I love mushrooms. Truly, mushrooms would have to be one of my desert-island foods. Whether fancy shiitake, the prized porcino, colourful pfifferlinge or plain old button mushrooms, they are all delicious, with their earthy flavour and delicate texture. Whatever time of year it is, mushrooms will find their way into my shopping basket, ready for
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Sun-Dried Tomato and Basil Chicken
As the weather warms up, the idea of spending hours in a hot kitchen becomes increasingly unattractive. When the sun is shining we all want light, quick meals, maximum flavour with minimum fuss so we can get back to enjoying the warmth outside. It’s always good to have a few
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Raspberry and Almond Friands
I have long been fascinated with the way recipes change and adapt as they make their way around the globe, each country putting their unique spin on the original. The café and coffee culture, once dominated by Europe, has been whole-heartedly embraced Down Under, though everything has been switched up
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Walnut and Orange Blossom Baklava
Tatlı yiyelim, tatlı konuşalım or ‘Let’s eat sweet and talk sweet’ has to be my favourite Turkish expression. It’s definitely the perfect way to describe having a slice or two of sticky, sweet, nutty Orange Blossom and Walnut Baklava with a strong Turkish coffee and a good gossip with friends.
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Vietnamese Chicken Roll – Bánh Mì
There are many things that I miss about the fabulous city of Sydney: the sparkling harbour, the beautiful beaches, the vibrant nightlife and the creative and colourful friends who live there. Of course, me being me, whenever I am away from the harbour city I also miss the amazing selection
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Homemade Marshmallows
Believe it or not, I don’t actually have much of a sweet tooth. I love a slice of cake as much as the next person, but I am definitely a savoury kind of guy. I do, however, have a weakness for that ultimate childhood treat - marshmallows. Funnily enough, they’re
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Dark Chocolate Mousse Cake
Chocolate lovers rejoice! Today I am sharing the recipe for my ultimate Dark Chocolate Mousse Cake! This is a fabulous recipe if you are having people round for dinner. It's a real crowd-pleaser and everyone always seems to find room for a little slice - even if they were claiming
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Easy Thai Beef Salad
I’ve written before about Thailand, a magical country where I’ve been lucky enough to spend quite a lot of time. The cuisine of Thailand is world-renowned and rightly so. Often balanced on the finest edge of salty, sweet, sour and spicy, good Thai food is a flavour sensation, enough to
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Ricotta Stuffed Zucchini Flowers
As the weather warms up and more and more fresh produce hits the market stands, I can spend many happy hours searching for ingredients. There is no food that attracts my eye quite as much as a tumbling display of colourful fruit and veg, but the most beautiful of all
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Gluten-Free Chocolate Cake
The sun is shining, the sky is brilliantly blue and the fields are full of waving green grass that has sprung up seemingly overnight. The bowl of strawberries on the kitchen table is filling the kitchen with the sweet smell of summer. Juicy and succulent, they are the perfect topping
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