In the event that you own a bread maker but have been experiencing problems with it, there are several common issues bakers find. These may be caused either by the process of baking or by the quality of the bread maker itself. Here are some common problems: Loaf is too doughy – This problem basically [...]
Roast Vegetable Pasta Bake
You can use any combination of vegetables in this creamy pasta dish depending on what is in season and what you like. If you don’t own a food processor, you can finely chop the anchovies, prosciutto, garlic and basil and combine with the cream for a more textured sauce.
Sri Lankan Love Cake
This popular cake has many variations, with some recipes calling for butter and others insisting against it. Others dispute the use of just egg yolks or the whites as well. Regardless, this sweet and spicy cake is a treat for any occasion.
Portuguese-Style Steak
This lip-smacking dish combines fried potatoes, crunchy bacon and tender steak with Portuguese-style herbs and spices.
Imqaret
Imqaret are a Maltese sweet, date-filled pastry that is served piping hot from take-away stands. They require anisette, a sweet liquorice-flavoured liqueur popular in France, Portugal, Mexico, Italy and Spain.

Vegetarian Lasagne
Normal lasagne, though simply delectable, leaves much to be desired in terms of nutrition. This veggie lasagne, on the other hand, does not. It is jam-packed full of natural goodness with pumpkin, eggplant, capsicum, zucchini and spinach layered between layers of soft pasta sheets, creamy cheese sauce and topped off with a full-bodied, chunky tomato [...]
Semolina and Almond cake
Try something new and delicious with this light but flavoursome cake. It’s distinctive flavours and subtle texture means it simply melts in your mouth.
Greek-Style Stuffed Lamb with Spinach Rice
There may be a lot involved with this stuffed lamb dish, but the instructions are straightforward and the result is simply heavenly. The combination of a Mediterranean-flavoured stuffing with succulent roast lamb pieces will make this recipe a sure-fire family favourite.
Spanakopita
Also known as Greek spinach pie, spanakoptia is a Greek classic in Australia. The winning combination of bitter silver beet and creamy feta between fine filo pastry layers makes this dish a great lunch, afternoon snack or even appetiser for special events.
Grilled Eggplant
This simple recipe requires only a few ingredients but tastes divine. The herbs, garlic and oil highlight the flavoursome texture of the eggplant and linger pleasantly.

