Welcome to “Stirring the Pot with Wendy”!

A blog about food, cooking and recipes

Welcome to
“Stirring the Pot with Wendy”!

A blog about food, cooking and recipes

About

I remember spending cherished time baking with my Grand Mother in her small kitchenette in South Warrnambool.

There was always soup or a stew simmering on the wood stove and biscuits, scones, cake or a pudding baking in the oven. To this day the aroma of Lamb Shank soup brings back memories of her.

In my late 20’s I returned to full time study, studying Hospitality and Commercial Cookery for 3 years. I have worked in many aspects of the hospitality industry over the years, mainly cooking and catering, taking time out to parent my 2 children.

I currently run a home baking business Homemade by Wendy from our family Potato and Beef farm in the South West of Victoria, baking a range of biscuits, slices and cakes fresh to order.

I love reading about food and cooking, I have an obsession for cook books and food magazines, and I love imagining making the recipes and who I will share them with. I also love eating out, trying new dishes and sometimes trying to recreate what I have tried.

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It’s time to share some of my much loved recipes with you, I hope you enjoy them as much as I do.

I am looking forward to sharing my love of food, cooking and recipes with you, I also hope you can pick up a few tips and tricks along the way as well that will make your time in the kitchen more enjoyable and easier. Whilst I don’t profess to be an expert I have plenty of hours experience in the kitchen.

I love cooking comfort food in all its guises:- Soups, Curries, Casseroles, Healthy Dishes, Delicious Salads, Cakes, Slices, Biscuits, Desserts. Foods that feed the soul.

My love of food has evolved over the years as I have, I now mostly cook family meals that are quick using staple ingredients that I have in the pantry and fridge. I enjoy creating new dishes and adaptations of favourites and I do still love creating special meals for family and friends occasionally though.

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Hazelnut slice cut into pieces
Hazelnut Slice
10/11/2024

A no bake hazelnut chocolate slice with a biscuit base

Cheesy mash potato bake
Cheesy Mashed Potato Bake
10/11/2024

As the wife of a potato farmer you could say we eat a fair few [...]

Greek Lamb on souvlaki
Slow Roasted Greek Lamb
01/10/2024

Slow cooked Lamb marinated in Greek flavours.

Iced Round Boiled Chocolate Cake
Boiled Chocolate Cake
01/10/2024

Boiled chocolate cake recipe

Date & Walnut Loaf
Date and Walnut Loaf
03/09/2024

An old fashioned favourite Date and Walnut Loaf is delicious served for morning or afternoon [...]

Beef in red wine on plate
Beef in Red Wine
03/09/2024

Beef in Red Wine is a casserole of tender slow cooked cubed beef with vegetables [...]

Butternut Snap Dessert
Butternut Snap Loaf Pudding
03/07/2024

This is a variation to the Chocolate Ripple version that is on the Taste.com.au site [...]

Shepherds pie
Shepherds Pie
03/07/2024

  Lamb or beef in gravy topped with mashed potatoes A basic savoury dish of [...]

