Category Archives: Recipes

Recipes for the food that we like to eat.

Perfect savoury shortcrust pastry

Posted on June 15, 2010 by corinne

I made quiche over the weekend and the pastry shell turned out perfectly—light, flaky and golden, giving a bit of crunch to the delicate filling. Pastry can make or break an otherwise fabulous dish. A delicious filling will pale if it’s … Continue reading →

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Minestrone

Posted on May 25, 2010 by corinne

The days are getting shorter, the light is paler and there’s a definite chill in the air. Winter is coming and that means perfect weather for soup. Proper, hearty (and healthy) soup made from fresh vegetables and simmered gently on … Continue reading →

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Crème brûlée

Posted on May 24, 2010 by jim

photo credit: stuart spivack Corinne’s favourite dessert is crème brûlée and so I have attempted to make it for her many, many times. Sometimes with great success, but other times requiring a bit more finesse. So I have been on … Continue reading →

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Oven-baked parmesan chicken

Posted on May 22, 2010 by corinne

We are always on the lookout for new kid-friendly meals. This one has come up a winner. We originally pitched it to our nine-year-old as being just like a large crumbed chicken nugget. And after being cajoled into trying it, … Continue reading →

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Lamb tagine

Posted on May 16, 2010 by corinne

We were on Facebook the other day and our friend, Tristan, said he had a hankering for lamb tagine. Well, with the cooler weather approaching in the southern hemisphere that sounded pretty good to us too. So here it is…the … Continue reading →

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Spaghetti Bolognese

Posted on May 15, 2010 by corinne

Mmmmm, this is a favourite in our household. We usually have it when we’re feeling too lazy to make anything else. It’s so simple to make with minimal preparation time (about 10-15 minutes), then leave it to gently simmer until … Continue reading →

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Making compound butter

Posted on May 11, 2010 by corinne

Nothing lifts the humble piece of steak or fish as quickly and easily as a compound butter. So what is compound butter? Basically, it is flavoured butter. Using salted or unsalted butter, mix in a selection of your favourite herbs … Continue reading →

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Garlic chicken majestic

Posted on May 10, 2010 by corinne

Cooking for me is a simple pleasure and something that takes my mind off everything else. And one of the greatest pleasures is preparing an easy meal that delivers big on flavour. Recently that was a quick dish grandly called … Continue reading →

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Caramelised pear & fennel salad with gorgonzola

Posted on May 9, 2010 by corinne

Inspired by Maggie Beer, we made this simple salad as an entrée for our dinner guests on Friday night. The menu was Autumn-themed and we served this delicious entree in between shots of rich chestnut soup and a main course … Continue reading →

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