensland on Monday, the kids returned to school, so it’s back to the old Lunchbox Routine again … no complaints though because I love getting creative! Here is the lunchbox I whipped up for Tuesday and I wanted to share these fantastic Silicon Food Bands that I used for my daughter’s wrap … sort of like a hair band but for food! I have been using these for a while and I picked mine up in Kyoto in Japan, however, I have seen them on ebay. Just search for things like Bento or Bento Box and loads of cutters, food picks and other … read more