Crêpes are a traditional French food enjoyed all around the world and variations of crepe exist in other European countries, from the filloa in Galicia, Spain, to the Dutch pannenkoek, the Russian blinis and the Rumanian lătită. Today is an important day in France: it is National Crêpes day! To celebrate I have compiled a list of the 10 things you didn’t know about French crêpes.… Continue reading
Mint and Lemon Quinoa Salad
It’s no secret I love salads (may it be pear, walnut and gorgonzola salad, Moroccan chickpea salad or an Italian mixed bean salad). Today I’ve got something a little different for you. I have been experimenting with quinoa for a little while now and I think you are going to like this Mint and Lemon Quinoa Salad. It is refreshing, simple, easy to prepare… Continue reading
Making Fresh Pasta
A while ago I attended The Long Italian Lunch cooking class in Sydney. There I made fresh pasta for the first time. It was a really fun experience, learning tips and tricks from a passionate Italian cook. Today I’m sharing Luciana’s recipe for making fresh pasta like a real Italian, at home. LA SFOGLIA: THE BASIS FOR ALL… Continue reading
Ricotta and Bacon Stuffed Mushrooms
Mushroom is nature’s superfood, because of its numerous nutritional benefits. Fresh mushrooms are firm to the touch, have uniform colour and have a slightly shiny surface. The best way to store mushrooms is to leave them in the brown paper bag in the fridge (but not in the vegetables compartment). This ricotta and bacon stuffed mushrooms recipe make… Continue reading
Vietnamese Green Papaya Salad
As promised this is one of the recipes I made at My Grandma’s Home Cooking class in Hoi An, Vietnam, back in December. This dish was one of the best I’ve had during my entire stay in Vietnam – Vietnamese green papaya salad is refreshing and light, full of vitamins and fibres. It is a colourful healthy meal that can… Continue reading
Single Origin Coffee Flans
My husband’s new hobby is ‘making coffee’. Oh and buying ridiculously expensive coffee machines. And the grinder that goes with it – for the expensive bags of single origin coffee beans! While I don’t drink coffee (very un-French of me, I know, I know), I do enjoy the occasional skim cappuccino on a Friday morning. The husband on… Continue reading
Grilled Yellow Fin Tuna Steak
I was at Sydney Fish Market not long ago, and loved the variety of fish on display. I couldn’t leave empty handed, so I grabbed some delicious yellow fin tuna steak. When choosing fresh tuna, choose a piece that smells ocean-fresh and looks glossy. Perfectly cooking tuna steaks can be tricky though as the meat can become… Continue reading
Veal Osso Bucco (Cuisine Companion)
Osso Bucco is an Italian speciality from Milan that consists of cross-cut veal shanks braised with vegetables, white wine and stock. Osso Bucco makes for a great winter dish, being the perfect comfort food. The rich flavours of the slow cooked veal meat is infused in the tender vegetables. This is my first time making this Veal Osso… Continue reading
Thyme Poached Chicken with Pine Nuts
This dainty dish is clean eating at its best – with this quick poaching method you’ll never eat dry chicken breast for dinner again. The chicken and the tender baby vegetables are cooked in a fragrant broth with juniper berries, pepper and thyme. Pine nuts are added at the end for a little crunch. This Thyme Poached Chicken… Continue reading
Vietnamese Crispy Pancake
As promised this is one of the recipes I made at My Grandma’s Home Cooking class in Hoi An, Vietnam, back in December. Vietnamese Crispy Pancake is easy to make and it’s packed with vitamins and fibres. It is a colourful healthy meal that can be prepared quickly for a light lunch or as a side. The crunchy bean… Continue reading