Whether you think of it as breakfast, brekkie, brunch or le petit-déjeuner, our first meal of the day is often the most culturally specific. And, especially taken a little later, a leisurely meal between breakfast and lunch time, or brunch, can be a fun way to entertain. Try these delicious brunch recipes.
Pancetta-wrapped Grilled Mozzarella Join my food & wine tour to Italy to discover more Italian regional specialties! Pancetta-wrapped grilled mozzarella is one of those quick-to-assemble dishes that’s perfect for entertaining. Inspired by a dish I used to love years ago at Castelmola restaurant in Leichhardt, the addition of mustard fruit takes this snack from yum […]
Escarole Frittata Join my food & wine tour to Southern Italy to discover more Italian regional specialties! I first tasted escarole (also called curly endive) when I was backpacking around Italy in the late ’80s and stayed with a family in Campania; my hostess showed me how to cook it with pine nuts and raisins. […]
Buttermilk Scones Like this recipe? You’ll love my online Australian cooking class inspired by Matt Moran! People dropping by unexpectedly? All you need is self-raising flour, milk and 30 minutes to whip up a batch of scones (see FAQ below if you only have plain flour). If you have buttermilk (thanks Pepe) they’ll be even […]
Goat Cheese & Chive Omelette Like this recipe? You’ll love my online French cooking class Inspired by Damien Pignolet! I love this versatile goat cheese and chive omelette as it makes a simple and delicious breakfast, lunch or dinner. Goat cheese and chives are my go to, but you can use almost any cheese and […]
Figs & Prosciutto Visit Producers of Prosciutto di Parma & Balsamic Vinegar on my Small Group Italian Food & Wine Tour! This recipe is so simple it’s hardly a recipe at all. But I know that’s what you like, especially when friends drop by for a drink and you’re busy but still want to put […]
Palmiers with Strawberries & Crème Fraîche Like this recipe? You’ll love my online French cooking class Inspired by Damien Pignolet! These little French pastries are easy, versatile and delicious. The secret to palmiers is to use good butter puff pastry, not one made with margarine or other commercial fats; Carême brand is available in many […]
Croque Monsieur Like this recipe? You’ll love my online French cooking class Inspired by Damien Pignolet! Croque monsieur is perhaps just a ham and cheese toastie with a fancy name, but it’s still one of my favourite weekend brunch dishes, and also perfect for those lazy stay-at-home Sunday nights in front of the TV. Its […]
Spanakopita Like this recipe? You’ll love my online Greek cooking class Inspired by Janni Kyritsis! I developed my recipe for this classic dish years ago, in consultation with a Greek friend whose Mum made the best spanakopita I’d ever tasted. I use a 21cm square baking dish to give four chunky serves, but use whatever […]
Pissaladière Like this recipe? You’ll love my online French cooking class featuring the food of Provence! Pissaladière is a classic dish from the city of Nice and is often referred to as Niçoise pizza. Its thin bread base is similar to focaccia and the sweetness of the caramelised onions contrasts beautifully with the salty anchovies […]
