Tweet The recipe for this attractive salad is from my latest book, The Cook’s Garden. It is of Middle Eastern origin and the combination of flavours and textures is very refreshing – the oily avocado flesh contrasting well with the pomegranate seeds and citrus fruits. In a serving bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime [...]
Tweet It has become traditional to fill the turkey with two stuffings – one for the neck or crop (in this case, pork and veal) and another for the body (fruit and walnut). Use these cooking times for stuffed turkey [...]
Tweet These sandwiches make fabulous Melbourne Cup or cocktail party fare and are also good to take on picnics. Poach the chicken or turkey breasts in 2 litres of simmering water for 10 – 15 minutes. Remove from water and strain. When cool, cut into pieces and pulse in the food processor until roughly chopped. [...]
Tweet The dressing for this salad is deliciously sweet and tangy. Drizzle it over a roasted vegetable or potato salad for extra flavour. It’s from my new book, The Cook’s Garden (NH $49.95). Choose a good selection of green salad leaves such as Cos, silverbeet or witlof with a firm leaf for this. They [...]
Tweet This recipe is from my new book, The Cook’s Garden (NH$49.95). It’s perfect to serve on cool spring nights, or for lunch in the garden, and you can add other vegetables such as sweet young peas and sliced button mushrooms. Freshly chopped spring herbs are also a good addition. The rice should always be [...]
Tweet In this traditional Samoan dish served at the Oratur Hotel in Apia, Western Samoa, the fish is “cooked” by marinating briefly in lime or lemon juice then combined with fresh coconut cream and other ingredients to make a lovely light entree or lunch dish. Serves 4 – 6 Place the cubed fish put into [...]
Tweet The delicious warming winter stew served by Kim Currie at the Balmoral Mudgee Wine & Food Festival. Put the lamb chops, water and wine into a large saucepan or pot. Bring gently to the boil, turn down heat and simmer for 1 – 1.5 hours, removing any scum that comes to the top. Remove [...]
Tweet This is one of Michael Moore’s favourite Sunday lunches, from his new book Blood Sugar). Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F/gas mark 6). Peel and cut sweet potato into large chunks. Coat well with agave and soy sauce and place onto a shallow baking sheet. Roast in oven for 35 minutes, turning over halfway through [...]
Tweet Here’s a colourful stir-fry to make for dinner using baby broccoli. Broccolini baby broccoli was introduced to Australia by Perfection Fresh in 1999 it’s a cross between broccoli and Chinese kale and combines an asparagus-like stem with tiny buds reminiscent of a mini broccoli head. Unlike broccoli, Broccolini baby broccoli stalks are firm, tender [...]
Tweet This wonderful Italian pasta dish is cheap to make and makes a very satisfying meal served with a mixed green leaf salad and crusty bread. You’ll find it on the menu at Signorelli Gastronomia, Pyrmont, Sydney. Clean the vongole by immersing them into water with the flour for 30 minutes. Rinse well and drain. [...]
