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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A Delicious Newcastle Weekend For $500 (with Food, Hotel & Drink!)

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A Delicious Newcastle Weekend For $500 (with Food, Hotel & Drink!)

Picture this: a weekend in Newcastle with a night in one of Newcastle's best hotels, extra gifts and breakfast, lunch, dinner and drinks for $500 for two people! This is possible thanks to Newcastle's food month. In April, Newcastle's restaurants open their doors with "Plate Date" specials offered to the public. Come along and see what your $500 weekend in Newcastle would look like, where you would be staying and what the meals are like!

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Salted Caramel Sauce Recipe

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Salted Caramel Sauce Recipe

Rich, thick and utterly delicious salted caramel sauce? Yes - and it's the easiest, quickest version you'll ever make. Forget the drama of caramelising sugar: simply put the ingredients in a pot, simmer until glossy and combined, and you'll have a creamy sauce perfect for ice cream, milkshakes, cakes - or eating by the spoonful.

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Cheap & Cheerful: Park Bong Sook, Hurstville

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Cheap & Cheerful: Park Bong Sook, Hurstville

Park Bong Sook is a very popular Korean restaurant with several branches across Sydney and one in Adelaide. The newest one is in Sydney's Hurstville. Come along as we see what the hype is all about with it and find out what dishes they're known for. Also is this Sydney's best ever crispy seafood pancake?

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Homer Rogue Taverna, Cronulla

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Homer Rogue Taverna, Cronulla

Cronulla's new Homer Rogue Taverna is inspired by the dining scene of Athens. The space is big, the energy is high and there's already plenty of buzz about what's on the menu. Find out what is a must order here.

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Recess Coffee Canberra

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Recess Coffee Canberra

Recess Coffee is a cute retro cafe in Griffith, Canberra serving up delicious breakfasts and lunches including breakfast burritos, fried chicken sandwiches an incredible buttermilk pancake. Come along as we visit for breakfast and check out the vibe!

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Azuma Den, Canberra

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Azuma Den, Canberra

Canberra's newest restaurant opening is Azuma Den at East Hotel. This Korean- Japanese restaurant has everything from wagyu tartare tacos, Korean fried chicken and flamed scallops along with vegan selections too. Come along and see what it is like!

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Dill Pickle Dip - Viral Recipe

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Dill Pickle Dip - Viral Recipe

This dill pickle dip is creamy, tangy, cheesy and seriously moreish! Made with a whole jar of pickles, cream cheese, sour cream, herbs and a touch of spice, it is the ultimate party dip. Served it with potato chips or crackers it is put together easily and can be customised with or without bacon! Try to stop at one mouthful!

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Yi by Jereme Leung, Raffles Singapore

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Yi by Jereme Leung, Raffles Singapore

It's our first night in Singapore in almost 10 years and I'm excited to be eating out. Yi is located in the Raffles Singapore in the Raffles Arcade, best accessed by at the North Bridge Road entrance. The floral entrance of 藝 Yì by Jereme Leung is striking and adorned with 1,000 paper flowers. It was inspired by Pangu, thought to be the first ancestral being and the creator or the universe and the one that separated heaven and earth.

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Blueberry Scream Pie Recipe

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Blueberry Scream Pie Recipe

It's almost Halloween, so I've made a BOOberry - a blueberry pie with a cheeky twist: the top is a pastry take on Edvard Munch's The Scream, with strips of pastry forming the face and a dark, delicious blueberry filling peeking out beneath.

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Corn Pudding Casserole

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Corn Pudding Casserole

This corn pudding casserole is the ultimate comfort side dish! It is light like a savoury souffle and works perfectly with roasts holiday meals or even sliced up for lunchboxes. Made with simple ingredients it's creamy, golden and perfect for Thanksgiving or Christmas.

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Modern Mediterranean at Bessie's and Alma's, Surry Hills

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Modern Mediterranean at Bessie's and Alma's, Surry Hills

Bessies and Alma's is a new restaurant in Surry Hills with a modern Mediterranean menu. The restaurant is by the team from the very popular Bar Copains and is located on Albion Street in Surry Hills. Find out what the buzz is all about here and what is a must order (and a must leave behind!).

