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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Chocolate Hummus Recipe

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Chocolate Hummus Recipe

Chocolate hummus? I know it sounds weird, but this creamy, delicious chocolate dip - made from chickpeas and cocoa in a food processor or Thermomix in about 5 minutes - tastes more like chocolate cake batter than a health food, is vegan‑friendly and surprisingly nutritious.

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Hunter Valley Restaurants & Wineries - 8 Incredible Places to Eat Right Now

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Hunter Valley Restaurants & Wineries - 8 Incredible Places to Eat Right Now

Looking for the best places to eat in the Hunter Valley? From vineyard restaurants with stunning views and award-winning farm-to-table dining to French favourites and casual all-day spots, these 8 Hunter Valley restaurants and wineries showcase some of the region's most delicious food. Save this guide for your next Hunter Valley escape!

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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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Lemon Cake - Soft, Moist & Stays Fresh for Days

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Lemon Cake - Soft, Moist & Stays Fresh for Days

This classic Lemon Cake is light, tender, intensely lemony and stays wonderfully moist for days! Two layers of soft lemon cake are sandwiched with creamy vanilla buttercream, then finished with fresh lemon slices, blueberries and basil. I've included all my baking tips for a moist cake, including why cake flour, buttermilk and a low oven temperature make such a difference.

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Easy Bananas Foster Recipe - A New Orleans Classic in 5 Minutes

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Easy Bananas Foster Recipe - A New Orleans Classic in 5 Minutes

Bring a bit of New Orleans to your kitchen with classic Bananas Foster! This famous dessert from Brennan's is made with bananas cooked in a buttery brown sugar and rum sauce, then flambéed and served with vanilla ice cream. It sounds impressive but takes just 5 minutes to make. I'll show you how to flambé Bananas Foster safely, which pan works best, what type of rum you need and how to make it without flambéing too! It's one of those easy recipes that feels restaurant-style but is simple enough to make at home.

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Peanut Butter Chocolate Balls (with High Protein Option)

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Peanut Butter Chocolate Balls (with High Protein Option)

These peanut butter chocolate balls require just 3-4 ingredients and are the most delicious little snack that can easily be turned into a healthy snack! I'm sharing an option to make peanut butter chocolate balls high protein. Forget paying $4 for a protein ball, these delicious home made truffles can pack up to 4-5g of protein per ball and are absolutely delicious snack on the go too.

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Just Revamped: Mordeo, Martin Place

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Just Revamped: Mordeo, Martin Place

Looking for lunch or dinner in the city? Mordeo in Martin Place has moved across the road to new premises with seating for up to 150 people. See what to order and what to expect from this newly relocated restaurant in the heart of the city!

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The Best Pommes Puree or Mashed Potato You've Ever Eaten

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The Best Pommes Puree or Mashed Potato You've Ever Eaten

The best mashed potatoes in the world! French pommes puree is an incredibly buttery, silky and creamy mashed potato with an incredible butter to potato ratio and a few clever techniques making all the difference. Find out all the secrets to achieving these mashed potatoes, made famous by Chef Joel Robuchon.

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Pappa Flock Review: Parramatta's Halal Raising Cane's Dupe

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Pappa Flock Review: Parramatta's Halal Raising Cane's Dupe

If you are craving Raising Cane's crispy chicken tenders then there is a dupe for Sydneysiders! Pappa Flock is a fast food chain serving chicken tenders that is said to be a very close dupe of the American chain Raising Cane's. Find out what it is like!

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Homemade Ginger Shots

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Homemade Ginger Shots

I'm absolutely addicted to these homemade ginger shots - I've tried the lot and none compare to the punch and balance of this simple recipe. They take less than five minutes in a Thermomix or a high-speed blender and marry fresh ginger and lemon with coconut water, a touch of honey, apple cider vinegar and turmeric. I'll show you how to make them at home.

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Puppy Chow or Muddy Buddies

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Puppy Chow or Muddy Buddies

Puppy Chow is not a dog food but a deliciously addictive American snack or party appetiser that is easily made in around 5 minutes! It is made with chocolate, peanut butter, powdered sugar and Chex cereal (and yes you can do a pistachio chocolate version!). But this recipe for Puppy Chow comes with a warning: once you try one piece it is hard to stop. It's also fun to make as you shake it all up in a large ziplock bag and when you open it, you get perfect Puppy Chow!

