SUMMER FRITTATA
A winner dish when you are pressed for time, need to feed some hungry mouths or have a heap of random leftovers in the fridge - this Summer Frittata is my go to for a great breakfast.
Read MoreA winner dish when you are pressed for time, need to feed some hungry mouths or have a heap of random leftovers in the fridge - this Summer Frittata is my go to for a great breakfast.
Read More1 tbs maple syrup
1 tbs wholegrain mustard
1 tbs tamari sauce
400g piece skinless salmon, pin-boned
½ tsp each black & white sesame seeds, mixed, plus extra to serve
1 bunch asparagus, trimmed
1 bunch broccolini, trimmed, thicker stems cut in half lengthways
2 tbs avocado oil (or extra virgin olive oil)
Juice of ½ lemon, remaining cut into wedges, to serve
1½ cups coriander & mint leaves
Mixed salad leaves & sauerkraut (optional), to serve
Combine maple syrup, half the mustard and half the tamari sauce in a wide shallow bowl. Add salmon and turn to coat. Set aside to marinate for 15 minutes.
Preheat oven grill to high. Place salmon on a lightly greased baking tray and scatter with half the sesame seeds. Place asparagus, broccolini, ½ tbs oil and remaining sesame seeds in a bowl, season and toss to coat. Place on tray around salmon and grill for 6-8 minutes on highest shelf, turning vegetables once, until fish is lightly glazed and medium rare and vegetables are just tender. Set aside to rest for 5 minutes, then roughly flake salmon.
To make a dressing, shake remaining mustard, tamari and oil with the lemon juice in a small screw-top jar and season.
Place the coriander, mint, salad leaves, broccolini, asparagus and herbs on a serving platter, top with salmon and drizzle with dressing. Serve with sauerkraut (if using).
Fish, Pea & Herb Orzo - for those days when it is still hot outside but you feel like something, cosy, comforting and all cooked in one pan! Creamy orzo, zesty fish, it’s bright, balanced and absolute perfection.
Moules Marinière. From my travels through France, to my MasterChef days. Here is the secret to my immunity winning recipe…
Clam Pasta - Spaghetti Alle Vongole - Delicious; whatever you want to call it, this dish is a big time hit and one you can whip out and whip up quick quick 🐚
Tequila Kingfish Ceviche, inspired by the memories of travel through Central America (c. 2009)
This dish screams summer. It pops with flavour and freshness that you want on a warm summer day cooking on the BBQ (or in this case the outdoor teppanyaki plate!). Prawns work perfectly here but you could mix it up with large chunks or white fish, squid, baby octopus or even crab or bugs!
My love for fried rice is never ending and the love for Leftover Fried Rice is high on the fried rice list! I love that time of the week where I have a bucket load of rice leftover and then a whole heap over other bits and pieces that will come together perfectly in the wok!
Rich, tasty, packed full of flavour and easy as to make, this Baked Fish dish is so so good, and even better that it is a one pan wonder and can be made for one or made for a 100!
1 small head broccoli, cut into florets
2 tbs avocado oil (or extra virgin olive oil)
1 onion, finely chopped
1 small fennel bulb, finely chopped, fronds reserved
4 garlic cloves, crushed
Finely grated zest of 2 lemons & juice of ½, remaining cut into wedges
2 fresh bay leaves, torn
6 cups (1.5 litres) chicken bone broth
1 bunch rainbow chard (or silverbeet), trimmed, stems thinly sliced, leaves chopped
½ barbecued chicken, meat shredded, skin and bones discarded
Pulse broccoli florets in a large food processor until rice-sized pieces form, scraping the sides of the bowl as required
Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat, add onion, fennel, garlic, lemon zest and bay and cook for 5 minutes or until soft. Add broth, turn up heat, bring to the boil and cook for 2 minutes to allow flavours to develop. Add chard stems and leaves, bring back to the boil for a minute or until leaves are just wilted, then add chicken and broccoli rice and cook for 1-2 minutes until chicken is warmed through and broccoli rice is just tender. Take off heat, stir in lemon juice and check seasoning.
Divide among serving bowls and scatter with fennel fronds. Serve with lemon wedges.
3 bunches mixed baby (Dutch) heirloom carrots, trimmed and scrubbed
1 can (400g) chickpeas, rinsed and drained
¼ cup (60ml) olive oil, plus extra to serve
1 tbs za’atar (a Middle Eastern spice blend), plus extra to serve
4 x 250g lamb rumps, trimmed
100g butter
1/3 cup (50g) pine nuts
Juice of ½ lemon
Yoghurt Dressing
1 cup (250ml) Greek-style yoghurt
Finely grated zest and juice of ½ lemon
¼ bunch each parsley and mint, leaves chopped, plus extra sprigs to serve
½ tbs honey
1. Preheat oven to 200°C. Line 2 baking trays with baking paper.
2. Place carrots and chickpeas on one tray, drizzle with 2 tbs olive oil and scatter with za’atar. Toss to coat. Roast for 20-25 minutes until golden and tender. Loosely cover with foil to rest.
3. Heat remaining oil in a frying pan over high heat. Season lamb and cook, turning often, for 6 minutes or until browned all over. Place in second tray and roast for 12-15 minutes for medium rare. Cover loosely with foil and rest for 5 minutes.
4. For dressing, combine ingredients in a bowl, season and refrigerate until required.
5. Place the butter into a small frying pan over a medium-low heat, add the pine nuts and cook, swirling pan occasionally, for 2-3 minutes or until butter and pine nuts are lightly browned. Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice.
