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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Aroma of Indonesia: Upmarket Indonesian Dining in Sydney

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Aroma of Indonesia: Upmarket Indonesian Dining in Sydney

Aroma of Indonesia is a new upmarket Indonesian restaurant and the second restaurant by Indonesian wife and husband duo Nessiana Pamudji and Ferry Tshai . They serve delicious Indonesian classics like beef rendang and satay sticks but also harder to find dishes like a lamb shank curry from Central Java. Find out more about what's on the menu and what you have to order.

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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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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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Postcard Views at Mount Rigi on the Swiss Alps

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Postcard Views at Mount Rigi on the Swiss Alps

It's time to hike the Swiss Alps for my very own mountain moment. Come along as we visit Mount Rigi aka 'the Queen of the Mountains" and bask in the Alpine sunshine and high altitude. See the views from Mt Rigi and find out what is on offer to eat while visiting Mount Rigi!

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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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Green Bean Almondine - Easy Side Dish

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Green Bean Almondine - Easy Side Dish

This green bean almondine is a classic French side dish made with crisp tender beans, toasted almonds, garlic and buttery shallots. Quick, elegant and ready in minutes. Green bean amandine is perfect with roast meats, casseroles or weeknight dinners.

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Saganaki - Easy 10 Minute Greek Appetiser!

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Saganaki - Easy 10 Minute Greek Appetiser!

This easy saganaki recipe is the ultimate quick appetiser. Crispy golden Greek fried cheese is served with a smoky, sweet ajvar sauce and a squeeze of lemon. Ready in just 10 minutes!

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Fresh Focaccia Sandwiches at Angus Marrickville

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Fresh Focaccia Sandwiches at Angus Marrickville

Looking for some of Sydney's best focaccia sandwiches? Angus in Marrickville is a bakery cafe serving house-made bread, creative coffees and teas and baked goods. Perfect for brunch with your pup or to take away.

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Tasting Lakemba, The Food Tour!

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Tasting Lakemba, The Food Tour!

Today we are visiting the Sydney suburb of Lakemba. Lakemba is famous for their Ramadan Night Markets but outside of this time you'll find a range of Afghani, Pakistani and Moroccan food, some of which you may not have tried before along with super friendly service! Come and eat with us as we try some of the absolute best food that Lakemba has to offer! There was not one dud meal in this entire day!

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Phu Quoc's 5 Star Secret: Inside the Radisson Blu

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Phu Quoc's 5 Star Secret: Inside the Radisson Blu

Dreaming of a tropical escape? The Radisson Blu Phu Quoc is pure island luxury with ocean view suites in a 5 star resort. It is perfect for couples or families wanting a relaxing stay. Come along as we explore the hotel.

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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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Apple Crumble Slice Recipe

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Apple Crumble Slice Recipe

This apple crumble slice is simplicity itself - made with store‑bought biscuits (or cookies) it comes together in no time. It's the kind of delicious, easily shareable slice that's perfect for a lunchbox or after a meal. We used stewed fresh apples, but you can absolutely use tinned apple filling to make it even easier, and it's a doddle to make in the Thermomix too.

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Chicken Caesar Wrap - Total Cafe Dupe!

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Chicken Caesar Wrap - Total Cafe Dupe!

Skip the cafe line and make these incredible Chicken Caesar Wraps at home! Packed with crispy crumbed chicken, smoky bacon, crunchy lettuce, homemade Caesar dressing, parmesan and croutons, these jumbo wraps are perfect for lunch, meal prep or an easy dinner. Learn how to fold them like a pro for that cafe-style finish!

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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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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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True Romance at Lilianfels, Katoomba

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True Romance at Lilianfels, Katoomba

Anniversaries call for special stays and one of the most romantic places in NSW is the scenic, misty Blue Mountains. We combine our wedding anniversary with a stay at the luxurious 5 star hotel Lilianfels and the opening of their new restaurant Miss Lilian. But there's just one hitch!

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ANZAC Biscuit Rocky Road

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ANZAC Biscuit Rocky Road

This ANZAC Biscuit Rocky Road recipe has everything delicious in it from crushed ANZAC biscuits, dark bittersweet chocolate, honey roasted macadamias, coconut toasted marshmallows and ginger. It is great to share and uses the crunch of ANZAC biscuits to make this innovative version of a classic rocky road. Learn how to make this 5 minute ANZAC Day recipe!

