Fresh-Pressed Olive Oil Club

Olive Oil Cookies with Macadamia Nuts and Chocolate Drizzle

Macadamia nuts, indigenous to Australia, were an important food source for the Aboriginal people who originally inhabited the island continent. In the 1880s, seeds from these beautiful trees were introduced to Hawaii, where they became an important crop. Buy extras if you make these cookies. The nuts are great to snack on, especially when roasted […]

Saag Paneer (Greens with Fresh Indian Cheese)

Immigrants from Northern India have popularized dishes like this one in Australian cities. The Sanskrit word saag means “greens”—not just spinach (known as palak). Paneer is a firm cheese with a high melting point made from milk curdled with lemon juice or another acid. If you cannot find it, halloumi, feta, or queso fresco make […]

Lentil Salad in Radicchio Cups

Because they hold their shape better when cooked, I prefer green or black lentils for this dish in lieu of the more common brown lentils. If radicchio is not available, use Bibb or butter lettuce leaves. Try this with the tuna recipe. Ingredients For the vinaigrette: For the salad: Directions Step 1 Make the vinaigrette: […]