Fresh-Pressed Olive Oil Club

Chicken with Candied Cashews

Per capita, Australia has the largest population of people with Chinese ancestry of any country outside Asia. Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, and even Cairns house densely populated Chinatowns, which make for a lively restaurant scene. Ingredients 1/4 cup granulated sugar 3/4 cup unsalted roasted cashews 5 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided use, plus extra for […]

Sheet-Pan Baked Feta with Broccolini, Tomatoes, and Lemons

Greek food has taken pride of place in Australia’s vibrant dining scene, from souvlaki served from food trucks to high-end restaurants. (Most of Australia’s Greek immigrants arrived after World War II.) This sheet-pan dinner showcases some of Greece’s iconic flavors. Sturdy halloumi cheese can be substituted for feta. Ingredients 1 bunch broccoli rabe, ends trimmed, […]

Paleo Carrot Cake Muffins

Grain free, gluten free, and Paleo compliant (without the frosting), these muffins checked all the boxes for my wife and me recently when a craving for carrot cake hit. Satisfying but not too sweet, they’re just the thing for breakfast, tea, or a light dessert. Ingredients For the muffins: 1 1/4 cups blanched almond our […]

Annie’s Weeknight Spaghetti with Garlic and Parsley

Olive oil producer Annie Paterson, the talent behind Nullamunjie, shared with us a simple recipe for spaghetti that is popular with her family and patrons of The Pressing Shed Cafe, the restaurant she built on her farm in Tongio, Victoria. Ingredients 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil 2 cloves garlic, peeled and finely chopped 1/2 […]