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Pecan & Butterscotch Cookies
Can I tell you about my day? my very frustrating and almost fruitless day!! Actually, I don’t think I am going to bother you with it because after I spent all morning trying to book the girls into swimming lessons … Continue reading
Syrian Chicken
My sister in law introduced me to Syrian chicken a couple of years ago – a wonderful dish from the Middle East with a warm medley of nourishing flavours that include hints of herbs and fruit. An incredibly satisfying … Continue reading
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Rhubarb & Pear Crisp
We always have time for a dessert in our house and today there was even more of a reason – it was so gloomy outside. Grey, foggy, drizzly and cold – it was weather that demanded lots of comfort food. … Continue reading
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Strawberry & Vanilla Bean Preserves
It should have been a very outdoorsy weekend – the skies were clear and blue and aside from a Wintery nip in the air it was just beautiful outside. Alas for us it was not the case, Elouise was sick … Continue reading
Brown Butter Layer Cake with Chocolate Mousse & Hazelnut Buttercream
It is Valentine’s Day and once again it has reminded me how fast time is flying – and you might (or might not) know that we celebrate this occasion as a family which means a nice dinner in. Last year … Continue reading
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Baked Eggplant, Pine Nut & Gruyere Moussaka
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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St. Louis Gooey Butter Cake
Here we have another one of those luscious home baked treats that screams good old fashioned 1950’s diner treat. I can just imagine the little children of St Louis, Missouri lining up outside their local bakery with their nickels … Continue reading
Big Day Sliders (Turkey and Beef Burgers)
I could call these Big Game Sliders but the last time I made them was my daughters 5th birthday, which was as loud and as rowdy as any big game gathering I have been to. And talking about the ‘Big … Continue reading
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Apple Tarte Tatin
A tarte tatin is one of those recipes that always seems to be far more complicated than it really is – when in actual fact, after you have made it once you will be wondering why it hasn’t been on your … Continue reading
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Lasagna with Chicken, Wild Mushrooms, and Fontina Cheese
I was pottering around the kitchen this morning when I suddenly realised it was Australia Day today and I should be making some quintessential Australian fare, instead of a chicken lasagne – which, if served on such an auspicious occasion, would … Continue reading
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