Pea and Ham Soup
The weather is still cool and the rainy days lend themselves to enjoying the comfort of soup. Summer will be upon us before we...
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...
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...
Macadamia & Saltbush Crusted Lamb
Shane and Stacey, The Food FilesAt The Food Files, Christmas is about celebrating the flavours of home. Each year we choose a dish that...
Gluten free lamingtons
These lamingtons can be gluten free, very low fat and lower in sugar than regular lamingtons.
A good lamington begins with the cake. The inspiration...
Chocolate pinecones
I saw these cute chocolate pine cones on Instagram and couldn’t wait to try them! They even use a raw brownie mix for the...
Beetroot relish (goût de betterave)
The French use beets in various ways, either as a salad, in a dessert, as a condiment or as a side dish. Here we...

