6. Slice lamb and place it on a warm platter with the carrot and chickpea mixture. Spoon the warm butter and pine nut mixture over, scatter with extra za’atar, parsley and mint leaves and drizzle with extra olive oil.
These are my za’atar lamb meatballs with green harissa sauce…and they’re delicious…RECIPE…
Juice of 1 lime
1 tsp caster sugar
½ tsp salt flakes
1 red bird’s eye chilli, seeded, finely chopped
300g kingfish, skin, pin-bones and bloodline removed, thinly sliced
¼ head red cabbage, thinly sliced (we used a mandoline)
1 tbs olive oil
1 tbs sherry vinegar
Warmed mini tortillas, sliced avocado, sour cream and lime wedges, to serve
Black Bean and Corn Salsa
2 sweetcorn cobs, husks and silk removed
½ can (200g) black beans, drained and rinsed
2 ripe tomatoes, finely diced
1 small green chilli, finely chopped
2 spring onions, finely chopped
¼ bunch coriander, leaves and root chopped, plus extra leaves to serve
Juice of 1 lime
1 tbs chipotle chilli sauce (optional)
1. Place lime juice, sugar, salt and chilli in a bowl and stir until sugar and salt dissolve. Add kingfish, gently stir to coat and set aside for 10 minutes.
2. For the salsa, cook the corn in a saucepan of boiling salted water for 2 minutes. When cool enough to handle, cut the kernels off the cobs. Combine all ingredients in a bowl and season. Place the cabbage, oil and vinegar in a bowl, season and toss to combine.
3. Drain ceviche and serve with tortillas, dressed cabbage, salsa, avocado, sour cream, extra coriander and lime wedges.
Some call it the Rosita, others, the Teqroni, this is my Tequila Negroni.
Classically made with only three ingredients, this cocktail is perfect for any season…
I love these! Honestly the best drink after a big night before. Its super savoury, light on the booze and full of the good stuff that gets you going and ready to tackle the day!
I love this type of breakfast. Mexican inspired, packed full of flavour and guaranteed to fill you up with the protein packed eggs and Riverina Dairy High Protein Fetta.
Summer is for sharing, for family and for good food and drink...celebrate this festive season with delicious tequila and a refreshing Ranch Water.
1kg beef rump, trimmed, cut into 3cm cubes
120g butter, softened
2 tbs horseradish cream
Watercress tips, to serve
Beetroot, radish and grain salad
½ cup (100g) quinoa
½ bunch each target beetroot, baby beetroot and radish, thinly sliced (we used a mandoline)
1 red apple, thinly sliced (we used a mandoline)
¼ bunch dill, leaves finely chopped, plus fronds to serve
Horseradish Vinaigrette
¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 tbs red wine vinegar
1 tsp horseradish cream
1. For the salad, cook quinoa according to the packet instructions, then cool. Place in a large bowl with remaining ingredients.
2. Thread beef onto 8 metal skewers. Mix butter and horseradish cream in a small bowl and season. Spread half the butter over beef. Heat a barbecue or grill pan to high and cook skewers in batches, turning often, for 3-5 minutes or until charred and medium rare. Place on a platter, brush with remaining horseradish butter, cover loosely with foil and rest for 3 minutes.
3. For the vinaigrette, shake ingredients together in a jar.
4. Add half the vinaigrette to the salad and toss to coat. Place on a platter, top with beef skewers, drizzle with remaining vinaigrette, if desired, and top with watercress and fennel fronds.
Every Greek family has got a favourite but nobody can pick a winner, so instead, I have built both into one tray….this is the Pastitsio Moussaka, and it is delicious (hopefully the Greeks don’t hate me for this!)
I keep the velvety eggplant from the Moussaka, adding in the tubular pasta from the Pastitsio and tying it all together with a signature meat sauce!
This “Chinese Hamburger” is something that grabbed my attention online and I had to give it a crack. Tender meat, quickly stir fried in lots of spiced with a little green capsicum between two fresh buns and it was delicious. These 肉夹馍 would go perfectly with a cold beer!
I love food like this. All about sharing, cooking and eating with your hands, by the BBQ and very much ready to eat outside in the sunshine with a great group of friends! Packed full of flavour this is a great spiced salt mix that will work well on all red meat but particularly well with the rump steak in this recipe. Fire up the BBQ this weekend and enjoy.
I think the only thing that is missing on this burger is the bacon? How did I forget! Wrap your fangs around this Aussie classic, the Aussie Burger with the lot!
Steak is good, steak is even better with a little nob of this Herb Anchovy Steak Butter on top! Not bad on fish either! Easy to whip up and simple to keep in the fridge or freezer for later use.
100g butter
¼ cup (60ml) extra-virgin olive oil
2 heads cauliflower (about 1kg each), halved through stalk, trimmed and cut into 2cm-thick slices
Pomegranate seeds and parsley, to serve
White Bean Puree
1 can (400g) butter beans, drained and rinsed
¼ cup (60ml) hulled tahini
Juice of ½ lemon
1 garlic clove, crushed
1 tsp ground cumin
Almond Tabbouleh
1 cup (120g) blanched almonds, toasted and chopped
2 tomatoes, seeds removed, diced
1 bunch flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
½ bunch mint, leaves finely chopped
1 small shallot, finely chopped
¼ cup (60ml) extra-virgin olive oil
Juice of ½ lemon
1. Preheat the oven to 180°C.
2. Heat butter and oil in a non-stick frying pan over medium heat and cook cauliflower in batches for 4 minutes each side until golden. Place on an oven tray lined with baking paper, season and roast for 8-10 minutes until just tender.
