Café Cat
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I’ve always been passionate about food and have a huge collection of recipes. Given the number of great food blogs I’ve seen online, starting my own was somewhat daunting but it continues to give me a lot of pleasure.
Big Mary’s Mexican Bombe: This recipe was given to me by one of my father’s first cousins from the Hutchinson family who live near Barnard Castle in the north of England. Big Mary was nicknamed to distinguish her from Little Mary, wife of one … #Recipes #chocolate #dessert
Big Mary’s Mexican Bombe
This recipe was given to me by one of my father’s first cousins from the Hutchinson family who live near Barnard Castle in the north of England. Big Mary was nicknamed to distinguish her from Little Mary, wife of one …
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December 23, 2025 at 11:05 PM
Big Mary’s Mexican Bombe: This recipe was given to me by one of my father’s first cousins from the Hutchinson family who live near Barnard Castle in the north of England. Big Mary was nicknamed to distinguish her from Little Mary, wife of one … #Recipes #chocolate #dessert
Festive Dipping Oil: Served with warm crusty bread this recipe is a real crowd pleaser, perfect for the holiday season. And it takes less than ten minutes to make. Leftovers can be served on grilled salmon or chicken and it also makes a delicious … #Recipes #easy #fingerfood
Festive Dipping Oil
Served with warm crusty bread this recipe is a real crowd pleaser, perfect for the holiday season. And it takes less than ten minutes to make. Leftovers can be served on grilled salmon or chicken and it also makes a delicious …
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December 16, 2025 at 11:05 PM
Festive Dipping Oil: Served with warm crusty bread this recipe is a real crowd pleaser, perfect for the holiday season. And it takes less than ten minutes to make. Leftovers can be served on grilled salmon or chicken and it also makes a delicious … #Recipes #easy #fingerfood
Christmas Cake and Christmas Pudding: Those of you who have been following my blog for years will have seen this post before. For new readers here are my tried and tested Christmas cake and pudding recipes. They are best made in November or even earlier, … #Recipes #cake #christmas
Christmas Cake and Christmas Pudding
Those of you who have been following my blog for years will have seen this post before. For new readers here are my tried and tested Christmas cake and pudding recipes. They are best made in November or even earlier, …
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December 10, 2025 at 4:04 AM
Christmas Cake and Christmas Pudding: Those of you who have been following my blog for years will have seen this post before. For new readers here are my tried and tested Christmas cake and pudding recipes. They are best made in November or even earlier, … #Recipes #cake #christmas
Hobz biz-zejt: This recipe comes from Maltese-Australian chef Mark Mizzi whose restaurant and wedding venue Nanna’s Place has been serving delicious Mediterranean dishes since it opened in South Melbourne in 2018. Hobz biz-zejt is a traditional Maltese sandwich which… #Recipes #easy #family
Hobz biz-zejt
This recipe comes from Maltese-Australian chef Mark Mizzi whose restaurant and wedding venue Nanna’s Place has been serving delicious Mediterranean dishes since it opened in South Melbourne in 2018. Hobz biz-zejt is a traditional Maltese sandwich which translates as bread …
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December 2, 2025 at 11:09 PM
Rice Paper and Nori Crisps with Gravlax: These home made rice paper and nori two-bite crisps are the perfect way to serve gravlax or smoked salmon or trout. They’re also quite tasty as a snack on their own. Easy peasy to make and so light. 4 sheets … #Recipes #easy #fingerfood
Rice Paper and Nori Crisps with Gravlax
These home made rice paper and nori two-bite crisps are the perfect way to serve gravlax or smoked salmon or trout. They’re also quite tasty as a snack on their own. Easy peasy to make and so light. 4 sheets …
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November 26, 2025 at 4:04 AM
Rice Paper and Nori Crisps with Gravlax: These home made rice paper and nori two-bite crisps are the perfect way to serve gravlax or smoked salmon or trout. They’re also quite tasty as a snack on their own. Easy peasy to make and so light. 4 sheets … #Recipes #easy #fingerfood
Crunchy Granola: Are you a cereal or a toast person? Or perhaps you have both for breakfast. I’ve always been a cereal person and like to eat a combination of fresh fruit and plain, Greek yoghurt. topped with some crunchy granola, Lately … #Recipes #brunch #easy
Crunchy Granola
Are you a cereal or a toast person? Or perhaps you have both for breakfast. I’ve always been a cereal person and like to eat a combination of fresh fruit and plain, Greek yoghurt. topped with some crunchy granola, Lately …
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November 19, 2025 at 4:04 AM
Roast Pumpkin with Miso & Ginger: Miso is a traditional Japanese seasoning. Miso paste is produced by mixing fermented soybeans with salt and a fungus called Koji. Sometimes rice, parsley, seaweed or other ingredients are added. It can be used in sauces, dips, soups and… #Recipes #easy #family
Roast Pumpkin with Miso & Ginger
Miso is a traditional Japanese seasoning. Miso paste is produced by mixing fermented soybeans with salt and a fungus called Koji. Sometimes rice, parsley, seaweed or other ingredients are added. It can be used in sauces, dips, soups and other …
