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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Newcastle Food Month The Best $30 Plate Dates You Can't Miss

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Newcastle Food Month The Best $30 Plate Dates You Can't Miss

It's time for Newcastle Food Month's annual festival in April and one of the most popular events is the Plate Date. This is where restaurants, bars and cafes offer up one plate of food and a glass of wine for $30. Come along as we preview some of this year's plate dates and find out where to stay during Newcastle Food Month. I'll show you great places to eat within Newcastle's city centre and also in surrounding suburbs.

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Alma Resort, Cam Ranh, Vietnam: Does This Resort Have Everything?

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Alma Resort, Cam Ranh, Vietnam: Does This Resort Have Everything?

Alma Resort Cam Ranh is a resort in Vietnam that is so huge that it is like a city in itself. Spread across 30 hectares of ocean front land it has almost 600 rooms, 12 pools and 6 restaurants and their own food court and mini mart. Last year it also won the #9 resort in the world and the #1 best resort in South East Asia. Come along as we stay in one of the ocean front pavilions and try what the resort has to offer.

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Singing, Snacking, Slaying: My MM Karaoke Birthday

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Singing, Snacking, Slaying: My MM Karaoke Birthday

Looking for a fun birthday idea? Come along as we try MM Karaoke Bar in Market City for a couple of Elliott birthdays. See what the private rooms are like and I'll show you what the food and song selection is like too! Plus learn why it's perfect for a birthday.

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The Wonders at VinWonders

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The Wonders at VinWonders

VinWonders is a must do when visiting Vietnam's Phu Quoc Island. With giant rollercoasters, numerous waterslides and a massive aquarium with penguins and mermaids and every kind of food from all over the world, its great for the young or the young at heart.

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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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The Best Madeleine Recipe You'll Ever Try

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The Best Madeleine Recipe You'll Ever Try

These madeleines are quite possibly the best you'll ever bake or eat - light, fresh and impossibly tender rather than the dense, dry bites madeleines can sometimes become. Think little scallop‑shaped French butter cakes that stay delicious a day longer than you'd expect. Try them once and you won't go back, Dear Reader - I'm being bossy about this one.

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Delicious 5 Course Easter Menu Recipe Ideas

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Delicious 5 Course Easter Menu Recipe Ideas

Looking for a 5 course Easter dinner menu including drinks and dessert? This 5 course menu includes an Easter-tini cocktail, an Easter dome pie, glazed Dutch carrots, savoury hot cross bun dinner rolls and finishes with a spectacular carrot cake (of course!).

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Buttered, Chippendale

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Buttered, Chippendale

Buttered is a family owned Korean bakery serving up some of Korea's most viral and popular baked items like salt bread and tissue bread. The spacious bakery is situated in Chippendale's heritage "The Brewery". Diners can watch the pastry chefs fold, knead, layer and stuff dough with butter to create their signature pastries. So what are they like and are they worth the hype?

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Neapolitan Pizza Recipe For Pizza Oven

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Neapolitan Pizza Recipe For Pizza Oven

I am SO excited to share my Neapolitan pizza recipe with you. After much testing back and forth and many, many pizza parties, I've got a reliable and spectacular Napoli pizza dough! I'll go through every step with you from the flour, fermentation and shaping. And then of course the toppings where I share a Margarita pizza recipe with you! If you have a pizza oven, this is a pushy recipe Dear Reader!

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Prawn Garlic Toast Recipe (Shrimp)

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Prawn Garlic Toast Recipe (Shrimp)

This prawn shrimp garlic toast is a delicious, easy appetiser! Made with supermarket garlic bread and a quick prawn filling blitzed in the food processor, it is crispy, juicy and packed with garlic butter flavour. This clever twist on classic prawn toast is ready in just 20 minutes.

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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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Must Make Recipe: Chicken Hariyali!

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Must Make Recipe: Chicken Hariyali!

This Chicken Hariyali recipe is one of the most delicious Indian foods you will EVER eat. If you love Chicken Tikka or Tandoori Chicken then you'll love this "green chicken" that gets its some of its signature colour and flavour from the green chillies and fresh herbs in the marinade. It's also very easy, all you do is blend up yogurt, herbs and spices and then grill the chicken. Learn how to make the most delicious Indian Chicken Haryali with this recipe.

