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Fried Ricotta Gnocchi with Sage and Burnt Butter Sauce
Spring is when many plants awaken from their Winter slumber and this is equally true for kitchen garden plants. Fresh herbs are one of..
Italian Mandarin Cake – Gluten Free
As many will be aware, Winter and early Spring are Citrus Fruit Season, which come in a multitude of varieties including Limes, Lemons,..
Hand-Made Cappelletti
For any of those who have come to one of my pasta or dumpling cooking classes, you will be well aware that dumplings based on the idea of..
Hearty, Italian Beef Stew with Herb Dumplings
Like many European countries of the world, Winter is the time to enjoy a hearty, comforting stew be it made with beef, lamb, pork,..
Baked Apple Dumplings
One of the main fruits of Autumn is the humble apple, which here in Australia come in a wide variety of colours, flavours and textures...
Flourless Italian Chocolate Cake – Caprese Torta
Throughout Italy there are endless variations to this cake … the recipe here is my version of the chocolate torta found on the Amalfi..
Tempura – The Perfect Batter
Batter fried items are common in many Western Cuisines, you only need to think about the ubiquitous fish n chips which is loved by all..
The Perfect Steak with Mushroom Sauce
Many claim to have the secret for cooking the perfect steak. Some insist it is the technique – turn it once and only once, others claim..
Simple Peach and Raspberry Cake
This is one of the tastiest and easiest cakes to make during late summer, be it for morning or afternoon tea with family or friends or as..
Apricot and Vanilla Souffles
It is apricot season once more on the farm and the trees are laden with luscious orange orbs. Today’s recipe pairs apricots, vanilla and..