There’s a whole world of food in The Americas, the landmass that stretches from Alaska and Northern Canada, through the USA, Central and South America to the icy Tierra del Fuego archipelago – with an embracing arm including the diverse Caribbean islands. Here are a few of my favourite Canadian recipes, North American recipes, Latin American recipes, Central and South American recipes and Caribbean recipes.
Truffled Macaroni Cheese Like truffles? Join me for a hands-on truffle hunting food & wine weekend! I first made truffled macaroni cheese with white Italian truffles from Alba during their short October to December season. But it works just as well with the fresh black truffles that are the highlight of winter for many food […]
Strawberries Romanoff Like this recipe? You’ll love my online cooking class Inspired by Janni Kyritsis! I’ve seen this simple dessert credited to Câreme and Escoffier (under the name Strawberries Americaine-style) though it seems to have become famous at Romanoff’s, a popular Beverly Hills restaurant in the 1940s and 50s. It was a favourite of mine […]
Pecan Pie with Maple Cream Like this recipe? You’ll love my online cooking class featuring the food of America’s Deep South! As an Aussie, I’ve never been convinced about putting pumpkin, a vegetable I associate with Sunday roasts, into a sweet pie; but I do love pecan pie, another American classic. Pecans are grown widely […]
No-bake Passionfruit Cheesecake Like No-bake Passionfruit Cheesecake? You’ll love my online Australian cooking class inspired by Matt Moran! Desserts often evoke nostalgia and this no-bake passionfruit cheesecake certainly does for me. My father loved cheesecake and I wish I’d made it for him more often, especially this simple version which only takes 15 minutes or […]
Sticky Date Pudding Like this recipe? You’ll love my online Australian cooking class inspired by Matt Moran! Also called sticky toffee pudding, this dessert is pure comfort food and, assuming you keep a packet of dates in the pantry, is quick and easy to whip up without any special shopping. The Grand Marnier in the […]
Carrot Cake with Orange Cream Cheese Frosting Like carrot cake? You’ll love my online cooking class featuring the food of America’s Deep South! I don’t know where the original recipe for this carrot cake came from – perhaps a flatmate, or an ex-boyfriend’s mother. I only know I’ve been cooking it for over 25 years, […]
