It is fresh truffle season here in Australia. Our truffles are becoming well known, with a stronger aroma than the European black truffle. Wonderful! Michele ordered one large truffle ... continue reading...
BORANI-E-BAGHALA
I am a big fan of broad beans. This Persian dish is a perfect accompaniment to any meal, be it Persian or as part of an antipasto. I love the combination of the sweetness of the broad beans ... continue reading...
BAGNA CAUDA
Bagna Cauda ( hot sauce) is a great peasant dish from Piemonte in northern Italy. It's a very convivial dish as diners dip raw or cooked vegetables in the hot sauce placed in a pot in the ... continue reading...
AASH-E-MAAST ( bean and chickpea soup)
When I was doing research for my book 'Pardiz', I went to the Palace kitchen in Tehran and there I saw a menu for a State dinner given in 1976 by the then Shah of Iran and his Empress, ... continue reading...
LOCKDOWN #8
ONION TART I love this onion tart- the sharp and salty flavours of the feta and anchovies go so well with the sweetness of the caramelised onions. It's a variation of a traditional Swiss ... continue reading...
LOCKDOWN #6 : MINESTRONE
MINESTRONE Minestrone is one of those fabulous soup dishes you can tailor-make to your preferences and the availability of vegetables. It is easily re-heated so I always make a larger ... continue reading...
WALDORF SALAD
I have made a few short videos, some with recipes from my book 'Pardiz', others are old favourites. Some of you might have already received a test post by mistake. Sorry about that. Here is ... continue reading...
LOCKDOWN #5
FLATHEAD FISH PIES We have a local fish , flathead, which has a delicate flavour I absolutely love. Fishermen here had a fresh catch and had filleted them beautifully. Birri had the ... continue reading...
LOCKDOWN FOOD#2
This recipe is one of my grandfather Ettore's war time invention. You would like to make a paté but no livers, and this is the case for us at the moment. He made it with tinned tuna. It is ... continue reading...
LOCKDOWN FOOD #1
In these uncertain, confusing and scary times, I have decided to change my blog to meet the needs of our changed way of life. I am inspired to do this by the example of my grandfather, ... continue reading...
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