Perfect Slow Roast Beef
When I lived in London, one of my favourite things to do on a Sunday was to take myself off to one of the capital’s many old fashioned pubs and order myself a Sunday roast with all the trimmings. Living…
Almond Cranberry Homemade Nougat
It’s a chilly morning, there’s jazz on the radio, and as usual I’m in the kitchen cooking up some delicious sweet treats. Today I’m making candy, a deliciously chewy honey nougat filled with almonds, pistachios and cranberries. If you’re a…
Ginger Beef Stir Fry
While I’m often happy to spend hours in the kitchen carefully crafting a meal (it is my job, after all), I really love a quick recipe. Whenever I am in a hurry to get food on the table, I always…
Seared Duck with Pomegranate
It’s starting to feel properly wintery around these parts with Christmas only a month away. This time of year always makes me feel a bit topsy-turvy as no matter how long I have lived away from New Zealand and Australia,…
Chicken Parmigiana (Chicken Parmesan)
Crumbed chicken breasts, smothered in a rich tomato sauce and plenty of melted cheese - what’s not to like?
Sticky Toffee Pudding
When I was a kid, there was one food I hated above any other. Dates. I couldn’t stand them, and my mother (who makes excellent sweets) always used to put them in her scones, thereby ruining them as far as…
British Style Baked Beans
On the weekend there are few breakfasts I enjoy more than hot buttered toast, laden with tomatoey baked beans. Whether served simply, just as they are, or going the whole hog with a full English, baked beans will always set…
Garlic Butter Mussels au Gratin
I am longing to be back at the seaside. Don’t get me wrong, I love living in Germany, but I grew up always in sight of the sea and it is the ocean that I miss more than anything. Whenever…
Pumpkin Seed Lasagne
While I enjoy few meals more than sitting down to a juicy steak or pork fillet, there are some incredible vegetarian dishes out there which I love. Case in point; today’s recipe, inspired by my friend Sabine’s incredible Pumpkin Seed…
Torta Caprese al Limone
Two of my favourite ingredients have to be lemons and white chocolate, which is why today’s recipe Torta Caprese al Limone or Capri Lemon Cake is one of my favourite sweet treats. The incredible smell of this cake baking in…
