Raw Zucchini “Spaghetti” with Kale and Coriander Salsa Verde and Garlic Pangrattato

This vibrant green “spaghetti” will surely brighten up your dinnertime this spring. Photos Nicholas Rider.

Our Student Kitchen: Zucchini and Filo Pie

Early in March I collaborated with NXL Design and members of the Macquarie University Community Garden to produce a series of recipe cards which we handed out on campus. The recipes were a great success and I’d like to share them here with you. Feel free to download a copy of the card below, print it out…

Our Student Kitchen: Zucchini Slice

          Early in March I collaborated with NXL Design and members of the Macquarie University Community Garden to produce a series of recipe cards which we handed out on campus. The recipes were a great success and I’d like to share them here with you. Feel free to download a copy of the…

Our Student Kitchen: Vegetable Ratatouille

Early in March I collaborated with NXL Design and members of the Macquarie University Community Garden to produce a series of recipe cards which we handed out on campus. The recipes were a great success and I’d like to share them here with you. Feel free to download a copy of the card below, print it out…

Food Revolution Day 2014 #FRD2014 and a Special Ploughman’s Lunch

Jamie Oliver’s international campaign Food Revolution Day 2014 kicks off today! Food revolution day is a global day, dedicated to keeping cooking skills alive. “We believe that everyone should know about food and it starts with getting kids food smart, making cooking fun and inspiring a love of food that will last a lifetime.”  The…

Cooking with The Smiling Chef: Autumn Veggies and Rice

Grains are good source of essential proteins. In addition, they are usually quite inexpensive and make great weekday lunches, or even elegant desserts.This brown rice salad makes a great accompaniment to fish. I had a bit of a play with the backdrop using some up-cylcled magazines. What do you think? Prep time 10 minutes |…

Veggie-ful Thai Green Curry with Brown Rice

Prep time 20 minutes | Cooking time 15 minutes Serves 4 As you all know by now I absolutely love mushrooms. Since I gave up meat, I have been quite happy to replace juicy strips of beef with chunks of portobello mushroom.Mushies contain essential doses of iron, required to avoid anemia. Best of all when…

Buok Choi, Capsicum, Zucchini and Peas in Peanut Satay Sauce

Serves 4 What’s great about Satay Sauce is a balance between the salty peanuts and fish sauce, spice and warmth from chilli and ginger, sweetness from palm sugar and a final zing from lime juice. This traditionaly quartet provides the basic flavourings for any good That dish. I made this one lazy Sunday before a…

Pasta Primavera: Fettuccine, Zucchini and Pangrattato

Want a quick springtime supper using the fresh greens in your garden. Try my Pasta Primavera with Fettuccine, Zucchini and the poor-man’s answer to Parmigiano-Reggiano: Pangrattato! Can you believe we’re back into spring already? The year’s just come and gone by so fast. The new veggies are sprouting in the backyard and it’s time to…