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No-bake Chocolate Tart /
BASE INGREDIENTS 250G BUTTER BISCUITSTRY GRANITAS120G BUTTER1 TABLESPOON HONEY FILLING INGREDIENTS 200G 70% DARK CHOCOLATE200G MILK CHOCOLATE200ML THICKENED CREAM1 TEASPOON VANILLA BEAN EXTRACT BASE METHOD In a small saucepan over low heat, melt the
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Panna Cotta With Toasted Coconut /
INGREDIENTS 400ML COCONUT MILK200ML POURING CREAM1/2 CUP CASTER SUGAR1/2 VANILLA POD10G SACHET POWDERED GELATIN TO SERVE 1/2 CUP COCONUT FLAKES METHOD Place the coconut milk, cream and caster sugar in a medium saucepan. Split the vanilla pod lengthwa
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Apple And Quince Pastries /
INGREDIENTS 3 QUINCES, PEELED,CORED AND DICED4 APPLES, PEELED, CORED AND DICED TRY GRANNY SMITHS4 TABLESPOONS CASTER SUGAR3 CUPS OF WATER1 TABLESPOON GROUND CINNAMON2 SHEETS OF STORE-BOUGHT PUFF PASTRYTRY CARÊME PASTRY TO SERVE 1 TUB OF GOOD QUALITY
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Lemon Delicious /
With an abundance of citrus fruit at this time of year, this light and zesty winter pudding is a real favourite in my family – I’m sure my mum could make it with her eyes closed by now. It is not overly sweet so it’s an ideal finish to a heavy main c
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Sticky Date Pudding /
PUDDING INGREDIENTS 1+1/2 CUPS CHOPPED PITTED DATES1 CUP BOILING WATER1 TEASPOON BICARBONATE OF SODA100G BUTTER, CHOPPED3/4 CUP BROWN SUGAR2 EGGS1 CUP SELF-RAISING FLOUR TOFFEE SAUCE INGREDIENTS 150G BUTTER, CHOPPED1 CUP SINGLE POURING CREAM1+1/2 CUP
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Almond, Apricot And Coconut Slice /
SLICE INGREDIENTS 250G PLAIN SWEET BISCUITS, CRUSHED TRY MARIE OR NICE BISCUITS1 CUP DRIED APRICOTS, CHOPPED1+1/2 CUPS DESICCATED COCONUT1/2 CUP ROASTED ALMONDS,ROUGHLY CHOPPED395G TIN SWEETENED CONDENSED MILK125G BUTTER TOPPING INGREDIENTS 2/3 CUP C
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Self-saucing Chocolate Pudding /
This ultra-simple dessert certainly isn’t fancy nor complicated, it’s just good old-fashioned comfort food at its best. This recipe has been in my family for as long as I can remember. It can be whipped up in minutes – I like to get it in the oven fi
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Chocolate, Almond And Cherry Clusters /
INGREDIENTS 1 CUP ALMONDS, ROASTED1/2 CUP DRIED CRANBERRIES270G DARK CHOCOLATE,ROUGHLY CHOPPEDSEA SALT FLAKES METHOD Line a baking tray with tin foil and set aside. Melt the chocolate in a heat-proof bowl over a saucepan of simmering water. Stir unti
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Passionfruit Slice /
BASE INGREDIENTS 1 CUP SELF-RAISING FLOUR1 CUP DESICCATED COCONUT1/2 CUP CASTER SUGAR125G BUTTER, MELTED TOPPING INGREDIENTS 395G TIN SWEETENED CONDENSED MILK1/2 CUP FRESH LEMON OR LIME JUICE1/3 CUP PASSIONFRUIT PULPTINNED OR FRESH METHOD Pre-heat ov
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Vegan Chocolate Cake /
CHOCOLATE CAKE INGREDIENTS 2 CUPS SUGAR3 CUPS PLAIN FLOUR6 TABLESPOONS QUALITY COCOA2 TEASPOON SODA BICARBONATE1 TEASPOON SALT2 TABLESPOON WHITE VINEGAR3/4 CUP VEGETABLE OIL2 TEASPOON VANILLA EXTRACT2 CUPS WATERDAIRY-FREE CHOCOLATE ‘BUTTERCREAM’ INGR
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Vegan Baked Apple Donuts /
