My butcher really annoyed me today. I asked him to debone a chicken for me. He certainly lived up to his title of butcher as the resulting chicken looked like it had been hacked apart by a rabid Rottweiler (hence the dodgy picture above). The guy had

I just love duck – it’s one of my favourite things to eat. Period. I made dish tonight as a little treat for “officially”, and finally becoming an Australian permanent resident. Not that there’s ANYTHING remotely Austral

This was a simple, tasty little pilaf. I made it just to add a little different accompaniment to my delicious fish with walnut, sumac and paprika cumbs. The rice had a lovely nutty taste from the butter with a slight sweetness from the tomato. Overal

• Share on Facebook • Add to Del.icio.us • Digg It! This is the easiest thing to make. It’s perfect for the BBQ as the statchcock doesn’t take an eternity to cook. It’s pretty spectacular looking too. If you don’t manage

A Morrocan Tagine which has become a Middle Eastern Staple in the likes of Israel. The sauce is tangy and fresh and it really is delicious. I managed to leave some in the pan so I can enjoy at another time. I was quite proud of myself. RECIPE:

A friend came for dinner the other night and instead of me cooking – I sat on my arse and made him do all the work. We still had a fridge full of food from our expedition to the vegetable markets some 5 days previous, one of which was fennel. H

This is a middle eastern side dish or dip. It’s another one to eat with a loaf of bread. It’s also great as part of a mezze platter of Middle Eastern delights such as grilled lamb or chicken. It’s always a winner… INGREDIENTS:

It’s Friday night, the telly’s good, what more could you ask for? A bit of humus is what! Together with an entire loaf of bread, it’s the perfect night in. INGREDIENTS: 1 can of chickpeas 3 lemons (juice only) 1/2 cup tahini paste 1