Chow Mein for Tomoko

This is a really old fashioned dish my mum used to make. Tomoko has come to live with us, and tonight she made this for her first cooking lesson. Now I’ll post it here then print it out for her.

Lamb Shanks in Barbecue Sauce

This recipe came from one of the first cookbooks I ever bought, “Casserole Cookbook”. The price is still on the cover-$1.25- so you can only imagine how many years I have been cooking and enjoying these shanks.

Spaghetti / Pasta Sauce

This is the sauce I’ve been making for years. It doesn’t make a huge quantity, but is easily doubled etc. I think it needs to be simmered for a long time to develop the flavour. I would serve this over any pasta or spaghetti shapes I have on hand and I also use this in my lasagnas. Feel free to add sautéed mushrooms, celery or a little grated carrot if you wish. I do sometimes, but find we like this simple recipe the best.

Gratin Dauphinois Aussie Style

A simpler and less expensive version of Gratin Dauphinois but a rich filling vegetable dish. Or can be served with a salad for lunch. If you are a garlic lover more cloves of garlic can be used. Cheddar cheese can be used instead of Gruyere cheese. Just put your own flair to this dish.

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