Lorraine Elliott

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Author · Publisher · Lover of food

Hello, I’m Lorraine.

I’m the Sydney-based creator of Not Quite Nigella. I cook, eat and collect stories from restaurant tables, home kitchens and places near and far.

I started Not Quite Nigella in 2007 and turned it into my full-time work. My memoir, Not Quite Nigella, was published by Penguin Books in 2013.

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What's New At Lakemba's Ramadan Night Markets 2026

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What's New At Lakemba's Ramadan Night Markets 2026

It's time for Ramadan Nights at Lakemba and many of the most popular stalls are back. The ever popular Mr Yummy Yummy knafeh, Shahi wraps, Skewies and Madura Satay are there (see story about Ramadan from last year). But this year we decided to look for new stalls and we found some amazing new stalls selling incredible food! We also give tips on where to eat them and how to avoid some queues.

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Strawberry Cake With Strawberries

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Strawberry Cake With Strawberries

This strawberry cake piled with fresh strawberries is such a delicious way to make the most of the season - perfect for Valentine's Day, a spectacular birthday treat or, if you're short on time, a no‑bake version that takes just 20 minutes to assemble. I'm being a bit pushy about it, Dear Reader, but you'll thank me later!

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Pomegranate Lamb Shanks (Slow Cooker, Instant Pot)

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Pomegranate Lamb Shanks (Slow Cooker, Instant Pot)

These pomegranate‑braised lamb shanks are perfect for a delicious Easter lunch or a cosy autumn or winter dinner. Slow‑braised until buttery‑tender in a rich, slightly tart pomegranate sauce-whether you finish them in the slow cooker, pressure cooker or oven-they fall off the bone, make brilliant make‑ahead food for entertaining and freeze beautifully.

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A Feast with a View: St George Sailing Club, Sans Souci

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A Feast with a View: St George Sailing Club, Sans Souci

The St George Sailing Club has a restaurant right on the water in Sans Souci and is one of the few places in Sydney with a water view that won't stress out your credit card. The menu has a few types of seafood platters, pasta, salads and pizza. Find out how to get one of those coveted outdoor tables and what to order there!

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Tender & Juicy Baked Chicken Breast Recipe

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Tender & Juicy Baked Chicken Breast Recipe

If you love a good baked chicken breast, I've got a delicious Mexican‑spiced recipe you'll keep coming back to. The breasts are rubbed with a simple Mexican‑style spice mix and oven‑baked until juicy and tender - five minutes' prep and under 20 minutes cooking makes them brilliant on salads, in wraps or served with veg for a quick, healthy lunch or dinner. This is a pushy recipe, Dear Reader.

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Mekong River Cruise Day 1

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Mekong River Cruise Day 1

It's time for our first river cruise and the Toum Tiou II offers an intimate way to experience the Mekong River with just 28 passengers on board. Over nine days, the cruise moves from Cambodia to Vietnam, combining village walks, cycling, kayaking and market visits with rest on deck. But first, find out what the accommodation is like and what you need to know before you cruise!

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Kimcheese Focaccia Recipe

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Kimcheese Focaccia Recipe

Kimchi, cheese and focaccia together? YES! This delicious kimcheese focaccia is a brilliant, unexpected mash‑up of Korean heat and gooey cheese tucked into light, airy Italian focaccia - inspired by a cult‑favourite bakery bake, but easy enough to make at home and perfect for sharing.

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Sun-drenched Clareville beachside dining

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Sun-drenched Clareville beachside dining

The Clareville is a Modern Australian restaurant that has opened on the site of the former Clareville Kiosk on Sydney's Northern Beaches. At the helm is owner chef Cooper Dickson who has worked at some of Australia's most luxurious resorts. It's the perfect spot for a weekend drive (or Mother's Day coming up!) especially on a sunny day. Find out what the menu is like here and what is a must order.