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Parramatta's Must-Eat Spots for Foodies

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Parramatta's Must-Eat Spots for Foodies

Come along as we have a foodie staycation in Parramatta with a stay at the SKYE Suites Parramatta. We try some of Sydney's best vegetarian food in Harris Park and enjoy a sleep in and a late brunch. Get inspo for a weekend getaway in Parramatta with great eats and accommodation.

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Chocolate Easter Egg Slice

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Chocolate Easter Egg Slice

This delicious Easter egg slice is an absolute crowd pleaser and made using simple ingredients. It uses lots of solid Easter eggs with a cookie base, a magical caramel layer and toasted coconut topping. If you love a classic Aussie slice then look no further.

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Homemade Sausage Rolls (Italian Meatball Filling)

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Homemade Sausage Rolls (Italian Meatball Filling)

Learn how to make home made sausage rolls with juicy pork mince, parmesan and buttery puff pastry. Bakery style or party size, these sausage rolls are easy, juicy on the inside and crisp and buttery on the outside and inspired by classic Italian meatball flavours. I'll show you how to make full-sized bakery sausage rolls as well as bite-sized party sausage rolls so you can enjoy them any way you like. These are perfect for picnics or Father's Day coming up.

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Jilin Family Review - The Chatswood Restaurant Serving Authentic Dongbei Cuisine

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Jilin Family Review - The Chatswood Restaurant Serving Authentic Dongbei Cuisine

Jilin Family is one of a few restaurants in Sydney that serves food from Jilin in Dongbei, China. This means dishes that you won't find anywhere else, from the giant simmering iron pot to finely sliced crispy pork in a lightly tangy vinegar sauce and plump dumplings with Northeastern Chinese sauerkraut. Come along and find out what Jilin food is all about.

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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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The Proof Supper Club

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The Proof Supper Club

Proof Supper Clubs are multi course food and wine matched dinners held at different locations around the world. Each year pizza oven brand Gozney hosts a world tour of these dinners at 7 secret locations around the world in conjunction with 9 notable chefs. Come along as we try Sydney's second Gozney Supper Club and find out who the chef is, what is on the menu and what other surprises are in store!

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Flaminia, Sydney

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Flaminia, Sydney

Flaminia at Pullman Quay Grand Hotel brings the Pilu family to Circular Quay with an Italian port inspired menu. There's fresh seafood, a stunning raw bar and fantastic Sydney Harbour Bridge Views. Get the lowdown on the menu and what to order here.

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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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Energy Balls - Salted Caramel 5 Ingredients!

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Energy Balls - Salted Caramel 5 Ingredients!

These Salted Caramel Energy Balls are the perfect healthy snack! Made with Medjool dates, cashews, coconut and vanilla, they're naturally sweet, vegan, no-bake and ready in just 10 minutes. This easy recipe from a well known wellness retreat is perfect for meal prep, lunchboxes or satisfying sweet cravings without refined sugar.

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Discovering Dikili seaside and flavours

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Discovering Dikili seaside and flavours

After the bustling city of Istanbul we arrive in Dikili, Turkey. Dikili is located in western Turkey and is known for its natural beauty and relaxing atmosphere. Dikili's beaches have crystal-clear waters ideal for swimming and sunbathing. We try Menemen or a classic Turkish breakfast as well as kokoreç, a delicious Turkish sandwich.

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Roasted Cherry Tomatoes - Perfect & Sweet

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Roasted Cherry Tomatoes - Perfect & Sweet

These roasted cherry tomatoes are one of those simple recipes that instantly make everything taste better. Cherry tomatoes are slow roasted with olive oil and garlic until sweet and jammy. They're super versatile and I'm going to show you the myriad ways to use them, plus a bonus recipe idea!

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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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A Fairfield Food Tour

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A Fairfield Food Tour

Come to Fairfield for a food tour showcasing some of the most best food businesses Fairfield has to offer. From the best falafel wrap, to a legendary pickle shop, an Assyrian restaurant run by one man, a viral chicken wrap that deserves the hype and a colourful Middle Eastern dessert shop with a twist, there is so much to make a whole day of your visit! Bring along your bags and an empty stomach.

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Christmas Tree Devilled Eggs

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Christmas Tree Devilled Eggs

Turn classic devilled or deviled eggs into adorable Christmas Tree Devilled Eggs! With a green pesto-pea filling, parmesan "snow" and tiny cheese stars, they're the perfect festive party appetiser or hors d'oeuvre. I'll also show you how to make easy peel boiled eggs!

