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Bigoli Con Radicchio

Posted on April 7, 2011 by Michelle

The creator of this pasta is the very charismatic chef and restaurant owner, Guy Grossi from The Merchant (amongst many others) in Melbourne. He is a chef, restaurant owner, media personality and very involved in many of the food industry events. … Continue reading →

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Baby Peppers Stuffed with Goats Cheese

Posted on April 3, 2011 by Michelle

These are something I used to make when I had barbeques (and an outdoor area – boo hoo!). I must admit they look a little on the disheveled side but piled high on a platter they look really amazing – … Continue reading →

Posted in Barbeques/Grilling, Sides, Vegetables, Vegetarian | 4 Comments

Chilled Leek Soup with Lemon Dill Yogurt

Posted on April 1, 2011 by Michelle

  I was flicking through my most recent copy of Bon Appetit the other day and was happy to notice an article written by OUR (Australia’s) Jill Dupleix. Jill is prettier half of the dynamic food duo that seemed to … Continue reading →

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Warm Wild Mushroom Salad with Soft Herbs, Pecorino, and Hazelnuts

Posted on March 26, 2011 by Michelle

Can I be forgiven if I sneak off without my usual couple of paragraphs of diatribe? I am sick you see, I have a nasty cold and I have been losing my lustre as the morning has progressed. But I … Continue reading →

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Radicchio Salad with Beets, Pear, Walnuts and Roquefort

Posted on March 9, 2011 by Michelle

This salad is for my Australian friends being that they are entering into Autumn and this is a serious Autumn salad – in every way. From the sweet roasted onions and beets through to the crisp lettuces and pear – … Continue reading →

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Goats Cheese Salad with Anchovy Dressing

Posted on February 23, 2011 by Michelle

  The most resourced book on my laden kitchen shelves is ‘A Cooks Companion’ by Stephanie Alexander. It is not your typical cook book, it is an encyclopedia of food with chapters based on individual ingredients (ie. Mushrooms, Eggs or … Continue reading →

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Roasted Winter Vegetables with Polenta and Salsa Verde

Posted on February 11, 2011 by Michelle

  I made something like this many years ago for a dinner party because I had a few vegetarian friends coming over. Everyone liked it so much that my poor roast sat there virtually untouched. I have since searched high … Continue reading →

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Broccolini with Italian Herb Oil

Posted on February 5, 2011 by Michelle

  Is broccolini the pretty sibling of broccoli? no, it’s more of a step sibling – actually being a hybrid of broccoli and kai-lan (a Chinese broccoli – not the cartoon character). It is sweeter in taste than the stockier looking broccoli … Continue reading →

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Zucchini, asparagus, peas and ricotta salata salad

Posted on January 23, 2011 by Michelle

  This salad has Spring written all over it. Now, I am well aware that we are still 6 weeks away from the warmer weather but I just had to get an early start. It looked so healthy and refreshing and quite unremarkably, … Continue reading →

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Sformato-di-cavolfiore

Posted on January 21, 2011 by Michelle

  I love it when I stumble across recipes that are completely new to me and this is one of those. I was browsing through an old La Cucina Italiana magazine when I spotted this most delightful looking thing that … Continue reading →

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