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Bird's Nest Easter Cookies

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Bird's Nest Easter Cookies

These bird's nest cookies are a fun and easy no-bake Easter treat perfect for making with kids or if you need to bring something fun to an Easter party. Made with melted chocolate and crunchy fried noodles they're shaped into nests and filled with colourful mini eggs. You can add a hint of spice with cinnamon chocolate or keep it classic with milk or dark chocolate. Ready in minutes and so cute for Easter celebrations, parties or edible gifts!

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Feasting On Vittoria and Ragusa Ibla, Sicily

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Feasting On Vittoria and Ragusa Ibla, Sicily

It's Day 2 of our Sicilian Food Tour and today we are exploring the baroque city of Vittoria, just 20 minutes away from the quiet fishing town of Scoglitti. The two neighbouring areas are just 13 kms away and many Vittorians holiday in Scoglitti. Still, there is a rivalry between Scoglitti and Vittoria that runs deep. But how does Vittoria compare to Scoglitti? The day ends with a Michelin starred meal at Ragusa Ibla the stunning town that looks like a dream.

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Scenic Sicily: Seaside Town Of Marzamemi

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Scenic Sicily: Seaside Town Of Marzamemi

Mr NQN and I have set off for our road trip in Sicily now that the official food tour is over making our way towards Palermo via some very scenic towns. The first stop is in a beautiful seaside town of Marzamemi. See what this gorgeous town has to offer (spoiler: great food is one thing!).

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Breaking Bread: Vinny's Bread & Wine, Oatley

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Breaking Bread: Vinny's Bread & Wine, Oatley

Vinny's Bread & Wine is a sandwich shop serving delicious freshly made sandwiches on house baked focaccia. By day they sell bread aka sandwiches and by night it turns into a wine bar. Located right near Oatley train station find out what the sandwiches are like and what you have to try when you get there!

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Bannisters Pavilion Mollymook Review: Pet Friendly Stay & Dining

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Bannisters Pavilion Mollymook Review: Pet Friendly Stay & Dining

Bannisters Pavilion is part of the Bannisters hotel family. Located 2 minutes away from Bannisters on the Sea in Mollymook on the scenic NSW South Coast, it offers dog friendly accommodation and fantastic food. If you're looking for a Christmas gift they also offer gift vouchers for stays at any of their properties.

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Baked Chicken Parmigiana Recipe

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Baked Chicken Parmigiana Recipe

I adore a good chicken Parmigiana and this version bakes the schnitzels instead of frying them. The chicken breasts are coated in seasoned panko crumbs, topped with a rich tomato sauce, ham and melting cheese - you'll swear they were pan‑fried, but they're done entirely in the oven. This is a pushy dinner recipe, Dear Reader.

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Blood Orange Pound Cake - Buttery and Moist

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Blood Orange Pound Cake - Buttery and Moist

Discover the secret to a perfect pound cake. This classic butter cake is dense, velvet and buttery. I'll show you how the reverse creaming method gives you a tight, tender crumb. This version also has blood orange for a zesty, buttery delight!

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Rice Pudding With Cooked Rice - Creamy!

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Rice Pudding With Cooked Rice - Creamy!

Got leftover rice? Make this easy rice pudding recipe with cooked rice! Creamy, comforting and ready in 20 minutes and made with milk, vanilla and sugar. This is an affordable and no waste dessert that's perfect served warm or cold.

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Buddha's Hand Fruit Recipe - Homemade Limoncello

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Buddha's Hand Fruit Recipe - Homemade Limoncello

Buddha's Hand citron is known for its incredible fragrance and makes a beautifully aromatic homemade limoncello with just 4 ingredients. This easy Buddha's Hand limoncello recipe is a smooth, sweet liqueur with notes of lemon, jasmine and lavender. I'll show you how to make it here.

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Baked in Berrima: A Sweet & Savoury Bakery in the Southern Highlands

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Baked in Berrima: A Sweet & Savoury Bakery in the Southern Highlands

Baked in Berrima is a Southern Highlands gem. With tasty sandwiches on shokupan bread to sweet and savoury pastries and cakes it's a must stop for any road trip. Find out what to order there. You'll want to add this lovely bakery to your list!

