Oven Roasted Trout with Thyme
One of the best things about Sydney is the abundance of fresh seafood, all so readily available. The trick is to do your fish shopping on a Saturday at the fish markets (they close at 5pm, so it’s...
View ArticleChristmas Roast Turkey
There’s nothing more festive than a roast turkey for Christmas, shared with friends and family. Roasting a turkey may seem to be a daunting task but don’t let the silly giant bird intimidate you! In...
View ArticleRussian Buckwheat Blinis
Buckwheat bliny is a part of traditional Russian cuisine, descended from one of mankind’s oldest and most common prepared foods: fried flat bread. Here is a quick and simple recipe to prepare them at...
View ArticleSea urchin spaghettini
Sea urchin spaghetti has always been a popular item in Japan, normally served in quasi-Italian restaurants or cafes (along with Mentaiko spaghetti, a kind or smelt roe). I’ve often raved repeatedly...
View ArticleQuiche Lorraine
A quiche is now a classic dish of French cuisine (and also another name for sensitive new age guys), but did you know that quiche actually originated in Germany? It was from the medieval kingdom of...
View ArticleSpinach and Ricotta Gnudi
‘Gnudi’ meaning ‘nude’ in Italian, are what the Florentines call tender little dumplings that are very similar to gnocchi, except that they are made with ricotta rather than potato, which gives them a...
View ArticleRotolo of Spinach and Ricotta
I had the wonderful opportunity to be invited to pasta class hosted by Chef Ashley Hughes, owner and chef of Alio restaurant, since its opening in 2000. An intimate demonstration to just 6 of us, we...
View ArticleButternut Penne
Butternut, also known as butternut pumpkin, is a wonderful winter squash with a sweet, nutty taste similar to that of a pumpkin. The ripe flesh is a beautiful deep orange with a good sweetness to it...
View ArticleRisotto al Tartufo Bianco
We live in a world of microwave meals, instant noodles, food deliveries and fast food to comply with our hectic lifestyles. We’re spoilt with so many conveniences in terms of food, when it comes to a...
View ArticleAntipasti Bruschetta
Changing the seasonal style of your food can be just as fun as updating your fall wardrobe. While I was browsing on OTTE I was inspired to create a dish that complemented the tones of the upcoming...
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