Around the Sicilian Table
Winter has always been one of my favourite seasons. While summer is often busy with sourcing local produce, preserving, and long days in the...
Lemon polenta cake
Wikipedia tells me that polenta cakes trace their roots to Northern Italy, where they began as a hearty peasant food! This is a wonderfully...
The gravy guide
A good gravy can make a meal and is absolutely essential for any Christmas in July celebration.
Traditional gravy is made using the pan juices...
Chicken and Corn Soup
This soup can be made in as little as 25 minutes if using pre-prepared chicken stock and canned creamed corn. Add some greens to...
Babin Krompir
Measured by Heart: A Family Recipe for Babin Krompir
In many kitchens, recipes are written down, measured carefully, and followed step-by-step. But in ours, the...
Raspberry and Vanilla Vacherin
The French created this simple dessert which is the layering of meringue with a fruit filled ice cream. The top is covered with cream...
Anzac biscuits
Anzac bikkies are a staple of Australian households, and by now, I think we’re all pretty familiar with the lore around them. So instead...
Sicilian Style Beans
As the seasons begin to shift, beans are still plentiful in our local markets and gardens. This simple Sicilian-style dish, Fagiolina in Bianco, celebrates...
Seasonal spotlight: Warm Potato and Egg Italian Salad
Late summer is bursting with fresh produce, and this is the perfect time to enjoy a simple, hearty Sicilian classic. You’ll love my Warm...
Breakfast, your way
Breakfast looks different for everyone. For some, it is a cup of coffee grabbed on the way out the door; for others, it’s a...
Grandma Patsy’s Sponge
Skye SmithSome recipes are more than a list of ingredients. They are family history, written by hand and carried forward with care.
This sponge cake...
Torrone Sicilliano
A crunchy, golden sweet from Sicily.
Torrone is a traditional nougat-style treat made with honey, sugar, and almonds. It celebrates the island’s abundant almond orchards...