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Driving in Sicily - Should You Do It?

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Driving in Sicily - Should You Do It?

So you want to do a road trip in Sicily. Is it a good idea? What sort of driver do you need to be? And what do you need to know before driving in Sicily? Read on for the low down of the challenges and delights of driving in Sicily.

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Rocket Arugula Pear Salad Recipe

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Rocket Arugula Pear Salad Recipe

Dear Reader I promise that this is the best rocket pear salad you will ever eat. It was inspired by one that I ate overseas and it features rocket salad leaves, thinly sliced pear, caramelised walnuts, parmesan cheese and a simple balsamic olive oil dressing. I've eaten so many rocket salads in my life and this is truly the best. This is a pushy recipe Dear Reader!

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Hotel Review: QT Newcastle

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Hotel Review: QT Newcastle

The QT Newcastle is a stunning hotel in the heart of the Newcastle CBD. With a lunar theme and colours echoing Newcastle's history, the QT Newcastle has taken a historical building and made it into a contemporary hotel. Come along for this detailed review that shows what our deluxe king room was like as well as the restaurant Jana breakfast and dinner and dog friendly details.

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Honey Butter Toast (Like Arome Bakery)

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Honey Butter Toast (Like Arome Bakery)

This honey butter toast - the one that's been doing the rounds on social media since Arome Bakery put it on the map in London - is ridiculously easy to make at home and utterly delicious. It bakes up crunchy and golden with a caramelised crust, and I love to top mine with whipped ricotta and a drizzle of salted caramel. No plane ticket required, just good bread, butter and a little patience.

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Watermelon Margarita Recipe

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Watermelon Margarita Recipe

These watermelon margaritas are summer in a glass - bright, cooling and absolutely delicious. Blitz frozen watermelon with tequila, lime and a little triple sec, add crushed ice and you've got an effortless, thirst‑quenching cocktail that's perfect for hot afternoons, barbecues or impromptu gatherings.

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Halloween Pumpkin Devilled Eggs

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Halloween Pumpkin Devilled Eggs

These Halloween Devilled Eggs are cute, spooky and super delicious! Filled with a curried mayonnaise mixture, they're easy to make and great for parties. We turn them into little mini pumpkins for Halloween. Just a warning though: these are popular so make more than you think you'll need!

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Homemade Chocolate Brownies

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Homemade Chocolate Brownies

If you want ridiculously delicious homemade chocolate brownies, all you need is one bowl and one spatula - no heavy gear, no fuss. They sit perfectly between cakey and fudgey, studded with chocolate chips and absurdly easy to mix up. This is a pushy recipe, Dear Reader!

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Soft, Chewy Amaretti Cookies

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Soft, Chewy Amaretti Cookies

Amaretti Cookies are one of the easiest cookies or biscuits and are made with egg white, almonds and sugar. These soft, chewy Italian cookies with the beautiful cracked icing sugar appearance are quick to make for when you want something satisfying and delicious. My version is filled with cherries and almonds for an extra crunch. They're also gluten free and I share a Thermomix recipe too which is super quick! This is a pushy recipe Dear Reader.

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Baked Chinese Dumplings Super Easy Viral

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Baked Chinese Dumplings Super Easy Viral

These baked Chinese dumplings are a fantastic one pan dinner. Frozen dumplings are baked in a creamy Thai red curry coconut sauce with broccoli or whatever vegetables you like. Super easy to prepare, great to serve with rice or noodles and perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep!

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Dot Cakes - Viral Recipe

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Dot Cakes - Viral Recipe

These viral dot cakes are soft vanilla sponge cakes topped with fluffy buttercream and covered in colourful hundreds and thousands! Inspired by New York's famous Dotcakes bakery, these nostalgic mini cakes are fun, easy and perfect for parties or birthdays. I'll show you how to make these from scratch as well as a range of flavour variations to customise these to your taste!

