Recipes

verjus-poached quinces with fresh fig & honey-whipped ricotta

verjus-poached quinces with fresh fig & honey-w...

Celebrate Autumnal harvest with this delicious and delicate dessert from Almay Jordaan at Neighbourhood Wine.

verjus-poached quinces with fresh fig & honey-w...

Celebrate Autumnal harvest with this delicious and delicate dessert from Almay Jordaan at Neighbourhood Wine.

fresh nettle gnocchi with olives, zucchini & chilli

fresh nettle gnocchi with olives, zucchini & ch...

Big plump Mount Zero Manzanilla olives balance beautifully with the citrus of the lemons and zing of the chilli.

fresh nettle gnocchi with olives, zucchini & ch...

Big plump Mount Zero Manzanilla olives balance beautifully with the citrus of the lemons and zing of the chilli.

braised wagyu beef shin

braised wagyu beef shin

Annie Smithers of Du Fermier in Trentham is a master of French Farmhouse cuisine. Here, she shares a slow cooked beef shin recipe from her seasonal menu that will warm...

braised wagyu beef shin

Annie Smithers of Du Fermier in Trentham is a master of French Farmhouse cuisine. Here, she shares a slow cooked beef shin recipe from her seasonal menu that will warm...

slow roasted pork shoulder with roasted pumpkin & chickpeas

slow roasted pork shoulder with roasted pumpkin...

A big, farmhouse style dish made to be shared from Du Fermier's Annie Smithers.

slow roasted pork shoulder with roasted pumpkin...

A big, farmhouse style dish made to be shared from Du Fermier's Annie Smithers.

chickpea & capsicum hummus

chickpea & capsicum hummus

A perfect 'rip and dip' starter made from scratch with whole ingredients. Enjoy with an Australian craft beer and you'll feel like you're at Pilgrim Bar!

chickpea & capsicum hummus

A perfect 'rip and dip' starter made from scratch with whole ingredients. Enjoy with an Australian craft beer and you'll feel like you're at Pilgrim Bar!

mount zero pearled farro, roasted cauliflower, kale & blistered grape salad

mount zero pearled farro, roasted cauliflower, ...

Roasting cauliflower is the only way to eat it! This is a sustaining and wholesome salad with the addition of pearled farro. Finish off with some crumbled fetta or ricotta...

mount zero pearled farro, roasted cauliflower, ...

Roasting cauliflower is the only way to eat it! This is a sustaining and wholesome salad with the addition of pearled farro. Finish off with some crumbled fetta or ricotta...

honey roasted carrots with labneh & pomegranate

honey roasted carrots with labneh & pomegranate

Sticky roasted carrots with the hum of honey, creamy labneh and the pop of pomegranate seeds come together to make a lovely side. I often finish this dish off with...

honey roasted carrots with labneh & pomegranate

Sticky roasted carrots with the hum of honey, creamy labneh and the pop of pomegranate seeds come together to make a lovely side. I often finish this dish off with...

chocolate & olive oil semifreddo with caramel almonds

chocolate & olive oil semifreddo with caramel a...

I find using olive oil in a semifreddo dish offers a velvety texture and plays lovely games with your taste buds; the mandarin brings the dish back into balance.

chocolate & olive oil semifreddo with caramel a...

I find using olive oil in a semifreddo dish offers a velvety texture and plays lovely games with your taste buds; the mandarin brings the dish back into balance.

tuna carpaccio with olive oil

tuna carpaccio with olive oil

This is my interpretation of a dish we served at the River Cafรฉ in London, when I worked there.

tuna carpaccio with olive oil

This is my interpretation of a dish we served at the River Cafรฉ in London, when I worked there.

chickpea dukkah crackers

chickpea dukkah crackers

These chickpea crackers have an earthy smell, nutty taste and pair well with our olive tapenade or on their own as a healthy snack. An added bonus, they are vegan!

chickpea dukkah crackers

These chickpea crackers have an earthy smell, nutty taste and pair well with our olive tapenade or on their own as a healthy snack. An added bonus, they are vegan!

chickpea scones

chickpea scones

The kitchen is filled with a beautiful earthy aroma when the scones are ready. A great gluten-free alternative to enjoy smothered in whipped cream, fresh fruit or your favourite jam.

chickpea scones

The kitchen is filled with a beautiful earthy aroma when the scones are ready. A great gluten-free alternative to enjoy smothered in whipped cream, fresh fruit or your favourite jam.

haricot beans with shellfish

haricot beans with shellfish

I became very fond of the Haricot beans while working in London. They do not require soaking and pair wonderfully with seafood - proving very helpful when lacking a fish...

haricot beans with shellfish

I became very fond of the Haricot beans while working in London. They do not require soaking and pair wonderfully with seafood - proving very helpful when lacking a fish...

burrata with artichoke & olive tapenade

burrata with artichoke & olive tapenade

The Burrata dish has been a signature menu item since we opened at the Fitzroy Town Hall Hotel. We use Mount Zero green Hardyโ€™s Mammoth olives along with marinated artichokes...

burrata with artichoke & olive tapenade

The Burrata dish has been a signature menu item since we opened at the Fitzroy Town Hall Hotel. We use Mount Zero green Hardyโ€™s Mammoth olives along with marinated artichokes...