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    A couple of favourite recipes today; an easy side dish in Cheesy Mashed Potato Bake that is perfect to serve alongside many different dishes, and a no bake Hazelnut Slice that is totally delicious but very easy to put together. https://stirringthepotwithwendy.com/cheesy-mashed-potato-bake/ https://stirringthepotwithwendy.com/hazelnut-slice/
    A couple of favourite recipes today; an easy side dish in Cheesy Mashed Potato Bake that is perfect to serve alongside many different dishes, and a no bake Hazelnut Slice that is totally delicious but very easy to put together. https://stirringthepotwithwendy.com/cheesy-mashed-potato-bake/ https://stirringthepotwithwendy.com/hazelnut-slice/
    Delicious easy meal tonight tandoori lamb chops from @meatatbeanys served with @basquewithlove Indian Pilau Rice and Indian Dhal
    Delicious easy meal tonight tandoori lamb chops from @meatatbeanys served with @basquewithlove Indian Pilau Rice and Indian Dhal
    Boiled Chocolate Cake Everybody's favourite Chocolate Cake as it is delicious, easy to make and it keeps for days. https://stirringthepotwithwendy.com/boiled-chocolate-cake/ Slow Roasted Greek Lamb My go to Lamb Roast when cooking for a large gathering, it is so easy and once it is in the oven it does all the work, slowly cooking away to produce tender sweet lamb. https://stirringthepotwithwendy.com/slow-roasted-greek-lamb/
    Boiled Chocolate Cake Everybody's favourite Chocolate Cake as it is delicious, easy to make and it keeps for days. https://stirringthepotwithwendy.com/boiled-chocolate-cake/ Slow Roasted Greek Lamb My go to Lamb Roast when cooking for a large gathering, it is so easy and once it is in the oven it does all the work, slowly cooking away to produce tender sweet lamb. https://stirringthepotwithwendy.com/slow-roasted-greek-lamb/
    Beef in Red Wine is a beautiful rich casserole that is lovely on a chilly evening or as a filling for pies. https://stirringthepotwithwendy.com/beef-in-red-wine/ This Date and Walnut Loaf is dairy and egg free, is chock full of dates and perfect for morning or afternoon tea. https://stirringthepotwithwendy.com/date-and-walnut-loaf/
    Beef in Red Wine is a beautiful rich casserole that is lovely on a chilly evening or as a filling for pies. https://stirringthepotwithwendy.com/beef-in-red-wine/ This Date and Walnut Loaf is dairy and egg free, is chock full of dates and perfect for morning or afternoon tea. https://stirringthepotwithwendy.com/date-and-walnut-loaf/
    Shepherds Pie is the perfect meal to warm you up on these cold nights we have been having in the South West. It is basically an all in one meal that is very budget friendly. https://stirringthepotwithwendy.com/shepherds-pie/ Only a few pantry staples make up the ingredients for this delicious warm dessert, Butternut Snap Loaf Pudding is a very quick and easy dessert to make. https://stirringthepotwithwendy.com/butternut-snap-loaf-pudding/
    Shepherds Pie is the perfect meal to warm you up on these cold nights we have been having in the South West. It is basically an all in one meal that is very budget friendly. https://stirringthepotwithwendy.com/shepherds-pie/ Only a few pantry staples make up the ingredients for this delicious warm dessert, Butternut Snap Loaf Pudding is a very quick and easy dessert to make. https://stirringthepotwithwendy.com/butternut-snap-loaf-pudding/
    This Lemon Syrup Cake is a very easy to make and delicious, perfect for afternoon tea or dessert. https://stirringthepotwithwendy.com/lemon-syrup-cake/ #lemoncake #lemonrecipes #syrupcakerecipe Its soup weather, try this Thick Beef and Vegetable Soup, it is nourishing and warms you to your toes. https://stirringthepotwithwendy.com/thick-beef-and-vegetable-soup/ #souprecipe #thickbeefsoup #thicksouprecipes #beefandvegetablesoup
