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Fish Pie

by Peter G Recipes

Mashed potatoes. Is there anyone that doesn’t like them? The mere sighting of this word on a menu can bring instant ”comfort” to an individual’s ear. Where would ”bangers” be without their mash? (a bit like Cagney without Lacey!). You wouldn’t dream of serving up a hearty meatloaf and NOT enjoying it with a side of mashed potatoes. Today though, I wanted to veer off the traditional path and showcase [...]

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Anzac Biscuits Recipe

by Peter G Recipes

April 25th marks ANZAC Day here in Australia and New Zealand. If you’re reading this from overseas and you’re not familiar with the term, the word is an acronym. It stands for Australian and New Zealand Army Corps. It’s Australia’s day of commemoration. Traditionally, it honours the lives of soldiers who fought in the First World War. But in recent times, it has also taken on to remember the men [...]

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How to make Barbecued Ribs in the oven

by Peter G Recipes

When the fire alarm went off, I knew I had gone too far. I’m sure you’ve had a ”perfect” idea only to find out later that perhaps some things should never be attempted. Let’s back track. I like living in my ”small-ish” inner city pad.  But hate the fact that the balcony is enclosed. Just before the recent blog dramas, I decided to make barbecued ribs.

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Baked Zucchini Fritters Kolokithokeftedes

by Peter G Greek Food

Another big Greek word and another Greek dish. Don’t let the unpronounceable name of this dish put you off. If you have excess zucchini laying around make them immediately! ”keftedes” are the Greek word for meatballs however there is no meat in today’s recipe. For simplicity’s sake let’s just call them zucchini fritters. I’ll be completely honest here and say that I have never made these zucchini fritters before. I [...]

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Home Made Pickles

by Peter G Recipes

What is it with taste buds? Do they suddenly decide at a certain age to change their tactics and alter your preferences for different foods? My taste bud ”changes” happened around the age of fifteen. It was the humble pickle that would set my taste buds on this new ”sour and salty” romance. I don’t know what possessed me to actually try one (really try one-not just a little bite!) [...]

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