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Steamed Prawns with Papaya-Honey Salsa
Fruity goodness with a prawn – this is how I would describe this recipe. Personally, papaya or pawpaw is one of my favorite fruits. I like it for breakfast with...
Steamed Mussels with Mango and Coriander Salsa
Mussels would have to be one of the most versatile of all seafood’s, as long as they are dressed appropriately for the weather they are pretty much heaven year round....
Beef and Oyster Pie
Pies are a great way to use the less expensive, yet full-flavoured meat cuts, such as flank and shin of beef, mutton shoulder and neck, and ox cheeks. Tucking in...
Homemade Black Spaghetti w/ Sea Urchins, Ricotta & Cuttlefish
This is a delicious homemade black (aka squid ink) spaghetti recipe with sea urchins, ricotta and cuttlefish. Enjoy!
Watermelon and Feta Salad
The original recipe is made with Bulgarian feta, locally known as Sirene. It’s the most popular Bulgarian cheese, and while similar to the Greek feta cheese they are not really the...
Glazed Pork Ribs with Scallions & Togarashi
This is a delicious glazed pork ribs recipe which is a must-try for every pork ribs fan. If you don’t have togarashi in your pantry, you can use a mix...
Basil-Infused Tuna
This steamed tuna recipe dubbed basil infused tuna is the signature dish of French-born Michelin star Chef Guillaume Brahimi.
Pickled Oyster w/ Iced Cucumber, Wine & Spicy Apple Foam
This is a stunning Michelin-starred oyster dish by Chef Martin Berasategui. It’s an exquisite dish aimed at professional chefs or highly skilled home cooks.
Sea Bass Cannoli with Melon and Celery Salad
Cannolo Siciliano or cannoli (i.e. plural for cannolo) is probably Sicily’s most famous delicacy. These tube-shaped shells of fried dough are usually filled with ricotta cheese and garnished with pistachio...
Fagottelli Carbonara
Tellycherry pepper is an Indian origin pepper, particularly suitable for this dish thanks to its distinctive aroma and particular fragrance.
Beef Wellington
A classic steak dish, Beef Wellington is must-try for every aspiring Chef. Our beef wellington recipe is provided by Chef Gui Alinat, a top Chef and author of multiple cookbooks....
Halibut w/ Curry, Romanesco & Bergamot Oil
This is a delicious halibut recipe by Chef Stephen Toman. It’s served with a delicious sauce and curry and topped with a super flavorful bergamot oil. Delish! Related: Seared Grouper...
French Roast Duck with Orange Sauce
The French make the best roast duck. Period. This is a fantastic duck recipe by Chef Gui Alinat that you simply have to try out. It comes with a superb...
Roasted Halibut w/ Beetroot, Bacon, Black Pudding Dressing & Horseradish Cream
This is a superb roasted halibut recipe with beetroot, bacon and a delicious black pudding dressing and horseradish cream. It’s an elegant halibut recipe, but one that’s approachable by everyday...
Grilled Langoustines with Thai Red Curry
This is a great way to cook langoustines over the grill and mixed with a slightly spicy and flavorful Thai red curry sauce. Simply delicious! Enjoy this grilled langoustines recipe...
Best Homemade Pizza Sauce Recipe
Having created many recipes for basic pizza sauce over the years, this one is by far the one that garners the most compliments. As such, I have stopped tweaking and...
Pasta (Linguine) with Squid & Rye Bread Sauce
This is a delicious Italian recipe with linguine, a long dried pasta similar to spaghetti, squid or calamari in Italian, and a fantastic rye bread sauce. If you can’t find...
Peruvian Ceviche
This is perhaps the most famous Peruvian food, a dish that’s now treasured all over the world and which has put Peru on the world’s culinary map. Ceviche is a...
Marinated Sardines on Toast With Fennel
This is a delicious and healthy breakfast that you enjoy literally every day. It also works great as a starter or appetizer. You can also use store-bought marinated sardines for...
Zucchini Soup with Lemon Thyme and Ginger
Although it has recently felt a bit like summer, it technically is still spring. And since it is, I thought what better way to highlight this fact than with a...
Split Pea and Ham Soup
This recipe builds on my Mother’s recipe that I recall so fondly from my childhood in Canada. After a hard day of play in the cold west coast winter rain,...
Spiced Snapper on Citrus & Mint Couscous
This dish builds on a recipe my friend Damian gave to me a couple of years back. I was working with him on a function for the annual Melbourne Cup...