20 Jul2010
I discovered this crunchy colourful Turkish salad on a recent trip to the Biennale on Cockatoo Island, Sydney Harbour. Belinda Franks is doing a great job catering on the island and this is just one of many delicious take-away meals available. The recipe is an adapation of one from “Turquoise” by Melbourne chef Greg Malouf. [...]
23 Feb2010
The Nashi season coincides with the celebration of Chinese New Year – The Year of the Tiger, February 14th – 28th. The Tiger, deemed a manifestation of royalty in Asia, shares centre stage with the fruit of Emperors – the Nashi, which the Chinese first grew in Australia during the 1850’s Goldrush.
Cut the duck meat [...]
02 Jun2009
Shredded green papaya and green mango combine with rice noodles and a Thai-style salad dressing in this delicious salad.
12:12 pm
This attractive salad comes from the Middle East – the oily avocado flesh contrasts well with the citrus fruits. Terrific with seafood.
Serves 4 – 6
4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Juice of 1 lime or lemon
1 tablespoon honey, slightly warmed
Sea salt and freshly cracked pepper
2 large avocados
1 small grapefruit
2 oranges
½ small bunch watercress, leaves only
8 [...]