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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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Bannoffee Slice Recipe

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Bannoffee Slice Recipe

This bannoffee slice is pure heaven - a crisp, buttery sheet of puff pastry smeared with salted caramel, layered with sliced bananas and a light, creamy banana custard, then finished with whipped cream, extra caramel and chocolate‑dipped pastry. It's inspired by the krempita vanilla slice but turned seriously delicious and moreish; consider yourself warned. This is a pushy recipe, Dear Reader (and yes, there's a Thermomix version if that's your thing).

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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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15 Minute Ground Beef Turkish Pasta Recipe

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15 Minute Ground Beef Turkish Pasta Recipe

This ground beef mince Turkish pasta is about as quick and satisfying as it gets - a 15-minute dish you can easily whip up for a crowd. Simple beef mince tossed through pasta and finished with a delicious garlicky yoghurt sauce and a drizzle of paprika butter, it's brilliant for leftovers, lunchboxes and very budget-friendly too.

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Spaghetti Assassina Recipe

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Spaghetti Assassina Recipe

Spaghetti Assassina is an incredible and unusual pasta dish from Puglia in Italy. The pasta is cooked like risotto in a pan absorbing the tomato broth with chilli and garlic that caramelises it so that it has an unique crunchy texture that it is spicy, crunchy and delicious all in one! Spaghetti l'assassino is a pushy recipe Dear Reader and can be easily made vegan.

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Lemon Drizzle Cookies - Bakery Style

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Lemon Drizzle Cookies - Bakery Style

These lemon coconut white chocolate cookies are thick, chewy with a bright citrus flavour thanks to a secret ingredient — preserved lemon! These bakery style cookies are made with browned butter for a rich, nutty depth and toasted coconut for extra texture. Easy to make and perfect for baking ahead, these cookies are sweet, slightly salty and very moreish.

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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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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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Miso Salmon - Super Easy, 5 Ingredients

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Miso Salmon - Super Easy, 5 Ingredients

You must make this restaurant style miso salmon with this easy 4 ingredient marinade! Sweet, savoury and perfectly glazed, this marinade is super easy. Perfect for a weeknight dinner but yet also an impressive dinner party dish!

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Johannesburg's Rainbow Nation of Restaurants

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Johannesburg's Rainbow Nation of Restaurants

If you're headed to Johannesburg, South Africa and are looking for somewhere to eat then here are three restaurants with totally different styles to suit different tastes. MAMASAMBA is a glamourous playground vibe with projected wall murals and a curved mirrored staircase. Rockets is a VIP bar and restaurant serving up a mix of things including enormous fried platters while Gigi features ones of South Africa's top chefs with a kitchen and floor brigade who are new to working in hospitality.

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A 3 Tier Seafood Feast With Opera House Views: Cruise Bar, Circular Quay

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A 3 Tier Seafood Feast With Opera House Views: Cruise Bar, Circular Quay

Soak up Sydney Harbour views at Cruise Bar and Restaurant with cocktails and a show stopping three tier Grande Cruise seafood platter with oysters, lobster, calamari and scallop mousse stuffed zucchini flowers all enjoyed with the perfect view of the Sydney Opera House.

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Paddy Chan's, Newtown

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Paddy Chan's, Newtown

Paddy Chan is the first Irish Chinese restaurant in Sydney and they've just opened up their second branch in Newtown. While the original shop in Kensington is a strictly takeaway establishment, at Newtown you can sit and eat in. So what is Irish Chinese food like and what is a must order at Paddy Chans' (spoiler: it is HUGE so bring a group!).

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Mango Pancakes Recipe

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Mango Pancakes Recipe

These mango pancakes - paper‑thin crepes wrapped around fresh mango and a creamy filling - are a yum cha favourite and a delicious, refreshing finish to a meal. They're surprisingly easy to make at home (you can even blitz the batter in a Thermomix) and can be prepared a few hours ahead and kept chilled, which makes them perfect for summer or a Chinese New Year celebration. This is a pushy recipe, Dear Reader.

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Seafood High At Bali Hai, Newtown

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Seafood High At Bali Hai, Newtown

Bali Hai is a Malaysian restaurant on King Street in Newtown. You can get a range of classic Malaysian dishes as well as some of their specialties such shrimp paste chicken wings, volcano tofu and pippies in Kam Heong sauce. And their mud crab is a bargain and a perfect size for 2 people!

