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This recipe is from a terrific little book called Money Saving Meals by Philippa Sandal & Diane Temple (Hachette), the theme of which is “shop smart, cook smart, eat well and save money.” As the authors point out, homemade burgers are tastier, healthier and cheaper than take-away varieties. This is a truly Australian burger with [...]
It takes 13 years, 36 hours and eight pairs of hands to make a loaf of Sonoma sourdough bread. Plus a good dose of passion and hard work. When Kerry Connole set out to fulfill his dream of baking great quality Italian bread at his grandparents’ general store and bakery in Bellata, north-western NSW, he [...]
This recipe is courtesy of chef Le Ping Wong, The White Olive, Murwillumbah. Preheat the hot plate of a BBQ. Cut the banana leaf into a square or rectangle large enough to enclose the fish. Scatter top with some finely sliced preserved lemon skin (discard the pith and membrane). Season with freshly ground pepper and [...]
Have you ever seen a Buddha’s hand? (and I don’t mean one of those long elegant bronze hands on sale in Thai and Cambodian gift shops). Have you ever used one in cooking? Perhaps you think I’m being sacreligious, but what I’m referring to is one of the oldest member of the citrus family. Respected [...]
Maddison Fogarty (who is currently living in Hong Kong), made a batch of these scones from Mini Chef – Cooking with Kids the other day. Didn’t she do well? You can serve them with butter or whipped cream and jam. For soft scones, wrap in a clean tea towel for ten minutes as soon as [...]
On a bleak winter’s day, nothing can beat this tasty Italian vegetable soup. In a large pan, sweat the onions, garlic and bacon in the oil until onions and garlic are softened – be careful not to let them brown. Add the celery, carrots, potatoes, zucchini and peas and cook until vegetables are softened. Add [...]
For me, the smell of chopped onions gently frying in oil is one of the great cooking smells. No matter where I am, this warm enticing smell is instantly recognisable and very inviting. Indeed, where would chefs and cooks be without onions? In her book O, For An Onion, Denise Greig points out that the [...]
The Reuben was created in New York City in 1914 by Arnold Reuben and was recently named the hottest food item in Sydney for 2011. Made with prime Wagyu salt beef, served on hand sliced freshly baked rye, Swiss cheese, homemade dill pickles, sauerkraut & mild mustard mayo. According to Craig Claiborne in The New [...]
“Wow!” That was the overwhelming sensation I felt as I ascended the escalators to Westfield’s brand spanking new food court in Sydney’s CBD. Everywhere I looked were gleaming surfaces, glass and mirrors. And that was just as I ascended. On arrival in the food court, I felt like a child in a lolly shop. Everywhere [...]
The recipe for this luscious tart was given to me by Courtney Bracks, the talented owner/chef of Ciao Thyme and Café Viva in Darling St., Balmain, Sydney. Courtney has cooked for the stars – but doesn’t have stars in her eyes. Preheat oven to 220degC/200degC Fan Forced. Grease a 35cm x 13cm tart dish with [...]