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Impressive Salami Rose Charcuterie Platter!

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Impressive Salami Rose Charcuterie Platter!

Do you want to wow your mother or someone special on Mother's Day or another occasion? This salami rose charcuterie platter looks fussy but I promise it isn't. It takes less than 15 minutes to put this entire spread together. This gorgeous salami and cheese bouquet is perfect for a party or picnic spread. This is a pushy idea Dear Reader!

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Oysters With Ginger & Lime Dressing - Easy

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Oysters With Ginger & Lime Dressing - Easy

These fresh oysters are topped with a simple but delicious ginger and lime dressing that takes just minutes to make. This light, sweet dressing brings out the natural brininess of the oysters and makes for a lovely change from a classic mignonette. Ideal for entertaining, New Year's eve or a cocktail party. Plus I'll share a tip for serving them too!

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Air Fryer Buffalo Hot Chicken Wings - Saucy

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Air Fryer Buffalo Hot Chicken Wings - Saucy

These air fryer Buffalo wings are saucy and crispy without deep frying thanks to one simple secret ingredient. Toss them in a buttery Buffalo hot sauce with a touch of honey, paprika and lemon pepper for the ultimate easy snack. Serve with celery sticks and blue cheese or ranch dressing for classic buffalo wings at home. Perfect for game day, parties or an easy appetiser!

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Mandai Banyan Tree Rainforest Resort At Singapore Zoo

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Mandai Banyan Tree Rainforest Resort At Singapore Zoo

Singapore Zoo is famous around the world for its interactive and open concept design where some animals roam freely and moats are the only thing separating you and animals. But did you know that you can also stay there overnight at the Mandai Rainforest Resort by Banyan Tree and have a free breakfast in the wild? Find out more about it here and how to get some great deals to make the most of your time at Singapore Zoo, Bird Paradise and Mandai Rainforest Reserve.

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Arcana & Alchemy at McRae Bar, Capella Sydney

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Arcana & Alchemy at McRae Bar, Capella Sydney

Looking to celebrate the festive season? Head to McRae bar at Capella Sydney for an elegant evening of cocktails and bar snacks. McRae bar has also just launched a brand new Arcana & Alchemy menu featuring 12 creative cocktails inspired by 12 Sydney buildings designed by the original building architect and namesake, George McRae. Find out more about it here and what snacks are available too.

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Faved, Darlinghurst: Thai Inspired Brunch

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Faved, Darlinghurst: Thai Inspired Brunch

Faved Cafe in Darlinghurst combines Thai flavours with brunch and drinks. Think creamy strawberry matcha, tom yum risotto, chashu eggs benedict, katsu sando and matcha Basque-style cheesecake. Located at the Kirketon Hotel, it's also dog friendly and has a happy hour that lasts from 10:30am-3pm with $12 cocktails!

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Divine Dubai Chocolate Pistachio Cookies

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Divine Dubai Chocolate Pistachio Cookies

These pistachio chocolate chip cookies are utterly moreish and delicious - consider yourself warned. Inspired by my Dubai chocolate, they're chocolate‑chip cookies filled with a pistachio‑kataifi cream pastry, finished with melted chocolate and a scattering of toasted kataifi and chopped pistachios. They're gloriously oversized, about 12 cm (4.7 inches) across, and utterly irresistible straight from the fridge.

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Tomato Soup - Healthy & Easy

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Tomato Soup - Healthy & Easy

This creamy tomato soup tastes just like classic Campbell's - but better. Ultra smooth, lightly sweet and comforting it can be made with passata or fresh tomatoes. Perfect with grilled cheese sandwiches.

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Totally Edible Chocolate Christmas Tree Mendiant

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Totally Edible Chocolate Christmas Tree Mendiant

Learn how to make a beautiful Chocolate Mendiant Christmas tree using milk and dark chocolate stacked into a festive layered tree. Decorated with dried fruit, nuts and sparkly sprinkles, it's the perfect make-ahead Christmas dessert or gift!

