Tonight I decided to have my first BBQ of the year – the sun had been shining all day and I had three mosquito bites, so I knew that summer was on its way. I had some delicious lamb cutlets in the waiting and wanted to accompany them with somet
I am a recent covert to the delights of pâté – for so long I turned my nose up when I was offered any. How time’s have changed, I could eat it with a large shovel these days. When I was left with some livers today from a couple of rabbi
This is a simple and delicious little soup. Cauliflower is perfect for soup – it creates a lovely creamy consistency that is delicate, yet still filling. Combined with the rich flavour of blue cheese this soup is the ideal combination. Lovely.
This one turned out a bit of a treat. Theres a great bakery in Sydney that makes a small, individual version of this tart, and it became a favourite very quickly when I worked in the city – since I left that job I haven’t had one, so when
I happened to spot some ducks on special today at the supermarket. It’s a great tasting meat, gamey & rich – which I love. I also love the crisp, melt-in-the-mouth skin that you get from roasting it. Being a gamey meat, it works wond
Some foods are meant to be together. Pie with mash, tomato with basil and most deliciously – mushrooms with garlic. I can’t think of anything simpler and more satisfying than a huge portabello mushroom soaked in the sweet aroma of garlic.
I always fall back to this delicious salad when I’m in a hurry. I had no time to create an involved salad for tonight’s dinner, mainly as I was feeling very lazy but also the the sun was still shining. I wanted to be outdoors enjoying it
I bought an ice cream maker. It was a hot balmy day in Sydney, and I was out driving. I parked next to a kitchen store on my way to buy some food and had a quick look round. Two minutes later I walked out with a whisk and an ice cream maker. On arriv
I absolutely love this way to prepare potatoes. I know it’s not the healthiest way to eat them, but I firmly believe it’s better than eating a bag of chips. It’s way more refined too. The creamy, garlicky flavours are out of this wo
I love rabbit. It’s a great, cheap alternative to chicken with a delicious, rich and slightly gamey taste all of its own. This recipe is fabulous! A lovely combination of tastes and textures with a wonderful creamy sauce. It looks impressive wh
