It’s sublime in its simplicity – but there’s no law to stop you ringing the changes.
Archives for January 2017
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Salad Caprese Ilaria’s way
Stacked, overlapped or a tumble? Ilaria puts her spin on it.
Almond Cake – load it up with summer stone fruit to make it sing!
Now is the time to make cake!
Background Julie Biuso and Shared Kitchen
Eat, drink and have fun with Julie Biuso
Baked Ricotta with White Peaches & Watermelon
Summer on a plate!
Come and see Puglia with me!
Come see Puglia with me! In May 2017 I’m taking a small group (just 14 people), to undiscovered Puglia for a foodie adventure.
Kaffir lime leaves
Fresh kaffir lime leaves smell somewhat sweeter than lime zest – sharp, citrusy and clean.
Some days I just shouldn’t go in the kitchen
Roasted carrots and beetroot are okay … but add a bit of red meat and a glass or two of merlot and they taste a whole lot better!
Sweet Corn with Lime & Tarragon Mayo
This recipe is utterly sensational. Yes, it’s rich and indulgent, (Whaaa? Butter AND mayo? Oh yeah.), and it’s a right slurp-fest – there’s just no way you can eat these daintily!
Feels like summer …
Mesmerising foamy waves breaking on the shoreline, sand between the toes and nodding off over the crossword; corn on the cob and more avos than you can eat; salads of white nectarines and peaches, red-fleshed plums; chilled frothy beers, salty lips and sizzling seafood … I hope your summer experience is all you want it to be. […]
The trouble with summer reckons Ilaria…
is deciding whether to drink white or rosé … Waiheke Island has some stunning rosé wines, the perfect match for sunny days, summer lunches and seafood.
Prawns with Chorizo – Surf ‘n Turf sings!
Make sure the prawns you throw on the barbie are up to scratch.
Caveat Emptor! Not all prawns are created equal
Get them sizzling!
Stuff your face with flowers? Yes! Zucchini Blossoms!
Here’s what to do with those male flowers – you know the ones that don’t produce a vegetable, just a flower. Stuff them with goodness, then stuff them in (your mouth!!!).
Humpf gets a spot on Shared Kitchen
Bring on the shower!
Summer Cooking Classes on Waiheke – Just a few January days left!
Come and cook with us on Waiheke – and enjoy a sherry tasting at the fabulous Casita Miro.
Ringing in the New Year with great food & wine – nothing new there!
What you do in the privacy of your own home, is, well, your own business, except I’m rather proud of what happened in mine. Yep, we danced away the end of 2016, and welcomed in the opportunities a new year offers while chasing away the bad bits! When my head hit the pillow at 3.30am […]
Holy Guacamole – keep it simple or fancy it up
Yep, avo and lime will do, but some times you want the whole kit and caboodle!
No sunshine where you are? Get smashing!
Smooth, chunky, lumpy … any which way with an avo is fine by me.
Muscovado Grilled Pineapple & Pepper Salad
Bright, juicy, sweet and hot, with an intriguing hit of molasses, this is one helluva salad.
Go the whole hog (ha ha!)
Oh, plate of happiness … guacamole, pineapple & pepper salad, fried taco strips AND char-grilled pork cutlets. Now there’s a meal!
Smoked Fish & Caper Dip
Make this a ‘go to’ for those times when you want something super tasty, but easy to prepare, to serve as a nibble with drinks.
Pineapple – Easy to prepare when you know how
Removing the eyes (little pesky bits) from a pineapple, and the core, ensures a tender mouthful of juiciness with every slice.