Pancetta & Parmesan Mushrooms
“Pancetta & Parmesan” sounds so much more sophisticated than “Pizza & Pasta”… Don’t you think? And this week’s recipe of the week is exactly that… Not because it’s sophisticated, but because it smells & tastes sexy, subtle & sophisticated too. Joe’s pick of the
Caramelized Fennel & Onion Pizza
Did you know that Gorgonzola is a type of blue cheese, so… All Gorgonzola are blues but not all blues are Gorgonzola! And… If you think that’s clever… Did you know that fennel is actually part of the carrot family and not the onion
Saucy Green Beans
The name alone of this dish should be enough for many of you to give it a go! This dish is an old Greek classic known as Fasolakia Ladera Kokkinista. This literally translates to Beans Oily Reddened. Now the dish isn’t oily, but
Spanakorizo (Spinach Rice)
What's that dish that you just couldn't stand as a kid, and yet now, at a more "mature" age, you just can't do without it? Mine's definitely Spanakorizo! Greek for "spinach rice," Spanakorizo is a dish that I now cook with anticipation
Silverbeet & White Bean Soup
When you were a kid or maybe even a teenager, did you think of soup as a meal? I sure didn't, but this is exactly what this recipe of the week is -- a super tasty, extremely hearty, simple & delicious
Crustless Leek & Mushroom Quiche (Confused Frittata!)
Anyone know the difference between a quiche & a frittata? Would it help if I told you that "frittata" is Italian for fried? The answer… Quiches are typically baked in an oven, while a frittata starts off as fried beaten
Orange, Pumpkin & Ginger Soup
What better way to beat the winter chill than with a delicious autumn soup? Pumpkin is in abundance at the moment, and new-season navel oranges were this week’s pick of the week, so we thought we’d combine the two to
Japanese Pumpkin Croquettes
If you want to make the panko breadcrumbs yourself, here is the recipe, otherwise store bought panko crumbs will do. Panko Breadcrumb Recipe (makes 1½ Cups) Ingredients 195g white sourdough bread crusts removed Method Pre-heat oven to 150°C. Shred bread in food processor to make coarse
Roast Chestnuts & Pumpkin With Green Bean
Serves 3-4 INGREDIENTS 400 grams Chestnuts, Roasted & Peeled 550 grams Pumpkin Cut Into Bite Size Pieces 300 grams Green Beans, Blanched For 3 Minutes & Refreshed 2 Medium Red Onions Chopped Into Cubes Olive Oil Salt, Pepper, Paprika METHOD Pre-Heat Fan-Forced Oven To 180’C. In a medium baking dish,
Avocado Prawn & Wild Rice
Serves 3-4 INGREDIENTS 200g cold Wild Rice, cooked as per instructions on the pack 250g uncooked, shelled & deveined, Prawns’ tails on 2 Ripe Avocados 1 large Hot Red Chilli sliced diagonally (remove the seeds if you prefer less heat) 1 Red Onion thinly sliced 1 cup