Recipe by Ozlem Ennor. Photography & styling by Tanya Zouev. What a magical thing it is to form friendships with people from different countries. In the time I’ve known my Turkish friend Ozlem, I have learned more about her countries’ cuisine than I’ve ever been able to by visiting Turkish restaurants or reading cookbooks on … Continue reading Acuka (Turkish Paprika & Walnut Spread aka “Magic Sauce”)
Author: Tanya Zouev
Dark Chocolate Chip Cookies with Peanut Butter & Sea Salt (Gluten-Free)
Recipe, photography and styling by Tanya Zouev. Every now and then I get an overwhelming urge to cook something from my personal list of illicit foods, the things reserved for “now and then”. Food that I rarely eat but enjoy when I do. The plain and simple reason for this is that if I allowed myself … Continue reading Dark Chocolate Chip Cookies with Peanut Butter & Sea Salt (Gluten-Free)
Turkish Paprika Lamb Shanks with Quinces & a Saffron Kumera Mash
This is a sponsored post. Recipe, photography and styling by Tanya Zouev. Recently I received in the mail from Kitchenware Superstore a much-coveted object of desire: a Le Creuset pan. However, not just any Le Creuset pan, it was huge, oval and blue. Just the right pan in fact to make this warming winter Turkish inspired lamb shank dish. Like so … Continue reading Turkish Paprika Lamb Shanks with Quinces & a Saffron Kumera Mash
The Sultan’s Pavlova (The Ottomans Come Down Under)
Recipe, photography and styling by Tanya Zouev. Many random thoughts go through my head throughout the course of a normal day, particularly when I’m in a cooking-induced semi-meditative state. I think a lot about the “what if’s” in life, such as, what if the Ottomans had somehow deviated nearly 13,000km from their homeland and Australia had … Continue reading The Sultan’s Pavlova (The Ottomans Come Down Under)
Professional Food Photography Feature: Westfield Sydney’s Food Is Fashion Campaign Official Launch
Photography by Tanya Zouev, food styling by Janet Mitchell. Last night was the official launch of Westfield Sydney’s amazing Food Is Fashion campaign, which took place at The Cloudy Bay Fish Co. restaurant on Level 5 of Westfield Sydney. A dazzling evening of fine wine and beautiful canapés where actual miniature versions of the food … Continue reading Professional Food Photography Feature: Westfield Sydney’s Food Is Fashion Campaign Official Launch
Professional Food Photography Feature: A Shoot For Westfield Sydney’s Food Is Fashion campaign
Photography by Tanya Zouev, food styling by Janet Mitchell. In my twenty-something year career as a photographer I have shot many people, and a lot of food. I don’t often get the opportunity to combine the two, however this month I was very excited to have been commissioned to shoot a campaign for Westfield Sydney … Continue reading Professional Food Photography Feature: A Shoot For Westfield Sydney’s Food Is Fashion campaign
Garlicky Marinated Soft Fetta With Herbs & Chilli
Recipe by Julia Zouev. Photography and styling by Tanya Zouev. One of my favourite things in life is cheese. I once had a go at being vegan, but I only lasted a month. I didn’t miss the meat as much as I thought I would, however I definitely missed the cheese. I even tried some … Continue reading Garlicky Marinated Soft Fetta With Herbs & Chilli
Grilled Chermoula Spatchcock & a Radish and Cucumber Tabouleh with a Baharat Pomegranate Dressing
Recipe, photography and styling by Tanya Zouev. I really do feel very fortunate that I am able to combine my two greatest loves: photography and food, with making a living. I have always considered myself incredibly lucky that I can do what I enjoy the most, and get paid for it. Aside from a handful of … Continue reading Grilled Chermoula Spatchcock & a Radish and Cucumber Tabouleh with a Baharat Pomegranate Dressing
Banana Porridge with Rosewater & Dates and a Quince Rhubarb Compote
Recipe, photography and styling by Tanya Zouev. I’m one of those annoying people who can’t help but enter the water at the beach or swimming pool painfully slowly. It’s a well known fact amongst those who know me that I hate feeling cold and I’m not particularly fond of winter. I loathe holidays in cold places, … Continue reading Banana Porridge with Rosewater & Dates and a Quince Rhubarb Compote
Incredibly Moreish Cheesy Pastry Straws (Gluten-Free)
Recipe by Julia Zouev. Photography and styling by Tanya Zouev. When it comes to food, my ex-husband (yes, unfortunately I have one of those tucked away) used to call my mother Julia the Human Photocopier. We would take her out to to a café or restaurant, she would sample something new, then come home and … Continue reading Incredibly Moreish Cheesy Pastry Straws (Gluten-Free)