by Sheridan | Nov 15, 2020 | Cakes, Christmas, Picnics, Recipes
Christmas Pineapple and Ginger Cake Here’s a quick, easy Christmas cake which the kids can help make. The addition of pineapple and ginger makes it moist and tasty and the almonds, laid out in decorative pattern over the top, set it off. If fresh limes are...
by Sheridan | Dec 23, 2019 | Cakes, Christmas, Desserts, Recipes
Kransekake (Norwegian Christmas Cake) This recipe is from my Food Year cookbook and was given to me by the late Millie Sherman whose Otello patisserie in Neutral Bay, Sydney, was renowned for its fabulous cakes and chocolates. Kransekake, or “wreath cake,”...
by Sheridan | Nov 25, 2018 | Christmas, Desserts, Recipes
Black Sapote Plum Pudding My sister Justy makes this fabulously rich plum pudding for the family Christmas table. The black sapotes (aka chocolate pudding fruit) are from the orchard at Bend of the River. View Instructions InroductionAbout this Recipe By:...
by Sheridan | Dec 3, 2017 | Asian, Christmas, Lunch, Main Courses, Recipes, Starters
Japanese-style Brown Rice, Ginger and Mint Salad Fabulous on its own or with char-grilled or barbecued salmon. You can also toss through some diced silken tofu and bean sprouts (tails removed) if liked. Quantities are easily doubled or tripled. A good one...
by Sheridan | Dec 22, 2016 | Christmas, Dinner, Lunch, Main Courses, Recipes, Seafood
Moqueca (Brazilian Seafood Stew) Here’s a wonderfully vibrant, thick and tasty Brazilian seafood stew (pronounced “mo-KEH-kah”) for the Christmas table. This version was given to me by the chef at Twocan restaurant, a popular eatery in Manly, Sydney, sadly no...
by Sheridan | Dec 20, 2016 | Christmas, Lunch, Main Courses, Poultry & Game, Recipes
Steve Manfredi’s Christmas Roast Turkey “For many of us, Christmas is the most stressful time of the year, especially if you’re hosting a family get-together,” says Steve Manfredi, owner/chef of Osteria Balla, The Star, Darling Harbour....