3. For bean puree, place ingredients and 1/3 cup (80ml) water in a blender, season and blitz until smooth.
4. For the almond tabbouleh, combine the ingredients in a large bowl and season.
5. Spread the puree on a platter, top with tabbouleh and cauliflower steaks and scatter with pomegranate seeds and parsley.
It may sound simple, but boiling the humble egg can sometimes be a little tricky and it really depends on how YOU like your boiled eggs. Do you like it runny? Do you like jammy? Are you a soft person? Or does it need to be hard?
Well it shouldn’t be too hard to pull off if you follow a couple of simple steps (and keep your stopwatch handy)
The key is all in the timing.
This dish right here is true Australiana - it’s what I would have to eat after hours of time in the surf, carb on carb action with a bucket load of chicken salt and slatherings of tomato sauce.
Surely you have all had one! Not really a recipe here, but more a piece of nostalgia!
This is a Royal Curry - it is quick to make, but you might need to check the cupboard for a couple of spices! All in all nice and easy to make and it will taste better than any takeout you might grab on a cosy Sunday night.
Paneer is obviously the hero here but if you are looking to mix it up you could also make this recipe with chicken, fish or other veg!
Learning the art of the classic Spanish Tortilla de Patatas with Miguel Maestre aka The Crazy Bull - the only thing is, this classic has a bit of a twist!
Sorting Jax (and Baby’s) cravings one meal at a time! This is Jax’s Pregnancy Grilled Cheese recipe, and its very very simple!
Eggs for breakfast? But looking for something a little different that can still feed the masses! Try my bulked out Shakshuka recipe this weekend!
Fish, Pea & Herb Orzo - for those days when it is still hot outside but you feel like something, cosy, comforting and all cooked in one pan! Creamy orzo, zesty fish, it’s bright, balanced and absolute perfection.
I love this type of breakfast. Mexican inspired, packed full of flavour and guaranteed to fill you up with the protein packed eggs and Riverina Dairy High Protein Fetta.
Moules Marinière. From my travels through France, to my MasterChef days. Here is the secret to my immunity winning recipe…
Tequila Kingfish Ceviche, inspired by the memories of travel through Central America (c. 2009)
This dish screams summer. It pops with flavour and freshness that you want on a warm summer day cooking on the BBQ (or in this case the outdoor teppanyaki plate!). Prawns work perfectly here but you could mix it up with large chunks or white fish, squid, baby octopus or even crab or bugs!
These are fun, tasty little morsels! The combination of the super savoury Riverina Dairy Haloumi and the sweet spiciness of the hot honey make you want to dive back for more and more!
1 cup (140g) pearl couscous
100g each green beans, butter (yellow) beans and sugar snap peas, trimmed
¼ bunch each mint and parsley
16 cooked prawns, heads removed, tails intact
4 eggs, soft-boiled and halved
1/3 cup (50g) hazelnuts, toasted, chopped
Green herb oil
1/3 bunch each mint and parsley, leaves picked, plus extra leaves to serve
2 sprigs dill, leaves picked
1/3 cup (80ml) olive oil
1 tbs capers
Finely grated zest of 1 lemon, juice of ½
1. Bring a saucepan of salted water to the boil, add couscous and cook according to packet instructions. Pour into a sieve and cool under cold running water. Place in a bowl.
2. Bring another saucepan of salted water to the boil and blanch green and yellow beans for 2 minutes, then add sugar snaps and cook for a further minute or until al dente. Drain and plunge into iced water to cool completely, then drain. Cut beans and sugar snaps into bite-sized pieces and add to couscous.
3. For the herb oil, place all the ingredients in a blender, season and blitz until smooth.
4. To serve, add herb oil and herbs to couscous mixture, season and toss to coat. Place on a large platter, top with prawns and eggs and scatter with hazelnuts.
Fish, Pea & Herb Orzo - for those days when it is still hot outside but you feel like something, cosy, comforting and all cooked in one pan! Creamy orzo, zesty fish, it’s bright, balanced and absolute perfection.
Moules Marinière. From my travels through France, to my MasterChef days. Here is the secret to my immunity winning recipe…
Clam Pasta - Spaghetti Alle Vongole - Delicious; whatever you want to call it, this dish is a big time hit and one you can whip out and whip up quick quick 🐚
Tequila Kingfish Ceviche, inspired by the memories of travel through Central America (c. 2009)
This dish screams summer. It pops with flavour and freshness that you want on a warm summer day cooking on the BBQ (or in this case the outdoor teppanyaki plate!). Prawns work perfectly here but you could mix it up with large chunks or white fish, squid, baby octopus or even crab or bugs!
My love for fried rice is never ending and the love for Leftover Fried Rice is high on the fried rice list! I love that time of the week where I have a bucket load of rice leftover and then a whole heap over other bits and pieces that will come together perfectly in the wok!
Rich, tasty, packed full of flavour and easy as to make, this Baked Fish dish is so so good, and even better that it is a one pan wonder and can be made for one or made for a 100!
1 cup (200g) quinoa
2 spring onions, thinly sliced
½ bunch kale, stems removed, washed, torn
Juice of ½ small lemon
1 tbs extra virgin olive oil
150g Brussels sprouts, thinly sliced
1 baby fennel bulb, thinly sliced (we used a mandoline)
½ bunch each radishes and target beetroot, thinly sliced (we used a mandoline; if target beetroot is unavailable, use 1 bunch of radishes)
6 zucchini flowers, halved
¾ cup (140g) kimchi (or sauerkraut)
4 soft-boiled eggs, shelled and halved
2 tbs pumpkin seeds (pepitas), toasted
Avocado and herb dressing
1 avocado, flesh removed
2 tbs tahini
½ cup (140g) Greek-style yoghurt
Juice of ½ lemon
2 sprigs each mint, flat-leaf parsley, coriander, leaves picked
1. Cook quinoa according to packet instructions. Place in a bowl and allow to cool, then fluff up with a fork. Add spring onion, season and combine.
