Julia Busuttil Nishimura
Julia Busuttil Nishimura
Julia Busuttil Nishimura is a Melbourne-based cookbook author, Good Weekend columnist and host of Good Food Kitchen.
Vanilla and ricotta cake with lemon icing
This is a super-simple cake that I like to make for my children’s birthdays since it’s delicious (of course!) but also stays very moist, thanks to the extra virgin olive oil and ricotta. I love the contrast of a light cake with zingy lemon icing; for topping, choose slivered pistachios, flaked almonds or celebratory sprinkles.
- 1-2 hrs
- Julia Busuttil Nishimura
Mushroom, comte and mascarpone galette
A free-form tart with the flakiest pastry filled with a classic combination of mushrooms, thyme and cheese.
- 1-2 hrs
- Julia Busuttil Nishimura
Zuppa frantoiana (Tuscan bean and vegetable soup)
Seek out the most recently pressed local extra virgin olive oil you can find for this seasonal soup.
- 2 hrs +
- Julia Busuttil Nishimura
Julia Busuttil Nishimura’s lighter, brighter spin on your Sunday roast lamb
Baharat – a heady mix of spices –complements the lamb’s sweetness wonderfully. A tabbouleh-inspired salad and tahini yoghurt are the perfect accompaniments.
- 30 mins - 1 hr
- Julia Busuttil Nishimura
Julia Busuttil Nishimura’s simple blueberry sour cream cake
Scented with lemon and vanilla and topped with blueberries, this is the perfect cake for afternoon tea.
- 1-2 hrs
- Julia Busuttil Nishimura
Make brunch for mum: Chive pancakes with smoked salmon and creme fraiche
This is my idea of a perfect breakfast: quick and simple enough and yet, when all the toppings are in place, almost cafe-like.
- < 30 mins
- Julia Busuttil Nishimura
Julia Busuttil Nishimura’s beef short-rib ragu
The cooler weather calls for slow braises and hearty meals, such as this ragu made with beef short ribs.
- 2 hrs +
- Julia Busuttil Nishimura
Julia Busuttil Nishimura’s Roman-style chicken drumsticks
Serve this hearty one-pot wonder with polenta or grilled bread.
- 30 mins - 1 hr
- Julia Busuttil Nishimura
Julia Busuttil Nishimura’s yakisoba with pork belly and cabbage
This Japanese noodle stir-fry is quick, easy comfort food.
- < 30 mins
- Julia Busuttil Nishimura
Grilled, marinated chicken with salmoriglio
Salmoriglio is a versatile sauce, brightly flavoured with plenty of lemon and oregano.
- 1-2 hrs
- Julia Busuttil Nishimura