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Che Thien An: Vietnamese Desserts in Bankstown

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Che Thien An: Vietnamese Desserts in Bankstown

Che Thien An is a hidden away food truck in Bankstown (with another branch in Cabramatta) serving up some of Sydney's best Vietnamese desserts. Specialising in che or sweet soups or puddings made with coconut, beans, fruit, jellies and more, this spot is a must for anyone with a sweet tooth or wanting dessert after dinner. Every dessert is made fresh daily from sticky rice balls in gingery syrup to flan-topped caramel che and coconut pandan jelly. Come along as we try some of the best sellers!

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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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What To Eat At The Old Airport Hawker Centre, Singapore

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What To Eat At The Old Airport Hawker Centre, Singapore

Singapore's Hawker centres are icons of Singapore cultural with inexpensive stalls selling delicious meals. Singapore has 12 Hawker Centres in total and the most well known is probably Maxwell Road which is a popular tourist attraction. But if you're looking for delicious food that's full of locals, the Block 51 Old Airport Road Hawker Centre is one the most popular local favourites. You won't see many tourists here, just locals queuing for their favourite stall. I'll also share tips on how to make the most of your visit.

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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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Sicilian Cipollina Catanese Recipe

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Sicilian Cipollina Catanese Recipe

Cipollina Catanese is one of the most delicious things I discovered on a recent trip to Catania, Sicily - little puff pastry parcels filled with softly cooked onion and tomato, layered with ham and cheese and folded into neat squares. They're utterly delicious and delightfully simple to make. This is a pushy recipe, Dear Reader.

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The Magic of Phu Quoc: Gondolas, Mud Baths & Seafood Feasts

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The Magic of Phu Quoc: Gondolas, Mud Baths & Seafood Feasts

Spend a magical day in Phu Quoc, Vietnam. Start the day right with breakfast in bed, explore Grand World's Venetian style canal, unwind in a soothing mud bath and feast on Phhu Quoc's local specialties at the night markets (with a surprise end of the night!).

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Yum Cha At Hung Cheung, Marrickville

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Yum Cha At Hung Cheung, Marrickville

Today we head to Hung Cheung, a Chinese restaurant in Marrickville that has been open since 1991. We are going here for a yum cha lunch to celebrate Lunar New Year. Find out what is best to order there and what is on the menu and how to make the most of your visit there.

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Sugar Cookie Martini Recipe

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Sugar Cookie Martini Recipe

We're almost at Christmas, and that really calls for a cocktail - enter the Sugar Cookie Martini. It's delicious, tastes exactly like a sugar cookie (think a dessert cocktail with a Baileys vibe), and there's a clever little trick that makes stripes magically appear down the glass as you pour. Consider this a pushy recipe, Dear Reader.

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Lamb Kebab Skewers - Juicy

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Lamb Kebab Skewers - Juicy

These juicy lamb kebabs are bursting with flavour. Marinated in lemon, garlic, olive oil, smoked paprika and rosemary they're so tender and grill up in less than 15 minutes. Learn the easy trick to make lamb shoulder or leg as tender as cutlets. Serve with garlic sauce, salad and flatbread for a delicious feast!

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The Real NY Cookie Deal: Uptown Chunk, Potts Point

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The Real NY Cookie Deal: Uptown Chunk, Potts Point

Real New York style cookies that are super chunky and made with quality ingredients? Uptown Chunk is a cookie shop that makes incredible cookies that you just have to try. These cookies come with a warning: you can't stop at one!

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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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Rice Paper Dumplings Recipe

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Rice Paper Dumplings Recipe

I'm SO excited to share this rice paper dumpling recipe - with a few pantry staples you can turn instant noodles, gooey cheese and spring onions into crispy, delicious little parcels. They're quick to make and brilliantly snackable

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A Stay at Villa Le Corail, a Gran Meliá Hotel

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A Stay at Villa Le Corail, a Gran Meliá Hotel

The Gran Melia chain is a Spanish owned chain of luxury hotels worldwide. This sophisticated oceanfront resort and its villas combines Mediterranean style with Vietnamese hospitality. Come and see what makes the Villa Le Corail, a Gran Meliá Hotel in Vietnam's Nha Trang so special.

