Basic Vinaigrette
Everyone needs a basic repertoire of dishes that they are comfortable making, regularly. Ideally, we should all be able to assemble a simple plate of food that can be effortlessly executed under duress. These dishes…
Everyone needs a basic repertoire of dishes that they are comfortable making, regularly. Ideally, we should all be able to assemble a simple plate of food that can be effortlessly executed under duress. These dishes…
This week I had every intention of sharing some summer salad ideas for brighter days. But the weather gods are not playing ball and while the sun beamed for a few glorious moments and I…
It’s no secret that I have a vast cookbook collection. It grows monthly with new found friends who live on my shelves and immediately become part of the furniture and the family. And while these…
There is a constant battle in my kitchen between my predisposition to over-purchase irresistible looking produce (AKA greediness ) and my desire to waste nothing. Thankfully, my love for anything sitting in vinegar and fermented,…
Hot honey is a multi use condiment. Never without a jar lurking somewhere on the top shelf, this is a solid fridge basic.
Pickle lovers unite! And celery haters don't go anywhere....this one is for you. I see you turning away from those stalks that underpin all the flavour in your favourite soups, sauces and braises as you…
The all round vinaigrette with a little tang from the onion, mild acid from the rice vinegar, hit of heat from the mustard and a great pouring consistency. It holds its own with the heavier…
No trip to LA is complete without a stop at Gjusta bakery, where the tahini croissants are a as essential as their anchovies on toast. For anyone who knows me, they are fully aware that…
This was initially created for my Salmon Caesar(ish) salad, but I feel that it deserves its own stand alone recipe here as I use it prolifically.
While the colours here reflect the season, slaw should not only be reserved for winter feasts. It’s a quintessential part of any BBQ spread or summer picnic - basically your all year round crunch solution.
As we finally find ourselves drifting into the warmer months when tomatoes are at their peak addictive sweetness and cherries are falling off the trees, here’s a little inspiration to ...
In my humble opinion, you can never have too many ways with herbs or sauces in your armoury. It's these tricks that elevates the basic to spectacular. I make a version of this on a…
I am often faced with a number of kitchen quandaries. Most frequently I find myself in 'the serving piece predicament'. My cupboards are dangerously packed to the hilt with bowls and platters in virtually every…
The edible equivalent of your favourite pair of jeans, grains are our basic carbohydrate for any meal - perfect either simply on their own or accessorised with any of the infinite options of flavour (eg.…
I get very excited when summer finally arrives, and my weekly pilgrimage to the farmers market instantly becomes more appealing. The options for salads and sides increase dramatically, embracing all the glorious summer flavours and…
I make these roasted cauliflower wedges all year around, but I particularly love them with this Mint & Wild Garlic Chimichuri.