This method is so simple, you won't forget it! This is my grand-mother's no-fail method of how to cook the perfect runny yolk egg. What makes a big difference in all the "recipes" for the perfect runny yolk egg, is that people rarely talk about the temperature of the egg before it's … Read More
Homemade herbs pasta
It took me decades to decide to make my own pasta. I don't really know why but I felt as if it was out of my league. Following some great Instagram accounts such as @ItalyOnMyMind was a great incentive to finally give it a go. My mother in law, Nana Bev, also gave me a pasta machine which stayed … Read More
The simplest Tiramisu recipe
This is not a boring classic... this is a delightfully subtle dessert. All you need is good ingredients. First, if you're in Australia, NEVER buy an Australian made mascarpone, it's grainy, tastes nothing like mascarpone and destroys totally this dessert (sorry guys...). I am ready to change my … Read More
Mince beef fried rice with Vietnamese mint recipe
I made this Mince beef fried rice for lunch today because 1) I was in a hurry 2) I had a bowl of delicious Basmati rice from last night. I wanted to make fried rice but didn't have chicken, only minced beef... I looked in my Asian Cookbook Collection and found a few recipes, all different and … Read More
Simple French Asparagus Quiche recipe
Ideal for a light dinner accompanied by a green salad this dish is a spring delight. Last night we had a homemade baguette with a "salade composée" which is basically a mixed green + veggie salad with hard boiled eggs. This Simple French Asparagus Quiche was eaten warm and all the kids loved it … Read More