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Not only am I a Reluctant Cook, I’m quite clearly a Reluctant Webmistress as well!

I’ve allowed this website to fall by the wayside as I haven’t updated it for some time. BUT I will.. soon.. maybe..

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I have a passion for not cooking..

In fact, I’d prefer to do almost anything else – but someone had to feed the ravenous horde, and in my family that task was often left to me.

Every now and then I make something which they liked and sometimes my friends and family have been known to ask me for the recipe! So instead of writing recipes on napkins or in emails, I have decided to create this website and leave them here.

Olya Lutrov

Now that my three sons are adults, and dabble in the kitchen, this blog is primarily for them.

A place they can visit, to recreate some dishes we’ve shared as a family.

/Olya xx

Featured Recipes

Olya’s Tom Yum Soup

One of my recipes which is considered a ‘big hit’. My nephews always request I make this soup when we are all at the snow at Mt Hotham.

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Spicy Lentil Soup

This spicy lentil soup is really easy to make and is great for cold, winter days. The family will definitely come back for seconds.

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Cherry Brandy & Strawberry Punch

This Cherry Brandy & Strawberry Punch is great for parties and gatherings. Easy to make and very delicious. You won’t have any left over!

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Pumpkin Soup

Make a big pot of hot, steaming pumpkin soup and watch them come back for seconds! This recipe is so easy – the family will love it.

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Lemon Pepper Pita Crisps

This is my sister Maria’s recipe which I have ‘pinched’ and now make more often than she does! They’re great with dips and salsa or on their own.

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My Recipes

Chickpeas with Tomato & Spinach

Chickpeas with Tomato & Spinach

This meal takes less than 30 minutes to make and is easy and very tasty. It’s vegetarian and gluten free! Great on it’s own or as a side dish.

Pasta Bake

Pasta Bake

My pasta bake is one of those meals which is great for leftovers and lunches and hungry boy’s midnight snacks! You can have it as a main with a salad or as a side dish.

Cherry Brandy & Strawberry Punch

Cherry Brandy & Strawberry Punch

This Cherry Brandy & Strawberry Punch is great for parties and gatherings. Easy to make and very delicious. You won’t have any left over!

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