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Chocolate Pudding Mousse Cake Recipe

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Chocolate Pudding Mousse Cake Recipe

If you love chocolate pudding (and who doesn't?) you'll adore this chocolate pudding mousse cake - your childhood favourite dessert reimagined as a delicious, cocoa‑dusted, sliceable cake. It's a very simple recipe that sets reliably so it slices neatly, can easily be made in the Thermomix, and is simple to adapt to gluten‑free needs. This is a pushy recipe, Dear Reader.

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Pretty Chef, Petersham: Sydney's Hidden Gem for Spicy Guizhou Food

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Pretty Chef, Petersham: Sydney's Hidden Gem for Spicy Guizhou Food

Pretty Chef is the one of two restaurants in Sydney that serves Guizhou cuisine from China. This cuisine features spicy and sour flavours with ingredients like pork, particularly smoked like bacon as well as chicken and fish. Find out more about what this regional Chinese food is like and what is a must order at this restaurant in Sydney's Petersham.

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Dragon Pastry Sydney: Newest Spot for Traditional Chinese Sweets

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Dragon Pastry Sydney: Newest Spot for Traditional Chinese Sweets

Dragon Pastry is a new pastry store and dessert place on busy Dixon Street in Sydney's Chinatown Haymarket. They sell traditional Chinese pastries and cookies as well as dessert bowls and bingsus. And the prices? Well they're a very nice surprise with most pastries around $2.50-$3 and dessert bowls for less than $10. Come and see what it's like and find out all about traditional Chinese pastries!

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Just Opened - The Hideaway, Bondi

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Just Opened - The Hideaway, Bondi

Hidden beneath Bondi Junction's busy Oxford Street Mall, The Hideaway brings New York style after dark glamour to Sydney. There's live music, impeccable service, a sensational dry-aged cheeseburger, steak tartare prepared tableside and a flaming rum and raisin Bombe Alaska. Find out all of the details here.

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Shrimp or Prawn Dumplings - Easy Restaurant Dupe

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Shrimp or Prawn Dumplings - Easy Restaurant Dupe

These homemade prawn dumplings in chilli oil are juicy, flavour packed and surprisingly easy to make! Easy to make with simple ingredients, they are perfect as an appetiser or snack - and you can even freeze some for later too (if they're not all gobbled up!).

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Light and Fluffy Classic Buttermilk Pancakes

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Light and Fluffy Classic Buttermilk Pancakes

Wake up to the fluffiest buttermilk pancakes! This easy, homemade recipe is ready with just 5 minutes prep. These buttermilk pancakes are soft, thick, golden and melt in your mouth they're perfect with maple syrup, butter or jam. I'll also show you how to make buttermilk from scratch and share my secret for perfectly round and even pancakes!

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Big Flavours & Only 14 Seats: Tida Persian Restaurant, Willoughby

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Big Flavours & Only 14 Seats: Tida Persian Restaurant, Willoughby

Looking for incredible Persian food in Sydney? Tida Persian Restaurant is a tiny 14-seat spot in Willoughby serving beautifully cooked kebabs, crispy tahdig rice, smoky mirza ghasemi eggplant dip and rich khoresh fesenjan stew. The space feels like you're dining in someone else's home. Find out more here.

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Pan Fried Chicken Breast - Juicy without Brining

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Pan Fried Chicken Breast - Juicy without Brining

This pan-fried chicken breast method will change the way you cook chicken - no brining necessary to get juicy, perfectly cooked breasts. It's a super low-effort trick that reliably steams the meat through, making it brilliant for meal planning or whenever you want something lean and delicious. Once you've tried it, you'll rarely cook chicken breasts any other way.

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Comte Gougeres Cheese Puffs Recipe

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Comte Gougeres Cheese Puffs Recipe

These Comté gougères - little French choux puffs - are delightfully light and collapse into a cloud of cheesy happiness when you bite into them; perfect for Christmas or any cocktail party. This is a pushy recipe, Dear Reader.

