A cute cucumber, dusted with toasted sesame seeds and dipped in its pickling liquid is a fun and tasty bite to have with a drink. Make plenty as they are very moreish ….
PICKLED DUTCH CARROTS
GLUTEN-FREE MADELEINES
FLAMICHE AUX POIREAUX
CHOCOLATE MACADAMIA BISCUITS
SPICED CHICKEN WITH CHORIZO AND CHICKPEAS
Our recently published Cornbread recipe had me thinking about a main meal to go with it. Mexican seemed the logical direction but it came with a proviso that it would be flavoursome and easy to prepare. (Much sought after those two characteristics.) And so Spiced Chicken with Chorizo and Chickpeas came about ….
CORNBREAD
CHESTNUT CREAM SPONGE
Chestnut is the hero of this layered dessert cake. It’s rich, delicious and worthy of a celebration, we think. The gluten-free sponge uses chestnut flour which has a delicate and distinct aroma, and the glorious filling is a combination of sweetened chestnut purée and cream. Dark chocolate is the supporting act in the form of a luscious icing ….
KABOCHA-STUFFED ZUCCHINI FLOWERS
I have fallen deeply in love with kabocha, the sweet, nutty Japanese pumpkin that’s called Kuri Kabocha in Japan, which means ‘nutty flavour.’ For a pumpkin it’s a revelation. (Are you starting to worry about me?) Add garlic, pepper, chilli and parmesan and you have a delicious stuffing for the seasonal delight that is zucchini flowers ….
SWEET CHILLI PRAWNS WITH COCONUT RICE
As always, the very best produce needs to be used in our Sweet Chilli Prawns and Coconut Rice dish. (We know you know this but we like to press the point!) A good prawn is a thing of beauty. An old prawn is not! Similarly with the herbs and leaves. If they look good enough to stick in a vase then you have chosen the right bunches. No wilting greens here ….
FANCY A FLORENTINE?
ORANGE-SCENTED OXTAIL
LAMINGTONS WITH RHUBARB AND ORANGE JAM
BEEF RENDANG
CRUNCHY BUCKWHEAT CRACKERS
Recipe testing can often yield unexpected results. Some good and some not so good. These Gluten-free Buckwheat Crackers are the result of trying to develop a recipe for crisp, tiny tart cases with the flavour of blinis (buckwheat pancakes made famous by the Russian Tea Rooms in New York and topped with melted butter, sour cream and caviar) ….
CHOCOLATE PEANUT ROUNDS
ROAST CAULIFLOWER AND CHICK PEA CURRY
It’s winter in Australia and lockdown in Sydney is now in its fifth week. We can exercise outside without a mask and the sun does shine a lot in sunny Sydney, even in winter, but still the highlight of the day does seem to be dinner! And I’m delving deep to keep it interesting. Last night I made a Roast Cauliflower and Chickpea Curry and served it with Tofu in Chilli Sauce ….
HEMP SEED AND COCONUT CRUMBLE
CHOOK A L'ORANGE
We were heading off to spend a few days in Orange recently, and in the process of planning meals what should spring to mind but that cordon-bleu classic - Duck a l’Orange! Given the dish has been described by Gordon Ramsay as the culinary equivalent of flared trousers, the temptation to go there was impossible to resist. Somehow in the process, though, the duck became good old Aussie chook ….
GLUTEN-FREE HEMPCAKES
Coming across hemp seeds in the supermarket recently, I had to take some home to try. They’re said to help with weight loss, improve skin, relieve joint pain and arthritis, aid in digestion, lower blood pressure and lots more. If you’re expecting to hate the medicine, though, the good news is that hemp seeds are quite delicious, even more so when they’re cooked. They add a rich nutty flavour and texture to baked goods, as in these thoroughly agreeable Gluten-free Hempcakes.