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November 12, 2025 at 4:04 AM
Shakshuka: Shakshuka originated in north Africa and is now popular all over the Middle East. Serve with toasted sourdough or Turkish bread for brunch, lunch or Sunday evening supper. You probably have all the ingredients in the pantry. We had to … #Recipes #brunch #easy
Shakshuka
Shakshuka originated in north Africa and is now popular all over the Middle East. Serve with toasted sourdough or Turkish bread for brunch, lunch or Sunday evening supper. You probably have all the ingredients in the pantry. We had to …
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November 2, 2025 at 11:05 PM
Japanese Salad with Sushi Flavours: This salad combines all the flavours we love in Japanese sushis and it’s delicious. Serve it on steamed rice for a quick poke bowl, or on a bed of shredded iceberg lettuce, lightly dressed with Kewpie toasted sesame dressing, which … #Recipes #chicken #easy
Japanese Salad with Sushi Flavours
This salad combines all the flavours we love in Japanese sushis and it’s delicious. Serve it on steamed rice for a quick poke bowl, or on a bed of shredded iceberg lettuce, lightly dressed with Kewpie toasted sesame dressing, which …
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October 29, 2025 at 4:04 AM
Lamb with Spicy Labneh and Carrot Salad: This recipe was inspired by a dish I was served at the annual lunch of the International Women’s Club which was held at the Marion restaurant in Canberra in late August. There were 180 women seated at tables for 10 … #Recipes #easy #lamb
Lamb with Spicy Labneh and Carrot Salad
This recipe was inspired by a dish I was served at the annual lunch of the International Women’s Club which was held at the Marion restaurant in Canberra in late August. There were 180 women seated at tables for 10 …
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October 22, 2025 at 4:04 AM
Potato Fritters with Smoked Salmon & Poached Eggs: This recipe comes from Bill Granger, a Sydney-based chef who sadly died far too young in 2023 of cancer. Bill is credited with inventing avocado toast, a breakfast or brunch dish which has become popular not only in… #Recipes #brunch #easy
Potato Fritters with Smoked Salmon & Poached Eggs
This recipe comes from Bill Granger, a Sydney-based chef who sadly died far too young in 2023 of cancer. Bill is credited with inventing avocado toast, a breakfast or brunch dish which has become popular not only in Australia, but …
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October 15, 2025 at 4:05 AM
The Zucchini Wrap which has gone Viral: This wrap made with sliced zucchini (courgette) has gone viral on social media sites. I made it the other evening as a light supper and we had half each with a bowl of soup. Delicious, healthy, no carbs. 1 or … #Recipes #easy #quick
The Zucchini Wrap which has gone Viral
This wrap made with sliced zucchini (courgette) has gone viral on social media sites. I made it the other evening as a light supper and we had half each with a bowl of soup. Delicious, healthy, no carbs. 1 or …
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October 7, 2025 at 11:05 PM
Rocket & Pear Salad with Parmesan & Nuts: My Peruvian friend Christina, an art restorer, was living in Paris when we were posted there. She gave me this recipe. Well, to be honest, she made it when we went to her place for dinner one night and I … #Recipes #easy #quick
Rocket & Pear Salad with Parmesan & Nuts
My Peruvian friend Christina, an art restorer, was living in Paris when we were posted there. She gave me this recipe. Well, to be honest, she made it when we went to her place for dinner one night and I …
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October 1, 2025 at 5:04 AM
Halloumi with Rhubarb Sauce: We had this dish when we were travelling in Poland several years ago. As we grow rhubarb in our garden I made a mental note to recreate it, but then I forgot about it. I was cleaning out the freezer … #Recipes #easy #lunch
Halloumi with Rhubarb Sauce
We had this dish when we were travelling in Poland several years ago. As we grow rhubarb in our garden I made a mental note to recreate it, but then I forgot about it. I was cleaning out the freezer …
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September 17, 2025 at 12:06 AM
Chocolate Pear Cake: This egg-free, dairy-free recipe caught my eye as I’ve always liked the combination of pears and chocolate. I didn’t have any fresh pears, but a tin of pears in the pantry from goodness knows when worked well. If you’re not … #Recipes #cake #easy
Chocolate Pear Cake
This egg-free, dairy-free recipe caught my eye as I’ve always liked the combination of pears and chocolate. I didn’t have any fresh pears, but a tin of pears in the pantry from goodness knows when worked well. If you’re not …
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September 10, 2025 at 12:05 AM
Rich Chocolate Mousse: This recipe was given to me by my friend Jenny. It doesn’t contain any cream and is very chocolatey. While travelling in Portugal recently we enjoyed a similar rich chocolate mousse which was garnished with extra virgin olive oil and … #Recipes #chocolate #dessert
Rich Chocolate Mousse
This recipe was given to me by my friend Jenny. It doesn’t contain any cream and is very chocolatey. While travelling in Portugal recently we enjoyed a similar rich chocolate mousse which was garnished with extra virgin olive oil and …
