Monthly Archives: May 2009
Sauteed Beetroot Leaves with Anchovy and Garlic Breadcrumbs
Beetroot leaves betray the freshness of the bulb. Often the wilted specimens are removed. Best to buy beetroot with fresh leaves, but don’t throw them away!
Recipes: Sauteed Beetroot Leaves with Anchovy and Garlic Breadcrumbs
Daring Cooks 1st Challenge – Ricotta Gnocchi with Caramelised Onions and Thyme.
The first Daring Cook’s challenge has finally come around! To be honest, I had no idea what to do. Ricotta gnocchi are so light and delicate that a heavy, complex, flavour punch kind of a sauce would overwhelm the little beauties, but also, I didn’t really want to do the classic browned butter and sage [...]
Pear and Quinoa for breakfast
I didn’t realise that so many were unfamiliar with quinoa, so an introduction is in order. Quinoa (pronounced keen-wah) is an ancient grain which was apparently eaten by the Inca’s which is why I associate it with The Mysterious Cities of Gold and probably also why it holds a special place in my heart. There [...]
Homemade Toasted Muesli
Recently I’ve been seeing headlines around about how store bought cereal isn’t healthy. Surprise surprise! Now really, dismiss the advertising, step back and give the sugary treats a taste, read the mile-long ingredients list and make your decision about whether or not this food is good for you. Now that said, sometimes you just need [...]
Cream Braised Brussles Sprouts
I am not sure if it is possible to miss something that you haven’t experiences, but nevertheless I mourn ramps. Living in ramp-free Australia and never having even tasted them I feel as though I’m missing out. I know I missing out. Just to rub it in ramps are Spring vegetables, so the stories I’ve [...]
