recipes Archive
Perfect pumpkin soup
Friday, July 2nd, 2010
Soup… the mortal enemy of winter! And so easy. For this simple soup choose any variety of pumpkin and experiment with herbs and spices. Fry a tablespoon or two of cumin seeds with the onions, or fresh ginger. Boldly go Star Trek style on this fav. 1 medium pumpkin (about 1.5kg), peeled, deseeded and chopped [...]
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Stir-fried pork with peppercorns and holy basil
Wednesday, June 23rd, 2010
You know it’s winter when the thongs lose their high preference status to the uggs. And you start thinking how nice a tropical jaunt would be. The sounds and smells of night markets and alley kitchens…..mmmm. Have a go at this recipe from the Spirit House-Essentailly Thai cookbook. It’s easy, tastes great and will transport [...]
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Pork san choi bao
Monday, April 26th, 2010
This one is so quick and easy that you’ll probably spend more time arguing over how it’s spelled… san choi bao? sang choy bow? sun choy bau? If your Cantonese is as good as mine, then smile and nod and put the next one of these more-ish parcels in your mouth while the debate rages. [...]
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Osso bucco
Monday, April 26th, 2010
When it starts to get a little chilly outside, you can cuddle up to this treat. A family favourite and one to pass down to the next generation. 4-6 osso bucco cut beef shin pieces 1 large carrot 2 celery stick 1 leek 4 cloves garlic olive oil 2 cups beef stock 1 cup red [...]
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Chocolate tart
Wednesday, January 13th, 2010
One for the chocaholics out there…. you know who you are. This one you can drop to your knees for and worship! 150gm quality dark chocolate (at least 70% cocoa butter) 330gm unsalted butter 6 eggs 220gm caster sugar 110gm icing sugar 320gm plain flour For the pastry, divide 250gm of plain flour, 110gm of [...]
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Baked ricotta and olive tart with roast tomato salsa
Friday, December 18th, 2009
As an alternative to potatoes on the Christmas table, this year I have opted for something quicker, tastier and sexier. 500g ricotta 1 cup grated parmesan 2 eggs chopped, pitted olives vine ripened cherry tomatoes spanish onion chopped basil chopped parsley extra virgin olive oil salt and pepper to taste Combine ricotta, parmesan, eggs and [...]
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Cumin baked baby carrots with asparagus and goat’s curd
Friday, December 18th, 2009
Bright colour, fresh taste and easy serving. That’s what my table is about at Christmas. This spin on roasted veggies is just the trick for Christmas oz style. fresh baby carrots asparagus goat’s curd extra virgin olive oil cumin seeds sea salt squeeze of lemon juice Set the oven to 200 degrees C and put [...]
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Cured salmon carpaccio with herbs and soy vinaigrette
Friday, December 18th, 2009
Prawns are a huge seller at Christmas. Take a tip from me: it’s not the only seafood option to consider. Pound for pound, salmon offers better value. Tingle your taste buds with a fresh salmon carpaccio. Curing takes 24 hours so prepare this one the day before. Curing fresh salmon: one side of fresh Atlantic [...]
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