Mannix Johnson

Aussie-American Chef, Author, & TV Personality

Prosciutto Wrapped Pork Tenderloin with Roast Vegetables

Prosciutto Wrapped Pork Tenderloin with Roast Vegetables   Print Prep time 15 mins Cook time 45 mins Total time 1…

Squid Ink Buns with Anchovies and Walnuts

These sexy little buns are going to take everyone by surprise. They are much greater than the sum of their…

Walnut Mocha Muffins

These little guys have the studly swagger of a broad shouldered movie star in a cashmere cowl neck; assertive in…

Spicy Beet Dip

Vibrant, spicy and full flavored, this dip can be served with vegetables or, for a more indulgent take, top with…

Best Ever Roast Chicken

This roasting technique is based on Judy Rodgers’ salted chicken. The roast chicken served at her restaurant, Zuni Cafe, has…

Mint and Cotija Pesto

Switch up your pesto with a Summer little kick; fresh mint, tangy Cotija, dried chili all grounded by the rich,…

Spiced Walnut and Apple Cake

This cake was born as a Father’s Day dessert. No giddy frosting. Old fashioned flavors with an aroma as alluring…

Salted Caramel and Chocolate Cocktail

This cheeky confection was born on an Easter Sunday afternoon when I realized that the Easter Bunny had skipped right…

Burrata with Peach, Pineapple and Truffle Salt

This is as sublime as it is simple. The ripest peaches and pineapple that Summer can offer serving as a…

Roasted Yams with Eggs, Tomatoes and Chilies

Sweet, roasted yams with eggs, tomatoes and chilies. Start on the stove top, finish under the grill or broiler. Bake…

Turkey Meatballs in Thai Coconut Sauce

Lean turkey meatballs simmered in a fragrant sauce full of Thai herbs and spices. This sauce is delicious spooned over…

Roast Garlic and Lemon Tahini Sauce

This little dip has a lot of flavour and is perfect served with fresh, crisp vegetables as a healthy snack,…

Hot Cross Buns

For me, the Easter season is embodied in the wafting spice of warm hot cross buns. Hot Cross Buns  …

Crazy Sunday Cocktails

When it is 100F in March, you start thirsting for summer. This cocktail has the taste and hue of high…

Peanut Butter Cup Devil’s Food Cake

This dev’lish confection proves that necessity is truly the mother of invention. I was helping a young friend make a…

Gina Lollobrigida, the Blokes’ Lasagna

This is not an authentic ‘Lasagne Bolognese.’ This lasagne would have Marcella Hazan kneeling before the altar and asking the…

The Golden Girl Mac & Cheese

This is the mother lode of mac & cheeses. I call it ‘The Golden Girl’ because this particular recipe was…

White Mischief Mac and Cheese

No one is going to see this one coming. You will knock their socks off. This is a mac &…

Squid Ink Risotto

This is black-tie glamorous. I make this risotto as a holiday dish. Dark and sexy, it makes a roast turkey…

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