The recipe for this irresistible souffle is from Loukie Werle's latest book, Home, a book "that's all about home, and a house in the country, a house that has changed little in the years since we built it."Imbued with Loukie's warmth and...

The recipe for these delicious spicy Turkish meatballs comes from A Taste of Sun & Fire by Aylin Oney Tan which is an excellent introduction to the ancient cuisine of Gaziantep in south-west Turkey, a city I visited when...

A plate of flavourful falafel balls served with pita bread stuffed with tahini yoghurt, sliced tomatoes, pickles, cucumber, lettuce and rocket is popular at iftar, the meal that breaks the daily fast after sunset during Ramadan (Feb 28th-March 30th,...

This combination of char-grilled tiger prawns, sweet white nectarines and a Vietnamese nuoc cham-style salsa is a fabulous celebration of summer flavours.  The recipe was inspired by Victorian chef Annie...

Vietnamese Green Papaya & Prawn SaladThis light, refreshing, crunchy salad is a popular snack or street food usually served in small quantities throughout Vietnam and always reminds of a beautiful movie I once saw, The Scent of  Green Papaya.A vegetarian version, made...

Here's a light, elegant French summer dessert for Valentine's Day from my first cookbook, The Cook's Garden. Classic accompaniments are strawberries (preferably wild) and raspberries. Fruit sauces also go well with these little...

Celebrate the Lunar New Year with this fabulous steamed fish as the finale to a banquet. According to Chinese tradition, the last main course of any feast must include a whole fish. InroductionAbout this RecipeBy: Sheridan Rogers Many Chinese...

Here's a marvellously simple recipe featuring kangaroo meat from Damien Coulthard and Rebecca Sullivan, the talented authors of Warndu Mai good food.Most of us associate  kangaroo fillet with the BBQ, a popular method of cooking and way of getting...

This refreshing fruity cocktail was devised by my son, Linden Pride , to celebrate Sydney summer at his latest bar, Bobbie's, in Double Bay, Sydney. Bobbie's is named after my late father, Sydney radio personality Bob...

This is Wanitha Tanasingam's award-winning recipe for Char Kway Teow, one of the world's epic noodle dishes from the streets of Malaysia with big flavours, contrasting textures and its signature hint of charred smokiness. "This is bold South...

Here's a fabulously simple  idea for New Year's Eve entertaining from Ruth Reichl's My Kitchen Year: 136 Recipes That Changed My Life."They were gorgeous and delicious. But it was the bright blue plate that sent them over the top," she...

Christmas Turducken with Roasted Summer FruitsThis succulent turkey breast stuffed with chicken breast and duck breast (aka turducken) is a fabulously festive dish to celebrate Christmas Down Under. The late Cajun chef Paul Prudhomme trademarked the name Turducken in...

Here's a fabulous idea for Christmas entertaining, either for a cocktail party or on the day. With thanks to celebrity chef Rick Stein for this recipe from Fish & Shellfish: The Definitive Guide to Cooking Seafood with 120 Classic...

This mango kulfi was the finale to a fabulous Diwali feast served by Ajoy and Meera Joshi recently at their restaurant Nilgiri's in Cremorne, Sydney, which won best Indian Restaurant again this year in both the national and NSW Restaurant & Catering...

There's something special about homemade edible gifts especially at Christmas. This delectable fudge doesn't take long to make, requires only five ingredients and will save you $$ on expensive chocolates.InroductionAbout this RecipeBy: Sheridan...

This nougat-like cake, rich in nuts, candied peel and spices, is a Christmas specialty of Siena in Italy. Years ago, on a visit to the island of Giglio off the Tuscan coast, I came across an ancient version of panforte made with dried figs, nuts, cocoa, dark...