The Ducks Guts' Profile

From: Melbourne, Vic Australia

Joined: March 26th, 2010

About me: Just in case my mother finds this website, I don't buy all my cookbooks new. A lot are second hand from garage sales and op shops. One of my favorites is a 1960's high school cookbook from Malaysia bought from a garage sale. I use to love the Time-Life Good Cook series and the Food of the World series, but I haven't had a lot of success cooking out of them. They are wonderful to read tho', so they are still in the bookshelves, and not relegated to storage.

Favorite cookbook: Thai Food by David Thompson


Latest review:

August 12th, 2012

Lentil Soup from A Month in Marrakesh

A good plain soup which made a large potful. I made it with water, not stock, and it still worked, which is always a good sign. read more >


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Chickpeas with Ginger, Garlic, and Chaat Masala (Channa-Chaat Masala)

From: 1,000 Indian Recipes (reviewed 6th December 2011)

Banana Icecream

From: The Age - Life & Style (reviewed 2nd January 2012)

Annabit bi lahmeh maa ruzz (Caulifower stew with rice)

From: Arabian Flavours: Recipes and Tales of Arab Life (reviewed 1st October 2011)

Qa'meh (Finely Minced Meat)

From: The Art of Persian Cooking (Hippocrene International Cookbook Classics) (reviewed 26th November 2011)

Sweet and Sour Chili Sauce

From: Authentic Recipes from Thailand (Authentic Recipes Series) (reviewed 18th December 2010)

Avocado, Mango and Walnut Salad

From: Barbecue Cook Book ("Australian Women's Weekly" Home Library) (reviewed 6th November 2010)

Beef Daube

From: Beef & Veal (Good Cook) (reviewed 20th May 2010)

Stewed Konbu

From: Bento Boxes: Japanese Meals on the Go (reviewed 4th May 2010)

Seaweed Topping

From: Bento Boxes: Japanese Meals on the Go (reviewed 4th May 2010)

Sweet Simmered Shiitake

From: Bento Boxes: Japanese Meals on the Go (reviewed 4th May 2010)

Tofu Dumplings

From: Bento Boxes: Japanese Meals on the Go (reviewed 4th May 2010)

Chicken Medallions

From: Bento Boxes: Japanese Meals on the Go (reviewed 4th May 2010)

Somen Stir Fry

From: Bento Boxes: Japanese Meals on the Go (reviewed 4th May 2010)

Horse Mackerel Mixed Sushi

From: Bento Boxes: Japanese Meals on the Go (reviewed 4th May 2010)

Spinach and Egg Saute

From: Bento Boxes: Japanese Meals on the Go (reviewed 4th May 2010)

Dairy and Sugar-Free Fruitcake

From: Best Recipes (reviewed 27th April 2012)

Bath Oliver Biscuits

From: Biscuits (The Good Cook Series) (reviewed 13th November 2011)

Lamb, Harissa and Almond Sausage Rolls

From: Bourke Street Bakery (reviewed 4th April 2010)

Ochre Invocation

From: Buddhist Peace Recipes (Roli Books) (reviewed 3rd April 2010)

Savoury Sables

From: Canapes (reviewed 3rd April 2010)

Roast Red Pepper, Feta and Mint Dip

From: Canapes (reviewed 3rd April 2010)

Spicy Peanut Dip

From: Canapes (reviewed 3rd April 2010)

Sun Dried Tomato and Cannellini Bean Dip

From: Canapes (reviewed 3rd April 2010)

Avocado Lime Cream Dip

From: Canapes (reviewed 3rd April 2010)

Tiny Parmesan Shortbreads

From: Canapes (reviewed 3rd April 2010)

Tiny Parmesan Shortbreads with Roast Cherry Tomatoes and Fetta

From: Canapes (reviewed 3rd April 2010)

China Moon Chicken Stock (aka Single Stock)

From: China Moon Cookbook (reviewed 28th June 2010)

Cantonese Roast Pork

From: Chinese Cooking: Cantonese (International Gourment) (reviewed 7th April 2010)

Barbecued Spareribs

From: Chinese Cooking: Cantonese (International Gourment) (reviewed 7th April 2010)

Chicken in Soy Sauce

From: Chinese Cooking: Cantonese (International Gourment) (reviewed 7th April 2010)

Lemon Chicken

From: Chinese Cooking: Cantonese (International Gourment) (reviewed 7th April 2010)

