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
Asian style Coleslaw
It’s 12 months since we relocated to Brisbane. I had grand plans for my balcony garden then, declaring that I’d only grow edibles. Reality hit home when the tomatoes failed … Continue reading
Choc Coated Candied Orange Rinds
Over winter I’ve made a load of dishes that have required thickly peeled oranges. Some dishes have needed slices of juicy orange while others have needed membrane free segments. … 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
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
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
Fig and Walnut 100% Spelt Sourdough Bread
Teaching the man in my life to make bread seems weird. He retired a while ago from a high pressure high stress professional career, but he’s never shown any interest … Continue reading
Spelt Sourdough Bread – no starter wasted
I have a frugal nature. As I can claim neither Scottish nor Jewish heritage I’ll thank my maternal Grandmother who survived a poverty stricken childhood, the Great Depression and rationing … 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
Please Pass the Recipe 