Recipes
No-Knead Focaccia with Cheese, Pancetta, Olives and Roasted Capsicum
An easy flavoured focaccia-style bread that doesn’t require kneading.
Sirloin Steak with Creamed Leeks and Shallots
My no-stress way to cook sirloin steak, with a leek, shallot and mustard cream sauce.
Cauliflower, Broccoli and Blue Cheese Gratin
Cauliflower and broccoli baked with bechamel, walnuts, blue cheese, and a breadcrumb topping.
Butterflied Chicken with Singapore Spice Paste
How to butterfly a whole chicken and roast it with Singapore-style spice paste.
Fish a la Grenobloise
An old-fashioned French way to serve fish with butter, lemon, capers and parsley.
Sweet and Sour Red Cabbage, Apples and Sausages
Apple and red cabbage with balsamic and brown sugar make a sweet‑and‑sour side, ideal with pork or other protein.
Portuguese-style Cottage Pie - Empadāo
A Portuguese take on classic cottage pie, with chorizo, wine, and spices.
Profiteroles au Chocolat
Classic French profiteroles filled with whipped cream and covered in chocolate ganache.
Archanes Vegetable Bake
A healthy, vibrant mixture of vegetables with sheep’s feta and olive oil, based on dishes found in Crete.
Biancomangiare with Apricot Compote
An ancient, custard-like dessert flavoured with almond and orange, and served with apricot compote.
Traditional Tapas Part 2
Three more traditional Spanish Tapas. Garlic prawns, jamon and broad beans, and cos with garlic oil.
Chicken and Mushroom Pot Pies
These pot pies are flavoured with the classic French combination of chicken, tarragon, and mushrooms.
Chocolate Coconut Pound Cake
A variation on the classic pound cake using chocolate and toasted coconut.
Mussel and Fish Stew
A delicious and healthy seafood stew using NZ green lip mussels and spicy broth.
Lautoka Chicken Curry
A Fijian-style chicken curry with spices, chickpeas, and coconut milk.
Traditional Tapas Part 1
A collection of three traditional Spanish tapas to serve with drinks.