Karen Martini’s Syrian Chicken
I’ve been making this fabulous chicken dish created by Karen Martini since it was published in our daily newspaper’s Sunday magazine several years ago. Sweet and spicy, the chicken looks … Continue reading
Arroz Nero
Squid ink is a curious substance. Used by the squid primarily as a “smoke screen” to escape from predators, it’s dense blackness lends a dramatic colour and subtle flavour of … Continue reading
Not “Jerusalem” Saffron Chicken and Herb Salad
We’re having a long hot summer. When the mercury is climbing toward, and often past 40C (104F), I try and avoid increasing the heat in the house by preparing ahead, … Continue reading
Pork, Pistachio and Lemon Thyme Terrine
The French have a wonderful repertoire of traditional charcuterie in their recipe arsenal, delicious pates, saucisson, rillettes and terrines. I have one single favourite terrine recipe. Made with seasoned pork … Continue reading
Charmaine Solomon’s Vegetable Curries
I’ve been hankering after curry for a week now, not just any old curry, but recipes cooked from the Indian section of Charmaine Solomon’s Complete Asian Cookbook, recipes that are … Continue reading
Beans, snow peas, hazelnuts and orange salad
Hot summer days mean a continuation with the salad theme. It’s difficult to think about eating anything other than fresh crisp fruit and vegetables when it’s hot, day after day … Continue reading
Charmaine Solomon’s Squid Curry and Green Bean Sambal
This month, the Cookbook Guru hosted by Leah is exploring Charmaine Solomon’s Complete Asian Cookbook. Charmaine and I go back a long way. My edition of her “Complete Asian Cookbook” … Continue reading
Tandoori Chicken
It’s hard to beat the flavour of meat that has been grilled over hot coals, and balmy summer evenings in Melbourne means the barbeque is being put to good use. … Continue reading
Sweet Vegetable Vindaloo
My all time favourite travel destination is India. After three visits my enthusiasm for the sub continent has grown rather than waned. I am entranced by the history, the people, … Continue reading
Pork and Prawn Vietnamese Rice Paper Rolls
Very early in the life of this blog I posted a recipe for Vietnamese Rice Paper Rolls, the filling my Vietnamese Coleslaw combined with roasted Five Spice Chicken. The photo … Continue reading
Dolmades, my way
I consider myself a dab hand at making dolmades. I cannot claim any advantage based on ethnicity, but I do have lots and lots of experience. I have always cooked … Continue reading
Grilled Lemongrass Pork
I have an insatiable appetite for cookery books. I learned the basics as a child from my Mum and Grandmas in kitchens totally devoid of machines or recipe books. From … Continue reading
Barbequed Cape Otway Crayfish with lemon, garlic and chives
The Southern Rock Lobster affectionately known in Australia as “crayfish” is an expensive delicacy. There is a thriving crayfish industry based close by our beach house. The licensed fishermen take … Continue reading
Tess Kiros’ Dolmades
I have rolled thousands of dolmades in my cooking career, but never before have I filled them with meat. Pickled vine leaves rolled into a cigar shape with a herb … Continue reading
