One thing I don’t think anyone can argue with is whether the Greeks know vegetarian food. Greece is one of my favourite places in the world to visit, and both times I’ve been I swelled up to the size of a beach-ball what with all the ‘sampling’ of Hellenic foods. Last time I went to […]

Ah haloumi! Is there anything your malty, sweet taste can’t do? Sure, it can’t change your underpants, but it makes everything in the day a bit brighter and shinier. Haloumi loves anything sweet. Per the traditional Espanol way I usually serve each slice with a little roast capsicum and a squeeze of lemon, but here […]

We just had an unseasonably warm weekend in Sydney, which inspired me to whip up one of my favourite salads.  This combination might sound wacky but trust me readers, it is has life-giving buzz. Corn on the cob is my childhood favourite, and to this day I can’t resist its crunchy, juicy charms. It is a delectable […]

Never has a vegetable been so malign as the poor brussels sprout. And no wonder – they are the victims of generations of ham-fisted cooking, boiled to the colour and texture of papier-mâché. Treated with a bit of respect and TLC the brussels sprout emerges from its leafy cocoon as a buttery delight, with barely […]

Australians are maligned for their love of the humble beetroot as a burger ingredient. But it’s so much more than those old childhood  memories – beetroots are sweet and luscious, and are great served with roast vegetables, or tossed through a salad. In this dish the wasabi’s contrast with the woody sweetness of beet makes […]

I am always roasting up tomatoes, and this is a great recipe for summer when you find yourself with a glut. These crimson gems are delicious in salads, baked into tarts, spread on crusty bread with olive tapenade, mixed into pasta with home-made pesto, or served with poached eggs and parmesan for breakfast. While they’re […]