DONUT INGREDIENTS 2+1/2 CUPS WHITE SPELT FLOUR3 TEASPOONS BAKING POWDER1/2 CUP RAW SUGAR1/2 TEASPOON SALT3/4 CUP APPLESAUCE1 CUP VEGETABLE OIL3/4 CUP UNSWEETENED ALMOND MILKOR MILK OF CHOICE1/2 TEASPOON VANILLA EXTRACT ICING INGREDIENTS 1/2 CUP SHRED
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Blackberry Coconut Slice /
BASE INGREDIENTS 90G BUTTER1/2 CUP CASTER SUGAR1 EGG1/3 CUP SELF-RAISING FLOUR2/3 CUP PLAIN FLOUR1/2 CUP BLACKBERRY JAMOR ANY OTHER VARIETY TOPPING INGREDIENTS 2 EGGS1/3 CUP CASTER SUGAR2 CUPS SHREDDED COCONUT METHOD Pre-heat oven to 180oC. Grease an
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Pear And Hazelnut Tart /
INGREDIENTS 100G TOASTED HAZELNUTS,SKINS REMOVED1/2 CUP CASTER SUGAR2 TEASPOONS CASTER SUGAR1/3 CUP PLAIN FLOUR, SIFTED1/2 TEASPOON BAKING POWDERPINCH OF SALT2 EGGS, FREE RANGE, ORGANIC1/4 CUP MILK1 TEASPOON VANILLA ESSENCE80G UNSALTED BUTTER, MELTED
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Mum’s Banana Cake /
This cake brings back so many lovely childhood memories. Mum still makes this cake better than me, every time! CAKE INGREDIENTS 125G BUTTER, SOFTENED1/2 CUP CASTER SUGAR1 TEASPOON VANILLA EXTRACT2 EGGS3/4 CUP OVER RIPE BANANAS, MASHED1 TEASPOON BICAR
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Chocolate Scrolls /
BUN INGREDIENTS 1 CUP MILK, WARMED150G BUTTER, MELTED1/3 CUP CASTER SUGAR1 X 7G PACKAGE DRY YEAST1 EGG1 TEASPOON OF SALT4 CUPS PLAIN FLOUR FILLING INGREDIENTS 70G BUTTER, MELTED1/2 CUP CASTER SUGAR1/2 CUP BROWN SUGAR1 TEASPOON CINNAMON160G BEST QUALI
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Vegan Apple, Almond And Olive Oil Cake /
Although this cake is vegan, it rivals any conventional cake for afternoon tea. It’s quick and easy to make and the almond meal and olive oil keep it tender, moist and delicious for days. INGREDIENTS 2 TABLESPOONS CASTER SUGAR1 TEASPOON CINNAMON1/2 L
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Annabelle’s Two Mums’ Lamb Curry /
It was pretty common for us to have this on a Monday night as Mum would often use the leftover lamb from Sunday night’s roast. Lamb curry was a favourite in our household on a chilly winter’s night. This is what I would call a ‘retro Aussie curry’ an
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Almond Crusted Pork Schnitzels / Steamed Beans / Golden Mayonnaise
INGREDIENTS 800G PORK SCHNITZELSSALT AND FRESHLY CRACKEDBLACK PEPPER, TO TASTE3/4 CUP ALMOND MEALOR BREADCRUMBS (THIS WOULDMAKE THE MEAL NON-GLUTEN-FREE)1 TEASPOON GROUND CORIANDER1 TEASPOON GROUND CUMIN3/4 CUP COCONUT FLOUROR PLAIN FLOUR (THIS WOULD
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Greek Lamb And Risoni Stew /
This is a family favourite, all of my three boys always eat it up and ask for seconds, a rare occurrence in our house – there’s always one that doesn’t like something! INGREDIENTS 3 TABLESPOONS OLIVE OIL850G LAMB SHOULDER, DICED2 RED ONIONS, FINELY C
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Veal With Parsnip Mash / Porcini Butter
INGREDIENTS 4 LARGE FIELD MUSHROOMS1/4 CUP STOCK OF CHOICE6 SMALL PARSNIPS, PEELED AND CHOPPED3 LARGE WHITE POTATOES,PEELED AND CHOPPED1/4 CUP MILK1 TEASPOON GRATED NUTMEGSEA SALT AND FRESHLY CRACKEDBLACK PEPPER, TO TASTE4 X 150G VEAL MINUTE STEAKS P
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Beef Rendang /