2. For the avocado and herb dressing, place all ingredients in a blender, season and blitz until smooth. Set aside.
3. Place kale in a large bowl with lemon juice and oil. Using your hands, massage for 1 minute or until leaves are tender.
4. Divide quinoa mixture among serving bowls. Add kale, Brussels sprout, fennel, radish, beetroot, zucchini and kimchi. Top with egg and pumpkin seeds. Drizzle with avocado and herb dressing and serve.
It may sound simple, but boiling the humble egg can sometimes be a little tricky and it really depends on how YOU like your boiled eggs. Do you like it runny? Do you like jammy? Are you a soft person? Or does it need to be hard?
Well it shouldn’t be too hard to pull off if you follow a couple of simple steps (and keep your stopwatch handy)
The key is all in the timing.
This dish right here is true Australiana - it’s what I would have to eat after hours of time in the surf, carb on carb action with a bucket load of chicken salt and slatherings of tomato sauce.
Surely you have all had one! Not really a recipe here, but more a piece of nostalgia!
This is a Royal Curry - it is quick to make, but you might need to check the cupboard for a couple of spices! All in all nice and easy to make and it will taste better than any takeout you might grab on a cosy Sunday night.
Paneer is obviously the hero here but if you are looking to mix it up you could also make this recipe with chicken, fish or other veg!
Learning the art of the classic Spanish Tortilla de Patatas with Miguel Maestre aka The Crazy Bull - the only thing is, this classic has a bit of a twist!
Sorting Jax (and Baby’s) cravings one meal at a time! This is Jax’s Pregnancy Grilled Cheese recipe, and its very very simple!
Eggs for breakfast? But looking for something a little different that can still feed the masses! Try my bulked out Shakshuka recipe this weekend!
Fish, Pea & Herb Orzo - for those days when it is still hot outside but you feel like something, cosy, comforting and all cooked in one pan! Creamy orzo, zesty fish, it’s bright, balanced and absolute perfection.
I love this type of breakfast. Mexican inspired, packed full of flavour and guaranteed to fill you up with the protein packed eggs and Riverina Dairy High Protein Fetta.
Moules Marinière. From my travels through France, to my MasterChef days. Here is the secret to my immunity winning recipe…
Tequila Kingfish Ceviche, inspired by the memories of travel through Central America (c. 2009)
This dish screams summer. It pops with flavour and freshness that you want on a warm summer day cooking on the BBQ (or in this case the outdoor teppanyaki plate!). Prawns work perfectly here but you could mix it up with large chunks or white fish, squid, baby octopus or even crab or bugs!
These are fun, tasty little morsels! The combination of the super savoury Riverina Dairy Haloumi and the sweet spiciness of the hot honey make you want to dive back for more and more!
2 tbs olive oil
1 red onion, thinly sliced
2cm piece (10g) ginger, finely grated
2 green chillies, seeds removed, finely chopped, plus extra to serve
2 sprigs curry leaves, leaves picked, plus extra fried leaves to serve
3 garlic cloves, crushed
2 tbs garam masala
2 x 400g cans crushed tomatoes
250g okra, trimmed
8 eggs
Steamed basmati rice, naan bread, yoghurt, coriander to serve
1. Heat oil in a large non-stick pan over medium heat. Add onion, ginger, chilli, curry leaves and garlic. Cook for 5 minutes or until soft. Add garam masala and cook for a further 1 minute or until fragrant. Add tomatoes plus ¾ cup (180ml) water, and stir to combine.
2. Bring to the boil, then lower heat to a simmer, and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes or until sauce has thickened. Add okra, stir to coat, and simmer for 7 minutes. Season.
3. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, soft-boil eggs in boiling water for 7 minutes. Drain, remove shells, and halve.
4. Serve curry with rice and naan bread and top with eggs, yoghurt, coriander, extra chilli and fried curry leaves.
RECIPE COLLECTION FROM DELICIOUS. ON SUNDAYS
2 sheets butter puff pastry
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 tub (150g) roasted capsicum and pecorino dip (or other vegetable dip)
6 baby zucchini, halved lengthways
3-4 (120g) yellow squash, thinly sliced with a mandoline
1 bunch asparagus, thinly sliced lengthways with a mandoline
150g goat’s cheese
Extra virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar glaze, mixed herbs to serve
1. Preheat oven to 200°C. Line a large baking tray with baking paper.
2. To make tart case, place pastry sheets side by side on the lined tray. Brush egg wash along the long edge of one sheet, then overlap with the other by 2cm to create a large single sheet measuring approximately 36cm x 20cm. Fold and pinch all four sides to make a 2cm border, pushing down to seal. Brush border with egg wash. Using a fork, prick the base of the tart all over. Place in oven and bake for 20 minutes or until the pastry is golden. Remove from oven and spread base of pastry with dip.
3. Meanwhile, place vegetables in a large bowl. Pour boiling water over vegetables, steep for 1 minute to blanch, then drain and pat dry with kitchen paper.
4. Scatter vegetables over tart and crumble over goat’s cheese. Drizzle with oil and vinegar glaze. Serve with mixed herbs.