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Restaurant Quality Chinese Orange Chicken

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Restaurant Quality Chinese Orange Chicken

This orange chicken recipe is for an Chinese American restaurant classic . Delicious boneless pieces of chicken are seasoned and fried and the coated in a delicious orange glaze. It's so delicious and perfect for orange season right now. My method is slightly different and makes the chicken super juicy and full of flavour!

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Handmade Pasta at La Favola, Newtown

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Handmade Pasta at La Favola, Newtown

La Favola in Newtown is a busy and very popular Italian restaurant on King Street with handmade pasta, delicious antipasti and plenty of tempting desserts. Find out what makes this Sydney restaurant worth visiting and what to order.

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Blueberry Cake - Incredibly Moist

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Blueberry Cake - Incredibly Moist

This incredibly moist blueberry cake is easy to make with just a bowl and a spoon - no mixer needed. Packed with juicy blueberries, it stays soft for days thanks to a simple baking trick that locks in moisture. Perfect for those relaxed baking days when you want a reliable, tender cake that works with fresh or frozen blueberries. Ideal to make ahead and even better the next day.

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St. Lucia Newcastle Review - A Latin American Lunch by the Water

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St. Lucia Newcastle Review - A Latin American Lunch by the Water

St. Lucia is the new Latin American restaurant at Honeysuckle, the waterfront area of Newcastle. Opened in May 2026 by Garry and Melissa Risteski of Blanca and The Kingfish it features Latin American cuisine and drinks in a stunning setting. Come along and see what it is like!

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Easy Oven Baked Glazed Salmon

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Easy Oven Baked Glazed Salmon

This hoi sin glazed salmon is juicy, luscious and bursting with flavour. A quick 20 minute recipe with no marinating needed it is perfect for busy weeknights yet impressive enough for guests. Serve with a grain salad or vegetables for a truly unforgettable dinner!

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Yum Cha Treasures at Ocean Treasure, Cabramatta

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Yum Cha Treasures at Ocean Treasure, Cabramatta

We take a drive out to Cabramatta for a yum cha feast at Ocean Treasure at Cabrabowls lawn bowls club. There's yum cha dishes like crispy ham sui gok and hard to find prawn fritter rice rolls to a dramatic pork pyramid. Find out what the food is like here and why you yum cha lovers might want to visit here.

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Peppina's Pizza, Roselands

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Peppina's Pizza, Roselands

Peppina's is a pizza eatery in Roselands in South Sydney that is located in a car park setting. The pizzas here have very thin, crisp bases with a range of unique toppings with beef and lamb replacing pork to make the pizzas halal. There's also a new branch of Peppina's in nearby Sandringham but which one should you go to?

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Baked Salmon Recipe

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Baked Salmon Recipe

This baked salmon makes a delicious centrepiece for Christmas or any special occasion, yet it's surprisingly easy to pull off - especially if you own a Thermomix. A whole side of salmon is roasted in the oven and served with a preserved‑lemon beurre blanc, then finished with fresh dill and a scatter of salmon roe. It looks like a restaurant dish but is straightforward to make at home. For an easy weeknight version try this spinach artichoke stuffed baked salmon. This is a pushy recipe, Dear Reader.

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Just Revamped: The Flynn, Sydney CBD

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Just Revamped: The Flynn, Sydney CBD

Looking for a Sydney CBD pub with great food and drinks? The Flynn has a revamped menu by fine dining chef Justin North with steak frites and prawn rolls to noodle salads, pizza and cocktails. Plus details on their generous happy hour deal!

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Crab Rangoon Dip Recipe with Crispy Wonton Crackers

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Crab Rangoon Dip Recipe with Crispy Wonton Crackers

This Crab Rangoon Dip is a wonderful party dip that is creamy, cheesy and packed with that classic crab rangoon flavour. Made with cream cheese, crab (or surimi), green onions, spices and topped with melty cheese, it is baked until golden and bubbly. Served with crispy oven-baked wonton crackers, this easy appetiser skips the deep frying but keeps all the flavour. Perfect for entertaining, game days or potlucks.