    This Lemon Syrup Cake is a very easy to make and delicious, perfect for afternoon tea or dessert. https://stirringthepotwithwendy.com/lemon-syrup-cake/ #lemoncake #lemonrecipes #syrupcakerecipe Its soup weather, try this Thick Beef and Vegetable Soup, it is nourishing and warms you to your toes. https://stirringthepotwithwendy.com/thick-beef-and-vegetable-soup/ #souprecipe #thickbeefsoup #thicksouprecipes #beefandvegetablesoup
    The 3 in one Anzac recipe is wonderful, biscuits, slice and muffins can be made from the same recipe with a few minor additions. Anzac Self Saucing Pudding is delicious served warm with cream or ice cream. https://stirringthepotwithwendy.com/3-in-1-anzac-recipe/ https://stirringthepotwithwendy.com/anzac-self-saucing-pudding/ #anzacbiscuitrecipe #anzacrecipe #anzacslicerecipe
    The 3 in one Anzac recipe is wonderful, biscuits, slice and muffins can be made from the same recipe with a few minor additions. Anzac Self Saucing Pudding is delicious served warm with cream or ice cream. https://stirringthepotwithwendy.com/3-in-1-anzac-recipe/ https://stirringthepotwithwendy.com/anzac-self-saucing-pudding/ #anzacbiscuitrecipe #anzacrecipe #anzacslicerecipe
    Recipes of much simpler fare today. Sausages in a bacon gravy served with your favourite vegetables are the perfect midweek meal, then follow it up with a warm chocolate ripple pudding for dessert. https://stirringthepotwithwendy.com/sausages-in-bacon-gravy/ #sausagemeals #sausageandbacongravy https://stirringthepotwithwendy.com/chocolate-ripple-loaf-pudding/ #chocolateripplebiscuits #chocolaterippleloaf #warmdesserts
    Recipes of much simpler fare today. Sausages in a bacon gravy served with your favourite vegetables are the perfect midweek meal, then follow it up with a warm chocolate ripple pudding for dessert. https://stirringthepotwithwendy.com/sausages-in-bacon-gravy/ #sausagemeals #sausageandbacongravy https://stirringthepotwithwendy.com/chocolate-ripple-loaf-pudding/ #chocolateripplebiscuits #chocolaterippleloaf #warmdesserts
    A couple of chocolate treats to help celebrate Easter. A Basic Chocolate Brownie recipe that is budget friendly and delicious. https://stirringthepotwithwendy.com/basic-chocolate-brownie/ #brownierecipe #chocolatebrownierecipe #chocolatebrownie A Chocolate Pancake Mixture that is pantry stable that is great as a dessert or maybe even a special Easter Sunday Breakfast. https://stirringthepotwithwendy.com/chocolate-pancake-mix/ #chocolatepancakesrecipe #chocolatepancakemix #pancakeslover
    A couple of chocolate treats to help celebrate Easter. A Basic Chocolate Brownie recipe that is budget friendly and delicious. https://stirringthepotwithwendy.com/basic-chocolate-brownie/ #brownierecipe #chocolatebrownierecipe #chocolatebrownie A Chocolate Pancake Mixture that is pantry stable that is great as a dessert or maybe even a special Easter Sunday Breakfast. https://stirringthepotwithwendy.com/chocolate-pancake-mix/ #chocolatepancakesrecipe #chocolatepancakemix #pancakeslover
    Beautiful pork and apples cooked together in this Pork and Apple Tray Bake, it is a dish worthy of a dinner party and the best part about it is the oven does all the hard work for you. https://stirringthepotwithwendy.com/pork-and-apple-tray-bake/ #porkrecipe #porkandapples #porkandappletraybake #traybakerecipes Fresh passionfruit in an unbaked slice is as wonderful as it sounds, all made in 30 minutes and a couple of hours in the fridge and its ready to eat. https://stirringthepotwithwendy.com/passionfruit-slice/ #passionfruitrecipies #passionfruitslice #passionfruitslicerecipe #unbakedslicerecipe
    Beautiful pork and apples cooked together in this Pork and Apple Tray Bake, it is a dish worthy of a dinner party and the best part about it is the oven does all the hard work for you. https://stirringthepotwithwendy.com/pork-and-apple-tray-bake/ #porkrecipe #porkandapples #porkandappletraybake #traybakerecipes Fresh passionfruit in an unbaked slice is as wonderful as it sounds, all made in 30 minutes and a couple of hours in the fridge and its ready to eat. https://stirringthepotwithwendy.com/passionfruit-slice/ #passionfruitrecipies #passionfruitslice #passionfruitslicerecipe #unbakedslicerecipe

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