RICE INGREDIENTS 2 CUPS BASMATI RICE CURRY INGREDIENTS 1 TABLESPOON COCONUT OIL300G BEEF RUMP, TRIMMED1 LARGE STALK BROCCOLI,CHOPPED INTO BITE-SIZED PIECES1 MEDIUM BROWN ONION2 TABLESPOONS RED CURRY PASTE1CM FRESH GINGER ROOT, FINELY GRATED400G CAN O
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Ham, Cauliflower And Cheese Pizza /
INGREDIENTS 1KG PIZZA DOUGH1/2 HEAD CAULIFLOWER CHOPPED INTO SMALL FLORETS, CORE DISCARDED1 MEDIUM RED ONION, SLICED100G GRATED MOZZARELLA 120G SHAVED LEG HAM,ROUGHLY CUT INTO PIECES2 TEASPOONS SWEET PAPRIKA OR DRIED CHILLI FLAKES, TO TASTE150G MARSC
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Bacon, Apple And Kale Frittata / Simple Salad
FRITTATA INGREDIENTS 9 FREE-RANGE EGGS1/4 CUP FULL-CREAM ORGANIC MILK2 TABLESPOONS EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL80G STREAKY FREE-RANGE BACON, CHOPPED1 SMALL BROWN ONION, THINLY SLICED1 MEDIUM RED APPLE, THINLY SLICED3 STALKS OF CURLY KALE, STEMS REMOVED AND
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Confit Duck Legs With Fragrant Broth /
DUCK INGREDIENTS 10 DUCK LEGS, 250 GRAMS EACH DRY BRINE INGREDIENTS 6 STAR ANISE100 GRAMS COARSE SEA SALT2 TEASPOONS CORIANDER SEEDS1 CINNAMON STICK3 KAFFIR LIME LEAVES500 GRAMS DUCK FAT, MELTED2 ONIONS4 CLOVES GARLIC1 THUMB FRESH GINGER SLICED FRAGR
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Chicken Burgers / Sweet Potato Fries
CHICKEN BURGER INGREDIENTS 1 LEEK2 CELERY STICKS500G CHICKEN MINCE2 EGG YOLKS3 TABLESPOONS COCONUT AMINO SAUCEAVAILABLE FROM HEALTH FOOD STORESCOCONUT FLOUR FOR DUSTING2 TABLESPOONS OLIVE OIL SWEET POTATO FRIES INGREDIENTS 6 SWEET POTATOES1 TEASPOON
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Chicken Salsa Verde Sausage Rolls With Easy Aioli /
SALSA VERDE INGREDIENTS 2 TEASPOONS BABY SALTED CAPERS, RINSED4 BABY CORNICHONS, CHOPPED1 CLOVE GARLIC, CRUSHED1 TEASPOON DIJON MUSTARD1 TABLESPOON DILL, CHOPPED1 TABLESPOON PARSLEY, CHOPPED1 TABLESPOON TOASTED PINE NUTS,CHOPPEDZEST AND JUICE OF 1/2
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Lemon Roasted Chicken / Potatoes And Herby Peas
INGREDIENTS 4 CHICKEN THIGHS ON THE BONESALT AND FRESHLY CRACKEDBLACK PEPPER, TO TASTE2 TABLESPOONS BUTTER2 TABLESPOONS BUTTER, EXTRA4 LARGE ROASTING POTATOES, CHOPPED1 TABLESPOON OLIVE OIL4 SPRINGS LEMON THYME2 TEASPOONS MIXED HERBS, CHOPPEDMINT, PA
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One-pot Greek Style Chicken And Rice /
CHICKEN INGREDIENTS 2 LEMONS, ZEST AND JUICE2 GARLIC CLOVES, FINELY CHOPPED2 TEASPOONS DRIED OREGANO4 CHICKEN THIGHS, SKIN REMOVED2 TABLESPOONS OLIVE OIL1 ONION, DICED1+1/2 CUPS CHICKEN STOCK1 CUP LONG GRAIN RICE1 LEMON, SLICEDSEA SALT AND FRESHLY CR
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Spiced Chicken /
CHICKEN INGREDIENTS 750G ORGANIC FREE-RANGECHICKEN BREAST2 TEASPOONS CUMIN2 TEASPOONS SMOKY PAPRIKA2 TEASPOONS GROUND CORIANDER2 TEASPOONS TURMERIC2 TEASPOONS CINNAMONOLIVE OILSEA SALT SMASHED AVOCADO INGREDIENTS 2 RIPE AVOCADOS1 HANDFUL OF CORIANDER
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Fish Sliders /
FISH INGREDIENTS 500G FLATHEAD FILLETS,CUT INTO 8 PIECES1 CUP PLAIN FLOUR1 EGG1 CUP FRESH BREADCRUMBSSALT AND FRESHLY CRACKEDBLACK PEPPER, TO TASTE1/4 CUP OLIVE OIL, FOR SHALLOW FRYING2 TEASPOONS BUTTER, FOR SHALLOW FRYING SLIDER INGREDIENTS 8 BRIOCH
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