Grilled eggplant XO flatbread
In Barcelona, a grilled eggplant flatbread would be known as coca. Adding XO sauce may not be typical of Catalan cuisine, but it works, adding complexity and heat. I am sure my Catalan friends will agree.
Braised lamb shank shepherd’s pie
The tastiest meat cuts come from the muscles that do the most work. The meat from slow-braised lamb shanks, therefore, make this shepherd’s pie something very special.
Easy and fun Focaccia
Made some pizza bases? Ready to step up to a higher level? This focaccia is an easy and fun next step in bread making. With a satisfying crispy crust and moist tasty crumb, this delicious bread goes great with soups and salads. Or, enjoy with a piece of prosciutto or sardines in olive oil.
Potato and black sausage waffles with crème fraîche
Crispy potato waffles are a delight any time, but add the complexity of black sausage and a dab of crème fraîche and you have something worthy of savoring together with a good wine.
Trio of garlic wrapped in chicken and speck. Braised red cabbage.
A trio of garlic – roasted, black, and raw – are wrapped in chicken and sealed with that tastiest of cured hams – speck. The braised red cabbage adds a nice sparkle.
Salmon wrapped in speck with charred corn puree and braised endive
The sous vide salmon wrapped in speck, the charred corn puree, and the braised endive incorporate diverse culinary influences, yet complement each other perfectly.
Salmon and avocado burgers. Honey mustard mayo.
Salmon and avocado are one of those perfect matches. Whether salmon and avocado sushi, or salmon and avocado burgers, this combination is divine!
Duck and herb spring rolls. Very special dipping sauce.
These duck and herb springs rolls would be great with a wide range of sauces. With this very special dipping sauce, they are phenomenal.
Fusilli in tomato sauce
Sometimes a simple dish can be a truly amazing dish. This fusilli in tomato sauce is one such dish.
Ricotta gnocchi and slow roasted tomatoes
Like rice, pasta, and potatoes, gnocchi are a stage on which you can feature more complex flavours. Here the ricotta gnocchi, together with slow roasted tomatoes, garlic, and thyme, are in the spotlight.
Chicken and garlic broth
Hearty and healthy, this chicken and garlic broth is packed with flavour and goodness. And, the symphony of flavours in the broth are the perfect complement for the tasty and succulent chicken drumsticks.
Octopus with baked beans
Great with a sourdough bread or green salad, this octopus with baked beans dish is simple to prepare yet truly delicious and visually memorable.
Tasmanian abalone (or NZ paua) sautéed with garlic chilli and soba noodles
When you have a craving for New Zealand paua, but can’t get any, what do you do? Tasmanian abalone is a very close relative of NZ paua. Sautéed abalone, or paua, is a great way to get the best from this ocean delicacy.
Sweating NZ Mussels
The bold flavours of New Zealand mussels match up well with the intensity of the Sichuan style broth. Together they deliver a taste experience you will want to return to again and again.
Chicken kimchi burger
Kimchi is visibly present as a topping, but kimchi juices work together with buttermilk to ensure we have a tender, succulent, and tasty piece of chicken in this burger.