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Lavash… quick and easy crackers
I thought I would try my hand at some lavash… I needed some snacks, forgot to buy some, so had to think quick. Lavash are surprisingly quick and easy. I cut them quite roughly as I like them to look...
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Beetroot, Horseradish and Vodka Cured Hiramasa Kingfish
I was in possession of a beautiful whole Hiramasa Kingfish, I felt compelled to do something special and while there is nothing quite like sashimi, I decided the next best thing would be curing. I have...
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Coffee Bean and Vodka Cured Hiramasa Kingfish
Wow, what a surprise this Coffee Bean and Vodka Cured Hiramasa Kingfish turned out to be. I think this is my favourite recipe ever (until next time). It is incredible, even if I do say so myself....
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Peter Brettell’s Braised Beef recipe… a true ‘nose to tail’ winter warmer
Peter Brettell’s (Wild Rocket @ Misty’s in Montville Head Chef and passionate local beef supporter) shared his braised beef recipe with me some time ago. It is delicious! With the cold weather it is...
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Moroccan Chickpea Soup recipe… great winter warmer!
I looove this recipe. Moroccan Chickpea soup is a wonderful hearty soup, perfect warmer from this arctic snap we have been experiencing, though I have been known to make it in the middle of summer....
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Peter Wolfe’s Honey Lamb Shanks Recipe
Winter brings with it the yearning for slowly cooked comfort foods and there is nothing more comforting than lamb shanks that just melt in your mouth. The combination of the honey and spice blend, add...
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Pommes Banskia recipe… playing with the purple potato
I have been fascinated with the purple congo potatoes ever since I first discovered them at the Noosa Farmers’ Market years ago. The flesh of this vegetable is a vibrant purple when sliced in half and...
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Tonya Jenning’s Taramasalata recipe… delicious dip for any occasion
Taramasalata, a ‘salad cream’ or dip, is a delicious Greek and Turkish meze dish served with thin ‘Melba’ style toast, crudités of vegetables, pita or crusty bread, or make some lavash. Tonya Jennings...
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Fish Baked in Corn Husk recipe…
I love preparing fish in this method as the corn husks really help retain the moisture of the fish, as well as infusing the flesh with its own subtle flavour. Although prising the corn out of its husk...
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Quick and Easy Bush Ravioli Recipe
Native foods have become quite popular, especially in the way of spices. There are a number of producers on the Sunshine Coast that stock a wonderful selection of spices and condiments that are based...
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Tempura Oyster recipe… yes please…
As far as I am concerned the best way to have oysters is freshly shucked, natural and unadorned, however sometimes I make an exception for tempura oysters. #yesplease This is my take… Ingredients: ¼...
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Tempura Onion Flowers
My recent visit to The Falls Farm saw me come home with a bunch of fabulous pom pom-like red creole onion flowers. I though they would be magnificent in a vase… and then I was told that you could...
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Bone Broth… not just a nourishing paleo favourite
Bone broth has become rather fashionable of late through the paleo movement. I am not paleo – not because I think there is anything wrong with it. In fact, of all the diets, I think it is probably one...
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Wasabi Cured Kingfish Recipes
I love curing fish. I have previously posted some recipes of some cured kingfish, but I am always trying different variations. This time I had been sent some fabulously fresh wasabi from Shima Wasabi...
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Oyster & Mussel Chowder
This Oyster and Mussel Chowder was kindly supplied by Janet Fleming on our recent visit to Flamingo Oysters in Whangaroa, New Zealand. It is incredibly easy to make and tastes great. I adapted the...
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