I can’t quite place when my obsession with chilli began, but last summer things really got out of hand as every weekend BBQ and dinner out in Chinatown became an opportunity to up the ante. So now, as the weather is starting to warm up again, I thought I’d share […]
Cointreau Spiked Tangelo Marmalade
August 7, 2013 By Leave a Comment
This month I was devastated to realise that my summer stock pile of jams was finished. I expected my supply to last me, at the very least, through the winter months. While I like to put a very fine layer of jam or marmalade on my toast, just enough to […]
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Apple & Pear Crumble
August 3, 2013 By 2 Comments
My search for something new to make for Seasonal Sunday began with pear recipes. I saw some great pears down at our local fresh produce grocer, Todderellos, and picked a few up ready to transform. Having made quite a few apple crumbles in my time, when I came across a […]
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Roasted Peppers & Marinated Olives
July 26, 2013 By 1 Comment
The beauty of these two recipes are the speed with which they are ready to serve, and the pleasure everyone gets from eating them. Make sure to invest in quality olives and a great loaf of sourdough or French baguette to soak up all the juices. Roasted Peppers & Marinated […]
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Sweet Potato Gnocchi with Leeks
July 6, 2013 By 1 Comment
Photo Credit: Jennifer Jenner Almost melted leeks provide the perfect base for tender sweet potato dumplings in a dish that fully celebrates autumn. Recognise the photo? This was one of the dishes from our first lunch feast in April. A wonderful recipe to serve to a large group, simply layer […]
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Eggplant & Vegetable Curry
June 5, 2013 By Leave a Comment
This warm and hearty curry makes the most of autumn vegetables. A lighter twist on the original calorie-laden take away, serve it with soft naan bread, crispy poppadoms or fluffy basmati rice and top with a good handful of fresh coriander (cilantro) leaves. Eggplant & Vegetable Curry Recipe Type: Soup […]
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Spiced Plum Cordial
June 2, 2013 By 1 Comment
This cordial makes a stunning centrepiece at any lazy lunch and takes full advantage of late summer and early autumn buckets of sweet plums. Spiced with warm cloves and lifted with fresh lemon juice, adjust the sugar to suit your tastes. Just make sure to save a splash for us! […]
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Quince Ice Cream
May 7, 2013 By 1 Comment
A festive autumnal twist on ice cream uses luscious poached quince to flavour the custard. It makes the perfect accompaniment for a warm dish of Pear & Aztec Fruit Crumble! Quince Ice Cream Recipe Type: Dessert Author: [url href=”/index.php/author/contributor/” target=”_blank” title=”Site Contributors”]The Kitchen Crusader[/url] as adapted from Stephanie Alexander Prep […]
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Pear & Aztec Fruit Crumble
May 6, 2013 By Leave a Comment
A classic pear crumble with a twist from the custard-like white sapote or ‘Aztec fruit’. You can make these as 4 individual crumbles or one large one. Serve with a scoop of luscious Quince Ice Cream on top! Pear and Aztec Fruit Crumble Recipe Type: Dessert Author: [url href=”/index.php/author/contributor/” target=”_blank” […]
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How to Cook Chestnuts
May 3, 2013 By 6 Comments
Ah chestnuts, a staple of Mediterranean cultures for centuries, romanticized in song, prone to exploding – huh? When prepared properly chestnuts are the perfect snack or recipe ingredient but the trick is all in the scoring of the shell first. They are easy as 1-2-3 to prepare as long as […]
