Dongpo Pork
You may recall me mentioning Chinese regional cookbook author Fuchsia Dunlop earlier this month. Tuned into my local intelligent radio station while attending to boring domestic chores, I dropped everything … Continue reading
Okinomiyaki -Japanese Vegetable Pancake
We’ve had a few phases of vegetarian eating in our lives, the first driven by economy, the second by a daughter with ethical concerns and then the third by a … Continue reading
Turkey Burger with zucchini and feta
It’s staggering the difference 2000 kilometres can make to food culture and I’m not talking about Europe, Asia or the Americas, I’m talking about the east coast of Australia. Burgers … Continue reading
Baked Stuffed Calamari
I’ve been following “From The Bartolini Kitchen” blog for more than four years. John’s blog and now book of the same name is a record of recipes that pay homage … Continue reading
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
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
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
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
Rice Flour Carrot Paratha
It’s been a few years now since I last visited India, but not a day goes by without fleeting images of cheeky children, vibrant colours, pungent smells, abject poverty and … Continue reading
Maple Mustard Pulled Pork Burgers
Yesterday was “D” day, kitchen demolition day. They say the kitchen renovation will take 6 weeks but I’ll wait and see. Builders are notoriously optimistic. We’ve set up a camp … 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
Sourdough Spelt Turkish Lamb Pide Pie
After receiving the book “Turkish Fire” as a birthday gift, my excitement about the flavours of Turkey was reignited. When we travelled there ten years ago I was in good … Continue reading
Zucchini tart with lemon, fennel, feta and thyme
If I have zucchinis in the kitchen all is right with my world. I just love their buttery flavour. Zucchini complements many different ingredients so it’s easy to grate, slice … Continue reading
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