Good Food - Bridgitte Hafner
Borlotti beans and silver beet
It was only later, when I was learning to cook from Italian and Middle Eastern cuisines, that I discovered how to elevate vegetables to a beautiful meal in their own right.
Cook | Bridgitte Hafner | Fri Nov 23 08:01:15 EST 2012
Tagine of pumpkin and chickpeas
This dish is beautifully rich and aromatic - a little sweet from the pumpkin and golden orange in colour. Perfect for a vegetarian dinner party.
Cook | Bridgitte Hafner | Fri Nov 23 08:01:26 EST 2012
Fried ricotta
These crunchy, golden little morsels make a great start to a meal with either a crisp green salad, some slow-roasted tomatoes or even sauteed mushrooms. Eat them while they're hot.
Cook | Bridgitte Hafner | Fri Nov 23 08:00:57 EST 2012
Laksa
Rich, spicy and tangy coconut broth - I think everybody loves a laksa, and it's easy for vegetarians; just omit the chicken and add tofu.
Cook | Bridgitte Hafner | Fri Nov 23 07:33:23 EST 2012
Toblerone chocolate mousse
Everyone needs a chocolate hit to help with study.
Cook | Bridgitte Hafner | Fri Nov 23 07:33:15 EST 2012
Lemon and ginger drink
This is an excellent recipe from food stylist Caroline Velik, who makes it for us on really hot days.
Cook | Bridgitte Hafner | Fri Nov 23 07:33:36 EST 2012
Apricot crumble
Alternative to apple crumble with seasonal fruits.
Cook | Bridgitte Hafner | Fri Nov 23 07:33:45 EST 2012
Apricot tart
A classic fruit based tart for summer.
Cook | Bridgitte Hafner | Fri Nov 23 07:33:49 EST 2012
Apricots in syrup
A versatile fruit, they lend themselves to sweet and savoury recipes.
Cook | Bridgitte Hafner | Fri Nov 23 07:33:47 EST 2012
Cinnamon and ginger ice-cream
The recipe I've given here for cinnamon and ginger ice-cream is an all-time favourite. It is quite unusual, but also versatile - if you remove the ginger and cinnamon, you have a perfect custard base...
Cook | Bridgitte Hafner | Fri Nov 23 07:33:42 EST 2012
Chocolate and Turkish coffee sorbet
Chocolate and Turkish coffee sorbet
Cook | Bridgitte Hafner | Fri Nov 23 07:33:39 EST 2012
Panini with ricotta, basil, tomatoes and pinenuts
A great summer sandwich for the beach.
Cook | Bridgitte Hafner | Fri Nov 23 07:33:34 EST 2012
Prue's blueberry bake
A great summer cake, light and full of seasonal fruit.
Cook | Bridgitte Hafner | Fri Nov 23 07:33:30 EST 2012
Zhug
A beautiful, exotic and fiery Yemeni relish that I love with roasted and grilled meats or seafood. It works particularly well with pork chops - though the Yemenis might not think so!
Cook | Bridgitte Hafner | Fri Nov 23 07:33:24 EST 2012
Penne with tuna and tomato sauce
A cheap and easy meal for everyone to enjoy.
Cook | Bridgitte Hafner | Fri Nov 23 07:33:20 EST 2012
Spezzatino di Manzo - Italian beef stew
Hearty and delicious, serve with crusty bread, soft polenta or mash potatoes. It's even better the next day as leftovers.
Cook | Bridgitte Hafner | Fri Nov 23 07:33:17 EST 2012
Cuttlefish with tomatoes and peas
Cuttlefish is often mistaken for calamari or squid, and while they are all closely related, each has its own characteristics.
Cook | Bridgitte Hafner | Fri Nov 23 07:33:14 EST 2012
Skate
I love this incredibly simple way of cooking skate. As with any dish of so few ingredients, use the best you can - in this case, the freshest skate and first-rate olive oil and salt.
Cook | Bridgitte Hafner | Fri Nov 23 07:33:12 EST 2012
Pan-fried flounder with brown butter
This dish is a bit of a classic; the combination of nutty brown butter, lemon and parsley is great, and the almonds give it texture.
Cook | Bridgitte Hafner | Fri Nov 23 07:33:10 EST 2012
Pomegranate, feta, cucumber and mint salad
This is zingy, crunchy and very refreshing on a hot day. Sumac adds a wonderful tangy flavour as well as a pretty red colour.
Cook | Bridgitte Hafner | Fri Nov 23 07:33:07 EST 2012
