Entries by Debbie Worgan

Winter pruning

by Keith Mundy

As the days are now cooling and with winter having commenced, I thought it was time to remind gardeners that the time is now right to look at the pruning of winter-dormant roses, trees, shrubs and fruit trees. Pruning of these plants needs to be done to form new wood for future flowering and fruiting.

If your garden is a bit closer to the coast pruning can be put off until July when the plants will be even more dormant. It is important to remember that pruning too … Read more »

Chicken with chickpeas, cumin and turmeric

Tried and tested dinner suggestions from the Triangle Team. Who can resist a simple pumpkin soup followed by Bhagya’s new favourite chicken dish and finishing up with the ever-popular Lemon Delicious Pudding. All winter favourites that are comforting and perfect for sharing. 

Chicken marinade:
1.6 kg chicken thighs, bone in
Kosher salt and freshly-ground pepper
¾ cup full-fat Greek yoghurt
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon ground turmeric

Chickpeas:
2 cans chickpeas, … Read more »

Lemon Delicious Pudding


Ingredients:
80g butter, softened
175g caster sugar
Finely grated rind of a large lemon
4 eggs, separated
1 cup milk
3 tbsp (50g) SR flour, sifted
4 tbsp lemon juice

Heat oven to 180˚ C. Combine butter, sugar and lemon rind in a mixer and beat till pale and creamy. Add egg yolks beating one at a time. Add half the milk and half the flour, then beat in the … Read more »

Roast Pumpkin Soup

Ingredients:
1 kg peeled, deseeded pumpkin
1 medium parsnip, peeled
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
1 large onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
generous pinch ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon ground cumin
Salt and pepper to taste
1 litre chicken or vegetable stock
Cream, sour cream or yoghurt for serving

Method:
Chop pumpkin and parsnip into evenly sized pieces. Place on a baking tray, drizzle … Read more »

Moodji Garden Vegetable Fritters

Bermagui Preschool

‘We grow vegetables and plants in the Moodji Garden. We harvest what we grow and make yummy food to eat.’ Micah

Here’s what you will need:
2 potatoes, grated
1 carrot, grated
2 zucchini, grated
Kernels from 2 fresh corn cobs
1 onion, chopped
½ cup SR flour
½ teaspoon salt
¼ cup chopped parsley
3 eggs separated
2 tablespoons olive oil

Here’s what to do:

Peel potatoes and … Read more »

Healthy Carrot Cake

Bermagui Preschool
‘Cake is a treat but carrot cake is healthy, so I could maybe have lots.’ Leyton
Here’s what you will need:
3 cups flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon of baking powder
2 eggs
1 cup milk or coconut milk
2 tablespoons oil
½ cup honey
1 cup grated carrot
Here’s what you do:
In a large bowl mix together the flour, salt and baking … Read more »