by Sheridan | Mar 10, 2024 | Asian, Brunch, Lunch, Picnic, Recipes
Search for: Banh Mi I’ll never forget the first time I bought a banh mi (pronounced BUN-mee) from Vinata’s in Cabramatta. So many ingredients (bbq pork, luncheon meat, chicken liver pate, mayonnaise, pickled veggies, coriander stalks and Vu’s secret...
by Sheridan | Sep 24, 2023 | Brunch, Cakes, Desserts, Picnic, Recipes
Moroccan Tangia Marrakeshia Tangia, not tagine! I must admit to being confused when I first heard of this famous slow-cooked Marrakech dish which is prepared in a clay pot called a tangia. And I was lucky to be introduced to Mohamed Soudani who was sitting outside a...
by Sheridan | Jul 16, 2023 | Brunch, Cakes, Desserts, Picnic, Recipes
Cumquat Almond Cake This marvellous Moorish (moreish) cake, a version of Claudia Roden’s better known Orange Almond Cake, is so moist it can also be served as a pudding with thickened cream. I sometimes slather the top with melted dark “Lindt Orange...
by Sheridan | Mar 4, 2023 | Brunch, Cakes, Desserts, Picnic, Recipes
About Sheridan Books Media Cooking Classes Recipes Journal Contact Luscious Autumn Fruit Tart This is a terrific tart for any season, similar in style to a frangipane tart, but without the pastry base. In summer, make it with stoned fruits such as fresh peaches or...
by Sheridan | Feb 26, 2023 | Dinner, Lunch, Picnic, Recipes, Vegetarian
Green Tomato Chutney This rich fruity chutney, made with end-of-season green tomatoes from my local Community Veggie Garden, complements smoked ham, smoked neck of pork or gammon, the sweetness of the fruit balancing the salty, fatty flavour of the meat. It’s...
by Sheridan | Apr 10, 2022 | Breakfast, Brunch, Cakes, Picnic, Recipes
Chocolate Jaffa Hot Cross Buns Hot Cross Buns are traditionally made on Good Friday, though I often see them nowadays at the supermarket early in the new year. Also breaking with tradition are these Chocolate Jaffa Hot Cross Buns, inspired by a Jamie Oliver recipe....
