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Scrambled eggs

Posted on May 11, 2011 by corinne

Imagine the creamy curds of lightly seasoned scrambled eggs that melt in the mouth served on warm, buttery toast—simple, delicious, comfort food. Really, does it get any better? Yet when I order scrambled eggs in cafes or restaurants, my expectations … Continue reading →

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Beef tacos

Posted on April 27, 2011 by corinne

I am on an ongoing quest to find kid-friendly food that has some nutritional value, and that the whole family will enjoy. Every once in a while I hit on an unexpected winner. This time is was beef tacos. I … Continue reading →

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ANZAC biscuits

Posted on April 17, 2011 by corinne

With 25th of April rapidly approaching, it seemed fitting to bake some ANZAC biscuits. These delicious biscuits came about during the World War One when Australian women were concerned about the nutrition of their men on the battlefield. They needed … Continue reading →

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Chestnut soup

Posted on April 16, 2011 by corinne

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

Posted on April 10, 2011 by corinne

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

Posted on April 8, 2011 by corinne

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

Posted on April 3, 2011 by corinne

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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‘stralian beef curry

Posted on April 3, 2011 by corinne

This is my variation on an old beef curry recipe from the Australia the Beautiful Cookbook, published in 1982 and sadly now out of print. The book is very “‘stralian” and I guess we as a nation don’t really eat … Continue reading →

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Chicken, mushroom and pesto pasta sauce

Posted on February 18, 2011 by corinne

If you saw the previous post, you know that we made pesto last weekend. Well, we didn’t manage to eat it all for lunch (a cup and a half is a lot for two people), so we decided to use … Continue reading →

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Pesto

Posted on February 13, 2011 by corinne

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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