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Conte, Sydney

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Conte, Sydney

Conte Sydney has just opened in Barrack Place in Sydney's CBD and is said to be the world's first negroni bar with over 40 negronis available on their menu including a $1,000 negroni. Along with cocktails there's a menu full of Italian dishes like meats sliced from the Berkel, seafood crudo, lobster risotto and meats as well as a Negroni tiramisu (naturally). So what is Conte Sydney like? Find out more and why you should save it for a special night out.

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Christmas Pudding Meringues - Surprise Centre

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Christmas Pudding Meringues - Surprise Centre

These Christmas Pudding Meringues are the cutest sweet festive treat! Crisp meringue puddings are dipped in dark and white chocolate, each hiding a piece of Christmas pudding or cake inside. Topped with "holly" made from spearmint leaf lollies and mini m&ms, they're adorable and delicious and great for gifting too!

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Chouquettes Recipe - French Sugar Puffs

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Chouquettes Recipe - French Sugar Puffs

Let's make light, crunchy French chouquettes! These pastries are so easy and moreish with tips, a cream filled version and a 2 minute pearl sugar hack! They make a great edible Christmas gift or pot luck dessert.

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Asian Cucumber Salad Recipe

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Asian Cucumber Salad Recipe

It's possibly the easiest cucumber salad you'll ever make - five minutes flat and enough for a big jar or tub that you can eat straight away or keep in the fridge for 2-3 days. It's the perfect make‑ahead side: bright, crunchy and delicious, and just as happy piled into salads or sandwiches as it is on a big sharing platter. If you want something fresh and fast, I reckon you'll love this Asian cucumber salad.

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Mekong River Cruise Day 2: Cambodia

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Mekong River Cruise Day 2: Cambodia

Our first full day on the Cambodian river cruise with CF Mekong by CroisiEurope started early with a hearty buffet lunch before heading out on our first excursion. We are stopping at Kampong Chhnang, a place where clay pots were discovered 1500BC. We will visit three houses there that produce a range of items from clay pots, ovens and palm sugar and palm wine. Back on board, the day ends with cocktails, introductions from the crew and a dinner as the ship carried us further along the Mekong River.

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House of Suns, The Blue Mountains Micro Bakery Everyone's Talking About

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House of Suns, The Blue Mountains Micro Bakery Everyone's Talking About

House of Suns is a lovely, hidden away micro bakery and roadside stand located down towards a lookout in the lower Blue Mountains. This very popular micro bakery is powered by one woman who opens the stand once a week to sell her beautiful cakes, brownies and cookies from a sunny yellow wooden stand. Find out what makes this bakery so unique, how to find it and when to go so that you don't miss out!

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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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Pizza Picks at Frankly Nicks, Hurlstone Park

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Pizza Picks at Frankly Nicks, Hurlstone Park

Heads up pizza lovers! Frankly Nick's in Hurlstone Park serves up a range of classic pizzas as well as a Greek inspired spanakopita pizza topped with wilted spinach, parsley and feta. Find out what else you must order.

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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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Hot Honey Recipe - 2 Ingredients, 5 Minutes!

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Hot Honey Recipe - 2 Ingredients, 5 Minutes!

Learn how to make the best homemade hot honey with just honey and chilli flakes! This easy 2 ingredient recipe is ready in under 5 minutes and is perfect drizzled over pizza, fried chicken, sandwiches, seafood, cheese boards and even ice cream. I'll also show you how to adjust the heat level and make a raw hot honey version too! If you love a good drizzle, browse more sauce recipes too.

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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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Cinnabon Cinnamon Rolls Copycat Recipe

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Cinnabon Cinnamon Rolls Copycat Recipe

Calling all Cinnabon fans - I'm so excited to share this copycat cinnamon bun recipe with you! If you adore the Cinnabon originals but want a homemade version, these enormous, fluffy, delicious buns are filled with a generous cinnamon‑sugar butter and finished with a sticky glaze and that famous cream‑cheese frosting. No dry bits, just gooey goodness - warning: don't blame me if you eat two or three in a row. This is a pushy recipe, Dear Reader.

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Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas Recipe - Easy!

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Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas Recipe - Easy!

These Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas are the easiest weeknight dinner! Juicy chicken, colourful capsicums/bell peppers and onions are tossed in a simple homemade fajita seasoning and baked on a sheet pan until caramelised. With just 10 minutes prep and one pan to wash, this family friendly chicken fajita recipe is great for meal prep or busy nights.

