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Recipe: Balsamic Caramel Drizzled Figs with Ricotta
Our Regional Flavours food tour to Sydney’s southwest market gardens is lovely. One of our stops is at a fig (& prickly pear) farm where we get to explore and experience some absolute delights. There are so many delicious things you can do with figs, savoury or sweet. Even this versatile recipe can be served [...]
Recipe: Roasted Corn Tamales
In our Modern Mexican cooking class last week, everyone was excited to learn how to make tamales. I still remember one of my first experiences eating tamales – it was delicious. It was a hot day in Oaxaca, Mexico, as we strolled the swarming zócalo (market square). Merchants hawked trinkets and huge coloured balloons. Women [...]
Summer Barbecue Recipe ? Barbecued Ratatouille
Quick! While the sun is shining, enjoy this wonderful preparation of barbecued vegetables highlighting two of summers best aspects: the ubiquitous barbecue and beautiful seasonal veggies! Fast, easy, beautiful, delicious…! Barbecued Ratatouille Ingredients 2 medium zucchini 2 medium yellow squash, halved lengthwise 2 Japanese eggplants, halved lengthwise 2 medium red onions, quartered 2 medium red [...]
Summber Barbecue Recipe ? Barbecued Ratatouille
Quick! While the sun is shining, enjoy this wonderful preparation of barbecued vegetables highlighting two of summers best aspects: the ubiquitous barbecue and beautiful seasonal veggies! Fast, easy, beautiful, delicious…! Barbecued Ratatouille Ingredients 2 medium zucchini 2 medium yellow squash, halved lengthwise 2 Japanese eggplants, halved lengthwise 2 medium red onions, quartered 2 medium red [...]
Recipe: Tomatillo Salsa
One of my favourite fruits is now in season in the Southern Hemisphere. Even though it’s hard to find, it’s a must for food lovers – the Tomatillo (say ‘toe-ma-TEA-yo’ NOT ‘toe-ma-TILL-oh’). The tomatillo is related to the Cape Gooseberry. The firm, pale green flesh is surrounded by a paper-like husk. As the fruit matures, [...]
Christmas Lunch ? Tequila Cured Salmon, the perfect starter
I am still thinking of what to cook for Christmas lunch, but one thing I know I am making to start it off is Tequila Cured Salmon. It’s one of my favourites, as the tender, translucent flesh is succulent, sweet and spicy; perfect with the crunch of a good flatbread or crouton, it has just [...]
Life on a Food Truck ? Clover Food Truck
Our former intern, Andres Castello, knowing of our fascination with food trucks, shares a bit of his recent experience working on one of the fleet owned and operated by Clover Food Lab – serving up a new type of fast food. VP For the past few months I have been part of the team at [...]
Morena ? Modern Peruvian / South American Cuisine
Sassy and styled, Morena restaurant is giving Sydney a boost in the right direction. It shows a side of South American culture beyond kitschy pre-conceptions; even travelling to South America on a regular basis and being a big fan of South American cuisines, I was impressed with Morena’s particular take on it. Through passionate chefs [...]
Argentine Chimichurri Sauce Recipe ? inspired by Francis Mallman
In light of the tips, tricks and trends I picked up at the International Chefs Showcase of the Crave Sydney International Food Festival (see my full report here), I've been inspired to revisit all of my favourite South American recipes gleaned from my annual Taste of South America food tour to Brazil and Argentina. The following is a recipe for Chimichurri Sauce - the ubiquitous 'national sauce' of Argentina.
Argentine Chimichurri Sauce Recipe ? insired by Francis Mallman
In light of the tips, tricks and trends I picked up at the International Chefs Showcase of the Crave Sydney International Food Festival (see my full report here), I've been inspired to revisit all of my favourite South American recipes gleaned from my annual Taste of South America food tour to Brazil and Argentina. The following is a recipe for Chimichurri Sauce - the ubiquitous 'national sauce' of Argentina.
