There’s something about summer that has me reaching for quick seafood dishes, and this one has become a new favourite in our house. I first made it after a beautiful market haul — perfectly ripe nectarines, bunches of coriander, and a bag of sweet medium prawns from Faros. It’s the kind of recipe that feels…
Category: Salads
Charred Nectarine, Prosciutto & Burrata Salad
The other day it hit 35 degrees in Sydney, and the last thing I wanted to do was turn the oven on or sit down to anything heavy for dinner. When it’s that hot, I crave food that feels light, fresh and effortless to pull together. With stone fruit in peak season right now, I’ve…
Charred Asparagus Salad with Broad Beans and Mint Yoghurt
Asparagus season is short, but when it’s here, I make the most of it. I spotted a stand overflowing with bunches at the Marrickville markets last weekend — two for a couple of dollars — and couldn’t resist. There’s something about those tender green spears that feels like the very start of spring. I’ve been…
Panzanella Salad
Panzanella Salad is the ultimate example of Italian resourcefulness in the kitchen. Italians have a way of turning the simplest ingredients — often things that might otherwise end up in the bin — into something truly delicious. Nothing goes to waste, and this salad is proof of that: day-old bread, ripe tomatoes, onion, and basil…
Orange and Fennel Salad
Fresh, crisp, and vibrant — this Orange and Fennel Salad is one of those dishes I always come back to in summer. There’s something about the juicy sweetness of oranges against the subtle anise flavour of fennel that feels instantly refreshing. I especially love serving it with seafood, but sometimes I’ll simply pick up a…
Valencian Tomato Salad with Anchovies, Capers and Basil
Valencia was hot—mid-summer, sun-baked stone kind of hot. The kind of weather where appetite fades but flavour becomes everything. We sat down at a small restaurant near the historic centre, shaded by trees and blessed with a light breeze. The tomato salad that arrived at our table looked deceptively simple. But the first bite was…
Classic Caesar Salad with Crispy Oven-Baked Bacon
Crispy bacon, golden croutons, creamy dressing — this Caesar Salad is a timeless classic. Baking the bacon and bread together on one tray makes this recipe easy, fuss-free, and ideal for everything from casual lunches to dinner party starters. Why You’ll Love This Recipe A Note on the Original Caesar Salad The original Caesar Salad…
Grilled Zucchini Salad with Rocket and Mozzarella
When the weather warms up, I find myself reaching for recipes that are light, fresh, and full of contrast—and this easy grilled zucchini salad recipe is all of that and more. It brings together smoky grilled zucchini, creamy mozzarella, peppery rocket, and a sweet-savoury agrodolce dressing that packs a punch. Toasted pistachios add just the…
Vietnamese Chicken Salad with Leftover Roast Chicken
Leftover Roast Chicken? Try This Fresh Vietnamese Salad Fresh, crunchy and full of flavour, this Vietnamese Chicken Salad with Leftover Roast Chicken is the perfect way to turn last night’s dinner into something completely new. Tossed with herbs, vermicelli noodles, crisp vegetables and a punchy lime dressing, it comes together in just 15 minutes —…
Fig, Prosciutto and Mozzarella Salad with Balsamic Dressing
When figs are in season, they’re at their best—sweet, ripe, and plentiful. This is the perfect time to make a Fig, Prosciutto and Mozzarella Salad, a dish that beautifully highlights their natural flavour. The combination of creamy mozzarella, salty prosciutto, and luscious figs, all brought together with a tangy balsamic dressing, creates a perfect balance…