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Sketch of pale golden cockle sandwich biscuits with thin red jam and vanilla buttercream layers on an ivory plate.

Baking · Snacks

Aunty Al’s Cockles — Jam and Vanilla Cream

Delicate paired biscuits with jam and a thin vanilla buttercream filling, inspired by Benjamin’s memory of Aunty Al’s cockles.

30 minutes preparation

Sketch of a soft egg in an egg cup, medium and hard egg halves, and toast soldiers on an ivory plate.

Breakfast · Lunch

Boiled Eggs — Soft, Medium and Hard

A simple cold-water-start guide, from a soft “goggie” for toast soldiers to firm eggs for slicing. Start timing when the water reaches a gentle simmer.

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Sketch of a glass Christmas trifle bowl with repeated sponge, fruit, red jelly and custard layers beneath whipped cream.

Dessert

Christmas Trifle Inspired by Nana Watkins

Sponge, fruit and ruby jelly layered with vanilla custard and whipped cream, with sherry for the grown-up version. A draft inspired by Benjamin’s Christmas memories.

40 minutes preparation

Sketch of triangular orange ice blocks beside a fresh orange half, a segment and curls of zest.

Dessert · Snacks

Homemade Orange Sunnyboy-Inspired Ice Blocks

Real orange flesh and a little zest give these homemade ice blocks their orange character, with the pulp kept in. An untested first-trial recipe inspired by Sunnyboy.

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Sketch of a mango smoothie with mango pieces and a spoon of yoghurt.

Drinks

Lennon’s Mango Smoothie

Frozen mango and coconut water keep this smoothie fruity and mellow, with a little yoghurt for creaminess. Start with one tablespoon and let the mango lead.

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Sketch of four eggs poached in tomato and capsicum sauce in a pan, with parsley and crusty bread.

Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner

Shakshuka

Eggs gently poached in a spiced tomato, onion and capsicum sauce, with bread for scooping up every spoonful. Serve it for breakfast, lunch or dinner.

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Sides

Sweet Potato Mash

A simple, soft mash that brings out the natural sweetness of sweet potato. Finish with butter, cream or milk, and a little cinnamon or nutmeg if you like.

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