Mel and Minh could well be the cutest couple I know. I could refer to them as M&M, which they themselves do with the decorative blocks they have adorned their kitchen bench with, but as I’m not one to abbreviate […]
Welcome to the brand, new (or as my Yiayia would say with her Greek accent, ‘brain new’) section of Recipes for Serena. These are not quite recipes, but more meal ideas or posts that are …
Today was my nephew, Benjamin’s, first birthday. On this day last year, I was blessed to watch him come into this world, with a front row seat in the delivery room. My job was as …
This very humble salad is definitely my most popular. Like the chicken & leek pie and guacamole recipes, it is also one of my most requested. It’s the salad that I am always asked to …
If you read the story behind the Chicken Waldorf sandwiches, you will know that these scrumptious muffins were also enjoyed during my day with the injured Marissa. As my co-stylist and photographer for this shoot, …
Last week I spent a day with my ‘dancer’ cousin, Marissa, who was housebound before impending knee surgery. I took over my chicken sandwich mix and yummy bread, as well as some double chocolate muffins …
My week in Tasmania began with a very long wait at Melbourne Airport on Christmas Night. Due to severe, almost apocalyptical storms, the airport closed and reopened throughout the course of the night. Mr R., …
I buy fruit with the best of healthy eating intentions. I arrange newly-bought fruit in my ornate Morrocan bowl, where it sits colourfully and proudly, looking good enough to inspire a still-life painting. And then …
I struggled to name this dish, because my Spanification of this French classic was a last-minute decision and for purists, it means that this is no longer a ratatouille. It’s one of those dishes that …
Hello and happy 2012! I hope you’re all having a wonderful start to this new year, ignoring all of the usual January hype about detoxing, and cooking up a storm for your friends and family …
Recipes for Serena started as exactly that, recipes for Serena, an auntie who had been living in Spain. Read more ...