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Just Opened - Sandwhich, St Peters

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Just Opened - Sandwhich, St Peters

Down a side street of St Peters sits a sandwich store called "Sandwhich". This hidden away sandwich shop has become very popular ever since it opened and features just five sandwiches for lunch. Find out which ones are a must order.

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Winter Warmer: A Truffle Feast at Bar Infinita, Gordon

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Winter Warmer: A Truffle Feast at Bar Infinita, Gordon

Bar Infinita is a popular bar and restaurant in Gordon that is serving up cocktails, pastas and steaks and breads from the wood fired oven. They have also just launched their brand new truffle menu available until mid August. Come along as we try the entire truffle menu!

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NYT Gochujang Cookies Recipe

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NYT Gochujang Cookies Recipe

These gochujang cookies might be the most delicious and delightfully unusual biscuits you'll ever try - a chewy sugar cookie threaded with ribbons of gochujang caramel, that spicy‑sweet‑salty Korean paste. Some readers have called them their favourite ever cookie and, honestly, once you taste one you'll understand. This is a pushy recipe, Dear Reader.

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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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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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Biscoff Rocky Road - Easy Treat

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Biscoff Rocky Road - Easy Treat

Whip up this easy Biscoff Rocky Road in just 10 minutes. This slice is no-bake and made with delicious Caramilk chocolate, Biscoff, marshmallows and crunchy honey roasted toffee macadamias. Perfect for a sweet treat or a Christmas gift!

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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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Pancit - Easiest Filipino Stir Fried Noodles

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Pancit - Easiest Filipino Stir Fried Noodles

Make this easy Filipino pancit noodle recipe with vermicelli noodles, pork and vegetables! A quick, delicious noodle dish made with easy to find ingredients perfect for weeknight dinners, meal prep or lunchboxes.

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

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

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

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Joji Sydney Bar Review: Rooftop Cocktails & Desserts

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Joji Sydney Bar Review: Rooftop Cocktails & Desserts

Joji is a brand new Japanese inspired bar in Sydney's CBD on the corner of King and George Street. Located on the fifth floor above the flagship Cartier store there's a range of cocktails and more substantial bar snacks. On a gorgeous day, take a seat on the outdoor terrace and sip some creative cocktails and snack on food until 2am every night. But there's one course that you cannot miss!

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Preview: Luke's Kitchen Christmas Lunch

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Preview: Luke's Kitchen Christmas Lunch

If you're looking for a Christmas lunch cooked for you by a chef, then head to Luke's Kitchen at the Kimpton Margot Sydney hotel. The luxury Art Deco hotel is hosting a 5 course Christmas lunch on Christmas Day. Plus book a spot at The Vault, Australia's smallest small bar to enjoy a festive cocktail in a cosy, historic spot.

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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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Shanghai Night, Ashfield - 17 Years Later

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Shanghai Night, Ashfield - 17 Years Later

Shanghai Night is one of the many Shanghai eateries on Liverpool Street in Ashfield and the OG on the strip. It has been a Sydney institution for 35 years after first opening in 1990. And while newer Shanghai restaurants have opened up around it, we still love the original for its well priced, delicious dumplings. So has it changed since the 17 years we last visited? Is it still as good as before? And is it still the place to get a phenomenally cheap, fantastic meal?

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Pek Kio Hawker Centre in the Heartland of Singapore

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Pek Kio Hawker Centre in the Heartland of Singapore

Looking for authentic Singapore hawker food away from the tourist crowds? Discover the best stalls at Pek Kio Hawker Centre including the famous prawn mee, chicken rice, nasi lemak, chee cheong fun, curry puffs and traditional sweet soups at bargain prices.

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Can this Swiss Chocolate Producer Help Save the World's Cocoa?

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Can this Swiss Chocolate Producer Help Save the World's Cocoa?

Today we visit Halba, a Swiss chocolate manufacturer who is one of the leaders of producing sustainable chocolate. With chocolate shortage and record prices, around the world dwindling how can we ensure that we always have enough chocolate?

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Chinese Lemon Chicken - Juicy & Crispy

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Chinese Lemon Chicken - Juicy & Crispy

This Chinese Lemon Chicken is light, crispy and coated in the most delicious tangy lemon sauce. Made with either chicken breast or thigh, this easy recipe guarantees juicy, golden chicken every time. This is a family favourite that tastes just like your favourite Chinese restaurant dish!

