February 2026

I’ve always been a big fan of meatballs. To me, the meatball is a perfect little food delivery vehicle that – when done properly – can rival any fine dinning menu offering. I also like to think that I’m a pretty talented meatball maker and have a patent on the “Super surprise Meatball” (aka cheese…

Many people probably think I’m weird, but I actually really like spinach. I’m not interested in it because it’s some kind of healthy, superfood-type vegetable – I like it because it tastes great! Apart from the health benefits, there’s something about the grittiness and “squeaky” texture (along with the cool flavour) that gets me every…

This sauce is smooth and flavourful, but not overpowering. In many ways it tastes very similar to a Hollandaise, but is much lighter and will not overpower your food. For this reason, it pair perfectly with light fish dishes such as cod or halibut, with seafood, or even vegetables. And maybe best of all, it’s…

I recently commented on social media that fresh Tzatziki is possibly the “perfect summer sauce”. Sure, homemade BBQ sauce and chimichurri are up there, but there’s something about silky, yet crisp, flavour of Tzatziki that puts a smile on my face every time I eat it. Our take on this classic delivers a delicious blend…

My love for Chicken Picatta goes all the way back to when I was waiting tables during my university days. I worked in an authentic Italian restaurant and from time to time we’d get treated to this wonderful dish for our staff meal. I’ve probably been making the recipe for my family and friends for…

Those of you that have seen my other Tiramisu recipe will already know that I’m somewhat of an “aficionado” when it comes to this delicious dessert. In this regard I consider myself to be a bit of a purist when it comes to tiramisu and have always looked for recipes and restaurants that stick to…

I promise you that this dessert will be one of the lightest, refreshing, and delicious desserts that you will ever taste. The traditional Italian blend of Mascarpone custard filling, Kahlua-soaked ladyfingers, and light whipped cream can’t be beat and will leave your guests wanting more.

Nothing says summer like a really good salad – in this case a really good coleslaw. This recipe actually became an instant family favourite and is now one of my go-to salads for warm weather days. The crisp, sweet taste of apple works perfectly with the raw cabbage, carrots, and sprouts. The lemon poppy seed…

When I was about 14 years old a family friend taught me how to make classic Caesar salad dressing from scratch. To this day I can recall the tedious crushing of garlic cloves, the squeezing of lemons, and the delicate slicing of anchovies. That recipe has stuck with me, as has the fresh and tangy…

I’m a big fan of sauces and this Sundried Tomato and Basil Pesto ranks right up there in my top favourites. Essentially, this recipe takes all the goodness that you’d find a regular basil pesto and elevates it to a new level by adding in the tangy flavour of the tomatoes. The result is a…