Peruvian hamPeruvian ham
Morena is a new restaurant in Sydney serving Peruvian cuisine. Chef Alejandro Saravia explains how to prepare Peruvian ham. “Jamón del País” is a traditional dish from the north of Peru, and is a good...
View ArticleGrilled octopus salad with saffron dressingGrilled octopus salad with saffron...
This cold and hot salad with an interesting and simple dressing is ideal for summer. Choose only octopus that is fresh, the colour should be blue and white (not pink) and the flesh should be tough. The...
View ArticlePumpkin chips with tangy breadcrumbsPumpkin chips with tangy breadcrumbs
Pumpkin was traditionally very common among rural communities throughout Italy, where it would be made into pasta dishes, soups, stews, risottos, gnocchi or simply sautéed. Here I have given it a...
View ArticleThe True Neapolitan PizzaThe True Neapolitan Pizza
During our trip to Italy, we visited one of the oldest pizzerias in Naples, Sorbillo, where people queue around the block to sample their classic pizza margherita. You get so many varieties of pizzas...
View ArticleGrilled fig and bastourma bruschetta
Spicy and exotic, this easy recipe is a way to add extra flavour to bruschetta. This Moroccan variation to bruschetta blends Middle Eastern and North African tastes. Bastourma is beef coated with...
View ArticleSeafood breakfast tagine
We don't normally associate seafood or tagine dishes with breakfast or brunch but Moroccan chef Hassan M'Souli says this recipe is perfect to start the day, served alongside eggs. In this podcast he...
View ArticleChicken tagine
This is a traditional Moroccan dish, designed to be prepared in a tagine, a special earthenware pot shaped with a wide but shallow base and a conical lid. If you don't have a tagine an ordinary pot...
View ArticleSausages baked in bread
Making your own bread must count as one of the most satisfying things to do on a rainy day. This recipe makes beautiful bread for wrapping around a homemade sausage to impress your friends. Chef Geert...
View ArticlePotted salmon
Sydney chef Geert Elzinga, from Essen restaurant shows us the Dutch way to make potted salmon and homemade mayonnaise. Potted salmon is a wonderful starter to any meal. The salmon can be substituted by...
View ArticleMoroccan oysters
These light and fresh appetisers are perfect as a starter, or to accompany a cold drink in summer. A classic, simple recipe of few ingredients, it balances the natural flavour of the oysters, with a...
View ArticleSmoked turkey hutspot salad
There’s no slaving over a hot stove this Christmas with this modern take on a traditional Christmas lunch. Sydney chef Geert Elzinga from Essen restaurant shows us how to prepare an easy turkey hutspot...
View ArticleSpiced glazed onion and goat's cheese bruschetta
Bruschetta is an Italian entrée, usually topped with tomato, garlic and basil. But Moroccan chef Hassan M'Souli gives us an alternative recipe which can be served as a light meal using Moroccan spices,...
View ArticleClassic cheese fondue
Sandra Bernard has had a passion for food and cooking since a young age. In 2005 she left her native country, Switzerland, and moved to Australia. Rather than opening a restaurant she decided to give...
View ArticleTraditional Maltese Christmas honey rings
Author Karmen Tedesco talks to Rita O’Dwyer from SBS Radio Maltese program about how to make a classic recipe for Christmas honey rings. This recipe which has been passed on from generation to...
View ArticleHerring in beetroot
Sydney chef Geert Elzinga from Essen restaurant shows us how to prepare herring in beetroot.
View ArticleGoat’s cheese, date and fig salad
Chef Hassan M’Souli gets inspired from the Mediterranean for this summer salad combining classic flavours of dates, figs and goat’s cheese.
View ArticleUruguayan fruit salad
In summer everybody wants to eat healthy, but also enjoy good food. This is one of those desserts you should always have ready in the fridge. It is easy to prepare; can stay a week in the fridge; is...
View ArticleQuinoa risotto
Quinoa is a cereal with great properties. It is known as the cereal of the Incas, as it was the main food source (Peru and the region) for centuries. This cereal has now been rediscovered and all kinds...
View ArticleChilean chicken soup
This Chilean chicken soup can be eaten by the whole family, including toddlers who need mashed dishes. The healthy, filling and nutritive ingredients make this a complete meal. Even though it is a...
View ArticleLobster stew
King Juan Carlos of Spain goes on holidays to the beach every year. There, he finds his favourite dish: "Caldereta de langosta", a kind of lobster stew. Today, Spanish chef Antonia Herrero López will...
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