Browsing All Posts filed under »Cuisines«

{5 ingredient} Red Curry with Quail and Pineapple

May 16, 2012

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Forget duck. Try a combination of Thai red curry with the more delicate flavours of quail, 5 ingredients and ready in minutes.

Greek-style smoked olive and lemon lamb shoulder TACOS!

May 4, 2012

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A great to serve the whole lamb shoulder roast this way from the start, or make a new meal from leftovers the next night.

{5 ingredient} Spicy Thai-inspired fish cakes

April 27, 2012

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Serve as a starter with rice, on their own, or in mini breadrolls with some slaw as a delicious Asian fish burger.

Mix and bake coconut, oat and apple slice // for ANZAC Day

April 25, 2012

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Super quick and easy cake that's made in one bowl and tastes delicious with apples, pears, or peaches.

Polish black pudding (kaszanka) with caramelised onion

April 23, 2012

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Similar to the English blood pudding, Spanish morcilla, French boudin noir and German Blutwurst, only better.

Pork medallions with Autumn fruits and raspberry jam

April 11, 2012

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Pork has never tasted this good: with a helping of raspberry jam and poached Autumn fruits, it's become one of my favourite dishes for Fall.

Northern Chinese lamb dumplings (饺子)

April 9, 2012

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Steamed to release the yummy broth, then lightly fried they are absolutely irresistible and go down a treat.

Prawn and pomelo salad with caramelised coconut

April 6, 2012

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A South East Asian twist on the traditional prawn cocktail - deliciously zingy and fresh.

Pork and ricotta stuffed peppers

March 30, 2012

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A quick and flavourful one-pan dinner solution for busy weeknights that's easy to make and full of flavour!

Bánh Mì (Vietnamese sub sandwich)

March 16, 2012

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Not all sandwiches were created equal: this fresh Vietnamese number is easy to make a super delicious!

Maha’s Turkish Delight donuts + win a copy of Flavours of Melbourne!

March 2, 2012

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Light, fluffy and fragrant with rosewater and honey, they may be small but these little donuts are full of exotic flavours. +WIN: a copy of Flavours of Melbourne

{5 ingredient} Pork in a ginger and shallot broth

February 29, 2012

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Ginger lends a warm and slightly spicy flavour to the broth that goes really well with sweet and juicy pork scotch fillets, my favourite cut for braising.

Dill pickle soup | zupa ogórkowa

February 27, 2012

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If you're into your pickles, this soup will tickle your fancy - it's bold, and sour and incredibly morish.

{Recipe app review} Southern style prawns with grits

February 24, 2012

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Spicy and aromatic comfort food using prawns? Yes m'am, straight from America's Family Recipes app.

Yakisoba soba (with chilli octopus)

February 20, 2012

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A sweet, spicy and rich combination of Chinese stir-frying techniques and wholesome Japanese noodles.

Farmer’s (curd) cheese using only 1 ingredient!

February 15, 2012

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All it takes is 1 ingredient, 10 minutes cooking time and a little patience... and that ingredient? Buttermilk!

Quail 2 ways: Sticky braised quail breasts with fried eggs + Scotch quail eggs

February 10, 2012

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Who knew cooking with quail could be so quick, easy and delicious? 2 must try recipes for anyone into their game.

Soup a la Straciatella, with gluten and dairy free option

February 8, 2012

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A quick 15 minute chicken, vegetable and egg soup that's satisfying and perfect as a comfort food on those colder days.

Thai-spiced snake beans with minced tofu

January 30, 2012

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A delectable vegan rendition of the beans with minced pork classic, spiced with Thai flavours.

5 things to make with Sauerkraut other than a Reuben

January 27, 2012

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Ah, the famed New York Reuben… what would it be without a generous helping of sauerkraut? Just another layered sourdough sandwich filled with thin slices of corned beef and Swiss cheese, nothing to write home about. It’s probably safe to say then, that with the ingenious addition of pickled cabbage to the sandwich, it is one dish which has singlehandedly helped… [Read more…]

Twice cooked potato gnocchi with chorizo Bolognese

January 23, 2012

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With only 3 basic ingredients, the gnocchi are easy to make and taste delicious with this deep-flavoured meaty Bolognese.

15 minute hot and sour soup with sizzling beef

January 16, 2012

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This is the most delicious and uncomplicated way to use up leftover chilli, coriander and lime.

Plum and prune jam // povidl

January 13, 2012

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Povidl is not just a sweet spread used on bread or donuts - it works perfectly well with roasted pork or duck as a dipping sauce.

Chimichurri my way

January 11, 2012

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The fresh flavours of the salsa go extremely well with any type of grilled meat, fish or even seafood, but marry best with a well-cooked steak.

Pumpkin, lentil and cous cous salad with dukkah

January 9, 2012

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Spiced with dukkah, the flavours and textures of the salad's nutritious ingredients are great, making this salad a versatile side or a meal in itself.

Vietnamese inspired cabbage and herb salad

December 28, 2011

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Those not too convinced about salads as such can be persuaded toward it with a little seared, sliced steak , creating a version of what is more commonly known as a Thai beef salad.

Boxing Day leftovers makeovers: Fried rice with turkey, egg and vegetables

December 24, 2011

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Feel free to use leftover roasted turkey, chicken, ham or even cooked prawns in this recipe - anything goes really!

Tapas: Port and parsley butter mushrooms

December 20, 2011

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Perfect as a side to steak, grilled chicken or one of a few tapas if you are planning to carry a Spanish theme at your next dinner party.

Tea-smoked duck breast with an Asianesque cashew salad

December 5, 2011

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Smoking meat lends it a wonderful, rich flavour and can be easily achieved at home. Try it with the side of thise Asian-inspired salad.

Pearl barley ‘risotto’ with vegetables and chicken

November 23, 2011

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Barley is a tasty, nutritious and a very versatile grain that helps lower cholesterol and regulate blood sugar level. Use as you would rice.

Turkey leg confit with cranberry vodka sauce + baked apple | Thanksgiving

November 20, 2011

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Formed into a sausage, the turkey confit combined with the sweet sour flavour of roasted apple and dried cranberries, plus a slight warmth from the generous glug of cherry vodka in the sauce, becomes something out of this world!

{Day 24} South East Asian fried rice

October 24, 2011

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Combining everything I love about South East Asian flavours - ginger, garlic, soy and a touch of fish sauce and lime, it's almost become a comfort food of sorts