August 2010
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Dinner in a dash – Rigatoni with chorizo and manzanillo black olives
Like most mums, sometimes getting a meal on the table in the evening can be quite a challenge. If you are, like me, a taxi driver as well as cook, then this recipe is for you. Quick. Easy. The whole family will think you are amazing. We all would like that! This certainly qualifies as dinner in a dash. Not that I have anything against swinging past the drive-through of Maccas, I prefer to whip this up instead. The spicy-ness of the chorizo, the sweetness of the tiny tomatoes, the salty-ness of the olives along with the zing from the parmesan cheese, your taste buds will … Continue Reading
A bite at Bills Darlinghurst
I ventured into the city yesterday for a meeting. Bills Darlinghurst was the venue. Whilst we only consumed coffees and peppermint teas during the meeting, as soon as all was finalised we decided to stay on and partake in some of Bills simple, fresh food. Bill Granger is known for his relaxed style of cooking. Originating from Melbourne to attend art school in Sydney, Bill undertook waitering jobs to supplement his income. He has a hands-on approach, starting out as a home-cook. He opened Bills Darlinghurst in 1993. From there, he has gone from strength to strength opening a further … Continue Reading
French toast with cinnamon sugar and macerated strawberries – A heartwarming and homely breakfast for a weary traveller
‘The one’ has been away on a business trip to Moscow. I always miss his company when he is away so I thought I would cook up a storm for his homecoming. I just wanted to gently remind him what he has missed – my cooking. He is due to step in the front door at 7am. So, what better for a welcome home breakfast than french toast lightly dusted with cinnamon sugar and topped with macerated strawberries. Surely the way to a man’s heart? Once the french toast has been lightly dusted with the cinnamon sugar, place the bread on a plate. Decorate … Continue Reading
Chocolate Buttercream Icing – thick, slick and chocolatey
If you have a buttercream or chocolate addiction, as I do, then this is the recipe for you. That is, if you can drag your mouth away from licking the beaters or the wooden spoon and actually apply some to your cake. Here is the recipe, as promised, from the tiered birthday cake I made recently for my beautiful daughter’s 21st birthday. Enjoy. This recipe is adapted from the Chocolate Buttercream Frosting recipe by Ina Garten. Ingredients 450 grams of dark chocolate (good quality) 350 grams milk chocolate (good quality) 3/4 cup eggs whites (that is 4 to 5 extra-large eggs) at … Continue Reading
Chocolate Buttercream Birthday Cake – Decadent and delicious
I decided, since it was my eldest daughter’s 21st birthday, to have some fun with her birthday cake. I wanted to make it pretty, girly, chocolatey and most of all – it had to taste good. It was also imperative the cake was befitting such a momentous occasion. I think the end result summed up all of those things. This chocolate cake, smothered in chocolate butter cream, is rich, moist and tastes heavenly. I was really happy with the denseness of the cake – being middle ground between buttercake and mudcake. In other words, not as light and fluffy as … Continue Reading
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