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Rovollo, Sydney

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Rovollo, Sydney

They eagerly anticipated opening of Rovollo restaurant is here. From the same team as Mille Ville and Rosie Campbell's both in Surry Hills, Rovollo is the Esper Hospitality group's first foray in the CBD. With attention grabbing dishes like Pici Carbonara served out of a wheel of parmesan that is first set alight to perfectly cooked steaks, the crispiest chilli truffle honey potatoes and a 24 layer chocolate cake, there's a lot to like here.

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Staying at FCC Angkor, Siem Reap - Luxury Meets History

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Staying at FCC Angkor, Siem Reap - Luxury Meets History

Siem Reap greeted us with a haze of tropical heat and the weight of recent headlines. Tensions on the Cambodian Thai border were simmering in the background. Yet within hours, the city of Siem Reap revealed a very different face and we settled into the timeless elegance of the FCC Angkor, a sanctuary where Colonial history and modern Cambodia intertwine. Come along to see what our stay was like.

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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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Strawberry Jam - Easy 10 Minute Gift Idea

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Strawberry Jam - Easy 10 Minute Gift Idea

Make the best homemade strawberry jam in just 10 minutes! This easy, no-pectin jam recipe uses a secret ingredient for the perfect set. Great for scones, cakes or holiday gift giving. I'll also show you the simple canning process that preserves your jam to make it shelf stable!

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A Sydney Institution: Machiavelli, Sydney CBD

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A Sydney Institution: Machiavelli, Sydney CBD

Machiavelli is a classic Italian restaurant that has been open for 37 years since 1988. It is a popular restaurant for politicians and business people to make deals, enjoy classic Italian dishes and a large wine list. The last time I ate at Machiavelli was so long ago that I can't even guess at the year. Back then I was having lunch with my crazy, paranoid boss and politician Kym Beazley was sitting across the room. It was during lunchtime and I was one of the few women in the room and everyone was suited up. I was struck by that but also by the very tasty traditional Italian food we were eating. Find out what it is like now.

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Macaroni Cheese Loaf Bread - Viral Recipe!

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Macaroni Cheese Loaf Bread - Viral Recipe!

Love homemade bread and mac and cheese? This incredible mac and cheese bread combines both into one irresistible loaf. It starts with a soft, no knead bread layered with creamy macaroni cheese, plenty of cheese and a hint of onion. You won't need a sourdough starter to make this delicious viral bread!

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Quick Quesabirria Birria Tacos (Easy! Weeknight Dinner)

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Quick Quesabirria Birria Tacos (Easy! Weeknight Dinner)

This Quesabirria recipe makes the best birria tacos at home including that incredible consome dipping broth! I'll show you how to make these beef tacos using the simplest ingredients that you can easily get at the supermarket. The pressure cooker or Instant Pot cooks this to perfection in 45 minutes. They'll taste just like your favourite birria food truck!

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Sky High Views at Spago at Marina Bay Sands, Singapore

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Sky High Views at Spago at Marina Bay Sands, Singapore

Spago by Wolfgang Puck at Spago Dining Room in Singapore's Marina Bay Sands Hotel has one of the best 3 course deals for lunch. For $68 a person, you can get three courses of food (or $58 if you become a member of Marina Bay Sands and dine from Monday to Friday). Come along as we try the Spago Dining Room and the Spago Bar at Marina Bay Sands to see what it is like.

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The Ultimate Lemon Drop Martini - Easy!

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The Ultimate Lemon Drop Martini - Easy!

Love lemon cocktails? This lemony Lemon Drop Martini is made with lemon vodka, limoncello or triple sec and fresh lemon juice for the perfect balance of sweet and tart. Ready in just 5 minutes, it's the perfect cocktail and a total crowd pleaser!

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Red Velvet Fake Mince Cake - Fun Halloween Dessert

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Red Velvet Fake Mince Cake - Fun Halloween Dessert

Want to seriously spook your guests this Halloween? This fake raw mince looks disturbingly real but is actually sweet red velvet cake. Serve it straight from a meat grinder and watch your guests laugh (and squirm!). A quirky, fun and unforgettable party treat!

