Welcome to the Heaths food site. Please explore and enjoy the food recipes and dishes we have created. Many of the foods here are internationally inspired. Particularly those with Latvian heritage you will find many popular dishes here. We welcome your feedback and hope you enjoy.
Sauerkraut (Latvian style)
OverviewMy Oma used to make this for special occasions. After I first moved out of home, I begged her for the recipe and she wrote it out for me on a scrap of paper. I really wish I’d kept that piece of paper, but I found her writing hard to read (old-style Latvian cursive script […]
Steak sandwich
OverviewI have a friend at work whose husband doesn’t think sandwiches should be considered a dinner food – I beg to differ! These behemoths can be trimmed more than your Christmas tree and tailored to your tastes more than an Armani suit. Okay, I’ll stop now. TimeQuick! IngredientsSandwich bread (make your own!)Steak – cut in […]
Weights & Measurements
Australian metric measurement ml ¼ teaspoon 1.25ml ½ teaspoon 2.5ml 1 teaspoon 5ml 1 tablespoon = 4 teaspoons 20ml ¼ cup 63ml ⅓ cup 83ml ½ cup 125ml 1 cup 250ml US imperial measurement ml ¼ teaspoon 1.25ml ½ teaspoon 2.5ml 1 teaspoon 5ml 1 tablespoon = 3 teaspoons 15ml ¼ cup 60ml ⅓ cup […]
Teppanyaki prawns
OverviewThese we researched many, many times by visiting great Teppanyaki restaurants around Melbourne and ordering lots of banquets. The problem is that you only get 2 prawns each… but if you make them at home, you can have as much as you like! However, the REAL reason I love these is the prawn cracker. I […]
Pecan Pie
OverviewThis is one of my dad’s favourites. I always make it for his birthday. Don’t overfill the pie casing – any leftover filling can be made into little muffins, or cook up the leftover pastry into casings to make tartlets (I’m never that organised). Adapted from Michel Roux’s Pastry. TimeSet aside 2-3 hours to make […]
Fried Rice
OverviewThis is a great one-pot wonder, full of flavour and makes everyone happy. Use whatever ingredients you have – this is a good way to use up slightly-wilted veggies at the end of the week. Leave out what you don’t have (unless you’re out of bacon – this must be fixed immediately). Make sure you […]