It’s soup season here in Sydney with temperatures barely judging 10°C with blustery winds. The Chicken Noodle Soup (Sopas) , is a favourite at ours, not only when the weather is cold but all year round. It’s also the go to dish to make when some one is feeling under […]
Meat & Fish
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Chilli Caramel Pork Belly
One of my favourite restaurants in Sydney is China Doll which is located in historic Finger Wharf with amazing views of the city skyline and Sydney Harbour. One a fine day, it would be hard to find something better. One of the most popular dishes at China Doll is their […]
Chicken Liver Paté
At first glance Chicken Liver Paté doesn’t look very appealing let alone appetising. However, if you close your eyes, and take a bite, you will be swooning over it’s rich and creamy taste. It’s perfect for spreading on top of crackers, toasted pita bread, slices of baguettes and is unmissable […]
IKEA Meatballs
While I enjoy being away, visiting new places and sampling different cuisine, I also love coming home and craving something home cooked, only to realise that I have nothing in the fridge or pantry. However, we did have a bit of ground beef and pork lurking in the freezer and […]
Butter Chicken
A long time ago, I used to work in a bistro that catered for big functions and one of the most requested chicken dish was butter chicken. I wasn’t really a big fan of butter chicken until I tried Chef Colin’s rich and creamy version, the secret of which was […]
Crumbed Persian Beef Rissoles
I’m pretty certain that these Crumbed Persian Beef Rissoles has never been seen in a Persian kitchen. But bear with me, and I’ll try and explain the logic behind the title. These are juicy beef patties with warm Persian spices and a crispy crumb coating, partly inspired by my sister […]