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September 3, 2025 at 12:06 AM
Rich Chocolate Mousse: This recipe was given to me by my friend Jenny. It doesn’t contain any cream and is very chocolatey. While travelling in Portugal recently we enjoyed a similar rich chocolate mousse which was garnished with extra virgin olive oil and … #Recipes #chocolate #dessert
Roasted Pumpkin & Spiced Apple Soup with Cashew Nut Cream: On the way from Canberra to Sydney we stopped at Eling Forest Winery, in the Southern Highlands, for lunch. Roasted Pumpkin and Spiced Apple Soup was on the “specials of the day” menu and we both had the same. The … #Recipes #easy #family
Roasted Pumpkin & Spiced Apple Soup with Cashew Nut Cream
On the way from Canberra to Sydney we stopped at Eling Forest Winery, in the Southern Highlands, for lunch. Roasted Pumpkin and Spiced Apple Soup was on the “specials of the day” menu and we both had the same. The …
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August 27, 2025 at 12:06 AM
Eggplant and Chickpea Curry: This winter has been particularly cold so I’ve been trying different recipes for eggplant curries. Eggplant is one of the “meatiest” of vegetables, resulting in a very filling and satisfying meal. This curry has become one of our favourites. For … #Recipes #asian #easy
Eggplant and Chickpea Curry
This winter has been particularly cold so I’ve been trying different recipes for eggplant curries. Eggplant is one of the “meatiest” of vegetables, resulting in a very filling and satisfying meal. This curry has become one of our favourites. For …
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August 20, 2025 at 12:05 AM
Dumplings with Satay Sauce: This is an easy recipe you can whip up in no time to feed the family or a crowd. Similar in method to this recipe for Baked Gnocchi with Tomatoes, Basil and Cheese which I posted some time ago and … #Recipes #easy #family
Dumplings with Satay Sauce
This is an easy recipe you can whip up in no time to feed the family or a crowd. Similar in method to this recipe for Baked Gnocchi with Tomatoes, Basil and Cheese which I posted some time ago and …
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August 13, 2025 at 12:05 AM
Anantara’s Beetroot, Pumpkin & Rocket Salad with Caramelised Walnuts: While chilling out for a few days in Chiang Mai, Thailand last year at the Bodhi Serene, on our way back to Australia from Europe, we had a fantastic dinner at the restaurant in the Anantara hotel. The… #Recipes #easy #quick
Anantara’s Beetroot, Pumpkin & Rocket Salad with Caramelised Walnuts
While chilling out for a few days in Chiang Mai, Thailand last year at the Bodhi Serene, on our way back to Australia from Europe, we had a fantastic dinner at the restaurant in the Anantara hotel. The Anantara is …
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August 6, 2025 at 12:06 AM
Apple, Carrot & Beetroot Cake: This is a variation on a carrot cake which uses a mixture of grated apple, carrot and beetroot. I didn’t have any beetroot so I used a couple of turnips! One apple, one carrot and two turnips. Sounds weird but … #Recipes #cake #easy
Apple, Carrot & Beetroot Cake
This is a variation on a carrot cake which uses a mixture of grated apple, carrot and beetroot. I didn’t have any beetroot so I used a couple of turnips! One apple, one carrot and two turnips. Sounds weird but …
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July 30, 2025 at 12:05 AM
Chicken Lady Chicken: While living in Paris for four years I noticed several differences in the shopping, eating and cooking habits of the French, compared with ours. They generally don’t stock up on food in big supermarkets. Living in an apartment, as almost … #Recipes #chicken #dinner
Chicken Lady Chicken
While living in Paris for four years I noticed several differences in the shopping, eating and cooking habits of the French, compared with ours. They generally don’t stock up on food in big supermarkets. Living in an apartment, as almost …
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July 23, 2025 at 12:06 AM
Beef Bourguignon: My friend Katie said she made beef bourguignon the other day and had to throw it out because the meat was still tough despite hours of cooking. I said I would give her my recipe which I’ve been making for … #Recipes #beef #easy
Beef Bourguignon
My friend Katie said she made beef bourguignon the other day and had to throw it out because the meat was still tough despite hours of cooking. I said I would give her my recipe which I’ve been making for …
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July 16, 2025 at 12:05 AM
Ten days in Portugal: We’ve just spent our first holiday in Portugal, sandwiched between a week in the UK and ten days in France. On arrival in Porto, Portugal’s second largest city, we picked up a car and headed north to mozey around the … #Recipes #Travel #cake
Ten days in Portugal
We’ve just spent our first holiday in Portugal, sandwiched between a week in the UK and ten days in France. On arrival in Porto, Portugal’s second largest city, we picked up a car and headed north to mozey around the …
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July 9, 2025 at 12:05 AM
Sago Plum Pudding: Sago Plum Pudding, an old-fashioned dessert made from simple ingredients, is one of my all-time favourites. #Recipes #dessert #easy
Sago Plum Pudding
Sago Plum Pudding, an old-fashioned dessert made from simple ingredients, is one of my all-time favourites.
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July 2, 2025 at 12:06 AM