Cantonese Curried Chicken

From: Chinese Cooking: Cantonese (International Gourment) (reviewed 7th April 2010)

Stuffed Beancurd

From: Chinese Cooking: Cantonese (International Gourment) (reviewed 7th April 2010)

Beancurd with Cucumber and Cashew Nuts

From: Chinese Cooking: Cantonese (International Gourment) (reviewed 7th April 2010)

Egg Packets

From: Chinese Cooking: Cantonese (International Gourment) (reviewed 7th April 2010)

Arhat's Fast

From: Chinese Cooking: Cantonese (International Gourment) (reviewed 7th April 2010)

Cauliflower with Pork

From: Chinese Cooking: Cantonese (International Gourment) (reviewed 7th April 2010)

Choi Sam with Oyster Sauce

From: Chinese Cooking: Cantonese (International Gourment) (reviewed 7th April 2010)

Chicken Giblet and Watercress Soup

From: Chinese Cooking: Cantonese (International Gourment) (reviewed 7th April 2010)

Saute Winter Bamboo Shoots

From: Chinese Family Feast Dishes (reviewed 10th April 2010)

Braised Beef Balls

From: Chinese Food: An Introduction to One of the World's Great Cuisines (reviewed 5th April 2010)

Mushroom Sauce

From: Chinese Vegetable and Vegetarian Cooking (reviewed 10th April 2010)

Tomato Soup

From: Chinese Vegetable and Vegetarian Cooking (reviewed 10th April 2010)

Red-cooked Cabbage (or Celery)

From: Chinese Vegetable and Vegetarian Cooking (reviewed 10th April 2010)

Steamed "Tip-Out" Vegetable Ensemble

From: Chinese Vegetable and Vegetarian Cooking (reviewed 10th April 2010)

Strawberry Coffee Cake

From: Coffee Cakes: Simple, Sweet, and Savory (reviewed 24th April 2010)

Pitta Bread

From: The Complete Bread Machine Book (reviewed 3rd September 2011)

Habeet II (Spiced Stewed Lamb)

From: The Complete Middle East Cookbook (reviewed 19th November 2011)

Hummus Bi Tahini

From: The Complete Middle East Cookbook (reviewed 26th November 2011)

Hilbeh (Fenugreek and Coriander Paste)

From: The Complete Middle East Cookbook (reviewed 30th November 2011)

Beef, Fillet - slow cooked with Crushed Black Pepper & Balsamic

From: The Cook and The Chef (reviewed 27th May 2010)

Simple Ginger Marinade for Rump Steak

From: The Cook's Companion (reviewed 3rd April 2010)

Potato Salad With Bacon and Sour Cream

From: The Cook's Companion (reviewed 3rd April 2010)

Tongue - To Poach and Skin

From: The Cook's Companion (reviewed 3rd April 2010)

Blueberry Muffins

From: The Cook's Companion (reviewed 3rd April 2010)

Cauliflower and Potato Pie

From: The Cook's Companion (reviewed 3rd April 2010)

Drop Scones

From: Cookery the Australian Way (reviewed 16th January 2011)

Bread and Herb Seasoning

From: Cookery the Australian Way (reviewed 26th December 2011)

Harira (Ramadan Soup of Fava Beans and Lentils)

From: Cooking at the Kasbah: Recipes from My Moroccan Kitchen (reviewed 18th June 2010)

Nasi Goreng

From: Cooking The Indonesian Way (reviewed 10th April 2010)

Egg Fruit Sautee (Semur Terong)

From: Cooking The Indonesian Way (reviewed 10th April 2010)

Meatballs - Javanese Style (Pergedel Djawa)

From: Cooking The Indonesian Way (reviewed 10th April 2010)

Cauliflower Soup with Roquefort

From: The Delia Collection, Soup (reviewed 17th October 2010)

Hollandaise Sauce

From: Delia Online (reviewed 1st January 2012)

Belarussian Carrot Salad

From: Delia's How to Cook: Book Three (Bk.3) (reviewed 1st January 2012)

Anya Potato Salad with Shallots and Vinaigrette

From: Delia's How to Cook: Book Three (Bk.3) (reviewed 1st January 2012)

Rabo De Toro Pedro (Pedro's Oxtail Stew with Juniper Berries)

From: Delicioso! The Regional Cooking of Spain (reviewed 11th October 2010)

Oriental Pickled Vegetables

From: Digby Law's Pickle & Chutney Cookbook (reviewed 4th May 2010)

