Cooking our Books

<p>We welcome our sister-in-law Maria as she guides us through the art of making Involtini, a versatile dish that can be prepared in various ways, whether with meat or as a vegetarian option. Maria reminisces about her...

<p>It's back to the late 1960s to make Brandy Snaps, a dessert which packs a sugary punch. Despite appearing to be a complicated recipe the only real challenge lies in mastering the rolling required to make them look...

<p>As Christmas approaches, we're embracing the festive spirit by baking a Light Christmas Cake from a vintage 1980s magazine recipe. It's a true gem! We also discuss how the holiday season can sometimes bring a bit of...

<p>Our sister Wendy joins us for a nostalgic journey back to the 80s, to her Year 9 home science class where she first baked this cake. We reminisce about teen idols, the challenges of adolescence, and the way our food...

<p>Neither of us has ever cooked or eaten a soufflé before; how challenging could it be? As it turns out, not very. We'll tackle this classic French dish and explore other inventive soufflés in the...

<p>We make a swiss roll and reflect on the challenges of getting this one right.</p><p>Recipe and pictures are on Instagram cookingourbooks1</p><p>Theme music is Josie has the Upper hand by Josh Woodward CC by 4.0</p>

<p>We bake a 1960s recipe for Orange Butterflies, an orange-flavoured cupcake that delights kids and adults alike. Helen's hack meant her cupcakes were the hit of her party, while we investigate why there are so few...

<p>With Christmas around the corner it's the perfect time to make this Christmas Cake from Queen Elizabeth II's former cook Mrs McKee. We take a look at her life and get some insights from her time cooking for multiple...

<p>Helen's culinary skills are on show with this impressive looking apple tart - combining a apple puree filling with a lattice pastry construction. The real lesson is, try not to make pastry dishes in...

<p>With Cornish Pasties on the menu we invited our friend Deb, who is from Cornwall, to tell us all about this delicious comfort food and where it comes from. She also gives us a lesson in how to pronounce 'pasties'...

<p>With a name that sounds both sweet and savory, we crack open store-bought puff pastry to build these beehives, which resemble a mix between a sausage roll and a scotch egg. </p><p>Recipe and pictures are on Instagram...

<p>We're cooking up a double dose of sweetness: from the cookbooks we bake Small German Biscuits - a super simple and tasty bikkie perfect with a coffee. Plus we're joined by Angela who gives us her favourite recipe for...

<p>Fancy a fruit-filled pastry delight? We finally get to taste Stuffed Monkeys which turned out yummier than the name suggests.</p><p>Credit to family friends food for the research into its origins.</p><p>Find the...

<p>Cut out from a 1984 edition of Family Circle magazine, the Pineapple Upside Down Cake is an easy recipe for beginner cooks and perfectly showcases the sweetness of tinned pineapples. We delve into theories about how...

<p>We make a step-by-step recipe of Chilli Con Carne. We also look at references to the British Royal Family in the cookbooks and plan dishes to serve at a coronation party.</p><p>Recipe and pictures are on Instagram...