If I had to pick one meal that could give you a taste of who I am and where I come from it is undeniably this slow-cooked Tomato Ragu. It is a part of my childhood, part of my family legacy, it practically oozes through my veins. This year, as an ambassador for Taste of…
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Gnocchetti with Lamb Ragu
Taste of Harmony for 2020 is fast approaching and once again I have been asked to be an ambassador for this incredible initiative to celebrate cultural diversity through food. I will always stand behind the notion of experiencing food from other cultures and keeping the recipes from your own culture alive. Food is such a…
Pappardelle with Pumpkin and Chorizo
Pumpkin and chorizo were made to dance with each other. The earthy sweetness of the pumpkin is perfect with the smoky paprika flavour of the chorizo. I often roast small cubes of pumpkin and toss them with chorizo that I have pan-fried just until the edges are crispy, then scatter over a bed of baby…
Tagliatelle with Chicken and Creamy Sun-dried Tomato Pesto
Chicken is without a doubt the most common protein that comes out of my kitchen. I know I’m not alone. Chicken is popular all over the world, particularly in Australia. Data from the OECD says that the average Aussie eats 42kg of chicken per year. That’s a lot of chicken! We are the third largest…
Pappardelle with Broccoli and Italian Sausage
This simple pasta recipe of Italian sausage with broccoli is a classic combination, but I must confess that when I was a child broccoli wasn’t my favourite. In fact it was my ‘spew food’. Did you have one of those? Just the thought of it literally made me want to throw up. Mum’s way of…
Basic Pasta Dough
Basic Pasta Dough
