Last week, we Aussies, lost an amazing chef, cookbook author and teacher, and national icon - Margaret Fulton. Margaret opened up the world of good food, prepared at home, to generations of...
Easter is a time for family, friends and feasting. It's a long weekend that revolves around food, and a gorgeous table setting will set the scene. I've used mostly things that I have on hand, just...
This cake has a cult following. It's the signature cake from Newtown's Black Star Pastry. This recipe appeared in Gourmet Traveller a while ago and it has taken me until now to get around to making...
These scrumptious bikkies are a constant in our household, I've been making them for years. This biscuit recipe deserves a permanent place in your recipe repertoire. Crunchy and delicious, they last...
Creating an Australia Day table setting is easy and will really set the scene for your celebration. My inspiration came from Pinterest, and uses iconic Australian food containers to hold flowers, set...
Salad Dressing or Vinaigrette has to be one of THE most simple things to make. Yet during my catering days, almost every fridge in the homes I worked in, would have a door full of ready-made...
What's not to like about this classic dessert - a soft spongy date pudding smothered in rich caramel sauce, a dollop of cream, or a scoop of vanilla icecream, or both - dessert heaven.... and it's...
I've just bought a copy of Ottolenghi Simple and am loving so many of the recipes. This one is divine and really simple too. Roasting the berries intensifies their flavour, and their juice thickens...
This delicious tea loaf is a dream to make and keeps for ages. I love the flavour that the Earl Grey tea imparts, with it's hint of citrus and bergamot. Feel free to use any other strong flavoured...
This quick prawn curry is the perfect blend of spicy, fresh and creamy. And it takes minutes to make - just a matter of mixing together some fresh and dried spices, then a quick saute, add the...