This coconut citrus cake with honey and almond topping is a simple and delicious treat, that is sure to satisfy your sweet tooth. read more |
This delicious red capsicum soup's chilli twist makes it the perfect winter warmer. read more |
This recipe for soft, snowy white, home-made marshmallows is easy to follow and can be the perfect gift. read more |
Sheridan Rogers presents a simple and delicious pasta dish that is sure to impress. read more |
This is a superb combination of plums, nuts and wine - Marsala and blood plums are a perfect match. You can also use large yellow-fleshed Radiance plums, but the flavour will be different. read more |
This cake is a marvel, fragrant with spices and oh so easy to make. The recipe is from my new book, The Cook’s Garden (New Holland) due out in October. read more |
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The recipe for these delicious meatballs was given to me by Evi Mitchell who runs C'Aphrodite Café, next door to the Hayden Orpheum Cinema complex, in Cremorne, Sydney.read more |
Bake these delectable cakes in small tins to make individual gifts. You will need three small tins (12.5cm diameter x 6.5cm height) – available from kitchen specialty shops. Alternatively you can use a 23cm diameter tin. You can learn more about edible Christmas gifts at Sheridan's Christmas Cooking Classes.
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A glazed ham is always popular at this time of the year and makes for easy grazing food. Serve it with Mustard Fruits and a homemade potato or couscous salad; or marinate a whole fish in your favourite Asian-style paste, wrap it up in foil and barbecue until cooked through. Drizzle with with fresh lime or lemon juice.read more |
A lot of people are daunted by cooking fresh asparagus but in fact there can be nothing easier. Firstly, look for a bright green colour. Try to avoid asparagus with a lot of woody stem: if the stem or spears look withered, the asparagus will be dried-out. Large asparagus are best peeled about 5cm upwards from the base. The thinner variety can be left un-peeled.
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A good one for cool autumn nights. Terrific with mashed potatoes and/or kumara and steamed green beans or peas. read more |
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Perfect winter fare for the family. read more |
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This lovely creamy dip is a terrific alternative to the better known guacamole. Good as a dip with rainbow vegetable sticks—or serve it with lamb kebabs or grilled cutlets. read more |
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These tasty morsels are perfect fare to accompany drinks during the Christmas silly season. read more |
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This is a terrific alternative to the traditional steamed Christmas pud at this time of year as berries and redcurrants are in season. Use a mixture of red or black currants, blueberries, mulberries and pitted cherries to make this stunning pudding. It is best if about 500 g (1 lb) of the fruit is composed of raspberries. read more |
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Luscious and creamy, this classic Italian dish is perfect
on a cold night. The mushrooms used are suggestions
- try experimenting with other varieties. You'll find the
dried porcini in good Italian delis and greengrocers - they
are optional but add depth of flavour to the risotto
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Good for picnics or served with a green salad as an entrée. Use low-fat ricotta if you are worried about your weight. read more |
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A delicate Italian soup which takes just a few minutes to make and requires only four ingredients. You will need a good quality home-made clear chicken stock and real freshly grated Parmesan for best results. As you whisk in the chicken and egg mixture, you will notice it begins to look like a torn rag - "straciatella" means "torn rags". read more |
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