Tomato + mozzarella salad with blood orange, cumin and caraway dressing — by Jessica on

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Eating for the season; is what this salad is all about. A few ingredients tossed together with carefully  paired flavours. 500g mixed v...

Beetroot, mozzarella & white anchovy salad — by Jessica on

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As a food editor, I am often asked where do you get your inspiration for recipes ? The answer is easy - I'm inspired by what I s...

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 (...

Heirloom Tomato, Ricotta and Olive Salad — by Jessica on

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Why Tomato, ricotta and olive salad? During summer I find it hard to justify making a proper sit down dinner. As the days get longer and ...

This Week's Recipe: Raw Bean Salad with Roasted Cherry Tomato Dressing — by Jessica on

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Why Raw Bean Salad? Although I relish in slow cooked stews and warming soups during winter I do, however find myself missing a fresh vegetab...

This Week's Recipe: New Coleslaw — by Jessica on

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Why Coleslaw? When you hear coleslaw what comes to mind? For me it is left over bowls of raw shredded cabbage and carrots and sad looking ra...

This Week's Recipe: Mushroom Salad — by Jessica on

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Why Mushroom Salad? As I child I could not stand mushrooms. Raw they tasted like dirt, and cooked they were slimy and a horrible greyish bro...

This Week's Recipe: Panzanella (Bread Salad) — by Jessica on

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Why Bread Salad? An old tradition of using up stale bread in a salad of sweet tomatoes and tangy dressings. Although this tradition is far ...

Make Your Own… Holiday Leftovers Salad — by Jessica on

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During Christmas and New Years many of us find ourselves with surplus leftovers from the Christmas turkey and ham to cheese, fruit, bread an...

This Week’s Recipe: Nashi Pear and Cabbage Salad — by Jessica on

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Why Nashi Pear and Cabbage Salad? I have forgotten how much I love a Nashi Pear. Also known as Asian pear or apple pear, I remember them bei...

This Week’s Recipe: Crispy Eggplant, Miso and Bean Sprout Salad — by Jessica on

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Why Miso Eggplant and Bean Shoot Salad? During winter I love drink hot miso, I love the robust salty flavour and the way it fills me up when...

Make Your Own… Tangy Lemon Dressing — by Jessica on

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Summer heat means salad season. When it is too hot to eat a big meal, salads are the perfect answer. They do however have a reputation for b...

This Week’s Recipe: Asparagus and Broad bean Salad with Almonds Capers and Green Olives — by Jessica on

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Why Asparagus and Broad bean salad? A perfect spring salad, this dish is a celebration of a beautiful season in Australia. During the m...

This Week’s Recipe: Moroccan Spiced Carrot Salad — by Jessica on

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Why Moroccan Carrot Salad? Although I have not yet been, when I think of Morocco I picture souks full of colour and rich smells, pastry s...

This Week’s Recipe: Rocket, Fig and Cheddar Salad — by Jessica on

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Why Rocket, Fig and Cheddar Salad? In late summer as autumn approaches figs are one of the first ingredients I think of. Deep purple skinned...

This Week’s Recipe: Watermelon, Mint and Fetta Salad — by Jessica on

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Why Watermelon Salad? It is February and autumn is soon approaching, however looking out the windows many Australians will not believe it as...

This Week’s Recipe: Asparagus, Fennel and Pea Salad with Lemon and Mint — by Jessica on

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Why Fennel, Pea and Asparagus Salad? There are a some flavour combinations that simply are perfect. Think of tomatoes and basil, potatoes wi...

This Week’s Recipe: Spaghetti with cherry tomatoes and fresh herbs. — by Jessica on

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Why Spaghetti with tomatoes and herbs? It appears to be that time of year again – Detox time. Everywhere I turn friends are planning, compla...

This Week’s Recipe: Baked Potato and Pea Salad — by Jessica on

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Why Potato and Pea salad? This could be the best potato salad I have ever made. It all came about because of a girl named Mary and a birthda...

This Week’s Recipe: Fennel, Celery and White Anchovy Salad — by Jessica on

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Why Fennel and Celery Salad? Good bye soups, stews and slow cooked foods spring and summer are all about fast fresh and tasty foods such as ...