White Christmas

This up-dated version of is an easy one for kids to make (as long as you supervise the melting of the chocolate) and makes a terrific edible Christmas gift.Don't forget to book the kids in to my Mini Chef Christmas cooking classes where...
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Loukie’s Gravlax

This recipe is from Loukie Werle's charming book, The Valley, a collection of much-loved family recipes."Not a Christmas goes by without a call from my daughter, 'Mum, can you bring the gravlax?' she writes."It has become the go-to dish for festive...
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Rainbow Veggie Pasta

Celebrate spring with this colourful combo of veggies, a dish which can be made ahead of time and served at room temperature with a splash of lemon juice or mild vinegar. Or for a nuttier flavour, add a teaspoon of toasted sesame oil along with the...
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Banh Xeo (Vietnamese Crispy Rice Cake)

Banh Xeo (Vietnamese crispy rice flour pancake)These crisp savoury rice flour pancakes are very popular in Vietnam and are generally eaten as a snack.  Some versions are made with coconut milk. This one is both delicious and simple to prepare. The pork is optional but...
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Sorbetto di Limone

Sorbetto di LimoniThe recipe for this lemon sorbet is from Lonely Planet's Italy From The Source by Susan Wright. "Eaten as a digestif or palate cleanser, and enjoyed as a sweet pick-me-up, sorbet is very simple to make which is why the recipe has existed much longer...
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Lumberjack Cake

I came across this fabulous cake a few years ago in Bundanoon, Southern Highlands, NSW, but sadly couldn't find any of the cafes serving it on my recent visit. It's delicious served at room temperature with tea or coffee but even better served fresh and...
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Skate with Black Butter and Caper Sauce

I first tasted skate when working for Margaret Fulton at Woman's Day magazine. Margaret was keen on burnt butter sauce (beurre noir) and introduced me to classic French dishes such as brains with burnt butter and oeufs au beurre...
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Coconut Lemon Syrup Cake

I just love this cake as it is so moist and cuts well, an important factor if serving it for a morning or afternoon tea, or taking to a picnic.  You can  pour the syrup over whilst in the tin but it might be difficult to remove: the finish will...
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Spicy Noodle Salad

Hot windy days call for light punchy salads. This fresh tangy salad makes a lovely light meal or is a terrific accompaniment to grilled or barbecued fish, prawns, chicken or beef. A few finely sliced radishes will add colour and toasted sesame seeds...
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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...
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Asparagus Pasta Primavera

This is a lovely light springtime pasta dish using fresh asparagus, smoked salmon, lemon-infused olive oil, dill and chives. Great for lunch on the deck or for a light supper.

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Muhammara (Middle Eastern Red Capsicum Dip)

In her fabulous book, The Cooking of The Eastern Mediterranean, Paula Wolfert writes that this is one of the outstanding dips of the eastern Mediterranean, "as delicious and striking as the far more famous hummus and baba...
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Chilli Chocolate Truffles

What Dad can resist chocolate? These rich, irresistible chocolate truffles have a slight chilli hit at the back of the throat and make a perfect gift for Dad for Father's Day. They're easy for older children (10 upwards) to make. Once the...
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Smoked Trout Fennel and Orange Salad

I really like the combination of flavours, textures and colours in this simple, elegant salad. Blood oranges, radishes and fennel are in plentiful supply at present so make the most of them. You can play around with it, substituting...
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Upside-Down Blood Orange Gingerbread Cake

I love blood oranges and now's the season to grab hold of them.  They're especially good cooked with their skin and pith, as in this fabulous upside-down cake, the recipe for which was inspired by a leaflet from Sydney...
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Chicken, Mushroom and Leek Pie

Chicken, mushrooms and leeks are a heavenly combo. Now that the winter chill has hit, the family will appreciate your efforts making this luscious pie. If you have leftover chicken from a recent roast or pot-au-feu, be thrifty and use it...
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White Christmas

White Christmas

by | Dec 3, 2023 | , ,

This up-dated version of is an easy one for kids to make (as long as you supervise the melting of the chocolate) and makes a terrific edible Christmas gift.Don't...

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Ever Heard of Houchoushiki?

by | Nov 26, 2023 |

Ever heard of Houchoushiki?Most of us have heard of the Japanese tea ceremony, the cherry blossom ceremony and ikebana, but have you heard of, or seen, the traditional Japanese knife ceremony called Houchoushiki ?While it represents many essential aspects of Japanese...

Golden Trumpets of Sunshine

by | Nov 5, 2023 |

You've no doubt heard of the Eureka, the Meyer, the Lisbon and the Lemonade varieites of lemons but how about the Sfusato or more precisely the Sfusato Amalfitano?  This is the golden trumpet the Italian poet Eugenio Montale refers to in his...

Marrakech Entanglements

by | Sep 24, 2023 |

Please note that I wrote this story just before a 6.8 magnitude earthquake struck the High Atlas Mountains 75km southwest of Marrakech on September 8th. I was very lucky to have visited Anraz, one of the Berber villages nestled in the foothills...

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My kids’ cooking classes aim to teach children to prepare a wholesome, nutritious meal which they love to eat and can reproduce easily at home.

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Christmas Cooking Classes:

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Monday 11th & 18th December 10.30am-1.30pm

Wednesday 20th December 10.30am – 1.30pm

Monday 8th January 10.30am – 1.30pm

Wednesday 10th January 10.30am – 1.30pm

Friday 12th January 10.30am – 1.30pm

Monday 15th January 10.30am – 1.30pm

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