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Tchouktchouka Magic at Cafe Tanja, Surry Hills

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Tchouktchouka Magic at Cafe Tanja, Surry Hills

Cafe Tanja is Moroccan and Algerian cafe on Crown Street in Surry Hills. Their signature dish is a lamb tagine served with their fresh house made matlouh bread but the menu is full of deliciousness from delicate and crisp Brik pastry to couscous topped with vegetables, tchouktchouka with eggs and sandwiches on house made bread. Take a look at what else is on the menu and what is a must order!

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Classic Tomato Bruschetta

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Classic Tomato Bruschetta

This classic tomato bruschetta tastes like Italy in every bite! Made with sun-ripened tomatoes, fresh basil, garlic rubbed bread and extra virgin olive oil, this is simple, authentic and full of flavour. I'll share the secret to keeping your bruschetta perfectly crisp (no soggy bread here!) plus tips on the best bread to use. Perfect for summer entertaining or aperitivo hour!

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Leftover Turkey Rolls Recipe

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Leftover Turkey Rolls Recipe

Make the most of Christmas leftovers with these leftover turkey rolls - so moreish and delicious. Layers of tender turkey, cranberry sauce, sage mayonnaise, melting Swiss cheese and a scattering of crisp chips are piled into a six-pack of soft buns; they take about five minutes to assemble and the gravy dip is entirely optional.

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A Sweet Surprise at Sweet Beirut, Bexley

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A Sweet Surprise at Sweet Beirut, Bexley

Craving authentic Lebanese sweets? Sweet Beirut in Bexley has flaky pistachio and walnut baklava to creamy Sfoufa Ashta, knafeh Nabulseye and halawet el riz. With friendly service, festive Ramadan vibes and unique treats you will not find anywhere else.

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Crispy Pork Belly - Chef Recipe

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Crispy Pork Belly - Chef Recipe

Dear Reader, this crispy pork belly might be the best pork dinner you'll ever make - crackling that really crackles, meat that melts and a delicious spicy Asian-style sauce. It's restaurant-quality without being precious: steamed, chilled, dried and then fried for maximum crunch - a little bit of effort but entirely worth it. Don't sleep on this one, Dear Reader!

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The Marvellous Martini Fountain

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The Marvellous Martini Fountain

Serve martinis in serious style with a DIY martini fountain. This is the ultimate party centrepiece for New Year's Eve or any celebration. It's perfect for large groups, keeps drinks flowing and lets guests help themselves. Set out olives, cocktail onion, zest and olive brine so everyone can customise their martinis to how they like it without you playing bartender all night!

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Easy Low Carb Creamy Cauliflower Mash!

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Easy Low Carb Creamy Cauliflower Mash!

This cauliflower mash or puree recipe has just THREE ingredients and is wonderfully silky smooth and great for low carb or keto eaters. If you want a delicious alternative to mashed potato give this creamy cauliflower mash a try! I'm also sharing a conventional stovetop method as well as a Thermomix method. This tastes just like the cauliflower puree in a restaurant!

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The Chocolate Express at Maison Cailler, Switzerland

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The Chocolate Express at Maison Cailler, Switzerland

Did you know that in Switzerland you can catch a train called the Chocolate Express that will deposit you at a chocolate factory that's like a mini Disneyland for chocolate with unlimited chocolate tastings? Come along we explore Maison Cailler, a Swiss chocolate brand that you can only find in Switzerland and produces a unique type of chocolate.

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Authentic Gnocco Fritto Recipe (Italian Fried Dough)

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Authentic Gnocco Fritto Recipe (Italian Fried Dough)

Learn how to make Gnocco Fritto, the delicious pillows of Italian fried bread from Emilia Romagna. Perfect with prosciutto and cheese. I'll also show you how to get your Gnocco Fritto puffy every single time - plus a bonus parmesan bechamel filling recipe.

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Polish Club Ashfield Review, The Ultimate Polish Feast & King's Platter

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Polish Club Ashfield Review, The Ultimate Polish Feast & King's Platter

Looking for authentic Polish food in Sydney? The Polish Club in Ashfield serves one of the city's biggest and most impressive feast platters loaded with crispy pork knuckles, schnitzels, pierogi, sausages, cabbage rolls and more. Add beetroot soup, langos, potato pancakes and traditional Polish desserts for an incredible meal!

