Wild Rice Pilaf with Roasted Sweet Potato, Cranberries and Crunchy Pecans
13 May 2025
Serves: 4 (easily scalable)Prep Time: 20 minutesCook Time: 45 minutes Ingredients2 small sweet potatoes, peeled and diced2 shallots, peeled and quartered2 tbsp olive oil2 garlic cloves, minced...
Sticky Garlic Miso Caulflower with Pomegranate
13 May 2025
Prep Time: 15 minutesCook Time: 30–35 minutesIngredients1 medium head of cauliflower1½ tbsp olive oilSalt & pepper to taste2 tbsp white miso paste1½ tbsp maple syrup or honey1 tbsp tamari o...
Traditional Greek Christmas Almond Shortbread
1 December 2024
Ingredients:500g butter2 egg yolks1 tsp vanilla sugarDrop of ouzo1/2 cup icing sugar+ extra for decorating2.5 cups self-raising flour, sifted2.5 cups plain flour, sifted1 cup crushed almondsMethod:1...
Nut Rolls Baklava
5 November 2024

MAKES APPOX. 6 ROLLSINGREDIENTS1 tblsp vanilla sugar1 tsp cinnamon500g almonds, chopped finely (use a blender)2 packets filo pastry400g unsalted butter, meltedSYRUP3 cups sugar3 cups water1 tblsp h...
Freekah, Almond & Spiced Greek Yoghurt Salad
4 September 2024
 Ingredients1 cup freekeh2 cups water or vegetable broth1/2 cup Greek yogurt1/2 cup slithered almonds, toasted1 cup pomegranate seeds1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped1/4 cup fresh mint, chopped1/4 cup...
7 Reasons Helen's European Cuisine Can Ease Staffing Challenges in Restaurants
9 August 2024

In today’s hospitality landscape, labour and staff shortages have become a critical issue for many venues—from restaurants to catering services and beyond. The challenges range from finding a...
Fasolia Salad Recipe
2 August 2024
Ingredients:500g cannellini beans1x Spanish onion, diced1x shallot, diced1x bunch celery, grated1x bunch parsley, roughly chopped½ bunch dill, roughly chopped1 red capsicum, diced2 tbsp capers&nbs...
Helen’s Ricotta Cheese & Fried Ricotta Cinnamon Pastry Recipe
22 May 2023
Paniyiri 2023 Cooking DemonstrationRicotta CheeseMakes 1 large cheeseIngredients:3L Whole Milk2 Cups Heavy Cream1/3 cup White VinegarPinch of salt (optional) Method:1. Add milk and cream to a l...
Healthy Tomato Relish Recipe
17 April 2023
This Healthy Tomato Relish recipe is perfect for adding a sweet salty tang to your favourite dishes. Your average Tomato Relish typically features plenty of sugar, however, this one uses a natural ...