Zuchinni Bread

I couldn't help but share this delightful creation which I made yesterday for lunch. After reading the recipe which I discovered on 101 Cookbooks I couldn't resist making it out of curiousity. A combination of ingredients such as curry powder, crystalised ginger, vanilla extract and zuchinni left me wandering if this was a savoury or sweet bite. Having made it for lunch I was leaning toward it being savoury but turns out it was a lovely sweet loaf much like a banana bread and can i say the flavours were amazingly delightful on the palate. So much so that i followed up with a second helping and so to did my 2 1/2 year old. Well it was just out of the oven after all and there is seriously nothing better (any excuse). Try it for yourself and see what you think. I think it will becoming a regular on our baking list as it also proved to be a tasty start to day toasted with a little fresh ricotta and maple syrup drizzled over the top.

Super Easy Tortilla Pie

Tortilla Pie

I wanted to share with you all my super easy Tortilla Pie which I usually whip up when I can't think of anything to make. Also it is so tasty and I have made many times when we have had friends coming around for lunch. And of course with the various sizes of Tortilla's on the supermarket shelves you can make it as big or small as you like:

What you will need:

1 x pack of Tortillas

500 gms of beef mince

Jar of Salsa

Cheese Grated

Taco Seasoning Mix (I like to use the salt reduced one) + 3/4 cup water (as per packet instructions)

Any vegetables that you need to use up - I threw in mushrooms, red capsicum and carrot -oh and an onion.

Then............cook the mince like you would if making tacos.

Mince

Brown the mince and add the onion

Add the Taco Seasoning as per packet instructions

Then throw in the veges and simmer until cooked and mince has thickend.

To Make The Tortilla Pie

Put one tortilla on a baking tray

Spread with Tomato Salsa and spoon on some mince

Put another tortilla on top and repeat

(I sometimes like to add a sprinkle of chees to every second layer)

Repeat this with remainder Tortillas

(I usually get the six pack)

Then when you get to the last Tortilla - spread with Tomato Salsa and top with as much cheese as you like.

Bake in the oven for about twenty minutes or until the cheese has melted on top.

Serve with a side salad, some avocado or guacamole and some sour cream with sweet chilli sauce as pictured.

Bon apetit!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

And this is one of those things that tastes even better the next day.

Carrot Cookies

I had a few spare moments this afternoon and so thought I would take the opportunity to do something relaxing. This receipe has been sitting in the "must try" box for a while now and I have finally taken the time to do just that.......................... So here they are for you to try and I must say - it is worth it. Warning.......do not continue reading if you are on a diet!

Carrot Cookies

Ingredients:

1 1/4 cups plain flour

1 tspn cinnamon

1/2 tspn baking soda

1/2 tspn salt

1/2 cup butter

1/3 cup brown sugar

3/4 cup caster sugar

1 egg (I used 2 because mine were only small ones)

1/2 cup mixed dried fruit (i just threw in whatever I could find in the cupboard)

1 cup grated carrot

1 cup pecans chopped

1/2 tspn vanilla essence

1/2 cup shredded coconut

1/2 cup oats

Filling

125 gms philly cheese

1 tblspn honey

Then..........................................

Preheat your oven to 160 degrees.

Sift the first four ingredients into a bowl.

In another bowl cream the butter and sugars. Add the egg(s) and beat until combined.

Add this mixture to the dry ingredients and add all other remaining ingredients.

Mix well.

Drop heaped spoons of the mixture on a tray line with baking paper.

Place in a pre heated oven and cook until browned.

Leave to cool.

Make filling by beating the philly cheese and honey together then join two biscuits together.

And Bon Apetit!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!