The recipe for this magnificent dish was given to me by Richard Ekkebus, Culinary Director of theLandmark Mandarin Oriental Hotel in Hong Kong. Richard is in charge of the 2 Michelin star restaurant, Amber, and is renowned for his delicate, refined touch, and for his clever way of combining foods “from the land and the [...]
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 and [...]
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. Heat [...]
This recipe comes from a terrific new book, “Cooking with Quinoa” – The Supergrain” by Rena Patten. In it, you’ll find lot of inspired recipes for soups, breads, salads, meat, polutry, seafood and desserts using this highly nutritious ancient grain. Preheat oven to 175degC. Cut pumpkin in half lengthways and remove seeds. With small sturdy [...]
Here’s a quick, refreshing cold soup for hot summer days. Put the peeled chopped tomatoes into the food processor and process until smooth. Pour into a large bowl and stir through the onions. Add enough chicken stock to make a soupy consistency. Season to taste. Cover and chill. Remove seeds from melons, and with a [...]
This salad is included in my new book, Mini Chef – Cooking with Kids. Make sure you use pesticide-free flower petals. I’ve used a very light dressing because the petals are delicate. It’s almost too beautiful to eat! Preparation time: 10-15 minutes Serves: 4 as a side salad or entree 1. Wash and dry the [...]
Made with fresh greens Mavis’ organic kitchen garden, and Tweed Valley cheeses from a nearby farm, this tasty pie is just the thing for lunch on the verandah, watched over by Mt Warning. Preheat oven to moderate (180degC/160deg fan-forced). Lightly butter tray. Layer with 6 – 8 sheets of filo, brushing lightly with butter (chef [...]
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. [...]
A flavourful, savoury onion flatbread from the south of France. The name derives from the Provencale word `pissalat’ which was a fish based condiment, represented today by a combination of anchovies and thyme Make the focaccia base: place flour and salt in a large bowl, make a hole in the centre and put in the [...]
This is a delicious vegetable soup from Lesbos, given to me by Evi Mitchell of C’Aphrodite restaurant in Cremorne. It’s a good one for cold winter nights and is easy to make. It’s also a good one for children who won’t eat their vegies, (though you will probably need to omit the chilli). Make sure [...]
