Pineapple roll

Pineapple Roll

Pineapple roll is a classic festive recipe almost everyone will recognise (if you’re old enough!). Originally published in Modern Gelatine Cookery, 1970 – 1974

Ingredients

440gm or 14 1/2 oz Tinned pineapple

1 pkt of lime gelatine

Glace cherries

Method

Remove the lid from your tin of pineapple.

Pour the juice into a cup.

Make it up to 3/4 of liquid with some water.

Pour it into a saucepan and heat on the stove until it’s hot enough to add the gelatine.

Add the gelatine and stir until it’s dissolved.

Pour it into the can.

Put some glace cherries down the centre of the pineapple rings.

Set in the frigde overnight.

Put a plate over the top of the can and flip it upside down.

To remove, cut the bottom off the can and gently push the pineapple roll out.

Slice and serve.

Tuna treat party snacks

Tuna Treats

Tuna Treats, a cheesy topping for crackers or toast. Serve it as a nibbly on your Christmas party table or use it as a tasty sandwich spread.

Originally published in the Australian Women’s Weekly, December 2nd, 1964

Ingredients

420gm or 14oz of canned tuna

120gm or 4oz of cream cheese

1 tablespoon (Australian 20gm) or US 4 teaspoons of chopped chives

1/4 teaspoon of garlic salt

a few drops of Tabasco sauce

Crackers or toast to serve

Method

Soften the cream cheese.

Drain and mash the tuna.

Mix everything but the crackers together into a firm paste.

Roll into balls.

Serve with crackers or toast.

This recipe also makes a great sandwich spread.