Chicken livers. They’re not everyone’s cup of tea. Offal meat more broadly is one of those ‘love or hate’ ingredients. A little like olives and anchovies. Of course I wouldn’t be writing this post if I wasn’t particularly fond of chicken livers. I am; especially when they come in the form of a homemade pate … Continue reading
When it comes to Mexican food most of us are all too familiar with tacos, fajitas and quesadillas. Not forgetting burritos, nachos and enchiladas. This familiarity means we miss out on so many other classic Mexican delights. Delights that are unlikely to appear in an ‘El Paso’ branded kit in the supermarket. Yes there are … Continue reading
Ajoy Joshi and his wife Meera run a couple of Sydney’s best and most well-known Indian restaurants, including Nilgiri’s, their long-standing spot in St Leonards. Ajoy Joshi is regarded as an authority on Indian food, both overseas and in Australia. I was recently lucky enough to meet him during a dinner at Tellicherry, his new restaurant … Continue reading
Friends often ask me ”how come you’re so disciplined when it comes to making home-made dinners?’” In response I explain that it’s because I typically have 10 to 20 of my favourite dishes on rotation at any one time. I try a new recipe every week or so. If it’s a winner then I’ll add it … Continue reading
There’s nothing better, especially on a Sunday afternoon, than digging into a piece of slow cooked lamb shoulder or leg that’s so tender it falls from the bone. And a home-made salsa verde takes it to another level. The last time I slow roasted a lamb shoulder (photo below and recipe here) I wanted something extra special on … Continue reading