Tahini sauce
1/4 cup (90g) tahini
½ cup (140g) Greek-style yoghurt
1 tbs olive oil
½ tsp smoked paprika
Finely grated zest and juice of ½ a lemon
1/3 cup (80ml) extra virgin olive oil, plus extra to drizzle
1 garlic bulb
1 large cauliflower, outer leaves and stem intact
2 tsp each chilli flakes, ground turmeric
½ cup (75g) hazelnuts, roasted, choppe
¼ cup (40g) raisins
Watercress (or rocket) to serve
1. Preheat oven to 180°C. Drizzle 2 tbs oil over the garlic, then place in the centre of a piece of foil. Roast for 30 minutes.
2. Place the whole cauliflower in the centre of a roasting dish (you may have to trim stem slightly to ensure it will stand up). Combine the remaining 2 tbs oil, chilli, turmeric and 1 tsp salt, then rub over the cauliflower. Place in the oven and roast for 1 hour or until tender.
3. While the cauliflower is cooking, make the tahini sauce. Combine the tahini, roasted garlic, yoghurt, olive oil, smoked paprika, and lemon zest and juice. Season to taste.
4. When cauliflower is cooked, spead the bottom of a serving plate liberally with the tahini sauce, place cauliflower on top, then scatter with hazelnuts, raisins, watercress and drizzle over extra olive oil.
4 x 180g blue-eye trevalla, skin on
5cm piece ginger, peeled, cut into thin matchsticks
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
4 spring onions, thinly sliced
1 cup (250ml) chicken stock
¼ cup (60ml) light soy sauce
1 tbs black vinegar
2 tsp sesame oil
Steamed rice, sliced red chillies and steamed gai lan (Chinese broccoli, or other Asian greens) to serve
1. Place fish fillets on a plate, skin side down, inside a steamer basket. Scatter with ginger, garlic and half the spring onion. Steam, covered, over a pot of simmering water for 8 minutes or until just cooked.
2. While the fish is cooking, combine chicken stock, soy, vinegar and sesame oil in a saucepan, then place over medium heat. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes or until reduced.
3. Place fish on a platter. Drizzle over the sauce and sprinkle on remaining spring onions and chilli.
4. Serve with steamed rice and gai lan.
450g yellowtail (kingfish) fillet
3 medium shallots
4 baby marrows
4 patty pans
Handful of mint leaves
1 lemon
1 red chilli, finely sliced
Extra Virgin Olive oil
Sea Salt & Black pepper
PUTTING IT ALL TOGETHER:
1. Using a mandolin, thinly slice the baby marrow, patty pans and shallots.
2. Thinly slice the fresh yellowtail (kingfish) fillet and place a thin layer on a serving plate.
3. Scatter the baby marrow, patty pans and shallots over the yellowtail fish. Followed by the mint leaves and chilli. Finish off with a squeeze of lemon juice, a drizzle of olive oil and freshly ground black pepper.
MAKES: 4
WHAT'S IN IT?
2 tbs peanut or sunflower oil
500g chicken mince
1 red onion, sliced
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1 lemongrass stalk, inner core finely grated
1 bunch coriander, leaves picked, roots finely chopped
2 tbs soy sauce
½ bunch Thai basil, leaves picked
150g mixed salad leaves
250g mixed tomatoes, halved
1/3 cup (55g) almonds, toasted and chopped
Lime dressing
Juice of 2 limes
2 tbs fish sauce
1 birdseye chilli, finely sliced
½ tsp palm sugar, or raw sugar
PUTTING IT ALL TOGETHER:
1. Heat oil in a large frypan over high heat.
2. Add chicken and cook for 6-8 minutes until golden. Add onion, garlic, lemongrass and coriander roots. Cook for 2-3 minutes until fragrant. Add soy sauce and cook a further 2-3 minutes then remove from the heat.
3. For the dressing, combine all ingredients in a bowl and set aside.
4. To make the salad, combine coriander leaves, Thai basil, salad leaves and tomatoes.
5. Divide between bowls. Top with chicken, almonds and dressing.
The Choripan is something I can get my lips around a little more often I think (although the Bunnings Sanga / Surf Club Sausage Sizzle is still top dog!). We are lucky to have an Argentinian butchery close by to Studio Maybe so I could easily get my hands on some traditional Argentinian Chorizo (which is distinctly different to Spanish Chorizo) to make this street food classic.
I don’t even know why I am putting this cocktail recipe on my website, it was honestly the worst thing I think I have ever drunk. That’s not to say others might not like it, but just my opinion.
And, this is a classic cocktail, so it really should be alright, but - it wasn’t!
I feel like making risotto is more like an art form than a recipe.
I mean, you definitely need a recipe if it’s your first crack at it, but once you know the basics and have this classic Risotto Milanese down pat, you can put your own spin on it, add flavours, include proteins or different toppings, the world really is your oyster!
It may sound simple, but boiling the humble egg can sometimes be a little tricky and it really depends on how YOU like your boiled eggs. Do you like it runny? Do you like jammy? Are you a soft person? Or does it need to be hard?
Well it shouldn’t be too hard to pull off if you follow a couple of simple steps (and keep your stopwatch handy)
The key is all in the timing.
When chillier weather hits, a Classic Negroni may not cut it, but this Hot Negroni most certainly will!
Made in a very similar fashion to the Classic Negroni but with a couple of little twists, like the addition of Rooibos tea for some earthy and nutty tones and honey for natural sweetness that compliments the tea and coats the throat when drinking warm.
