Platters

Couscous is often mistakenly thought of as a grain but it is tiny balls made of semolina, which is a type of hard wheat flour; in effect, it’s tiny pasta. The couscous you buy…

This is my go-to quick pickle base recipe for when I either need to use up those rapidly aging vegetables in the crisper drawer before heading to the farmers market or I’m wanting to…

Literally translated as ‘fried stuff you like’, Okonomiyaki is probably best described as a veggie pancake. Whole restaurants in Japan are dedicated to this dish alone and there are many versions that can include…

Mussels are a wonderful summer treat and can be found along the coast and inland waterways of Perth and the Southwest. Chilli mussels are of course a much-loved dish but try this delicious recipe…

Barbecuing a whole lamb shoulder will result in medium rare to medium cooked meat, with some sections more tender than other. The flavour is worth the extra chewing! Ingredients (Serves 6) 1.8 – 2…

This savoury version of a traditional French apple dessert makes for a delicious open-faced pie no matter the season. For dedicated carnivores, place a few slices of chorizo in between the sweet potato before…

Caponata is a Sicilian eggplant dish that is an incredibly delicious and versatile summer vegetable stew. Generally the eggplant is fried, but I find grilling limits the amount of oil in the finished dish.…