The best way to start your day. This is an edited extract from California Living + Eating by Eleanor Maidment, published by Hardie Grant Books (RRP $45), and is available in stores nationally. Photographer: © Nassima Rothacker
5 recipes that are a burst of Californian sunshine in winter
In America’s Golden State, where healthy living is king, fresh, nutritious produce is celebrated in dishes of every type – savoury, sweet and anything in-between. Food writer Eleanor Maidment showcases plates that will bring a ray of sunshine to your life.
Cioppino (fisherman's stew)
“Serve this with a few dollops of aioli and plenty of crusty bread to mop up the juices” – Eleanor Maidment. This is an edited extract from California Living + Eating by Eleanor Maidment, published by Hardie Grant Books (RRP $45), and is available in stores nationally. Photographer: © Nassima Rothacker
Short-rib tacos with simple slaw
“I’ve kept this recipe straightforward: fantastic meat and simple slaw” – Eleanor Maidment. This is an edited extract from California Living + Eating by Eleanor Maidment, published by Hardie Grant Books (RRP $45), and is available in stores nationally. Photographer: © Nassima Rothacker
Salmon, citrus kale and black rice with crispy shallots
“This dish is based on my favourite poké bar flavours. You can adapt the topping according to what you have in the refrigerator: pickled ginger, thinly sliced radish and cucumber, chopped spring onion and steamed broccoli all make regular appearances for me” – Eleanor Maidment. This is an edited extract from California Living + Eating by Eleanor Maidment, published by Hardie Grant Books (RRP $45), and is available in stores nationally. Photographer: © Nassima Rothacker