Tomato salsa goes by many names. Also known as 'salsa fresca,' 'salsa cruda' or 'salsa bandera,' it's a traditional Mexican dish of raw ingredients that's quick and easy to make, nutritious and delicious. My favourite name is 'pico de Gallo.' The literal translation is 'beak of the rooster.' It's believed to be called that because people used to ... Read More
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Grilled Vegetables with Celery Salt and Green Herb Sauce
I made grilled vegetables with celery salt and green herb sauce for lunch today. In fact, I only grilled the vegetables as I'd made the accompaniments earlier in the week. I've been excitedly pouring through the pages of my new Cornersmith cookbook https://www.cornersmith.com.au/collections/cookbook/products/use-it-all The book is a fabulous guide ... Read More
Winter Caprese Salad with Burrata
Winter caprese salad with burrata is simply a twist on the Italian classic. It's a melange of roasted Roma tomatoes, finely sliced green tomatoes and sweet cherry tomatoes. The salad originates from the island of Capri. The popular belief is that is was made for the Egyptian King Faruk, a gourmand living in exile on the island. He is said to have ... Read More
Salmon and Brown Rice Salad with Lime and Sesame
I made this delicious salmon and brown rice with lime and sesame from last night's dinner leftovers. It's a quick and easy lunch to put together in advance and keep in a thermos if you're on the go, as the flavours blend together well and there's no lettuce to go soggy. I've used cherry tomatoes, red onions, cucumbers and avocado, but ... Read More
Grilled Broccolini, Cherry Tomatoes and Corn
Have you ever heard the expression "eat a rainbow?" This dish of grilled broccolini, cherry tomatoes and corn certainly fits the bill and it's a cinch to make. I often make it for lunch when I'm working from home. It makes enough for two people to share, or you can have the leftovers the next day tossed with rocket, couscous or brown rice. If you'd ... Read More