During my month travelling through Spain, I noticed one thing every pintxos bar had in common: a plate of Gildas sitting proudly on the counter. Just a simple skewer of olive, anchovy and pickled green pepper — nothing fancy, yet somehow the first thing people order when they sit down with a drink. I loved…
Tuna Crudo with Olive Oil, Lemon Zest, Crispy Capers & Chives
I’ve been thinking about doing a tuna crudo for a long time. It’s one of those dishes that feels deceptively simple, but only really works when the fish is excellent and you don’t overthink it. When I spotted some beautiful sashimi-grade bluefin tuna at Faros, my favourite fish monger, I knew it was time. The…
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…
Passionfruit Bavarois
At the start of the week, I bought a big bag of passionfruit at the markets and popped them in the fruit bowl, thinking everyone would help themselves. But by the weekend, they were all still sitting there — not mouldy, but starting to look a little crinkly and forgotten. I think it’s the extra…
Duck Marylands with Cherry Vermouth Sauce
Every summer I arrive home from the markets with far more cherries than we can possibly eat fresh. It’s the perfect excuse to cook with them, and duck Marylands are my favourite way to lean savoury. The cherries soften into a bright pan sauce with thyme and vermouth, and the whole dish feels special without…
Oysters with Finger Lime Dressing
I’ve always loved finger limes — their flavour is bright and aromatic, like lime but more floral, with tiny pearls that burst like citrus caviar. I even bought a finger lime tree at a market once because I wanted an endless supply. Sadly, it didn’t survive my little garden, so I’ve been waiting months for…
Cochinita Pibil (Yucatán Pulled Pork Rolls)
There are some meals you never forget — the ones that hit every sense at once. For me, cochinita pibil will always take me back to Cancún, Mexico. We discovered it completely by chance one afternoon while wandering through a bustling local market. On the corner was a tiny café packed to the brim with…
Whole Roasted Cauliflower with Spiced Yoghurt and Pomegranate
I’ve seen whole roasted cauliflowers popping up everywhere lately — in cookbooks, restaurants, and food magazines — and I’ve always found them so impressive. There’s something about serving a whole head of cauliflower that feels generous and a little bit theatrical, yet it’s surprisingly easy to make. This version is roasted with a spiced yoghurt…
Lemon and Ricotta Cake
The other day I made a batch of fresh ricotta, and as always, there was a little left over. Rather than let it sit in the fridge, I turned it into this Lemon and Ricotta Cake — soft, buttery, and delicately scented with lemon. It’s a classic Italian-style cake that’s wonderfully simple: just a handful…
Pan-Seared Salmon with Mexican Salsa
Busy weeknights call for meals that come together quickly, and this Pan-Seared Salmon with Mexican Salsa is exactly that. It’s the kind of healthy salmon recipe you can pull together in under 30 minutes — fresh, vibrant, and satisfying without feeling heavy. Golden pieces of salmon meet a colourful Mexican-inspired salsa made with charred corn,…