Eggplant Pesto
1 Medium eggplant, cut into chunks 50g Walnuts, roasted lightly 3 Cloves garlic, crushed 18 Large fresh basil leaves, coarsely chopped 3 Tbs extra virgin olive oil (plus 2 Tbs) half cup grated tasty...
Eggplant Patties
Patties are a versatile little morsel of food! They can be made round, small or large, flat or shaped into a finger! Generally they are small, often a rounded mass of minced meat or fish or...
Tomato Day – Prepare your pantry for the year ahead
We grew up with this cultural food ritual and we used to be embarrassed about it! Now I am proud to be part of the generation that has come full circle and I want to share this part of my story with...
Broad Beans – Fava
According to tradition, Sicily once experienced a failure of all crops except for broad beans that kept everyone from starving. Broad beans subsequently became a popular tradition in many Italian...
Rustic Bruschetta Blend
This creamy blend can be made with bits of what’s in the pantry or fridge - left overs from a party or BBQ. If using barbecued capsicum/eggplant/zucchini - will add a lovely smokey flavour. Some or...
Artichoke Caponata
This delicious sauce can be used for a spring risotto with broad beans and peas or just on pasta sprinkled with Parmesan Cheese! Enjoy! 4 artichokes (cleaned/cut into quarters)* 1 onion chopped...
Brussels Sprouts
These would have to be one of those vegetables people are afraid to try twice! I hope this recipe changes your mind and you give them one more chance. Instead of pancetta try bacon, Calabrese...
Roasted Garlic
When garlic is in full season it's a good idea to roast it, and save for the winter months. This can be done in whole cloves or cut through the middle to expose the cloves. Simply place the...
Slow Roasted Tomato Bacon Jam
20 tomatoes, cut in half lengthwise 4 cloves garlic, chopped ¼ cup balsamic vinegar 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil ¼ cup honey ¾ cup coffee, brewed hot chilli to taste (optional) ½ teaspoon...
Nectarines poached with Star Anise
Good Old Fashioned WHITE nectarines - straight from the (friend's) tree. Wash Cut and just slip off the stones Place in a pot Drizzle or dollop a couple of tablespoons of honey Sprinkle with a few...
Sun Dried Tomato Pesto
To make your own oven-dried tomatoes: 20 or so ripe (egg-shape) tomatoes, halved/quartered lengthwise Salt Extra-virgin olive oil Preheat the oven to 200 degrees. Place the tomatoes, already cut, on...
Spicy Roasted Tomato Sauce
Preheat the oven to 200 C 2kg ripe tomatoes (cut in wedges) 1/2 cup olive oil 4 tbsp balsamic vinegar 4 tbsp runny honey 4 cloves garlic (chopped) Oregano (basil in summer) 1 teaspoon dried hot...