Wine Braised Pork Shoulder
Buying an indulgent ingredient to use just a small amount in a single recipe may seem indulgent, but I justified the expense knowing I’d be motivated to start experimenting with … Continue reading
Turkish-style carrot labneh
The versatility of yoghurt is infinite. It adds softness to flatbreads and richness to cakes. It’s natural lactic acidity is the perfect foil for spicy curries and tajines and spoonfuls … Continue reading
Nut ‘N’ Spice Macaroons
Surplus egg whites can be a curse, but they can be a blessing too. Most of the time I have little plastic tubs of egg whites in my freezer. Mainly … Continue reading
Chicken with olives, marsala and blood orange
Each week for the last month I’ve scanned the local market stalls that sell citrus fruits desperately looking for blood oranges. It knew their appearance was imminent and I was … Continue reading
Laksa Lemak – coconut curry soup
I’ve harboured deep Laksa love for more than twenty years. A small and unassuming Malaysian cafe in suburban Melbourne is responsible. Laksa Lemak from the Penang Coffee House was our … Continue reading
Apple Streusel Cake – Gluten Free
I’ve already told you lots of stories about my Love’s love of apples cooked into pudding, pies and cakes. Last year we even went to the extreme of taste testing different … Continue reading
GF Pumpkin, Parmesan and Parsley Muffins
At long last, the humidity has dropped and so have the temperatures. I’d hardly call it cold, but this is what the locals call winter in Brisbane, overnight temperatures around … Continue reading
Zucchini, Hot Smoked Salmon and Dill Cream Sauce
I’ve culled my 40 year old cookbook collection a few times in the last couple of years. Packing stuff into boxes has that affect on me. The classics I’ve kept, … Continue reading
Orange, Celeriac and Fennel Salad
I’m a bit OCD when it comes to waste. Shifting from Melbourne and leaving behind a hi-tech fridge that kept produce super fresh was a shock to the system. I … Continue reading
Celeriac Remoulade
We humans are a fickle lot. We complain when the weather’s cold and we whinge when it’s hot. It’s a constant source of casual conversation, and while it can be … Continue reading
Braised Chicken with Layered Fennel
Usually my cooking inspiration and decisions are driven by what I have to hand and while that depends on the season I have to confess my obsessive food reading also … Continue reading
Unbaked Nutty Chocolate Ginger Bites
I don’t really have a sweet tooth, but wouldn’t you know it, I have a craving for something sweet and no oven for baking. I was so busy making … Continue reading
Sicilian Baked Eggplants
I’m experiencing a different kind of seasonal transition than what I’m accustomed to. Until this year, travel aside, I’d spent my entire life in Melbourne, in a temperate climate where … Continue reading
Buckwheat Blini
“A rose by any other name would smell as sweet” says Shakespeare, but does a pikelet taste better if it’s called a blini? I’ve been researching, trying to establish … Continue reading
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