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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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Beautiful Basel, Switzerland

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Beautiful Basel, Switzerland

The Northwestern Swiss city of Basel is known for two things: culture or art and it is also home to some of the world's largest pharmaceutical companies. Its location along the Rhine River makes it one of the two main Swiss towns where residents commute to work by floating and swimming down the river during Summer. Come along as we spend 24 hours in the city of art and go on a chocolate tour of Basel and try some of Basel's most delicious specialties.

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Bannisters Pavilion Mollymook Review: Pet Friendly Stay & Dining

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Bannisters Pavilion Mollymook Review: Pet Friendly Stay & Dining

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

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Fix Dubai Chocolate at Dubai Airport!

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Fix Dubai Chocolate at Dubai Airport!

Heads up Dubai chocolate fans! You can now find the original Dubai chocolate at Fix Dubai Airport. Get the lowdown for where to buy the Fix Dubai Chocolate Bar at Dubai Airport, how much time to put aside to get your chocolate bars, how much they cost and how it compares to other Dubai style chocolate bars!

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

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

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

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Mochi & Soy Asian Desserts at Toyatento, Waterloo

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Mochi & Soy Asian Desserts at Toyatento, Waterloo

Looking for a fun dessert place in Sydney? Toyatento is a popular Asian dessert cafe known for its soy-based sweets and creative treats. The menu features silky tofu pudding made fresh every few hours, stretchy warabi mochi, shaved ice desserts, tang yuan and sweet soy milk drinks. Many desserts are vegan-friendly and packed with interesting textures like chewy mochi, purple sticky rice and black sesame fillings.

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Black Sesame Soup With Mochi - Easy Chinese Dessert

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Black Sesame Soup With Mochi - Easy Chinese Dessert

This warming black sesame soup with mochi is rich, nutty and comforting. Made with chewy tang yuan and black sesame paste, this easy Chinese dessert recipe takes less than 10 minutes to make and is naturally vegan too!

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Mekong River Cruise Day 1

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Mekong River Cruise Day 1

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

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The Best Flourless Orange Cake You'll Ever Make!

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The Best Flourless Orange Cake You'll Ever Make!

This Flourless Orange Cake is one of the easiest gluten-free cakes you'll ever make! Made with whole oranges, almond meal and just 5 simple ingredients, it's incredibly moist, fragrant and topped with stunning candied oranges. With a clever shortcut that cooks the oranges in just 25 minutes, this beautiful citrus cake is perfect for now when oranges are in season!

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Antarctica Diary Day 7: The Polar Plunge

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Antarctica Diary Day 7: The Polar Plunge

It's the last day of Antarctic excursions on our Antarctic cruise and our final chance to an encounter with whales. It is also time for one of the most interesting events on the calendar: the polar plunge, where guests have the option to jump into the freezing Antarctic water. So what is it like and were there any regrets?

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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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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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What's New in Newcastle Food!

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What's New in Newcastle Food!

A lot can happen in a year especially in the food scene of Newcastle which is coming in leaps and bounds. Since last year's visit in early 2024 there are new places to eat and drink. Find out more about what is new to eat in Newcastle from dining with an ocean view to a playful degustation, a Roman trattoria to a late night bar serving native botanical drinks plus changes to favourite restaurants and chefs!

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Cinnamon Roll Biscuits - Butter Swim Style

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Cinnamon Roll Biscuits - Butter Swim Style

These cinnamon roll butter swim biscuits are the easiest way to satisfy a cinnamon roll craving - no yeast or dough needed! Soft, fluffy biscuits bake in a pool of melted cinnamon butter, creating a gooey, caramelised bottom. All with just 10 minutes prep. If you love cinnamon rolls but want something quicker and simpler then these cinnamon biscuits are it!

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Fondant Potatoes - Crisp Outside, Melting Inside

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Fondant Potatoes - Crisp Outside, Melting Inside

These fondant potatoes are the ultimate French side dish that are crispy on the outside and buttery and melt in your mouth inside. They are also surprisingly straightforward to make at home using easy to find ingredients. These restaurant style potatoes will seriously impress!

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6 Great Things To Do in District 1, Saigon

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6 Great Things To Do in District 1, Saigon

District 1 is the perfect place to start exploring Saigon or Ho Chi Minh City. Whether you're hunting down the city's best banh mi, sampling creamy egg coffee, or wandering through quirky multi-level cafes, these six experiences will give you a taste of Saigon's culture, food scene and hidden gems. These are all within or just outside District 1!

