If you think of German food you probably conjour up images of mountains of bratwurst and fried potatoes, lashings of saurkraut and red cabbage. One of the other icionic German pub foods is the Kassler chop, an aromatic and smokey tribute to pork. There are some very good German butchers in Perth that carry variations … Continue reading Kassler Chops
There are times when I have an idea that gains momentum as rapidly as a growing snowball does when rolling down a snow covered mountainside in a cartoon. This particular duck dish was definitely one of those. A few months ago, (I have been THAT busy), my birthday came and went and what I really wanted … Continue reading Cantonese Roast Duck
It's citrus season but someone needs to tell that to our dwarf lemon tree on our balcony. The label tells me that it's been developed for apartment living but evidence is suggesting otherwise at the moment. Luckily I am surrounded by friends and family with fruiting trees. This year I'm lucky to be working … Continue reading Lime Tart Brulee
Local West Australian salmon has a bad reputation. While it is seen as a good game fish it is not one people chase to put on their plates. It is not known as a good eating fish. The salmon are running (or have been running) this time of year and the beaches are full of … Continue reading Smoked West Australian Salmon
The first piece of meat we tried on the ProQ smoker was a nice chunk of pork, a rolled pork leg of 1.5kg. This one was kept fairly simple as it was my first try with the ProQ. With the low temperatures it turned out amazingly moist and succulent. To top it all off we … Continue reading Smoked and Crackled Leg of Pork
So here's the thing. I’ve always wanted to the kind of guy who could make some good meat, a top notch roast, perfectly cooked with ample flavor. To be known for it. Living in an apartment has made that a bit difficult as a full scale Weber BBQ is a bit large to neatly fit … Continue reading Smoked Cape Grim Rump
This one is all about the duck. I find duck a bit hit and miss when eating out. Some is amazing, some is very disappointing. Unfortunately I find cooking it can be a bit hit and miss as well. To get control of the situation back I’ve been using the sous vide, with a bit … Continue reading 5-Spice Duck Breast
Somehow the option of a goat roast came up in conversation. Not the sort of meat that you run into in Perth cooking very often, mainly in stews or at Italian restaurants. Its not even the easist meat to get your hands on – you will need a specialty butcher for this one. The spice … Continue reading Yeminish Goat
I’m addicted to penne arrabiata, I love the rich tomato flavor, bite of the chili and tang of the olives. As with so many dishes, it’s all about the sauce. The other great thing about this dish is that it is quick to prepare, very handy for those days where you want something tasty but … Continue reading Gnocchi Arrabiata
Thanks to the internet and its endless obsession with bacon I have discovered bacon jam. However it wasn't much of a surprise to find that bacon jam is not jam in the traditional sense. It is actually caramelised onion with bacon. If you have a tried and trusted caramelised onion recipe, try adding bacon to … Continue reading Five Spice Bacon Jam
