Author Archives: Michelle

Coq Au Vin

Posted on January 28, 2011 by Michelle

  Coq Au Vin is a classic French dish which is exactly as the name describes – chicken cooked in wine. Actually that’s not quite true, ‘coq’ is rooster in French and apparently cooking a tough old bird in this … Continue reading →

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Pavlova

Posted on January 26, 2011 by Michelle

It’s Australia Day and I had to make something iconic to celebrate – a pavlova came to mind. This quintessential dessert is meringue based with a crisp shell and a light & fluffy centre. It is topped with whipped cream … Continue reading →

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Brown Butter & Walnut Brownies

Posted on January 24, 2011 by Michelle

I swore when I started my blog it wouldn’t be all about brownies, cookies scattered with m&m’s and similar baked treats. Well, I am going to have to eat my words because here we have another brownie recipe and later … Continue reading →

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Zucchini, asparagus, peas and ricotta salata salad

Posted on January 23, 2011 by Michelle

  This salad has Spring written all over it. Now, I am well aware that we are still 6 weeks away from the warmer weather but I just had to get an early start. It looked so healthy and refreshing and quite unremarkably, … Continue reading →

Posted in Salads, Sides, Vegetables, Vegetarian | 4 Comments

Sformato-di-cavolfiore

Posted on January 21, 2011 by Michelle

  I love it when I stumble across recipes that are completely new to me and this is one of those. I was browsing through an old La Cucina Italiana magazine when I spotted this most delightful looking thing that … Continue reading →

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Kourabiedes

Posted on January 19, 2011 by Michelle

It is probably a little odd that I attempt to immortalise my grandmother on my blog when I am writing about Kourabiedes. She was not Greek, in fact she hailed from Eastern Europe. Nonetheless, making these has compelled me to … Continue reading →

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Lamingtons

Posted on January 16, 2011 by Michelle

Back in Australia, in the very early 1900’s, when Lady Lamington presented her husband with these newly created cakes, you think his response might have been ‘ how lovely my dear’ instead he referred to them as “those bloody poofy woolly biscuits“. … Continue reading →

Posted in Cakes, Childrens Parties, Chocolate, Morning Teas/High Teas | 6 Comments

Angelhair Pasta with Melted Anchovies, Arugula & Roast Tomatoes

Posted on January 14, 2011 by Michelle

  This is a pasta I put together many years ago. It’s very simple and the flavour combinations are quite obvious so it’s by no means revolutionary. I would call it delicious though, because it includes one of my most favourite … Continue reading →

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Sweet Corn Fritters

Posted on January 12, 2011 by Michelle

   I did not intend to make these today but I realised this morning that I had a fridge full of corn and needed to offload a couple of ears at least. I also had a play date planned for my … Continue reading →

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Momofuku Chocolate Malt Cake

Posted on January 10, 2011 by Michelle

  I have one word for this cake and it’s ‘insane’ – on so many levels, to look at, to taste and to bake. It is all worth it though because once you get a mouthful of this magnificent gooey, … Continue reading →

Posted in Cakes, Chocolate, Desserts | 2 Comments