This is a favourite fish recipe from southern Persian which I learned when researching my book Pardiz. It's full Persian name is 'Mahi-e sorkh kardeh'. The fish swims in a thick ... continue reading...
MERINGUES
I used to have a total block in making meringues. I tried all sorts of recipes from friends that were meant to be fool-proof. Nothing worked. Usually after a promising start they would go ... continue reading...
TONNO SOTT’ OLIO ( tuna in oil)
For the last 3 months we have been enjoying wonderful fresh Blue-Fin tuna which are running here on the Far South Coast of NSW. It is a real spectacle to go down to the harbour in Bermagui ... continue reading...
FILOMENA
Today we celebrated my grandson Griffy's 12th birthday. It was the a glorious day. The the sun was out, the air was warm so it felt like the first day of summer. Miranda organised a ... continue reading...
FRITTATA GIALLA E VERDE (green and yellow omelette)
When I make a tuna paté ( my grandfather's famous creation ) I usually make quite a big amount as it can be used in so many ways. The frittata gialla e verde , a simple but inspired dish, is ... continue reading...
PASTA ALLE SARDE ( pasta with fresh sardines)
This is one of the signature dishes in Sicilian cooking. The use of fresh sardines brings the flavour of the seas that surround the island. The North African spices, earthy and sweet at the ... continue reading...
VERDURA AL FORNO ( baked vegetables )
This is a simple dish my mother would often make. I love that by changing the vegetables you get something different every time. It is light , healthy and delicious. You can serve by ... continue reading...
TORTA ORNELLA
Some years ago I was is in the town of Modica, Sicily, doing research for my book on Sicilian food and I met this local cheese maker. Ornella was a striking woman who looked like a young ... continue reading...
TRUFFLES #2 : SAVOURING the FLAVOUR
In these difficult times it's such a morale booster to spoil ourselves with the fresh local truffles that are now in season. In our household ,having hunted the truffles ( see my previous ... continue reading...
TRUFFLES #1 : THE HUNT
Truffles have always been for me one of the ultimate rare and exotic ingredients . Their unique scent takes the simplest of dishes to quite another level. Fresh truffles are hard to find ... continue reading...
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