This year my family celebrated Christmas early as everybody was going to be in different places on Christmas day. It was such a happy evening with everybody together in a festive mood. ... continue reading...
TIRAMISÙ
This classic Italian dessert never goes out of fashion. It is so deliciously creamy and has a full, rich flavour. The story goes that a 'Madame 'of a bordello in Treviso, Italy, devised ... continue reading...
FRITELLA OF BROAD BEANS, ARTICHOKES & ASPARAGUS
I love this time of the year. Spring is here and plants everywhere are covered with new life. A fresh, delicate green is the signature colour. In the vegetable garden my broad beans are ... continue reading...
PERSIAN INSPIRED BIRTHDAY CAKE
It is interesting how the name for a dish can make it seem glamorous or just ordinary. I remember one dinner I created at Bei Amici restaurant we served 'polpettine alla Siciliana' ( light ... continue reading...
LENTILS WITH BURRATA AND BASIL OIL
I really like lentils. They are so versatile and can form the basis of many delicious combinations. And don't forget they are super-healthy - your microbiome will love you . This dish uses ... continue reading...
FISH IN A SPICY PERSIAN SAUCE
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...
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