Jane Grigson’s Greek Bean Stew
It’s no secret I hold the late English cookbook writer Jane Grigson in high esteem. She came to food writing in the post WW2 period when the English were entering … Continue reading
Prawn Salad with Avocado Wasabi Cream
Prawns sold cooked are a wonderfully quick meal, but I have finicky eater in my house who prefers their meat and fish filleted and prawns ready peeled. I’m finicky too. … Continue reading
Boumiano – The Cookbook Guru
Jane Grigson’s “Vegetable Book” is a handy reference to turn to when confronted with a glut of seasonal vegetables. I don’t have a vegetable garden, but I do have a … Continue reading
Gluten Free Blueberry, Almond and Coconut Muffins
I have to confess to having a “black hole” in my pantry where containers of rarely used ingredients end up out of sight, out of mind. I recently discovered an … Continue reading
Terrine Chez Moi
My friend M is like a bowerbird. He collects good quality cast offs and hand me downs and adds them to his already vast hoard. He’s choosy though, he … Continue reading
Gin and Cucumber Vinaigrette for Oysters
In direct contrast to the way I like to eat, I become a lazy cook in the summer holidays. “Minimum effort, maximum enjoyment” becomes my mantra. Meals prepared on the … Continue reading
Parsnips, Pine Nuts, Parmesan and Parsley Salad
At my favourite Farmer’s Market last week I was surprised to see bunches of baby parsnips piled high amongst the spring greens. Roasted parsnips are always well received on our … Continue reading
Mustard Pickled Zucchini
Top shelves and out of the way spaces in my house are filled to bursting point with an accumulation of memorabilia and things I might need one day. Bitten by … Continue reading
Walnut Cinnamon Cake with Candied Walnuts
Book Clubs have been a large part of my adult life. When my kids were young the few hours at the monthly meeting was one chance to be me, Sandra, … Continue reading
Salmon Roe Sushi
I unwittingly qualified for a freebie at the market last week. Along with the bundle of super fresh fish I’d just bought, my favourite fishmonger handed me a numbered ticket … Continue reading
Shredded Wombok Salad with Tomato Dressing
The weather is a constant topic of conversation in Melbourne probably because it’s continually changing. We’re either waiting for a cool change, rain, a warm day or perfection in the … Continue reading
In My December Kitchen
It’s heating up in my December kitchen. With less than four weeks until Christmas day, preparations are underway to stock the fridge to help cope with the pressures of the … Continue reading
Pickled Cherries
Twenty years ago we lived in the house of our dreams on a semi rural hilltop surrounded by cherry orchards. We all looked forward to Melbourne Cup Day, the first … Continue reading
Lamb Korma, Longhand
Don’t you just love it when dinner exceeds your wildest expectations. I have only ever owned a tiny mortar and pestle for grinding small amounts of spices but a few … Continue reading
Please Pass the Recipe 