This pumpkin, coconut and chilli soup is a simple twist on the traditional. The chilli adds a little warmth without being too spicy, while the coconut cream adds a wonderful fragrance to the mix. It’s so good you’ll want to lick the pot clean!… Continue reading.
Monthly Archives: May 2011
Crispy skin pork belly (to order) with parsnip and swede slaw
I’ve always wondered how restaurants prepare pork belly so quickly from the moment it’s ordered. Now you don’t have to. … Continue reading.
Lemongrass and ginger tea poached pears with (cheats) coconut ice cream
You can appreciate the combination of lemongrass, ginger and coconut in this Autumn inspired dessert. Topped with no-churn coconut ice cream. Bliss.… Continue reading.
Homemade Peking duck with mandarin pancakes
I was on the search for perfection. The wafer-thin skin was so light and crisp it was more like eating light layers of duck cracking. No fatty bits whatsoever. The meat itself was beautifully moist and tender and flavorful. Perfect! … Continue reading.
Fish with grilled pineapple, capsicum and lime salsa
Have you ever tried barbecued limes? If not, I thoroughly recommend it! They become so smoky and sweet as their juices caramelise on a sizzling-hot barbecue. Deliciousness.… Continue reading.
4 ingredient additive-free raspberry jelly (jell-o)
If you are completely adamant about not having any additives in your jelly, you can very easily make your own using just 4 ingredients.… Continue reading.
Grilled field mushroom with feta, egg and rocket
Topped with a fried egg, sunny side up of course, which allows the runny yolk to meander through the rocket and down into the mushroom cup, saucing the lot. Juicy, fragrant and delicious. Perfect for a light breakfast, brunch, dinner or supper.
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Kylie Kwong’s roast beef with Asian paste and lime, garlic cucumber salad
It is a great winter dish with a complexity of warm, spicy flavours and the richness of slow-cooked beef.
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An evening of fine food photography with Penelope Beveridge
15 handy tips for achieving drool-worthy food photography from Penelope Beveridge, winner of 2008 “Shoot the Chef” award.… Continue reading.