Recipe book rave - part 1

"The Heart of the Home" by Julie Goodwin

Do you have a collection of beautiful recipe books that you just don't use?  I found myself staring at my beautiful collection just now and thought to myself what a shame that I don't use them.  I love the chefs (they are my rock stars).  I love watching them on TV or meeting them at food festivals but what an absolute shame that I don't honour them by actually trying many of their recipes.  It's not intentional, it's just that I have so many recipes stored in my head and thousands that I have taken from magazines or scribbled down while watching the tele.  Well, that my friends is about to change!  Starting now, I have made a pact to try at least one recipe per week from my treasured collection.
​First up is "The Heart of the Home" by Australia's first MasterChef, the delightful Julie Goodwin.  This is a beautifully presented book with full page coloured photos (I never cook a recipe without a photo ... it's like buying a dress without trying it on).  Julie's cooking style is so similar to mine, featuring a repertoire of hearty, homestyle, comfort food.  The first recipe I am going to try is ..... drumroll please .... Chermoula Marinated King Prawns (from page 11).  They look so good and will be perfect for a light, fresh Queensland summer meal.  Stay tuned and I'll let you know how it goes.  Have a wonderful weekend :D