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Eedaero Gamjatang, Ashfield

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Eedaero Gamjatang, Ashfield

Eedaero Gamjatang is a new Korean restaurant on Liverpool Road in Ashfield that sells one thing: Gamjatang or spicy pork bone soup in a bubbling cauldron that you add noodles and other bits to to create a delicious, filling and fun meal (and don't forget the last step when you're there that is out of the world delicious). Dinner is an absolutely bargain price too!

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Iconic Athens in One Night

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Iconic Athens in One Night

The night before our Mediterranean cruise we stayed in Athens, Greece and explored what the iconic capital has to offer. If you only have one night, these tips will allow you to make the most of your time in the Greek capital. We show you the best visiting times for The Acropolis, where to find the most gorgeous, historic Athenian neighbourhood and where to find a wonderful traditional meal.

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Lemon Ricotta Pancakes - Light & Fluffy

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Lemon Ricotta Pancakes - Light & Fluffy

These lemon ricotta pancakes are incredibly light, fluffy and delicate. Inspired by Bill Granger's famous ricotta hot cakes they're served simply with lemon juice and icing sugar. I also share tips for making your pancakes perfectly evenly sized and thick.

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Just Opened - Il Baretto, Newtown

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Just Opened - Il Baretto, Newtown

Popular Italian restaurant Il Baretto has opened up a new branch in Newtown on King Street focusing more on takeaway pasta dishes and quick bites. Find out what is on the menu and what is a must order!

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Picturesque Patmos: Island, history and food

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Picturesque Patmos: Island, history and food

The Greek Island of Patmos is our last stop on our dreamy Mediterranean cruise with the Celestyal Cruises. This stunning Greek Island is made up of beautiful whitewashed homes with a rich history. Patmos is one the smallest Dodecanese Islands but one of the most important historically. Come along as we explore this beautiful island and try some of their delicious specialties!

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Classic Greek Salad (Horiatiki) Recipe

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Classic Greek Salad (Horiatiki) Recipe

This Greek salad recipe comes from two wonderful Greek friends and celebrates delicious simplicity - no lettuce or filler. Think plump pitted Kalamata olives, sun‑ripened tomatoes, crisp cucumber, red onion and crumbled feta, all tossed in a straightforward olive oil and red wine vinegar dressing. It's a bit of a pushy recipe, Dear Reader - once you taste it you'll see why it's become a classic.

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Bazaar & Bar, Brookvale

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Bazaar & Bar, Brookvale

Bazaar & Bar is a brand new Indian wine bar and restaurant in Brookvale. The menu has 40 wines matched to Indian food, cocktails with an Indian twist and some of the most delicious and unique curries that you won't find on a typical Sydney Indian menu!

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Chillis Deli, Ettalong

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Chillis Deli, Ettalong

Chillis Deli is a delicious new Italian deli, eatery and gelateria tucked into an Italian‑style shopping village at Ettalong Beach - a tiny slice of Italy on the Central Coast. Save this for your next trip up the coast.

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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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The Inner West's Best-Kept Community Secret: Addi Road Food Pantry

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The Inner West's Best-Kept Community Secret: Addi Road Food Pantry

Addi Road is a food pantry and community centre in Sydney's Marrickville. Not only can anyone purchase low cost groceries but they also have a weekly event called Wednesday Night Lights that offers a whole range of free services from legal advice, medical, laundry and hairdressing. It's open to everyone so come along and see what is available at Addi Road.

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The Melting Cheese, Sydney

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The Melting Cheese, Sydney

The Melting Cheese has just opened on Liverpool Street - a Thai-style café from the team behind Mango Coco and Issho. It's equal parts pastry counter and café, with a brunch menu that stretches from risottos and pastas to grilled dishes. Read on for the must-orders and the best times to pop in if you want to dodge the queue.

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Mexican Sonoran Hot Dogs Recipe - Bacon-Wrapped Franks

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Mexican Sonoran Hot Dogs Recipe - Bacon-Wrapped Franks

These Sonoran hot dogs are, quite honestly, the most delicious hot dogs I've EVER eaten - continental frankfurters wrapped in bacon, nestled in soft hot dog buns and piled with pinto beans, two kinds of onion, tomato and a squirt of sauces. They're ridiculously easy to make and brilliant for feeding a crowd for lunch or dinner.

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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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