My favourite Cookbooks.

I love reading cookbooks. I read them on the bus, in bed and even on the loo so I thought it fitting that I create something to celebrate some of my favourite books from my ever expanding bookshelf. Click HERE to see which books made my list. As soon as finished the post there were [...]

Figs with Cinnamon Crumble, Pomegranate Molasses and Honey Yoghurt

This is utterly delicious. I devised this after being given some figs and some pomegranates by Brendan as he asked to make something special. I was amazed just how successful it was. I’m pretty sure you’ll agree. The sharpness of the pomegranate and sweetness of the yoghurt together with the mellow cinnamon are a trio [...]

Thai Yellow Curry with Minced Pork

This is one of my all time favourite Thai curries. Minced pork marries so well with the spiciness of this dish. It’s a curry that packs a slow growing warmth, where the spice is present, but not overwhelming. It’s very fragrant and one of the nicest curries you’re likely to taste! RECIPE:

Kangaroo Steaks, Roast Potatoes & Broccoli with Anchovy Dressing

For those who haven’t eaten the beloved kangaroo before, let me tell you, it’s delicious. Lean and tasty – like a good quality steak. It’s very cheap here in Australia and found in every supermarket. However, if a) you can’t find it in your country or b) the thought of eating a skippy fills you [...]

Sultans Delight

This is one of the nicest and simplest stews I’ve cooked in a while. I took a look at the recipe and I must admit I didn’t hold out much hope for it as it sounded a little TOO simple. But I was completely wrong. I served it with the worst eggplant puree I’ve ever [...]

Cauliflower Soup with Chorizo

I called upon this delicious soup that I’d made a while back for my first course. It’s a deliciously mild flavour, tarted up with a zing of smoky chorizo sausage. It went down a treat! give it a go, it’s lovely. RECIPE:

Chicken Saag

This is the ultimate curry! I kid you not, this is a fantastic dish, absolutely packed with flavour. The crispy onions, which may seem like a complete pain in the arse to prepare, are the key ingredient I feel. They add a depth and nuttiness to the dish that is just unbelievable. It’s par for [...]

Turkish Layered Kofte

• Share on Facebook • Add to Del.icio.us • Digg It! This is one of the most fantastic things I’ve made in a while. It’s like a Mediterranean version of Nachos. I’ve eaten this at Turkish restaurants in Sydney, but never made it at home. I must say that the home version is supreme! It’s [...]

Afghani Eggplants with Spicy Chickpeas

• Share on Facebook • Add to Del.icio.us • Digg It! This is a sensational vegetarian feast. It uses 3 sauces combined with a hearty slice of eggplant to create something totally unlike any other dish I’d tried. It’s got influences from India and Afghanistan which makes it a very interesting blend of flavours. RECIPE:

Spanish Roasted Pork Ribs

• Share on Facebook • Add to Del.icio.us • Digg It! These are utterly sensational! A carnivore’s delight. There’s nothing more satisfying than working your way through a rack of pork ribs, gnawing at the tiniest morsel of meat. These Spanish ribs combine all the great flavours of sherry, paprika and wine and create something [...]