Butter me up
Words Vicki Ravlich-Horan, Images Ashlee DeCaires I am not a huge fan of eating corn off the cob – it’s a messy affair! Luckily, the excuse it provides to eat lashing of butter tips this summertime treat in its winning favour. This summer I suggest we crank that butter action up a notch by having […]
Harissa-roasted Courgette with Millet + Coriander Dressing
Recipes and images by Emma Galloway A beautiful flavour-packed way to use in-season courgettes. Here I’ve served it with millet (a protein-packed gluten-free grain), but cooked brown rice would also work. To make this dairy-free and therefore vegan also, omit feta cheese and use olive oil when cooking the millet. Serves 4–6 4 medium courgettes, […]
The Ultimate Hummus
Recipe and images by Julie Le Clerc There’s hummus and then there’s hummus! Hummus is a staple dish from the Middle East, where it has been relished since ancient times. Its popularity spread far and wide, and today it’s enjoyed worldwide. The word hummus in Arabic means chickpea, but the tasty dish we know and […]
Raviolo Caprese alla Norma
Recipes by Simone Saglia, Images by Brydie Thompson Like so many Italian dishes, this classic relies on beautiful, fresh ingredients, making summer the perfect time to enjoy it, with fresh tomatoes, basil and eggplants in abundance. Pasta Dough 1 cup boiling water 4 cups flour (500g) pinch of salt Make a well with the flour […]
Fresh Fish ‘n Herb Crust
Recipe and images by Kathy Paterson The herb marinade adds great flavour and you don’t need to be fussy about patting it evenly. Just lightly flour the fish – it gives a great little crust. Serves 4 Fish 1 small handful parsley leaves 1 small handful coriander leaves 2 cloves garlic, roughly chopped 1 red […]
Pavlova with L&P Jelly and Kiwifruit
Recipe by Vicki Ravlich-Horan There is not a more classic dessert than a pav! Growing up, neighbourhood BBQs were a regular occurrence in our street and Shirley Morrison was the Pav Queen. I remember them coming in one of two ways, topped with Kiwifruit or jelly crystals. This was well before freeze dried fruit powders […]
APÉRITIF – Cocktail Hour the Fiona Way
Words and images by Fiona Hugues I recently tragically lost my little terrier buddy Whinny. She’d been my faithful companion for 11 years and was my preferred company to spend apéritif hour with. At the end of the day we’d wander our grounds and ponder changes in the garden, and she’d flush out and promptly […]
Trofie al Pesto
Recipe by Simone Saglia (from The Trading Post) Images by Brydie Thompson Hailing form the western region of Liguria, the word trofie (pronounced trof·ee·eh) comes from the Ligurian word strufuggiâ, meaning ‘to rub’. This is a reference to how the dough is shaped by rolling and rubbing on a wooden board. Pasta Dough 2 cups flour (250g) […]
Salmon Salad
Recipe and image Fiona Hugues Since the Middle Ages, humans have been smoking salmon to preserve the fish, enabling them to eat it over the long winters. Thousands of years later it’s rumoured Victoria Beckham eats salmon every day. It’s also said supermodel Elle MacPherson religiously eats greens everyday. So surely, I thought, putting these […]
STRAWBERRY, ALMOND AND CARDAMOM CAKES
Recipe and images Amber Bremner These adorable little cakes are light, moist, and fragrant with the scent of both strawberries and ground cardamom – a match made in heaven. They are quick to make and while fresh is always best, they’re an excellent way to use up the last few strawberries in the bottom of […]