Braised Spiced Soy Pork Belly — by Jessica on

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Time is a gift that many of us forget about. In this recipe, the shopping list maybe long, however the rest is so so simple. The only cruc...

Prawn Linguini with Zucchini and Chilli — by Jessica on

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The best thing about an Australian Summer is big bowls full of freshly cooked prawns with lemon wedges, homemade a...

Rice Stuffed Piquillo Peppers — by Jessica on

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The entertaining season is just around the corner. Summer, Christmas and the New Year all give us more than enough reasons to through a ba...

Chocolate & Caramel Melting Moments — by Jessica on

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Ingredients 3/4 cup plain flour 3 tablespoons cornflour 2 tablespoons good quality cocoa powder 125 g unsalted butter, softened 2 tabl...

Cabbage, parmesan & anchovy salad — by Jessica on

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Spring has arrived – the weather is warmer and soon the days will be longer. A change of a season brings the end and arrival of fresh pr...

Scallop tacos with cucumber & apple salsa — by Jessica on

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Ingredients 1/4 cup olive oil 3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced 1 Spanish onion, thinly sliced 1 teaspoon ground cumin ½ teaspoon cayen...

Early Grey Tea Cake — by Jessica on

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A cup of earl grey tea in the afternoon always picks me up. The only thing better is a slice of cake next to it – what better than a tea sc...

Roasted Capsicum Soup with Hummus — by Jessica on

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Winter is quickly coming to an end. The days are getting warmer, however the nights still have a a crisp feel to them. Hot soups are a...

Eggplant and Pomegranate Salad — by Jessica on

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I have a group of friends and when ever we get together we seem to make League tables. For example the league table for the King of Nuts (...

Chilli Miso Salmon with Pickled Eschallots — by Jessica on

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The cold weather always brings about colds and flues. Being sick can be a let down. You feel terrible; physically and quite often feel terr...

Pearl Barley Risotto with Mushrooms and Spring Onions — by Jessica on

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Risotto is winter comfort food. Creamy arborio rice grains cooked in stock and seasoned with Parmesan cheese. I like my risottos cooked w...

Make Your Own... Onion Relish — by Jessica on

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I have had enough red onion jam. Ten years or so ago it was 'the' ingredient to have. Added to rare beef sandwiches in cafes, serve...

Cloud nine Cakes — by Jessica on

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Why cloud nine cakes? I remember the best cinnamon scroll I ever ate. I was 10, on holiday with my family in Vale. I had had a fight with...

Ruby's Diner — by Jessica on

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What: Cafe When: Monday – Friday 6.30am-3.30pm, Saturday & Sunday 8am – 3.30pm Where: Shop 1, 173–179 Bronte Rd Waverley 2024 Why: Fanta...

Squid Ink Linguini with Rare Tuna and Chilli — by Jessica on

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Why Squid Ink Linguini with Tuna? I'm often asked what I cook when I want to impress. To be honest I don't do very much differe...

Roast Beetroot and Blue cheese tart — by Jessica on

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Why Beetroot and Blue cheese tart? Homemade shortcrust pastry is never beaten. It doesn’t take any effort or much time and the results ar...

Slow cooked Fennel and Marinated Feta Pasta — by Jessica on

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Why Fennel and Marinated Feta Pasta? I don't often cook pasta for myself as I tend to get carried away and end up with enough pasta f...

Pickled zucchini, Mushroom and Roast Carrot Salad with Dukkha — by Jessica on

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Why Pickled zucchini, mushroom and carrot salad? Salads during summer are ideal – fresh lettuces, ripe summer tomatoes and sweet balsamic...

Pan Fried Shitake Mushrooms with Wasabi and Soy Butter and Pork Cutlets — by Jessica on

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Fresh shitake mushrooms are far different from regular varieties and are my favourite type to cook with. Flavour wise, they are rich, butt...

Quick Chicken, Chorizo and Tomato Soup — by Jessica on

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Why Chicken, chorizo and tomato soup? What is better than a meal that is fast, simple and full of flavour? With good quality ingredient...

Pickled Pears — by Jessica on

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I don’t need an excuse to enjoy creamy, runny, blue or sharp cheeses. Nor do I need any excuse to devour thinly shaved salty sweet prosci...

The Best Sausage Rolls — by Jessica on

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Not to be confused with the luke warm, dry and bland versions you pick up from convenience stores, these sausage rolls are packed with flav...

Feta Banista — by Jessica on

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I love salty crumbly feta, I love greek creamy yogurt, I love flaky buttery pastry and above all I love trying and cooking something new...

Lyonnaise Salad — by Jessica on

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Breakfast is by far the best meal of the day. Fresh toasted bread, crispy bacon and perfectly poached eggs with firm whites and a gooey ye...

Appeltaart (Dutch Apple tart) — by Jessica on

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Why Appeltaart? I love that I have a mother who is from the Netherlands and a father who was from the United Kingdom. I am (and all of ...