by Sheridan | Nov 28, 2016 | Breakfast, Brunch, Cakes, Desserts, Recipes
Lucio’s Torta di Ricotta e Nocciole (Flourless Hazelnut and Ricotta Cake) I was a guest of Lucio’s fabulous annual Christmas lunch last week. When I asked him for a Christmas recipe, he pointed me to this fantastic ricotta and hazelnut torta which,...
by Sheridan | Aug 20, 2016 | Breakfast, Brunch, Fruit, Recipes
Cumquat Marmalade It’s that time of the year for making marmalade while the cumquats, Seville oranges and lemons are drooping from the trees. Cutting up the fruit does take a bit of time but can be very satisfying if you sit outside on one of these sunny winter...
by Sheridan | Apr 20, 2016 | Breakfast, Lunch, Picnic, Recipes, Vegetarian
Flower Power Bread Have fun making these cute flowerpot breads at home with friends during the school holidays. You’ll need about 4-6 new terracotta flowerpots. Make sure to wash and dry them thoroughly before using. Brush the insides lightly with oil then...
by Sheridan | Nov 5, 2015 | Breakfast, Brunch, Eggs, Picnics, Recipes
Lettuce Frittata Most of us use lettuce as a salad ingredient and never think to cook with it (have you tried lettuce soup?). This moist, light frittata is good for a light lunch or supper, or to take on a picnic. Substitute some of the lettuce for silverbeet or...
by Sheridan | Sep 13, 2015 | Breakfast, Brunch, Fruit, Recipes
Fig Jam Sweet, plump figs are falling off the trees all over Greece and Italy as autumn approaches. This simple recipe for fig jam, from my book The Cook’s Garden, is heavenly just eaten from a spoon (rather like the Greek spoon sweets). I’d forgotten just...
by Sheridan | Jun 17, 2014 | Breakfast, Brunch, Desserts, Fruit, Recipes
Compote of Dried Fruits with Orange Blossom Water This delicious compote is from my second book Seasonal Entertaining (Harper Collins) and will keep well in the refrigerator for a week or more, developing its delicious flavours. Use orange blossom water to taste...