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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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Top Marks At Top Ryde Baker's House

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Top Marks At Top Ryde Baker's House

Top Ryde Baker's House sells some of Sydney's most popular banh mis. Some people drive up to an hour to get their fix of their banh mis with signature fillings like Chinese bbq pork or char siu or crispy pork with crackling. So what are they like and are they worth a visit?

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Staying Up For 2am: dessertbar, W Hotel, Sydney

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Staying Up For 2am: dessertbar, W Hotel, Sydney

We visit 2am:dessertbar at the W Hotel where Singaporean Chef Janice Wong brings her dessert concept to Sydney. But there's a couple of surprises in store when we see the menu. Find out more here!

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Easy Banana Muffins Recipe

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Easy Banana Muffins Recipe

This banana muffin recipe is the perfect weekend bake! It's simple, all you need is a couple of bowls and a whisk and you'll be making serving up some deliciously soft and moist banana muffins that taste like your favourite banana bread.

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Jumbo Singapore Chilli Crab, Singapore

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Jumbo Singapore Chilli Crab, Singapore

Jumbo is said to be one of Singapore's best restaurants for chilli crab. Come along as we visit Jumbo at Dempsey to try both the chilli crab and the black pepper crab as well as some other dishes and see if it is worth the hype.

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5 Delicious Reasons to Revisit Orange in 2025

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5 Delicious Reasons to Revisit Orange in 2025

Orange is known for its established food scene and cool climate wines and it has been many years since my last visit there. With a population of 44,000 people there are always new things happening and so many fantastic places to eat and drink at. Come along as we visit five new restaurant and wineries. From wine bars, restaurants and cellar doors, I'll show you why Orange is a foodie's destination.

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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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Manteiga, Darlinghurst

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Manteiga, Darlinghurst

Manteiga is a brand new Darlinghurst cafe with a Portuguese flavours and fine dining touches. There are fluffy ricotta pancakes, crispy zucchini fritters and creative signature drinks. And a must order is their signature Manteiga muffin with a fluffy omelette on a house made muffin.

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$9.80 Yum Cha at Oceanic Tastes, Rhodes

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$9.80 Yum Cha at Oceanic Tastes, Rhodes

Dogs, outdoor eating and $9.80 yum cha? At Oceanic Tastes in Rhodes you can bring your four legged friend along to your yum cha and all dishes are a flat rate of $9.80. So what is it like and is it worth going to?

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Fondue Recipe (Authentic, Swiss)

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Fondue Recipe (Authentic, Swiss)

I learned how to make this authentic Swiss fondue recipe in Gruyere in Switzerland recently and I couldn't wait to come back and show you how to make it the traditional way! It makes a wonderful communal table dish and is made up of a special blend of Swiss cheeses. I will show you how they serve it in Gruyere in Switzerland and what is traditionally served with fondue.

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Smash Burger Recipe + Video (Takeaway Dupe!)

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Smash Burger Recipe + Video (Takeaway Dupe!)

It's Smash Burger recipe time and I'm going to show you how to make incredible Smash burgers that taste just like your favourite Smash burger place at a fraction of the cost! I've made and eaten so many Smash burgers in my research for this recipe and I've finally nailed it. You won't have to go out for burgers any more after this I promise.

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Bethenny's Classic Chicken Salad

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Bethenny's Classic Chicken Salad

This chicken salad recipe is based on the chicken salad made famous by reality tv star Bethenny Frankel. And you know what? It really, really delicious! I'll share the secrets to making the best dupe of the Round Swamp Farms chicken salad and I'll also show you my favourite way to poach chicken that is incredibly easy and ensures moist chicken breasts.

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Linla, Darlinghurst

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Linla, Darlinghurst

Linla is a brand new Taiwanese bar and restaurant serving fun dishes and clever cocktails. Find out what to order (and what not to miss) at this busy Bourke Street spot in Darlinghurst!