Every Greek family has got a favourite but nobody can pick a winner, so instead, I have built both into one tray….this is the Pastitsio Moussaka, and it is delicious (hopefully the Greeks don’t hate me for this!)
I keep the velvety eggplant from the Moussaka, adding in the tubular pasta from the Pastitsio and tying it all together with a signature meat sauce!
You could seriously have a thousand of these, but, that's when the devil comes out. They call this cocktail the "El Diablo". It is a simple tequila based cocktail that is made delicious wth spicy ginger beer and berry liqueurs! Enjoy ice cold on a hot day.
This “Chinese Hamburger” is something that grabbed my attention online and I had to give it a crack. Tender meat, quickly stir fried in lots of spiced with a little green capsicum between two fresh buns and it was delicious. These 肉夹馍 would go perfectly with a cold beer!
Ok, so a little while back I shared the classic hot chip roll, but a lot of you said that I needed to try it with Vegemite 🤔 And if I am going to be honest, I think you are all WRONG! This was terrible!!!
I am going to stick to the tomato sauce!
You can forget the HSP, this is the Spice Bag, and it is brought to you by: The Irish ☘️🇮🇪
This cocktail might just ruin the regular Old Fashioned. The Oaxaca Old Fashioned was created in the early 2000s by bar tender Phil Ward after he swapped out the classic Bourbon for a mix of Tequila and Mezcal to make this delicious Mexican inspired riff on the Old Fashioned Cocktail.
A whisky a day, keeps the Dr away! Give my Apple Ginger Whisky Sour cocktail a try. It’s the perfect winter cocktail and can be served on ice or slightly warmed for those even chillier nights!
A classic, a dipper, a drizzler, a spreader - one of my go-to favourites for wraps, grilled meats or even use to dollop on top of a spicy curry. This Tzatziki recipe is quick, it’s simple and it is probably going to be better than the one you buy from the shops!
Nduja is a dangerously addictive, spreadable firecracker of Calabrian pork and chilies that melts into a smoky, spicy sauce all over anything it touches. In this case, it is the perfect addition to a classic vodka pasta (which is one of the simplist and most delicious pastas you can make!)
This iconic Brazilian street food was supposedly developed for a little Brazilian prince who loves chicken drumsticks but on one occasion the royal kitchen ran out of drumsticks so they made something that looked like a drumstick for the little fella!
This recipe has a few steps to it, but its quite delicious at the end product…
Making your own mayo at home is quick and easy, all you need is egg, oil, maybe some garlic and a stick blender! You will be whipping up mayonnaise in no time!
This dish right here is true Australiana - it’s what I would have to eat after hours of time in the surf, carb on carb action with a bucket load of chicken salt and slatherings of tomato sauce.
Surely you have all had one! Not really a recipe here, but more a piece of nostalgia!
Here is a rich and smooth twist on the classic Old Fashioned using delicious brown butter to fat wash your bourbon creating a smooth and super drinkable cocktail that is perfect for the cooler months and those keen to mix things up a little.
This is a Royal Curry - it is quick to make, but you might need to check the cupboard for a couple of spices! All in all nice and easy to make and it will taste better than any takeout you might grab on a cosy Sunday night.
Paneer is obviously the hero here but if you are looking to mix it up you could also make this recipe with chicken, fish or other veg!
Learning the art of the classic Spanish Tortilla de Patatas with Miguel Maestre aka The Crazy Bull - the only thing is, this classic has a bit of a twist!
I know people love a Espresso Martini and lets be honest, that can get a little boring, so here is another coffee cocktail that I think you will love - The Revolver. It is a classic cocktail using only four very simple ingredients. Try it next time you are at the bar, having people over for drinks, or just need a little pick-me-up!
I know people love a Espresso Martini and lets be honest, that can get a little boring, so here is another coffee cocktail that I think you will love - The Carajillo. Three ingredients, one very flavourful cocktail!
I know people love a Espresso Martini and lets be honest, that can get a little boring, so here is a twist on another classic cocktail recipe that I think you will love - The Coffee Negroni. Try this cocktail next time you are at the bar, having people over for drinks, or just need a little pick-me-up!
I know people love a Espresso Martini and lets be honest, that can get a little boring, so here are three coffee forward cocktails that I think you will love next time you are at the bar, having people over for drinks, or just need a little pick-me-up!
My wife and I love this dip from Fresh & Fodder so much I had to try and make it for myself and make it in BULK! The recipe is really straight forward and I think I got pretty close to the one from the tub, I think the tip for this dip recipe is to make it ahead of time and let it sit and develop the flavours overnight!
This is my classic carbonara recipe. I think it is as close to the real deal as you can get (and yes, that means NO CREAM!), that is what the egg, parmesan and pasta water is for!
I hope you enjoy this simple, classic carbonara recipe that can be whipped up in minutes!
Some call it the Rosita, others, the Teqroni, this is my Tequila Negroni.
Classically made with only three ingredients, this cocktail is perfect for any season…
Sorting Jax (and Baby’s) cravings one meal at a time! This is Jax’s Pregnancy Grilled Cheese recipe, and its very very simple!
½ cup (90g) wild rice
1 cup (200g) brown rice
1 red onion, thinly sliced into rings
2 tbs red wine vinegar
3 nectarines, cut into wedges
250g haloumi, thickly sliced
150g rocket leaves
Dressing
Juice of 1 lemon
¼ cup (60ml) extra virgin olive oil
1 tbs Dijon mustard
1. Bring a large saucepan of water to the boil over medium-high heat. Add the wild rice and cook 15-20 minutes until the grains are starting to open. Add brown rice and cook a further 10-15 minutes until wild rice and brown rice are tender. Drain and set aside.
