Easy Recipes for Home Cooks
The Persian Prince and I are babysitting our daughter’s farm while she and her husband enjoy a much needed holiday. The farm is in country Victoria near the famous Mount Macedon Ranges and this time of the year , it is quite spectacular and the weather is still warm but […]
Nothing pairs better with raspberries than white chocolate and this pudding with humble beginnings is no exception. If you’ve got day old bread and raspberry jam in the fridge, then this recipe is for you. Simple and easy to make with spectacular results. A pudding which is lovely to serve […]
This is the quick and lazy version, but no less delicious of the Ash Reshteh (Persian Herb Bean and Noodle Soup). In Iran, although it is loved throughout the year, this is specially prepared for Sisdeh Bedar(meaning the 13th day from Nowruz which falls on the 2nd of April) and […]
These little gems are inspired by the Zucchini and Corn Cakes served at China Doll, the iconic pan Asian restaurant in Woolloomolloo, Sydney. With crunchy outer and soft cakey centres, they were very more-ish served with Chilli Coriander Sambal. I was bowled away by how good they were and I […]
It’s the chilli season in our part of the world, and my chilli plants are laden with fruits. Before long, they would need to be pruned so I can look forward to more hotness next season. I can’t say for certain, what type of chilli’s they are, as they just […]
In terms of flavour, the humble zucchini or courgette is a little bit bland and doesn’t have a distinctive flavour and it’s this blandness which makes it super versatile. It takes on the taste of whatever you cook it with, and that makes it perfect in both savoury and sweet. […]