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Category Archives: What I Love to Cook
Talking Turkey. With Apple Cider and Spice. Brining Tonight. Roasting Tomorrow.
Tonight I’m brining a turkey. For lunch tomorrow. OK. I’ll admit that I have never ever brined a turkey before and to the best of my knowledge have never even eaten a brined turkey. I do recall a neighbour brining … Continue reading
Posted in Poultry, What I Love to Cook
Tagged Apple, Brine, Christmas, Cider, Food, Spices, Turkey
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Cool as a Christmas Cucumber Canapé. Viviane’s Tzatziki Rolls.
It’s the countdown to Christmas. Lots of last-minute get togethers. Here’s a very easy canapé idea. A de-constructed tzatziki. I stumbled upon this fabulous canapé idea on Viviane’s gorgeous blog @ Down Under. Viviane is French and hails from New Zealand. Just across the ditch. But we … Continue reading
Posted in To Serve with Drinks, Vegetarian, What I Love to Cook
Tagged Cucumber, Garlic, Gluten free, Lemon, Mint, Tzatziki, Yoghurt
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The Accidental Gift. Of BBQs, Pizza Ovens and Clay Paving Bricks.
Christmas gifts. They say it’s the thought that counts. A well-chosen gift speaks volumes. Here is an accidental gift. Quirky and inexpensive. A definite conversation piece. At home with my parents we decided to make pizza for lunch. My parents … Continue reading
Posted in Musings & Inspiration, Pizza, What I Love to Cook
Tagged BBQ, Christmas, Clay, Food, Pizza, Stone
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Dominica’s Christmas Pavlova. With a Medley of Fresh Berries
Today I rendezvoused at a local cafe quaintly named The Grumpy Baker. With my cousins to discuss our Christmas Day menu. There is one unspoken rule. Everyone pitches in and shares the load. We like to keep it simple. A … Continue reading
Posted in Baked, Sweet Treats, What I Love to Cook
Tagged Baking, Blueberry, Christmas, Cream, Food, Gluten free, Pavlova, Raspberry, Strawberry
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Fresh From My Father’s Summer Garden. Battered Zucchini Blossoms with Ricotta, Herbs and Lemon.
Such a busy, busy time of year. As we are celebrating Christmas in Sydney this year, we have just returned from a pre Christmas visit to Canberra to see family and friends. One of the joys of each of our … Continue reading
Posted in To Serve with Drinks, Vegetables, Vegetarian, What I Love to Cook
Tagged Food, Herbs, Lemon, Ricotta, Summer, Vegetables, Vegetarian, Zucchini
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My French Heaven. A Festive Christmas Starter. Salmon Tartare a la Stéphane.
Christmas is just twelve days away. Time to seriously think about what will be on the menu for Christmas lunch. Here is our starter. A very sophisticated but deceptively simple Salmon Tartare. Courtesy of Stéphane at My French Heaven. I could … Continue reading
Posted in Seafood, To Serve with Drinks, What I Love to Cook
Tagged Chives, Christmas, Cream, Food, French, Lemon, Onion, Salmon, Tabasco, Vodka, Witlof
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Dinner in a Flash. Orecchiette with Sautéed Prawns, Lemon, Chilli and Garlic.
Orecchiette. Little ears of pasta. A speciality of the Puglia region of Southern Italy. Small and circular. Their little indentations perfectly suited to capturing a chunky sauce. Having just returned from the fish markets with some beautifully fresh prawns I’m craving seafood … Continue reading
Roast Capsicum with Grape Tomatoes and Pangrattato
In keeping with my quest to embrace a new, healthier me in what remains of the lead up to Christmas here’s a very festive, Mediterranean inspired roasted capsicum dish. Using seasonal vegetables its absolutely delicious. Big, bold Mediterranean flavours with … Continue reading
Posted in Vegetables, What I Love to Cook
Tagged Basil, Capsicum, Chilli, Food, Garlic, Herbs, Lemon, Pangrattato, Pine Nuts, Tomato
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Strawberry Santas With a Cautionary Tale. Of Christmas Excesses. Past, Present and Future.
Tis the season to be jolly. Fa la la la la, la la la la. I’ve lost count of all the pre Christmas catch-ups, get togethers and cocktail parties I have attended over the past few weeks. Don’t get me … Continue reading
Posted in Breakfast, Musings & Inspiration, Sweet Treats, To Serve with Drinks, What I Love to Cook
Tagged Christmas, Cream Cheese, Food, Gluten free, Lemon, Ricotta, Strawberries
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Any Fool Can Cook. Modern Fruit Mince Tarts.
My husband loves fruit mince tarts. When we were first married I always used to buy them for him from the Queen St Deli. Hand-made by a little old lady at Christmas time. Then one day I found this recipe … Continue reading
Posted in Baked, Sweet Treats, What I Love to Cook
Tagged Apple, Baking, Christmas, Food, Fruit Mince, Lemon, Mixed Spice, Pastry, Pecan
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