From the Kitchen

Yummy recipes so good I had to share!

Loaded Sweet Potatoes

Molly made us dinner recently and it was bloody delicious! Here is the recipe, enjoy!

Kathleen's "throw together" Beetroot, Feta & Spinach Pie

A lovely friend dropped by with some fresh veggies and eggs from her garden so I couldn’t resist making her “throw together” meal, beetroot, spinach and feta pie. It was...

Gluten-Free Almond and Coconut Cake By Lucy from Bake, Play, Smile

This delicious cake recipe was shared by a dear reader, Shirley, so of course I had to bake it and share it with you all too!

Homemade Focaccia

Soft, fluffy and salty. Honestly thinking about it makes me drool!!!

A Very Good Lemon Cake by Tilly Pamment

I love baking this delightful lemon cake from one of my favourite cookbooks "The Plain Cake Appreciation Society" by the beautiful Tilly Pamment.

Homemade Gnocchi

Serve with your choice of sauce, we love burnt butter and sage!

Belinda's Baked Oats

Steve and I have been absolutely hooked on these bloody delicious baked oats. They're perfect for breakfast, but we also can't resist having them for dessert! Honestly, I just throw...

Moroccan Spiced Tea Cake by Helen Goh

A guest favourite at Hargan's Cottage. Slather with butter and thank me later for sharing this bloody delicious recipe with you!

Warm Cheese Platter

The throw together dish you never knew you needed! This is the perfect pre dinner warmer to enjoy with some bubbles.

Donna Hay Lemon, Chia & Ricotta Muffins

When lovely locals deliver homegrown lemons and fresh eggs, I take it as a sign to do some baking! Bite into one of these zesty muffins and let the deliciousness...

Flour & Stone Banana, Chocolate & Walnut Loaf

This recipe is so easy to make, I quickly whipped it up to offer as morning tea to some young men who were helping landscape Hargan's Cottage. In no time...

The Cook & Baker Flourless Mandarin Marmalade Cake

This cake is one of my all-time favourite winter recipes to bake. It's everything we love about baking – easy, tasty, and absolutely irresistible. It's perfect for any occasion, whether...