2. Meanwhile, combine the onion with vinegar, season and toss to coat, then set aside to pickle.
3. Preheat a chargrill or barbecue over high heat. Brush the nectarine flesh with oil then cook, cut side down, for 1-2 minutes until charred. Set aside to cool.
4. Heat a non-stick frypan over medium-high heat. Add the haloumi and cook for 2 minutes a side until golden. Remove and set aside to cool.
5. For the dressing, combine all ingredients in a bowl, season and set aside.
6. Drain the vinegar from the onion and then place onion in a bowl with the wild rice, brown rice, nectarines and rocket. Toss gently to combine. Drizzle over dressing and top with haloumi.
I feel like making risotto is more like an art form than a recipe.
I mean, you definitely need a recipe if it’s your first crack at it, but once you know the basics and have this classic Risotto Milanese down pat, you can put your own spin on it, add flavours, include proteins or different toppings, the world really is your oyster!
Sorting Jax (and Baby’s) cravings one meal at a time! This is Jax’s Pregnancy Grilled Cheese recipe, and its very very simple!
I love this type of breakfast. Mexican inspired, packed full of flavour and guaranteed to fill you up with the protein packed eggs and Riverina Dairy High Protein Fetta.
Perfect for your next beach day, picnic or the lunch box; these fun #RitzCrackers Summer Sandwiches take the classic combo of ham & pineapple and give it a Ritz twist!
These are fun, tasty little morsels! The combination of the super savoury Riverina Dairy Haloumi and the sweet spiciness of the hot honey make you want to dive back for more and more!
A winner dish when you are pressed for time, need to feed some hungry mouths or have a heap of random leftovers in the fridge - this Summer Frittata is my go to for a great breakfast.
4 x 125g kangaroo fillets (or lamb fillets)
¼ cup (60ml) extra virgin olive oil
2 tsp smoked paprika
2 tsp ground cumin
Juice of 1 lime
Super slaw
½ cup (100g) red quinoa (or regular quinoa)
80g baby kale or rocket leaves
¼ red cabbage, finely shredded
2 carrots, shredded
¼ cup (25g) goji berries
¼ cup pepitas (35g), plus extra to serve
2 tsp sesame seeds, plus extra to serve
1. Bring a saucepan of water to the boil over medium heat. Add the quinoa and cook until just tender. Drain then cool completely.
2. Combine the 2 tbs olive oil, paprika and cumin. Season with salt and pepper. Rub over the kangaroo fillets and set aside.
3. Preheat a barbecue or chargrill over high heat. Add the fillets and cook for 5 minutes, turning, until charred and cooked to medium. Rest, lightly covered in foil, for 5 minutes.
4. For the slaw, combine the cooked quinoa and all other ingredients in a bowl. Toss to combine.
5. To make the dressing, combine resting juices from the kangaroo, lime juice and remaining oil and toss through the slaw.
6. Serve with sliced kangaroo and extra seeds.
Every Greek family has got a favourite but nobody can pick a winner, so instead, I have built both into one tray….this is the Pastitsio Moussaka, and it is delicious (hopefully the Greeks don’t hate me for this!)
I keep the velvety eggplant from the Moussaka, adding in the tubular pasta from the Pastitsio and tying it all together with a signature meat sauce!
This “Chinese Hamburger” is something that grabbed my attention online and I had to give it a crack. Tender meat, quickly stir fried in lots of spiced with a little green capsicum between two fresh buns and it was delicious. These 肉夹馍 would go perfectly with a cold beer!
I love food like this. All about sharing, cooking and eating with your hands, by the BBQ and very much ready to eat outside in the sunshine with a great group of friends! Packed full of flavour this is a great spiced salt mix that will work well on all red meat but particularly well with the rump steak in this recipe. Fire up the BBQ this weekend and enjoy.
I think the only thing that is missing on this burger is the bacon? How did I forget! Wrap your fangs around this Aussie classic, the Aussie Burger with the lot!
Steak is good, steak is even better with a little nob of this Herb Anchovy Steak Butter on top! Not bad on fish either! Easy to whip up and simple to keep in the fridge or freezer for later use.
750g sweet potato, cut into 3cm pieces
2 x 180g pieces salmon, skin removed and pin-boned
100g frozen peas, thawed
Finely grated zest of ½ lemon
1½ cups (100g) fresh rye breadcrumbs
1 egg, beaten
¼ cup (60ml) olive oil
Lemon wedges, watercress and cornichons to serve (optional)
Herbed yoghurt
1 cup (280g) thick Greek-style yoghurt
1 tbs each finely chopped dill and flat-leaf parsley
Finely grated zest of 1 lemon
1. Bring a saucepan of water to the boil over medium heat. Add the sweet potato and cook for 8 minutes, then place a steamer basket on top with the salmon. Cover basket and cook for 3-4 minutes until almost cooked, then remove from the heat. Drain potato and set aside to steam cool.
2. Flake fish into a bowl. Add the potato, peas, zest, crumbs, egg, then season and fold through mixture to combine.
3. Use lightly oiled hands to form into 12 patties, then place on a baking tray lined with baking paper. Chill for 30 minutes.
4. For the herbed yoghurt, combine all ingredients in a bowl and chill.
5. Heat ¼ cup oil in a frypan over medium high heat. In batches, cook the patties for 2-3 minutes a side until lightly golden and warmed through, then drain on paper towel.
