Black truffles are one of the joys of winter and these little black nuggets, with the unmistakable funky, earthy aroma, can add a touch of luxury to so many dishes. Here are some of my favourite truffle recipes.
Chicken in Half Mourning This is my version of poulet demi-deuil, a classic French dish made by placing shaved black truffles under the skin of a chicken, resembling the veil of a woman in mourning. It seems that the appearance is only ‘half mourning’ because some of the bird’s white flesh is still seen; full […]
Truffle & Provolone Toastie This black truffle & provolone toastie is quite simply the most decadent toasted sandwich you’ll ever make. Australian black truffles are one of the joys of winter and, although they cost upwards of $2,500/kg, a little goes a long way with a small one (20g) costing only $50. If you’ve bought […]
Truffle Sandwich & Soft-Boiled Egg Truffles are one of winter’s great highlights! These little black nuggets with the unmistakable aroma cost $2,500/kilo – but you only need a few grams for an indulgent breakfast treat. Keep the indulgence going with a slightly sweet Moscato d’Asti, such as the wonderful organic one from brother and sister, […]
Truffled Macaroni Cheese For many food lovers, fresh black truffles are the highlight of winter. I developed this recipe using white Italian truffles from Alba (during their short mid-October to mid-December season), but it works just as well with black truffles. This recipe can easily be doubled or tripled and is also a great side […]
Fettuccine with Black Truffle For many of us, one of the highlights of winter is truffles. But it wasn’t always so in Australia – on 18 June 1999 Duncan Garvey harvested Australia’s first Perigord black truffle in Tasmania. Since then truffles have also been cultivated in NSW, ACT, WA, Victoria and New Zealand (with plantations […]
