Shared Kitchen

Artichokes – did I mention spikes!

Deal to them – no mercy – lop the tops off the buggers along with any other spiky unloveable parts.

Linguine with Feta, Broad Beans, Pine Nuts & Rocket

Verdant, crisp, and bouncy fresh, with tangy little bites of feta and salty hits of parmesan. This dish is scrumptious!

Waiheke’s market

Colourful characters, buskers, kids, dogs, collectibles and more … oh, better mention good food.

Wet Sundays

How to lift a boring wet Sunday. Drink gin!

I’m going on an Italian bent for the next week or two. No, not actually going there, just sharing some terrific Italian family recipes. I first went to Italy in 1975. Holy smoke! I must have just been a baby (because, surely, I’m not that old!). I sailed into the gorgeous port of Genova and […]

Bruschetta wth Grilled Zucchini & Buffalo Mozzarella 1

Bruschetta with Grilled Zucchini & Buffalo Mozzarella

Allow 2-3 pieces per person for lunch with salad, or serve as a substantial snack around the barbie.

Potato & Basil Frittata

These are fab stuffed into bread rolls, taken to a picnic, school, work, eaten on a beach, in the bush …

Lifting the lid on frittata

The sins that have been committed under the name frittata. Stop! No more please. Call what you bake in the oven in a cake tin a vegetable bake. Got it? Yaaaah!

Cavolo Nero with Ginger & Pine Nuts

Simple, and simply delicious.

New Potatoes Roasted with Fresh Bay Leaves

Bay leaves are a common addition to stock, soups and casseroles, but their unique musky scent works a treat with vegetable dishes. This is a Sicilian dish from my sister-in-law Marcella, though she probably wouldn’t add any butter (I do because I think it helps brown the potatoes).

Fridge Feast