6. Season, then serve with lemon wedges, watercress, cornichons and herbed yoghurt.
Fish, Pea & Herb Orzo - for those days when it is still hot outside but you feel like something, cosy, comforting and all cooked in one pan! Creamy orzo, zesty fish, it’s bright, balanced and absolute perfection.
Moules Marinière. From my travels through France, to my MasterChef days. Here is the secret to my immunity winning recipe…
Clam Pasta - Spaghetti Alle Vongole - Delicious; whatever you want to call it, this dish is a big time hit and one you can whip out and whip up quick quick 🐚
Tequila Kingfish Ceviche, inspired by the memories of travel through Central America (c. 2009)
This dish screams summer. It pops with flavour and freshness that you want on a warm summer day cooking on the BBQ (or in this case the outdoor teppanyaki plate!). Prawns work perfectly here but you could mix it up with large chunks or white fish, squid, baby octopus or even crab or bugs!
My love for fried rice is never ending and the love for Leftover Fried Rice is high on the fried rice list! I love that time of the week where I have a bucket load of rice leftover and then a whole heap over other bits and pieces that will come together perfectly in the wok!
Rich, tasty, packed full of flavour and easy as to make, this Baked Fish dish is so so good, and even better that it is a one pan wonder and can be made for one or made for a 100!
1 cup basil leaves
1 cup flat-leaf parsley leaves
2 cups baby spinach
6 eggs
500g ricotta
¼ cup (20g) parmesan
2 tbs extra virgin olive oil, plus extra to serve
1 onion, sliced
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1½ cups baby kale, plus extra leaves to serve
1 zucchini, shaved in strips using a vegetable peeler
4 stalks asparagus, shaved into strips with a vegetable peeler
Lemon juice, to serve
Preheat oven to 180°C.
Place the herbs and spinach in a food processor and whiz until finely chopped. Add the eggs, ricotta, parmesan and season, then whiz until smooth.
Heat oil in a frypan over medium heat. Add the onion and cook for 2-3 minutes until softened, then add the garlic and cook for a further 1 minute until fragrant. Add the baby kale and zucchini strips. Remove from the heat.
Add the egg mixture and stir to combine and distribute the ingredients in the pan.
Place in the oven and cook 20-25 minutes until puffed and golden on top. Remove from the oven and set aside to cool for 5 minutes, then slide out of the pan.
Serve topped with asparagus, extra kale leaves and drizzle with lemon juice and olive oil.
It may sound simple, but boiling the humble egg can sometimes be a little tricky and it really depends on how YOU like your boiled eggs. Do you like it runny? Do you like jammy? Are you a soft person? Or does it need to be hard?
Well it shouldn’t be too hard to pull off if you follow a couple of simple steps (and keep your stopwatch handy)
The key is all in the timing.
This dish right here is true Australiana - it’s what I would have to eat after hours of time in the surf, carb on carb action with a bucket load of chicken salt and slatherings of tomato sauce.
Surely you have all had one! Not really a recipe here, but more a piece of nostalgia!
This is a Royal Curry - it is quick to make, but you might need to check the cupboard for a couple of spices! All in all nice and easy to make and it will taste better than any takeout you might grab on a cosy Sunday night.
Paneer is obviously the hero here but if you are looking to mix it up you could also make this recipe with chicken, fish or other veg!
Learning the art of the classic Spanish Tortilla de Patatas with Miguel Maestre aka The Crazy Bull - the only thing is, this classic has a bit of a twist!
Sorting Jax (and Baby’s) cravings one meal at a time! This is Jax’s Pregnancy Grilled Cheese recipe, and its very very simple!
Eggs for breakfast? But looking for something a little different that can still feed the masses! Try my bulked out Shakshuka recipe this weekend!
Fish, Pea & Herb Orzo - for those days when it is still hot outside but you feel like something, cosy, comforting and all cooked in one pan! Creamy orzo, zesty fish, it’s bright, balanced and absolute perfection.
I love this type of breakfast. Mexican inspired, packed full of flavour and guaranteed to fill you up with the protein packed eggs and Riverina Dairy High Protein Fetta.
Moules Marinière. From my travels through France, to my MasterChef days. Here is the secret to my immunity winning recipe…
Tequila Kingfish Ceviche, inspired by the memories of travel through Central America (c. 2009)
This dish screams summer. It pops with flavour and freshness that you want on a warm summer day cooking on the BBQ (or in this case the outdoor teppanyaki plate!). Prawns work perfectly here but you could mix it up with large chunks or white fish, squid, baby octopus or even crab or bugs!
These are fun, tasty little morsels! The combination of the super savoury Riverina Dairy Haloumi and the sweet spiciness of the hot honey make you want to dive back for more and more!
2 x tubs Low fat cottage cheese
4 whole eggs, lightly beaten
700ml Tomato passata sauce
2 tbs basil leaves, roughly chopped
8-10 medium zucchini
4 tbs Parmesan, 3 tbs reserved to serve
1. Preheat oven 200C. Cut zucchini into coins and place between two dish towels to remove excess water.
2. Purée cottage cheese with eggs (1 tub of cottage cheese =2 eggs) and fresh pepper and basil.
3. Lightly oil baking dish or pan (we used our shallot cast iron pan). Cover the bottom with a thin layer of tomato passata. Arrange zucchini in concentric circles so no tomato is showing through. Next, add a layer of purée and cover with zucchini. Repeat steps alternating between tomato and zucchini. The layer under the top will be the purée. Finally cover top with zucchini and grate Parmesan on top.
4. Cook in oven for one hour or until the center bounces back when touched.