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Arriving At Anantara Quy Nhon Villas, Vietnam

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Arriving At Anantara Quy Nhon Villas, Vietnam

Quy Nhơn is a coastal city in central Vietnam located in the Bình Định province, around 2 hours by plane from Hanoi, popular for its beaches and laid back atmosphere. While relatively quiet and less commercialised than other Vietnam locations Quy Nhơn is a bit of a hidden gem. Come along as we stay in Quy Nhon for 2 nights at the Anantara Quy Nhon Villas, learn how to cook some classic Vietnamese dishes and eat some of the most delicious, unforgettable food like "jumping shrimp pancakes" that Quy Nhon is known for!

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Mekong River Cruise Day 5: Vietnam An Giang Province

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Mekong River Cruise Day 5: Vietnam An Giang Province

It's day 5 of our CF Mekong by CroisiEurope river cruise along the Mekong River and today we cross borders into Vietnam into the An Giang province. Today's excursions are a real highlight of the cruise as we explore the Mekong Delta by kayak and motorboat and get a sky high view of the Cambodian and Vietnamese borders.

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Leche Flan - Easy, Authentic Recipe with Tips

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Leche Flan - Easy, Authentic Recipe with Tips

I'm going to show you how to make authentic Filipino leche flan, a rich and creamy caramel custard dessert made with eggs, condensed milk and evaporated milk. Unlike crème caramel, leche flan is denser and firmer and is traditionally steamed in a llanera. This recipe includes helpful tips for smooth custard, easy caramel and extra flavour.

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Salt Bread Shio Pan - Buttery & Crisp

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Salt Bread Shio Pan - Buttery & Crisp

Salt Bread, Shio Pan or sogeum ppang is the buttery, crispy bread that has taken the world by storm. Imagine a cross between a croissant, milk bread and a dinner roll that is soft and fluffy inside with a golden, salty, buttery crust. A home made version is so delicious straight from the oven. Learn tips to get that perfect crispy bottom and incredible flavour.

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Chocolate Zucchini Cake - Moist & Rich

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Chocolate Zucchini Cake - Moist & Rich

This chocolate zucchini cake is rich, moist and super chocolatey and I promise you cannot tell that it contains zucchini! It's great for making ahead of time as it stays fresh for days. Plus it is topped with an easy 5 minute chocolate sour cream frosting that is next level delicious. This chocolate cake is one of my personal favourite chocolate cakes!

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Gelato for Dinner? Yes at Erin At Messina, Marrickville

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Gelato for Dinner? Yes at Erin At Messina, Marrickville

Tucked beside Messina's Marrickville factory, Erin is the gelato brand's farm to table restaurant where every dish connects back to their own dairy farm. And yes, gelato makes an appearance in every course. Erin promises a dining experience unlike anything else in Sydney. Does this creative concept deliver on taste as well as novelty?

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Raspberry Passion Fruit Ice Cream - 4 Ingredients

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Raspberry Passion Fruit Ice Cream - 4 Ingredients

This raspberry passion fruit ice cream is a creamy, tangy no churn recipe made with just 4 ingredients. Swirled with raspberry jam and fresh passion fruit, it is an easy homemade dessert with no ice cream maker required.

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Watermelon Hwachae Korean fruit punch

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Watermelon Hwachae Korean fruit punch

Hawchae is a Korean style of dessert perfect for hot summer weather. Fresh fruit is steeped in a mixture of strawberry milk and lemonade to create a healthy fruit salad punch that is a refreshing sweet dessert that will cool you down perfectly! It will take you 5 minutes from beginning to end. This is a pushy recipe Dear Reader!