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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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Kingston Biscuits Cookies Recipe

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Kingston Biscuits Cookies Recipe

Kingston Biscuits or Cookies are a favourite biscuit or cookie in Australia but did you know that you can make these at home too? When you bake homemade Kingston biscuits you can use good quality milk chocolate and browned butter and vanilla to make them even more special! And they're easy too - think a cousin of the ANZAC biscuit sandwiched with milk chocolate! This is a pushy recipe Dear Reader.

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Raspberry Jam - Easy No Pectin

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Raspberry Jam - Easy No Pectin

This small batch raspberry jam is quick to make and ideal for preserving or gifting. Made with three simple ingredients (raspberries, sugar and lemon juice) and no added pectin, it has a bright, true raspberry flavour and can be stored for up to 1 year.

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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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Hankering For A Hatch High Tea, Hurstville

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Hankering For A Hatch High Tea, Hurstville

Looking for afternoon tea? The afternoon tea at Hatch restaurant in Hurstville features a range of hot and cold savouries, cakes and unlimited tea. Come and find out what it is like and whether it is worth going to!

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Simple But Delicious Confit Mushrooms

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Simple But Delicious Confit Mushrooms

Mushroom confit is a delicious way to preserve and cook mushrooms. If you love lusciously textured mushrooms then give this easy cooking method a try. Mushrooms can keep for 1-2 months once confited and it is the perfect way if you have an excess of mushrooms from foraging or if you have some mushrooms that need using up!

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Hamsi Taverna, Sydney Fish Market

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Hamsi Taverna, Sydney Fish Market

Hamsi Taverna is a brand new Mediterranean restaurant at the new Sydney Fish Market by Chef and Restaurateur Somer Sivrioğlu. The menu is inspired by the Mediterranean seaside and features items like raw kingfish lakerda, pide and pastas dressed at the table as well as steak and lamb. Find out what is a must order here!