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Easy Baked Pears With Streusel

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Easy Baked Pears With Streusel

This baked pears recipe is simple and unfancy but absolutely gloriously good. Fresh pears are topped with a buttery streusel and then baked until lusciously tender. With around 5 minutes active prep time and using simple ingredients and seasonal fruit. Learn how to make baked pears with this simple recipe.

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Salt and Pepper Squid (Super Tender)

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Salt and Pepper Squid (Super Tender)

This salt and pepper squid recipe produces the tenderest squid you will EVER eat. You will not believe how buttery tender the squid is when you eat it. This recipe is inspired by the Australian pub style salt and pepper squid - you won't have to leave your house again for this Aussie favourite!

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Pad Kra Pao Thai Stir Fry (Easy!)

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Pad Kra Pao Thai Stir Fry (Easy!)

This Pad Kra Pao recipe is such a delicious, easy and affordable Thai dinner. Ground meat or mince is stir fried with garlic, chillies and Thai basil to create a delicious, fragrant and moreish dish - once you try it, you'll be hooked! Learn how to make Pad Kra Pao in less than 20 minutes.

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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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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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Mogu Mogu, Surry Hills

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Mogu Mogu, Surry Hills

Onigiri is the latest thing to take off in Sydney and at Mogu Mogu in Surry Hills they offer a range of pre-made onigiri as well as some special onigiris made to order. So what is a must order here and what else do you need to know before you visit?

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High Protein Snack Starbucks Egg Bites Dupe

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High Protein Snack Starbucks Egg Bites Dupe

These high protein egg bites are a homemade dupe of the very popular Starbucks egg bites. They're easy to make in a blender or food processor and then gently baked so they are tender and never rubbery. Each one packs around 12g of protein and around 165 calories each are are perfect for breakfast on the go, meal prepping or as an easy savoury snack. They're flexible, freezer friendly and reheat easily too. Upp your high protein snack game with these egg bites!

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Nana's Green Tea Review - One Dessert Stole the Show

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Nana's Green Tea Review - One Dessert Stole the Show

Looking for matcha and hojicha in Sydney? Nana's Green Tea in Haymarket has a huge selection of matcha and hojicha drinks plus desserts, food and snacks. Find out what we loved, what we'd order again and whether it's worth a visit for Japanese desserts and tea lovers!

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Applesauce Cake (No Eggs, Low Fat, Low Sugar)

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Applesauce Cake (No Eggs, Low Fat, Low Sugar)

This applesauce cake is my go-to coffee cake when I have a jar of applesauce to use up - it comes together in one bowl with just a spatula or a whisk. Egg-free and low in sugar and oil, it can easily be made vegan, yet remains light, moist and absolutely delicious, especially topped with a cloud of whipped cream cheese frosting that can be made plant‑based if you prefer.

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Classic Pear and Vanilla Jam

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Classic Pear and Vanilla Jam

This Pear Jam recipe is a wonderful way to preserve pears long into the year. Pears and vanilla make a wonderful combination of flavours and this simple jam requires just 3-4 ingredients from pears (obviously haha!), sugar, lemon juice and vanilla. It doesn't require macerating the fruit and the jam cooks in around 30 minutes!

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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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Spanish Pan Con Tomate, Tomato Bread 5 Minutes!

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Spanish Pan Con Tomate, Tomato Bread 5 Minutes!

This Spanish Pan Con Tomate (Tomato Bread) is the ultimate simple tapas! Made with ripe summer tomatoes, garlic, olive oil and crusty bread it is fresh, healthy and delicious. Perfect for when you only have 5 minutes to make a snack or lunch! You will make this all summer long.

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MasterChef Magic at Ogni, Surry Hills

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MasterChef Magic at Ogni, Surry Hills

Ogni is a a South East Asian restaurant on Devonshire Street in Surry Hills helmed by two MasterChef alums Sarah Tiong and Rashedul Hasan. They serve up creative dishes like butter chicken papardelle, beef short rib rendang or a soy caramel mille feuille. And the generous serves and bill is a nice surprise too!

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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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Homemade Chocolate Brownies

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Homemade Chocolate Brownies

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

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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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