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Siphiwe Sithole's Journey: From High Heels to Heritage Farming at African Marmalade

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Siphiwe Sithole's Journey: From High Heels to Heritage Farming at African Marmalade

African Marmalade is an indigenous, organic farm and seed bank located at Midrand, about an hour from the centre of Johannesburg, South Africa. Siphiwe Sithole is a farming pioneer that has embraced heritage indigenous farming and works with chefs and consumers interested in working with indigenous African ingredients.

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Crispy Banh Xeo: Authentic Vietnamese Pancake Recipe

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Crispy Banh Xeo: Authentic Vietnamese Pancake Recipe

I'm so excited to share this Banh Xeo, the crispy Vietnamese pancake, with you - it's surprisingly easy to make at home and, with a couple of key ingredients (I'll let you in on the secret), you can get restaurant‑quality crispiness. It's fresh, light and delicious for dinner, and I'll also show you the best way to eat it. This is a pushy recipe, Dear Reader.

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Local Legends: Sushi Bar Rashai, Annandale

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Local Legends: Sushi Bar Rashai, Annandale

Sushi Bar Rashai is a local legend on Sydney's Parramatta Road in Annandale that has been operating for 38 years. It is known for its fresh, authentic food and for being open late until midnight. And the bill? That's also a very nice surprise and it is one of the best value Japanese restaurants in Sydney!

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The Best Espresso Martini Recipe

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The Best Espresso Martini Recipe

An espresso martini is the perfect New Year's cocktail (and, let's be honest, a brilliant choice any time you need a grown-up pick-me-up). It has that caffeinated kick and a bit of lucky symbolism, but not all espresso martinis are created equal - I think this is the best one, and it's made with just four ingredients.

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Crema Di Caffe - Italian Coffee Cream

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Crema Di Caffe - Italian Coffee Cream

Crema di caffe is a deliciously dreamy Italian coffee cream that is smooth, sweet and lightly frozen like a cross between a coffee mousse or slushie. Made with just espresso, cream and sugar this easy dessert is perfect for summer or an afternoon pick-me-up or dessert!

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Mexican Chicken Tinga In The Slow Cooker - Healthy

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Mexican Chicken Tinga In The Slow Cooker - Healthy

This easy Mexican chicken tinga recipe is a weeknight winner! Shredded chicken is slow cooked in a smoky tomato and chipotle sauce, then piled into tacos or crispy tostadas. Healthy, high in protein and perfect for meal prep.

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Smash Hit! Humble Buns Food Truck in Bexley

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Smash Hit! Humble Buns Food Truck in Bexley

Humble Buns is a small food truck on Forest Road in Bexley that's been getting a bit of a buzz for its smashed burgers. We popped by to see what all the fuss was about and to try a side of their delicious loaded fries.

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Flight Review: Vietnam Airlines Premium Economy

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Flight Review: Vietnam Airlines Premium Economy

Vietnam Airlines Premium Economy is a good option if you're wanting more legroom and an upgraded experience without paying for the business class option. Take a look at what premium economy is like on this 4 star airline and what special perk they have that cannot be beat!

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Umana Bali, One of Bali's Most Luxurious Clifftop Resorts

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Umana Bali, One of Bali's Most Luxurious Clifftop Resorts

Umana Bali is a stunning limestone clifftop resort on the Southernmost tip of Bali in Ungasan, an area known for stunning ocean views, beach clubs and luxe resorts that appear as though they cling onto the edges of the cliffs like limpets on rocks. Umana Bali is part of the Hilton Hotels portfolio and is the 16th out of 18 LXR resorts, Hilton's highest tier luxury brand known for its "one of its kind" resorts. Come along as we explore what the hotel has to offer.

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Winter Wonders on the Central Coast: From Fruit Picking to Beachside Luxury

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Winter Wonders on the Central Coast: From Fruit Picking to Beachside Luxury

Winter is a wonderful time to visit the Central Coast and there's plenty to do. There are Pick Your Own fruit farms, staying at an adults only luxurious beachside accommodation and fantastic meals at restaurants and cafes. Better still, all of these activities are 100% dog friendly so bring your fur babies along!

