Osso Buco with Gremolata
This morning the temperature fell to a single digit in Noosa (a chilly 9 Celcius) – a reminder that winter is not far away. At this time of the year at my place, salads and simple barbecue meals begin to get replaced by comfort foods such as casseroles, curries and braises. Osso Buco literally means […]
Warm Olives with Lemon and Herbs
We make these scrumptious Warm Olives in our Moroccan Magic Cooking Class and they always get gobbled up quickly. It’s so easy to marinate your own olives and they are so much better than the ones you buy from the deli. Feel free to vary the flavours – for a European style replace the fennel […]
Spiced Crispy Skin Duck Breasts with Asian Slaw
Just because we’re in isolation doesn’t mean we can’t enjoy home-cooked restaurant quality food! Many people seem to shy away from cooking with duck but it’s actually very simple. The secret to achieving crispy skin is to start cooking the duck in a cold pan then heating it until the fat renders. This easy recipe […]
Chicken and Leek Filo Pie
This tasty pie is a real winner and a great way to use up leftover chicken. Cooking with filo pastry is not difficult (actually it’s a lot of fun!), but make sure you choose filo from the refrigerator section of the supermarket rather than frozen variety which tends to be brittle and can easily break. […]
Grain-Free Granola
Try your hand at making your own granola with my simple grain-free / gluten-free recipe. Flavoured with tahini, honey, allspice and vanilla, my recipe is super-delicious: after making this, you will never buy commercial granola again!
Chocolate Brownies
With Easter nearly upon us, our thoughts are no doubt turning to Chocolate! Given that we all have a little more spare time at the present, it’s the perfect opportunity to try your hand at some baking. This easy recipe I developed for Chocolate Brownies is fool-proof and will ensure success for even the most […]
Coconut Pumpkin Soup
Pumpkin, creamy coconut milk and Thai flavourings combine to make a really delicious soup. This freezes well so it’s worth making a double-batch. If you like it hot, add extra chilli!
Anzac Biscuits
Anzac Day is almost upon us, and to mark this special day why not bake a batch of Anzac biscuits rather than succumb to store bought ones? Everyone loves these tasty treats and they are a cinch to make. The history of Anzac Biscuits is debatable, but the most likely theory is that they were […]
Lime & Coconut Muffins
When limes are in season (as they are now), I bake these moreish muffins to serve to our guests at our cooking school life’s a feast. They are super-easy to make (less than 10 minutes to mix up) and freeze really well. Great for afternoon tea, kids lunchboxes or even served for dessert with a […]
Hot Smoked, Rum Soaked Salmon with Mango Salsa
Smoking salmon is easier than you think – all you need is a hooded barbecue and a little patience for the curing process. This dish is a winner is you’re having friends for lunch or dinner, as it can be fully prepared the day before. Quantities can easily be increased and this method can be […]
