Grilled Lamb Chops w/ Mint & Walnut Pesto
This recipe comes from Adam, an old friend and colleague of mine. I worked with Adam as a Sous Chef to his Head Chef in the early to mid 90’s....
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Creamy Guacamole Recipe
Guacamole is one of those items that everyone and their dog has a recipe for. This of course is the best version (haha), it is my version. I find avocado...
Chili Garlic Prawns w/ Couscous Salad
‘Masala’ is a term used in South Asian cuisines to describe a mixture of spices used to flavour a dish. This dish usesa garlic-based masala that echoes my wife Sohani’s...
Broccoli & Stilton Soup Recipe
I made this soup the other night on the request of my girlfriend Julie for our 1 year anniversary. She is English and said she hadn't had it since living...
Cajun Butter Mussels
Fresh sweet mussels dressed with a spicy rich butter dressing. This recipe is a great little dish for the summer patio gathering or barbecue that will ensure you can spend...
Lamb Chops w/ Quinoa and Red Pepper Sauce
Lamb is a rarity in Canada, where I come from, so it’s great to be able to work with lamb at least once a week at home and every day...
Caponata Recipe
This is a very versatile dish. It can be served as a first course; all it needs is a sprinkle of fresh shaved Parmesan cheese. It also makes a great...
Shredded Chicken w/ Rice Noodles & Sesame Paste
This is a super delicious and healthy shredded chicken recipe with rice noodles and sesame paste. It’s best made with organic chicken as it’s far more flavorful than the regular...
Roast Pepper Soup w/ Garlic Shitakes & Parsley Oil
Although peppers, (capsicums) really don’t come into their own until spring, this is a dish that is too good to wait for, try it around the end of winter as...
Whole Roast Chicken w/ Lemon & Thyme
When it comes to organic food, I don't think I would be able to tell you the difference between an organic piece of parsley and a non-organic piece of parsley....
Tuna Kinilaw (Kilawin) Recipe
Kilawin or kinilaw is a traditional Filipino dish of marinated/cured fish or seafood in vinegar and a souring agent such as the juice of calamansi or Kamias. Calamansi is a...
Roast Vegetable Soup with Basil
This is not so much a recipe as a guideline, as every time I make it, it is slightly different depending on what's in the fridge. The quantities however stay...
Roasted Sweet Potato Soup w/ Ginger & Cinnamon
My girlfriend Julie’s mother has not been feeling well as of late. I wanted do something for her but considering that she is in England and I am in Australia...
Macadamia-Crusted Chicken Breast w/ Port Cream Sauce
The boneless skinless chicken breast, sounds exciting doesn't it? What if we add the words grilled or poached? Unfortunately this is the way most people eat this cut of chicken,...
Sri Lankan Love Cake
The traditional Sri Lankan love cake dates back to the 15th century when the Portuguese controlled large parts of the island. The cake is a nutty, a bit spicy, with...
Pan Roast Salmon with Roasted Beetroot & Herbs
This is a delicious king salmon recipe with roasted beetroot, fennel, radishes and soft herbs. It’s light and healthy and it’s a perfect dinner treat. You can also use sea...
Thai Fish Cakes w/ Cucumber Dipping Salsa
I remember a couple of years back, a time in Sydney when virtually every single restaurant and cafe had fish cakes on their menu. Unfortunately it was also the time...
Vegetables à la Grecque (Greek-Styled Veggies)
This is one of those recipes where it is really up to the chef that prepares it to add or remove the one or the other ingredient. The vegetables an...
Stuffed Mushrooms w/ Parmesan & Thyme
This recipe is one of those occasions where the ability to use dried herbs in place of fresh is not an option. The fresh thyme and parmesan cheese work together...
Pâte à Choux (Choux Pastry) Recipe
Pate a choux is also called Choux paste or pastry or Chou dough and is a basic dough for many savory and sweet dishes. Pate a chou is the base...
Muscovado Chocolate Truffle
This is my favourite quick and easy truffle recipe and perfect for last-minute gifts or dinner parties. It is wonderfully smooth, with the depth of caramel and sticky toffee pudding...
French Mashed Potatoes: Paris Mash
This French mashed potatoes recipe was provided by French-born Chef Guillaume Brahimi and it can be also be found in his cookbook Guillaume: Food for Friends.
