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Amy Minichiello

Whole Orange & Ginger Cake

I attempted to put a rather large bounty of limes to good use after my sister-in-law had forwarded a video to me on...

Amy Minichiello

Limoncello Syrup Cake

When I first began dipping my toes, or should I say hands, into the world of layer cakes, I was met with terms such as swiss meringue...

Amy Minichiello

Granny's Pikelets

As the butter softly crackles on the warm surface and the first spoonful of batter hits the pan I can smell it - the smell of comfort,...

Amy Minichiello

Quince crumble tart

Lately, my mind has been abuzz with all things encased in that flaky, buttery, melt-in-your-mouth combination that makes up one of the...

Amy Minichiello

Pork Chops with Crispy Crackling, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Crispy potatoes. Apple & Rhubarb Pie.

It was a little after 11 am, I had just set the table. I took a step back as I counted the chairs - 6 in total. A smile spread across my...

Amy Minichiello

Spiced Fig & Walnut Bread

Every Sunday night once the house has been blanketed in silence and both Beau and Viviana have drifted off to the land of dreams I slice...

Amy Minichiello

Curried Lamb Forequarter Chops, Potatoes, Rice Pilaf with Silverbeet. And Apple & Banana Shortcake.

The opening sentence in the hefty cookbook that is "The Australian cookbook" reads...The revolution in Australian cooking over the last...

Amy Minichiello

Pumpkin & Hazelnut Cake with Ricotta Cream

"It reminds me of something similar mum used to make..." If there is a sentence to conjure up feelings of joy, then this is it. As a...

Amy Minichiello

Rhubarb & Lemon Scones with a Jasmine Scented Drizzle

A tussie mussie of foraged spring beauties sits on the windowsill above our kitchen sink - the light mauve, deep burnt orange and faded...

Amy Minichiello

Sticky Date Cake with Poached Pears & A Sourdough Crumb

I am finding the scribbled notes on the lined piece of paper in my notebook hard for me to even decipher...Arrows pointing here another...