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A Delicious Newcastle Weekend For $500 (with Food, Hotel & Drink!) A Delicious Newcastle Weekend For $500 (with Food, Hotel & Drink!)Salted Caramel Sauce Recipe Salted Caramel Sauce RecipeCheap & Cheerful: Park Bong Sook, Hurstville Cheap & Cheerful: Park Bong Sook, HurstvilleHomer Rogue Taverna, Cronulla Homer Rogue Taverna, CronullaRecess Coffee Canberra Recess Coffee CanberraAzuma Den, Canberra Azuma Den, CanberraDill Pickle Dip - Viral Recipe Dill Pickle Dip - Viral RecipeYi by Jereme Leung, Raffles Singapore Yi by Jereme Leung, Raffles SingaporeBlueberry Scream Pie Recipe Blueberry Scream Pie RecipeCorn Pudding Casserole Corn Pudding CasseroleModern Mediterranean at Bessie's and Alma's, Surry Hills Modern Mediterranean at Bessie's and Alma's, Surry HillsChocolate Pudding Mousse Cake Recipe Chocolate Pudding Mousse Cake RecipePretty Chef, Petersham: Sydney's Hidden Gem for Spicy Guizhou Food Pretty Chef, Petersham: Sydney's Hidden Gem for Spicy Guizhou FoodDragon Pastry Sydney: Newest Spot for Traditional Chinese Sweets Dragon Pastry Sydney: Newest Spot for Traditional Chinese SweetsJust Opened - The Hideaway, Bondi Just Opened - The Hideaway, BondiShrimp or Prawn Dumplings - Easy Restaurant Dupe Shrimp or Prawn Dumplings - Easy Restaurant DupeLight and Fluffy Classic Buttermilk Pancakes Light and Fluffy Classic Buttermilk PancakesBig Flavours & Only 14 Seats: Tida Persian Restaurant, Willoughby Big Flavours & Only 14 Seats: Tida Persian Restaurant, WilloughbyPan Fried Chicken Breast - Juicy without Brining Pan Fried Chicken Breast - Juicy without BriningComte Gougeres Cheese Puffs Recipe Comte Gougeres Cheese Puffs RecipeRovollo, Sydney Rovollo, SydneyStaying at FCC Angkor, Siem Reap - Luxury Meets History Staying at FCC Angkor, Siem Reap - Luxury Meets HistoryHoney Butter Toast (Like Arome Bakery) Honey Butter Toast (Like Arome Bakery)Strawberry Jam - Easy 10 Minute Gift Idea Strawberry Jam - Easy 10 Minute Gift IdeaA Sydney Institution: Machiavelli, Sydney CBD A Sydney Institution: Machiavelli, Sydney CBDMacaroni Cheese Loaf Bread - Viral Recipe! Macaroni Cheese Loaf Bread - Viral Recipe!Quick Quesabirria Birria Tacos (Easy! Weeknight Dinner) Quick Quesabirria Birria Tacos (Easy! Weeknight Dinner)Sky High Views at Spago at Marina Bay Sands, Singapore Sky High Views at Spago at Marina Bay Sands, SingaporeThe Ultimate Lemon Drop Martini - Easy! The Ultimate Lemon Drop Martini - Easy!Red Velvet Fake Mince Cake - Fun Halloween Dessert Red Velvet Fake Mince Cake - Fun Halloween DessertTchouktchouka Magic at Cafe Tanja, Surry Hills Tchouktchouka Magic at Cafe Tanja, Surry HillsClassic Tomato Bruschetta Classic Tomato BruschettaLeftover Turkey Rolls Recipe Leftover Turkey Rolls RecipeA Sweet Surprise at Sweet Beirut, Bexley A Sweet Surprise at Sweet Beirut, BexleyCrispy Pork Belly - Chef Recipe Crispy Pork Belly - Chef RecipeThe Marvellous Martini Fountain The Marvellous Martini FountainEasy Low Carb Creamy Cauliflower Mash! Easy Low Carb Creamy Cauliflower Mash!The Chocolate Express at Maison Cailler, Switzerland The Chocolate Express at Maison Cailler, SwitzerlandAuthentic Gnocco Fritto Recipe (Italian Fried Dough) Authentic Gnocco Fritto Recipe (Italian Fried Dough)Polish Club Ashfield Review, The Ultimate Polish Feast & King's Platter Polish Club Ashfield Review, The Ultimate Polish Feast & King's PlatterBird's Nest Easter Cookies Bird's Nest Easter CookiesTop Marks At Top Ryde Baker's House Top Marks At Top Ryde Baker's HouseStaying Up For 2am: dessertbar, W Hotel, Sydney Staying Up For 2am: dessertbar, W Hotel, SydneyEasy Banana Muffins Recipe Easy Banana Muffins RecipeJumbo Singapore Chilli Crab, Singapore Jumbo Singapore Chilli Crab, Singapore5 Delicious Reasons to Revisit Orange in 2025 5 Delicious Reasons to Revisit Orange in 2025Rocket Arugula Pear Salad Recipe Rocket Arugula Pear Salad RecipeManteiga, Darlinghurst Manteiga, Darlinghurst$9.80 Yum Cha at Oceanic Tastes, Rhodes $9.80 Yum Cha at Oceanic Tastes, RhodesFondue Recipe (Authentic, Swiss) Fondue Recipe (Authentic, Swiss)Smash Burger Recipe + Video (Takeaway Dupe!) Smash Burger Recipe + Video (Takeaway Dupe!)Bethenny's Classic Chicken Salad Bethenny's Classic Chicken SaladLinla, Darlinghurst Linla, DarlinghurstLeche Flan - Easy, Authentic Recipe with Tips Leche Flan - Easy, Authentic Recipe with TipsKingston Biscuits Cookies Recipe Kingston Biscuits Cookies RecipeRaspberry Jam - Easy No Pectin Raspberry Jam - Easy No PectinRice Pudding With Cooked Rice - Creamy! Rice Pudding With Cooked Rice - Creamy!Hankering For A Hatch High Tea, Hurstville Hankering For A Hatch High Tea, HurstvilleSimple But Delicious Confit Mushrooms Simple But Delicious Confit MushroomsHamsi Taverna, Sydney Fish Market Hamsi Taverna, Sydney Fish Market