Cherries are abundant this time of the year
Hope everyone had a few busy days. I did. I had problems with my blog and couldn’t get out my Xmas wishes to everyone. That’s modern technology for ya. Anyway, it’s all been sorted out and I can write about one of my favourite [...]
Soba noodles in chinese spoons
I do hope everyone is enjoying this series on party foods. These little morsels may seem a little labour intensive but I guarantee you your guests will walk away impressed. Another simple yet effective (and tasty!) option is serving canapes in chinese spoons. The spoons are fantastic as [...]
Mushroom on Crostini with Ricotta
Continuing in my series of xmas party foods, I present another simple, delicate creation. Mushrooms on crostini with ricotta. Crostini are basically pieces of sliced bread that have been toasted. You can use a baguette to do this and each piece is perfect for your guests to pick [...]
Prawn Ceviche in Mini Tortilla Cups
It’s that crazy time of the year again. Shoppers scramble to find presents for loved ones in crowded shopping centres. Children draw up lists of presents hoping that Santa will deliver them on Christmas morning. And more importantly, passionate foodies plan mouth watering menus to feed their [...]
Steak with Pea mash
I answered my friends challenge the other day by providing a “hearty” recipe. I thought why not continue with my carnivorous rampage? Bring it on I say! Off I went to the butchers again in search of that perfect meat morsel to cook. I noticed the [...]
Dukkah Crusted Lamb
A friend noted the other day that I had been cooking a fair few salads here on my blog. He said it would be good if I could do some more meals with “bite”. I interpreted that as meaning he wanted some meals that were a little more “filling”. So [...]
Bread Salad
With the warmer weather finally making an impact here in Sydney, it’s only appropriate to be whipping up so many salads. I mean how easy and simple. Following the KISS principle and relying on good quality produce, you really can’t fail. I had often heard about the Italian bread salad called [...]
Fresh Thai Beef Salad
Everyone knows my love for Thai food. While I usually prefer to go out and eat it, I occasionally indulge in a bit Thai cooking at home. The flavours are strong but the key is always balance. The Thai version of Beef salad is an old favourite and the [...]
