Sicilian Caponata
I’ve been making Sicilian Caponata for close to thirty years. My kids used to groan when I put caponata on the table, but my other half would nominate it as … Continue reading
Spanish Omelette
Tortilla de Patata is served in just about every cafe and tapas bar in Spain. It’s quick, easy and economical to prepare and a great way of using up leftover … Continue reading
Red Pepper Mayo, Pronto
I make lots of different fruit chutneys, pickles and sauces, preserves that rely on sugar, vinegar and salt for longevity. They add piquancy to many meals, but are too bold … Continue reading
Sweet Corn and Roasted Red Pepper Risotto Cake
A wise cook once told me foods that share a growing season, are foods that make the best flavour matches, using tomatoes and basil as her example. With this in … Continue reading
Lady’s Kisses
Economy was always upper most in mind when my Mum chose what she baked as treats. She chose biscuits and slices that could be made without the addition of eggs, … Continue reading
Crispy Orange Peel Beef
I didn’t plan to make this dish, but I unwittingly bought twice the weight of meat needed for the red braised brisket which I posted a couple of days ago. … Continue reading
Turkey Picnic Terrine
Once considered only for celebrations, turkey meat is now available in supermarkets and poulterers year round in Melbourne. Promoted as a healthy low fat meat to be included into regular … Continue reading
Red Braised Brisket with Cherry Tomato Salad
In December last year I commented on Chef Mimi‘s Christmas wish list blog. She longed for Sous Vide equipment, I hoped for vouchers to buy cook books. It seems we … Continue reading
Salsa Verde – a piquant green sauce
Bunches of fresh herbs at the farmers market always tempt me to buy. Like beautiful posies of fresh flowers I am tempted to put them in jars on the kitchen … Continue reading
Strawberry Almond Shortcake
Mention “strawberry shortcake” and my mind will immediately think of a cutesy pie little dolly that my daughters played with endlessly thirty years ago. However, this is not a strawberry … Continue reading
Summertime Heirloom Tomato Salad
“Real” tomatoes are a joy to behold. I’m not talking about those genetically modified travellers that look a million dollars. Sure they may bounce when dropped but they are about … Continue reading
Basil Pesto
In my home town, the word “pesto” has been adopted by the food industry as the catchphrase that describes a chunky textured dip that is made from herbs or vegetables … Continue reading
Deconstructed Grilled Vegetable Lasagne
Those following restricted diets often come off second best at large sit down catered dinner functions. I understand as well as the next person that if 5 people request a … Continue reading
Tomato Passata
Passata is essentially tomato purée. It’s cheap and readily available, but sadly the commercial product is often made with under ripe, acidic fruit. Home made passata made with sweet red … Continue reading
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