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 […]
ANTIPASTI SALAD
Recipe and image Fiona Hugues Just the word antipasti for me instantly conjures up a bucolic scene of copious glasses of wine on a lazy afternoon with friends, and platters of bountiful tasty wee things to slowly devour. This salad is that very notion but in a bowl, packed full of all the things, and […]
Cheese & Pepper Puffs
Recipe Vicki Ravlich-Horan Image Brydie Thompson These savoury choux puffs can be deep fried or baked to create a beautiful cheesy pepper puff that make a wonderful canapé. 1 cup water 100 g butter 1 cup flour 1 tsp salt 1 tsp black pepper, ground 1 cup tasty cheddar, grated 1 cup parmesan cheese, grated […]
ROASTED BLACK PEPPER STRAWBERRIES WITH BOOZY TOFU CREAM AND AQUAFABA MERINGUE
Recipe and Image by Amber Bremner This fully plant-based dessert is a little bit special. While appearing very simple, the flavours are a fantastic combination and lift the bar on what vegan dessert can be. Black pepper significantly intensifies the natural sweetness of roasted strawberries and adds some peppery warmth, and I’ve served the luscious […]