A light and festive dessert, easily prepared the day before ingredients 1.2 L thickened cream 8 sheets of gelatin 3 tbsp caster sugar 1 cup raisins dark rum 1 tsp ground cinnamon 1 tsp allspice ¼ tsp nutmeg instructions Place the raisins in a bowl and cover with rum, set aside for an hour and ... Read More
THE BOATHOUSE Governor Phillip Park, Palm Beach (02) 99743868 no reservations, BYO wine only The Boathouse is a favourite spot of mine, perfectly situated on Pittwater with the most divine view. The casual white wood interior is enhanced by the ever changing flower arrangements and creative display of fruit and vegetables. The weekend is always ... Read More
the pure greenness of this soup soothes the soul on a cold night. this very green soup is packed full with antioxidants. Add a little lite sour cream and a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil to dress it up for guests. ingredients 1 bunch of watercress, washed and roughly chopped 1 onion, peeled and chopped ... Read More
ingredients 4 x veal chops ½ cup grated parmesan cheese 1 egg, whisked 1 cup bread crumbs 1 cup tomato pasta sauce instructions Place the breadcrumbs and egg in separate bowls. Hammer out the veal chops to a thickness of 1 cm. Place the veal in the egg then coat well in the breadcrumbs, shaking ... Read More
A simple and tasty salad I learned whilst doing a cooking course in Rome. Perfect served by itself or it would make a great light dinner with a grilled chicken breast. ingredients 7 vine ripened tomatoes 3 cloves garlic 6 slices ciabatta bread 10 basil leaves, torn extra virgin olive oil S&P instructions Cut the ... Read More
Hello World This dish is my interpretation of a personal favourite from “le mani in pasta” in Rome. ingredients 500g paccheri pasta 2 dozen scampi, halved and ‘butterflied’ 2 cloves garlic, sliced finely 500g cherry tomatoes, halved 1 tsp dried chilli flakes, optional 1 bunch parsley, chopped extra virgin olive ... Read More
ingredients 2 cups frozen peas, thawed 1/3 bunch mint, leaves picked ½ cup pecorino, grated 1 clove garlic S&P 1 tbsp red wine vinegar 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil I day old baguette, sliced instructions In a food processor, add all the ingredients except the bread. Process till combined. Check for the correct seasoning. ... Read More
This mixed mushroom lasagne is buonissimo!! A great alternative to your traditional beef lasagne and it takes half the time. I used a 26cmx20cm ovenproof dish ingredients 800g mixed mushrooms (swiss and king brown, portobello, button), chopped 20g butter 4 sprigs thyme 300g lasagne sheets béchamel sauce 1L milk 130g butter 130g flour 130g taleggio ... Read More
I always love a cake that can be made in one bowl and with only a wooden spoon, simply delightful to make and eat! ingredients 1 1/2 cups almond meal 1 cup caster sugar 3/4 cup dessicated coconut 4 eggs zest of one large or two small lemons 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract 175g unsalted ... Read More
Mmmmmm creamy risotto, so good! My recipe is for a basic risotto, so you can add any vegetables you like. ingredients one white onion, chopped 1 ½ cups arborio rice 1 cup frozen peas, thawed 1 zucchini, halved and sliced 1/2 bunch mint, leaves picked and sliced 1.5 l chicken stock, warm 20 g butter ... Read More
