A traditional Sicilian pasta recipe which I absolutely adore, ‘spaghetti con le sarde’ is spaghetti with sardines, although for this recipe and these photos, I used fresh anchovies instead of sardines. I used fresh anchovies because they were available at the fish market the day …
I think it’s safe to say that the Meat Pie is an Australian icon. I’ve lived away from Australia for more than twenty years, yet if you asked me to write a list of traditional ‘Aussie’ icons, a meat pie with tomato sauce would be right …
This recipe is another favourite from my mother’s repertoire of Chinese recipes. Eating these sticky ribs and licking my fingers with my eyes closed I can picture her in the kitchen of our Frankston house. My two brother’s, my twin sister and my father sitting …
My mother used to cook wonderful Chinese dishes when we were growing up. She had attended lessons with Elizabeth Chong, a prominent Chinese-born Melbourne based celebrity chef, author and television presenter, at her Chinese Cooking School. If there is one memory I have of …
The delicious combination of seasoned grilled chicken with bacon, egg, lettuce and tomato is hard to resist. You can get creative with your mayonnaise to give your Club Sandwich a signature flavour and take your sandwich to the next level. I’ve added Balsamic vinegar and …
Per la ricetta in Italiano, clicca qui per il sito e video ricetta del Antica Larderia Malfada. This month This Tuscan Life featured a story about a special ‘lard’ known as Lardo di Colonnata. It’s a wonderful and informative article which features a traditional Tuscan …
Meatloaf is one of those recipes that can evoke good or bad memories from our childhood. I remember before discovering this recipe, my mother made another version of meatloaf (obviously no BBQ sauce), and I never loved it. Actually I hated it. I think …
This is a vintage recipe from my mother’s repertoire and one that I grew up with. It will impress at any dinner party, and is much easier to put together than what it appears. It’s also a quick recipe that you can easily make after a busy day …
Caesar Salad is delicious all year round but is particularly enjoyed as a meal during the hot Summer months. I’ve ordered this a couple of times while out in Italy, and it’s usually a little disappointing. My favourite go to recipe for Caesar Salad is my …
Known as ‘Fave’ in Italy, Broad Beans are enjoyed and celebrated in any different ways when they come into season. I’ve tried to be a bit creative with them in this pasta recipe and I promise that it will convert anybody who declares they disike …