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Tuna Tostadas - Crunchy & Fresh In Under 30 Minutes!

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Tuna Tostadas - Crunchy & Fresh In Under 30 Minutes!

These Tuna Tostadas are a fantastic Mexican appetiser for taco night or entertaining. Crispy corn tortillas are topped with creamy guacamole and sashimi grade tuna mixed with mayonnaise, capers, red onion and chilli for a fresh, spicy bite. Inspired by restaurant-style tostadas, they're crunchy, utterly delicious and surprisingly easy to make at home.

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Spinach & Artichoke Dip Recipe

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Spinach & Artichoke Dip Recipe

This spinach and artichoke dip is one of those delicious, utterly crowd‑pleasing things I make when guests arrive - cheesy, creamy and moreish, yet surprisingly easy. It takes about 15 minutes to mix and 25 minutes in the oven, making a generous, vegetarian feed that's perfect for a gathering, viewing party or potluck. I love serving it with homemade tortilla chips for an extra‑special touch.

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Duchess Potatoes - The Perfect Christmas Potato Dish

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Duchess Potatoes - The Perfect Christmas Potato Dish

These Duchess Potatoes are the perfect dinner party or Christmas side dish. These light, fluffy French potato rosettes are golden and crispy on the edges. You can also make them ahead of time and refrigerate on a tray ready for baking. Just slide these into the oven when ready and in 15 minutes these will be done!

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Stop At Signal Box, Newcastle

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Stop At Signal Box, Newcastle

Signal Box is a popular all-day restaurant located on Wharf Road, at the Market Street lawn precinct in Newcastle. The building is based on its original incarnation as a signal box for when trains used to run nearby. The dining pavilion made nearly entirely of steel and concrete to honour the city's history. The large glass windows are cantilevered and run on hydraulics that they can open up to let the breeze in. Come along as we have pre-dinner snacks here!

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Heated Rivalry At The Hunter Culinary Association Food Fight

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Heated Rivalry At The Hunter Culinary Association Food Fight

It's the 20th anniversary of Hunter Valley Food Fight, an event where the Hunter region's best chefs compete in a "blind" competition to create the best dish that is judged by a room full of diners. Come along and find out what the competition was like and who won!

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What's New At Lakemba's Ramadan Night Markets 2026 What's New At Lakemba's Ramadan Night Markets 2026Strawberry Cake With Strawberries Strawberry Cake With StrawberriesPomegranate Lamb Shanks (Slow Cooker, Instant Pot) Pomegranate Lamb Shanks (Slow Cooker, Instant Pot)A Feast with a View: St George Sailing Club, Sans Souci A Feast with a View: St George Sailing Club, Sans SouciTender & Juicy Baked Chicken Breast Recipe Tender & Juicy Baked Chicken Breast RecipeMekong River Cruise Day 1 Mekong River Cruise Day 1Kimcheese Focaccia Recipe Kimcheese Focaccia RecipeSun-drenched Clareville beachside dining Sun-drenched Clareville beachside diningBird's Nest Easter Cookies Bird's Nest Easter CookiesFeasting On Vittoria and Ragusa Ibla, Sicily Feasting On Vittoria and Ragusa Ibla, SicilyScenic Sicily: Seaside Town Of Marzamemi Scenic Sicily: Seaside Town Of MarzamemiBreaking Bread: Vinny's Bread & Wine, Oatley Breaking Bread: Vinny's Bread & Wine, OatleyBannisters Pavilion Mollymook Review: Pet Friendly Stay & Dining Bannisters Pavilion Mollymook Review: Pet Friendly Stay & DiningBaked Chicken Parmigiana Recipe Baked Chicken Parmigiana RecipeBlood Orange Pound Cake - Buttery and Moist Blood Orange Pound Cake - Buttery and MoistRice Pudding With Cooked Rice - Creamy! 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