Hefen and beef with a black bean sauce

From: Dim Sum: Chinese Hors d'Oeuvres and Light Meals (reviewed 19th August 2011)

Carne De Puerco En Chile Colorado (Pork in Red Chile)

From: The Essential Cuisines of Mexico: Revised and updated throughout, with more than 30 new recipes. (reviewed 29th December 2011)

Spezzatino alla fiorentina (Florentine Beef Stew in Chianti)

From: The Fine Art of Italian Cooking: The Classic Cookbook, Updated & Expanded (reviewed 28th May 2011)

Aromatic Beef in Red Wine (Kapamas)

From: Flavours of Greece (Penguin Cookery Library) (reviewed 22nd November 2011)

Clear Oxtail Soup (Gou Ji Niu Wei Tang)

From: The Food of China: Authentic Recipes from the Middle Kingdom (reviewed 10th April 2010)

Hot Sour Soup (Hai Xian Suan La Tang)

From: The Food of China: Authentic Recipes from the Middle Kingdom (reviewed 10th April 2010)

Hot and Spicy Hawker Noodles (Hong Tang Dan Dan Mian)

From: The Food of China: Authentic Recipes from the Middle Kingdom (reviewed 10th April 2010)

Bamboo Shoots with Mushrooms

From: The Food of China: Authentic Recipes from the Middle Kingdom (reviewed 10th April 2010)

Fragrant Aubergine with Pork (Yu Xiang Qie Zi)

From: The Food of China: Authentic Recipes from the Middle Kingdom (reviewed 10th April 2010)

Poached Fish (Cu Jiao Yu)

From: The Food of China: Authentic Recipes from the Middle Kingdom (reviewed 10th April 2010)

Chicken in Hot Sauce

From: The Food of China: Authentic Recipes from the Middle Kingdom (reviewed 10th April 2010)

Boeuf Bourguignon

From: The French Kitchen (reviewed 3rd April 2010)

Creme de Broccoli

From: The French Kitchen (reviewed 3rd April 2010)

Soupe au Pistou

From: The French Kitchen (reviewed 3rd April 2010)

Le Veritable Gratin Dauphinois de Fernand Point

From: The French Kitchen (reviewed 18th April 2010)

Pumpkin Soup

From: The Good Cook: Soups (reviewed 20th May 2010)

Boston Baked Beans

From: Grains, Pasta & Pulses (The Good Cook Series) (reviewed 18th May 2010)

Cowpoke Beans

From: Grains, Pasta & Pulses (The Good Cook Series) (reviewed 20th May 2010)

Plum Dumplings (Szilvas Gomboc)

From: The Hungarian Cookbook (reviewed 19th April 2010)

Tomato Rasam

From: Indian Vegetarian Cookery (reviewed 5th April 2010)

Rhubarb Cake

From: Iris Country Fare (reviewed 4th May 2010)

Rosemary Chicken Casserole

From: Iris Country Fare (reviewed 4th May 2010)

Grissini Torinesi (Breadsticks from Turin)

From: The Italian Baker (reviewed 6th September 2011)

Ciabatta

From: The Italian Baker (reviewed 12th September 2011)

Egg Pasta (Pasta all'uovo)

From: Italian Family Cooking: Like Mamma Used to Make (reviewed 13th May 2010)

Spinach Pasta (Pasta Verde)

From: Italian Family Cooking: Like Mamma Used to Make (reviewed 13th May 2010)

Tagliarini with Basil Pesto Sauce (Tagliarini con Pesto alla Genovese)

From: Italian Family Cooking: Like Mamma Used to Make (reviewed 13th May 2010)

Linguine with Broccoli (Linguine alla Maria Angela)

From: Italian Family Cooking: Like Mamma Used to Make (reviewed 13th May 2010)

Champ

From: Jane Grigson's Vegetable Book (At Table) (reviewed 20th March 2011)

Cantonese-Style Braised Chicken

From: Ken Hom's Chinese Kitchen: With a Consumer's Guide to Essential Ingredients (reviewed 19th April 2010)

Beggar's Chicken

From: Ken Hom's Chinese Kitchen: With a Consumer's Guide to Essential Ingredients (reviewed 19th April 2010)

Steeped Chicken, Master Recipe

From: Ken Hom's Chinese Kitchen: With a Consumer's Guide to Essential Ingredients (reviewed 22nd April 2010)