Eastertime is a time for gathering and feasts and in many cultures, lamb will be on the menu, particularly here in Australia where the quality of lamb is just so good. Slow roasting a whole leg or shoulder of lamb is a wonderful way to feed a crowd and the oven will do most of […]
Assembling a cheese platter is really one of the easiest ways to entertain and it also makes for a stunning centrepiece on your table. You can’t go wrong if you: Choose 3 cheeses – like brie, cheddar and blue Add 3 accompaniments – fruit, nuts, bread/crackers & Remember the 3 R’s – if it’s Ripe […]
With Valentine’s Day coming up, let’s look at some classic aphrodisiac foods that are said to arouse the senses in the most romantic of ways. Oysters are usually the first thing that comes to mind if we are talking aphrodisiacs. Their soft, sensual texture is part of the appeal, but also their briny scent is […]
Summer is here…and it’s time to fire up the barbie! While ‘Great Australian Sausage Sizzles’ will no doubt be taking off at your local mega-hardware store at this time of year, when it comes to throwing something on the barbeque, you really can’t go past a good steak. My recipe for BBQ Beef Steaks with […]
December is well and truly party season, and that ice breaking time of chatting over drinks, when you gather guests for any special occasion can really set the mood. That’s why having tasty passarounds that are appetising and, most importantly, easy to eat with one hand, while simultaneously balancing a glass in the other, are […]
When it comes to retro recipes, there are some classics we love to revisit…and some we never want to see again! As I reflected over 40 years of cooking, I remember the Prawn Cocktails, Beef Wellington, Chicken Kiev, Steak Diane and Coq au Vin that graced the ‘dinner party’ table. I also recall the many […]
