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Baked Eggplant, Pine Nut & Gruyere Moussaka

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  I recently re-connected with my old friend Roberta, I was happy (but not surprised) to see she was running the Sydney Seafood School (superbly) and deeply entrenched in the food industry with two books under her belt and a host … Continue reading

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Pear, Arugula and Stilton Salad with White Balsmaic Vinaigrette

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I love a salad with cheese and it is usually goats cheese that gets my attention. However, in this instance it’s the addition of a wonderfully pungent Stilton that makes this combination of pears and arugula a winning one. The … Continue reading

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Potato & Leek Soup

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There is something very comforting about soup and Potato and Leek soup is one of my favourites and so easy.  Leeks are what I would call a gentle vegetable – long, lovely and lush. Beautiful to look at and the … Continue reading

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Creamed Spinach (Goop)

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Spinach – naturally my interest was sparked; with Parmesan and Creme Fraiche – I love them both; a dish created by Fergus Henderson – SOLD! Fergus Henderson is the creator of The Most Decadent Chocolate Ice Cream EVER and a … Continue reading

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Catalan Seafood Stew (Suquet de pescados)

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I have been lurking around the seafood section of our local market for the last couple of weeks – looking for some sort of inspiration but not really knowing where to start. Should I go with fish, a crustacean, scallops, mussels or just stick … Continue reading

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Green Beans with Miso and Almonds

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With Australia being one big melting pot of nationalities we get a huge cultural influence in our food.  Asian infusion is probably the most dominant and certainly my most favourite. This does not mean that you find fried rice or sushi on … Continue reading

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Mixed Mushroom Risotto with Garlic, Lemon & Sage Oil

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I often marvel at how the mind works, mine in particular. It hadn’t been a good day when I sat down to read through this recipe, and the mere thought of making and photographing it the following day, was almost too much. I had … Continue reading

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Tomato & Basil Soup

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Every now and then I go through a soup phase and spend hours (even days) in the kitchen making pots and pots of the stuff – from chowders through to Asian style soups, versions of your humble chicken noodle soup and this … Continue reading

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Glazed Baby Carrots with Toasted Sesame Seeds

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When I am doing a big Sunday roast and serving a mountain of vegetables I like to liven them up a little. Perhaps not all of them, because baby green beans in their natural state can be superb when accompanying … Continue reading

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Crispy Potato Salad with Anchovy Chimichurri

When we lived in Chicago, we lived in an old greystone in Lincoln Park. We loved it because it was full of character, as was our landlord who lived upstairs – we became good friends and Friday nights were often … Continue reading

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