Chai spiced carrot cake
Not everyone is a chocolate fiend. For those who prefer a little spice in their day, this super simple carrot cake channels the flavours of Indian chai and makes a fantastic afternoon tea addition. Ingredients: […]
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Paella in seven steps
Paella is one of those dishes that seems so effortless and yet most mere mortals won’t attempt it at home for fear of failure. Miguel Cuevas, Australian-based Spanish chef and caterer extraordinaire, is hosting a […]
At home with… Paul Stranger
Paul Stranger is the executive chef at Canterbury Hurlstone Park RSL Club. He enjoys being innovative in the kitchen and brings a wealth of experience to the club having worked throughout Europe, the UK and […]
Sticky glazed Chinese five spice lamb ribs
If ever there was a cut of animal engineered to be best mates with beer, lamb ribs would most certainly have to be it. Sticky, meaty, juicy, they’re finger lickin’ good and super easy to […]
At home with… Terry Hope Romero
Vegan author Terry Hope Romero is one of many international guests coming to Marrickville for the first ever Sydney Vegan Festival on March 29th. How will you be involved in the Vegan Festival? I’ll be […]
Perfect Pancakes
OK, so Shrove Tuesday was last week but in my mind any excuse to eat pancakes is a good one. Sweet, savoury, or that very decadent combination of both (hello bacon and maple syrup!), pancakes […]
At home with… Christina Batista
Former MasterChef contestant, Christina Batista, is a modern day mum with fifties-inspired tastes. She sees cooking as a kind of therapy and is an ambassador for A Taste of Harmony, the annual event that celebrates […]
Zucchini and walnut bread
This week’s recipe comes from Alex Herbert of Bird Cow Fish at Eveleigh Market. Seasonality has always played a crucial role in her cuisine and as zucchinis are abundant right now it makes sense to […]
Healthy cherry muffins
This muffin recipe courtesy of Aussie Cherries and Trim’s Fresh is not only low fat, but quick and easy to prepare – in fact we predict you will have mixed, baked and eaten your first […]
At home with… Eric Morris
In the lead up to the Taste of Sydney Festival, Ciao chats to the manager of Newtown’s Bloodwood, Eric Morris, about the restaurant’s food philosophy… How is Bloodwood involved in the Taste of Sydney Festival […]