Monthly Archives: November 2012

Ricky’s Restaurant Noosa

Last Thursday was our wedding anniversary. As avid food lovers, we always celebrate with a beautiful meal somewhere and this year we decided to return to Noosa where we had our honeymoon. Noosa has so many good restaurants it’s always … Continue reading

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Herbed rissoles (burger patties)

Herbed rissoles are a meal from my childhood, a real comfort food. Back then herbed rissoles were regularly served for dinner with creamy mashed potato and steamed greens, or as beef burger patties with salad, cheese and tomato sauce on … Continue reading

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Quinoa tabouli

For me, quinoa tabouli is the essence of summer. It’s light and very refreshing. The simple dressing means that the flavours of the raw vegetables are allowed to shine through and it is very clean on the palate. I feel … Continue reading

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Coconut chicken curry with fresh banana chutney

A good curry is a beautiful thing. Coconut chicken curry with fresh banana chutney—not to be confused with coconut, chicken and banana curry—is a delightful balance of sweet and savoury, with just the right amount of heat from fresh chillies … Continue reading

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Cheese scones

I have a guilty snack that I like to indulge in—cheese scones. While cheese scones don’t rate highly on the health scales, they are full of flavour and perfect with a cup of tea for a mid-morning snack. The ones … Continue reading

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