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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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Norimono, Crows Nest

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Norimono, Crows Nest

Love sushi and hand rolls? Norimono specialises in temaki (Japanese hand rolls) served fresh across the counter. They have creative combinations like seared scallop with XO sauce, wagyu with foie gras and ikura and lobster egg benedict. Find out what we tried, what we loved and which dishes we'd order again (and the ones we'd leave behind!).

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Halloween Brownies Cute & Spooky

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Halloween Brownies Cute & Spooky

These Halloween brownies are a fun and creative way to celebrate spooky season! Each brownie is decorated with a cute or creepy Halloween designs from candy corn, spider webs, ghosts, mummys and Frankenstein's monster. I'll also share other ideas for decorating Halloween brownies.

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12 Delicious Ways to Top Your Eat Hot Cross Buns By Your Starsign!

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12 Delicious Ways to Top Your Eat Hot Cross Buns By Your Starsign!

Want to have some tasty fun with your hot cross buns? Here are a dozen delicious toppings for hot cross buns! Serve them as a platter so that everyone can choose which suits them best. Or use this astrology guide to see which hot cross bun topping is for you! Are you more a bannoffee hot cross bun filling sort of person (an Aries), a bacon and egg hot cross bun sort of person (a Leo) or a fresh fig, blue cheese and walnut hot cross bun sort of person (i.e. a Taurus)?

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Just Opened - Kyu by Kyue, Darlinghurst

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Just Opened - Kyu by Kyue, Darlinghurst

Kyu by Kyue is a brand new kushiage and katsu restaurant in Darlinghurst. You'll find a cosy little dining room with a range of katsu and donburi (on rice) as well as a range of kushiage, sushi, sashimi and starters. Come and see what it's like.

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Pumpkin Spice Latte (Copycat Recipe)

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Pumpkin Spice Latte (Copycat Recipe)

It's that time of year - Halloween is looming and along with it the return of the Pumpkin Spice Latte. Picture a creamy latte spiked with real pumpkin and cosy pumpkin‑pie spices, topped with a cloud of whipped cream. They're a seasonal favourite for a reason - absolutely delicious - and the best part is you can make one at home with this easy copycat recipe.

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The Ultimate Bannoffee Pie

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The Ultimate Bannoffee Pie

This Bannoffee Pie recipe is the ultimate version of the super popular British dessert that is loved all over the world. Fresh bananas, chocolate, thick caramel, lashings of whipped cream and a delicious biscuit or cookie base make up this Bannoffee Pie. This dessert is simple but we will show you how to make a show-stopping version that is great for a pot luck and special enough to serve at a dinner party or for Father's Day.

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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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Local Favourite Thai - Soi 25, Pyrmont

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Local Favourite Thai - Soi 25, Pyrmont

Love Thai food? This unassuming Pyrmont local favourite serves some seriously memorable dishes, from rich lamb massaman and crispy pork belly red curry to seafood fried rice loaded with bug and crab. Find out what to order at Soi 25.

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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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Sinigang Soup - Authentic Filipino Recipe

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Sinigang Soup - Authentic Filipino Recipe

Warm up with a bowl of authentic Filipino Sinigang Soup! This traditional recipe combines tender pork, eggplant, okra, daikon and kang kong in a tangy tamarind broth that's light, comforting and packed with flavour. Sinigang is one of the Philippines' most beloved dishes and surprisingly easy to make at home. Save this authentic sinigang recipe for a cosy family meal!

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Savouring The Tweed Coast

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Savouring The Tweed Coast

The Tweed Coast of the Northern Rivers Region of NSW is an area known for its laid back charm, fertile soils, beautiful beaches and scenic hinterland. It's also home to the Savour the Tweed food festival. We get a little preview of the upcoming 5 day festival, eat our way through and meet the many makers and personalities that make up the Tweed Coast food scene.

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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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Just Opened - Krung Thai Restaurant & Bar, Sydney

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Just Opened - Krung Thai Restaurant & Bar, Sydney

Sydney is full of Thai restaurants but Krung is a decidedly different proposition hidden away behind a velvet curtain of Pitt Street in the city. It has a dark seductive club bar vibe and a chef formerly of Chat Thai. And if you're a Pad Thai lover, you're in luck!

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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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