Çoban Salata (Sheperd’s Salad)
The most popular of Turkish salads is shepherd’s salad, randomly chopped tomatoes, cucumber, onion, pepper, and parsley, served with olive oil, lemon, and salt.
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Summer
If you struggle in the summer heat then you’ll love this range of dishes that will cool your pallet and tantalise your tastebuds.
Purslane Salad with Yoghurt
Salads made with greens are not only limited to lettuce, arugula, curly cress, and sorrel. Making salads with fresh purslane collected from the garden, especially in summer, is as common...
Okroshka
Okroshka is a cold traditional Russian soup. They say okroshka originated on the banks of Volga river invented by burlaks, poor work people hired to haul barges upstream in the...
Meyer Lemon Cheesecake with Grilled Peaches and Lavender Syrup
This recipe is provided and published by Wicked Healthy. In their latest book, they provide to their readers 129 seriously wicked recipes for everyday meals and dinner parties alike while teaching...
Green Herb Risotto with Goat Cheese
This delicious nettle & kale risotto with goat’s cheese ice cream was provided by Chef Stefan Hogan. Stefan is the Executive Chef at Corinthia Palace, Malta and was featured as...
Perch Sashimi Served with Donkey Rhubarb and Wild Herb Salad
Perch sashimi served with donkey rhubarb and wildherb salad is a raw summer dish originated from the southern region of Sweden. The recipe was designed by a quartet of Swedish...
Golden Chanterelles with Ramsons’ Berries and Herb Salad
Golden chanterelles with ramsons’ berries and herb salad is a summer dish originated from the central region of Sweden. The recipe was designed by a quartet of Swedish Michelin-starred chefs:...
Warm Berries with Smoked Butter and Meadowsweet with Cordial
Warm berries with smoked butter and meadowsweet with cordial is a summer dish originated from the northern region of Sweden. The recipe was designed by a quartet of Swedish Michelin-starred...
Boiled Oslo Salmon with Cucumber Salad and Butter Sauce
Preparation Peel the potatoes, bring to a boil in salty water (approximately 20 minutes). To make the cucumber salad: mix water, vinegar, sugar, salt and pepper. Thinly slice the cucumber...
Cabernet Sauvignon Portobello Mushrooms Recipe
This delicious mushrooms recipe can be made with a variety of wines, both red and white. The Chef’s favorite is the Cabernet Sauvignon, but you can try it with other...
Frankfurt’s Green Sauce
Frankfurt’s Green Sauce is a delicious vegetarian German dish that’s very popular around Germany’s financial capital. It is most commonly served with cold boiled eggs and hot boiled potatoes during...
Vegan Panna Cotta with Chia Seeds and Berries
This Swedish interpretation of a classic Italian dish can be your great next vegan breakfast. This recipe is part of a cookbook published by the European Commission that promotes sustainable...
David Thompson’s Green Papaya Salad
Originating from ethnic Lao people, this spicy salad is a delicious appetizer. It is eaten throughout South-Asia and you’ll find it in a few different forms in Thailand, Laos, Vietnam...
Eggplant in Mustard Gravy (Baigan Saiso)
This is a delicious vegan Indian eggplant dish from one of the best Indian cookbooks our there – Tasting India: Heirloom Family Recipes by Christine Manfield. Tasting India is a...
Roasted eggplant with black garlic mojo, macadamia nuts, purple basil and “hoja santa” sauce
We are thrilled to feature a new fantastic recipe by Chef Jorge Vallejo, the genius behind Quintonil, one of Mexico’s finest restaurants. Give the roasted eggplant recipe with black garlic...
Sweet & Sour Tomatoes
This sweet & sour tomatoes recipe is one of my all-time favourite tomato dishes. From Rashmi at Rohet Garh, it epitomises the food of the desert – simple yet flavoursome....
RHUBARB ETON MESS
To make meringues, whisk the egg whites to soft peak, and then gradually add the sugar and whisk till glossy. Add the lemon juice and cornflour. Pipe onto a lined...
Easy Chilli Mussels in White Wine with Garlic Recipe
I’d like to share with you an easy chilli mussels in white wine with garlic recipe. This dish for me always conjures up memories of long summer nights, nights spent...
Cauliflower Fried “Rice”
This cauliflower fried rice was the star of the show at last weeks Sydney Fitness + Health Show.
TUNA CARPACCIO
Carpaccio Place a 10” X 10” piece of plastic wrap on a cutting board. Drizzle 1 teaspoon of olive oil onto plastic wrap. Place a slice of tuna on top...
French Salad Niçoise
This can all be pre prepared apart from the tuna which should be done last minute. Set yourself up a pot on the stove with water and an ice bath....
TUNA TARTARE
Chop sashimi tuna into small dices (approx 3 x 3mm) Mix diced tuna with sesame oil and grape seed oil first then seasoned with salt and pepper in mixing bowl....
ANTIPASTO
Antipasto or Antipasti literally translates to ‘before the meal’ and is served as an appetiser/first course. It is such a social way to eat; a group of family or friends...
ASPARAGUS AND PROSCIUTTO BITES WITH REDUCED BALSAMIC
The crisp asparagus is sure to please the lovers of all things green. The salty prosciutto will definitely make the meat lovers smile. The reduced balsamic will satisfy the sweet...