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Chestnut soup

Chestnuts are amazing. Their flavour is rich and ever so slightly sweet, and the smell of them roasting takes me back to New York in winter. A few fast facts…chestnuts: have about one-third of the calories of other nuts are … Continue reading

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Pumpkin soup

The seasons are changing and there’s just a hint of a chill in the air. Soup weather… In my parents’ house, Sunday nights in winter meant soup and crusty bread, and it’s still something that I crave in the cooler … Continue reading

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Chocolate caramel slice

A few years ago we hosted a scotch night, the idea being that every couple brought along a bottle of scotch and we would sample each one during the evening. At some point in the lead up to that night, … Continue reading

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Silverbeet, feta & pine nut frittata

I’m always looking for something healthy, simple and tasty to take to work for lunch or a snack. The other weekend I thought about making spanakopita (I love it!) but then realised all that buttery filo pastry, while delicious, is … Continue reading

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Pesto

One of the greatest things about summer is basil. Yes, you can get it all year round these days, but summer is when basil is in season and you really get the full flavour. At the moment, the leaves are … Continue reading

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Fish with charred Mediterranean vegetables

We try to eat fish at least once a week and one dish that is simple to make but absolutely delicious is fish with charred Mediterranean vegetables. This is ideal if you want something yummy with only about half an … Continue reading

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Mushrooms

Porcini, shiitake, Swiss brown, oyster, enoki, wood ear, king, shimeji, button, truffle…these are just a few of the mushroom types available, all of them delicious with their own distinct tastes and textures. Mushrooms contain natural glutamate, an amino acid found … Continue reading

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Chocolate mousse

We were out to dinner with friends last week and when the dessert options were presented, I couldn’t resist the chocolate mousse with fresh cream and berries. There’s something very enticing about chocolate mousse. It’s simple but elegant; rich and … Continue reading

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Tuna with Bean Salad

Jim and I love a good lunch. Preferably something that’s healthy and full of flavour. Even better if it’s quick to make. So here’s today’s delicious selection… 1 tbs pine nuts 2 x 150g tuna steaks 1 tbs freshly squeezed … Continue reading

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Roast lamb with mint sauce

It’s Sunday and you know what that means, slow cooking something delicious. Growing up, every Sunday involved a roast. One very fond memory I have is roast lamb with mint sauce. Nana used to send me out into the backyard … Continue reading

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