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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Scotch Finger Caramel Slice - Viral Recipe

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Scotch Finger Caramel Slice - Viral Recipe

This Scotch Finger caramel slice is a clever twist on the classic caramel slice using mini Scotch Finger biscuits instead of a baked base. Layered with a thick, buttery caramel and smooth chocolate topping, it is an easy, foolproof recipe that looks impressive but is simple to make. Perfect for parties, bake sales or whenever you need a sweet treat, plus tips included for making a smooth caramel that won't burn!

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Every Dish At The NOMAD Truffle Brunch

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Every Dish At The NOMAD Truffle Brunch

NOMAD Sydney is holding its annual truffle Sunday brunch and on the menu are a dozen dishes from savoury to sweet featuring freshly shaved Red Hill truffle from the Mornington Peninsula. Come along as we try each of the truffle dishes from this year's brunch. With dishes like a truffle and three cheese manoush, jamon and Manchego croquettes with truffle all starting at around $17 up to $32, this is a great way to try some of winter's best truffles.

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Butter Swim Biscuits - Easy & Buttery

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Butter Swim Biscuits - Easy & Buttery

These butter swim biscuits are the easiest, fluffiest biscuits you will ever make. No kneading, rolling or cutting...just mix and bake in melted butter for golden, buttery biscuit perfection! These will change the way you make Southern biscuits.

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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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Hankering For A Hatch High Tea, Hurstville

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Hankering For A Hatch High Tea, Hurstville

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

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Matcha Cafe Chubby Cubby, Haymarket

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Matcha Cafe Chubby Cubby, Haymarket

Chubby Cubby is a cute little cafe that sells a range of high quality matcha drinks, coffee and hojicha. Along with drinks there are also open sandwiches on Japanese Shokupan bread. Find out what is a must order here at Chubby Cubby Cafe.

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Corn Pudding Casserole

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Corn Pudding Casserole

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

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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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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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Feasting On Vittoria and Ragusa Ibla, Sicily

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Feasting On Vittoria and Ragusa Ibla, Sicily

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

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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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From Prison Kitchen to Culinary Revolution: The Story of Food, I Love You

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From Prison Kitchen to Culinary Revolution: The Story of Food, I Love You

One of the most fun ways to connect to food and indigenous African ingredients is through the Food, I Love You cooking school in Braamfontein, Johannesburg. This cooking class pairs produce sourced from African Marmalade's organic, sustainable indigenous focused farm and lets your cooking skills go wild. They also have a restaurant at this location. The cooking school and restaurant is located at Constitution Hill, an important political site as it was originally a prison that held South Africa's most famous freedom fighters and political prisoners including Nelson Mandela. See what the whole experience is like!

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Blueberry Muffins Bakery Style

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Blueberry Muffins Bakery Style

Make perfect bakery style blueberry muffins with this easy, one bowl recipe - no mixer required. These muffins are soft, fluffy and full of juicy blueberries that stay perfectly suspended (never sinking or turning to mush). I'm sharing my secrets to getting golden, soft blueberry muffins every time.

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Maeda in Japan: Maeda, Newtown

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Maeda in Japan: Maeda, Newtown

Maeda in Newtown is a Japanese neighbourhood cafe on the busy south end of King Street in Newtown. Go on weekends and you'll see long queues but on weekdays it is much easier to nab a table to try delicious Japanese spins on breakfasts and great teas and coffess.

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Kuon Omakase, A Hidden Japanese Restaurant With Just 14 Seats

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Kuon Omakase, A Hidden Japanese Restaurant With Just 14 Seats

Kuon is a hidden away, exclusive Japanese restaurant that offers omakase for up to 14 diners per night. Diners sit at the counter and try a range of dishes selected by the chef. With 1 chef's hat for the past 4 years it is down a little laneway in Surry Hills.

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Cheap & Cheerful At Meet Taiwan, Bexley

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Cheap & Cheerful At Meet Taiwan, Bexley

Taiwanese food lovers, add this to your Sydney food list. Meet Taiwan in Bexley is a casual Taiwanese cafe serving comforting classics like crispy Yan Su fried chicken, beef noodle soup and crunchy crumbed pork steaks. Tt is also dog friendly and the prices are affordable too. Find out more!

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My Favourite Ever Apple Strudel

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My Favourite Ever Apple Strudel

This traditional apple strudel recipe produces the most divine strudel I've ever tried. Made the authentic Austrian way with toasted breadcrumbs, fresh apples and raisins, once you try it, you'll see why it is so famous around the world. I'll also share with you some easy, clever tips on making a crisp, delicious pastry and how to elevate it even further (hint: there is browned butter involved). This is a pushy recipe Dear Reader.

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The Must-Try Banh Mi (and Secret Coffee) at Phuong 18, Bankstown

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The Must-Try Banh Mi (and Secret Coffee) at Phuong 18, Bankstown

Phuong 18 is a Vietnamese bakery shop in Bankstown that is said to sell some of Sydney's best banh mi, all priced under $10. Find out which ones are a must order and I also share a tip on where to get the best Vietnamese iced coffee nearby (if you know, you know!).

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Just Open: Xibao Ramen House, Potts Point

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Just Open: Xibao Ramen House, Potts Point

Xibao Ramen House is a new Japanese restaurant on William Street in Potts Point that serves up a delicious range of Japanese dishes with a difference. While the name suggests that it is a ramen house, there is so much more. There's their famous grilled eel and wagyu sandwich as well as a range of ramen soups and clever ways to serve fried rice. Find out what you have to order when you visit!

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Ribbon Pastries to Danish Delights: Publique Bakery, Melbourne

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Ribbon Pastries to Danish Delights: Publique Bakery, Melbourne

There is no shortage of bakeries in Melbourne but it was the adorable Hello Kitty-esque bow shaped croissants that drew us to Publique Bakery. Located at the Queen Victoria Markets and Preston Markets they turn out a delicious range of breads and pastries. Make sure to bring your sweet tooth along for the array of glistening cronuts and buttery pastries by Sunghoon Kim and his team.

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Joy Fried Chicken, Chippendale

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Joy Fried Chicken, Chippendale

Joy Fried Chicken is a fried chicken eatery on Abercrombie Street in Chippendale. It is known for one thing: fantastic Korean fried chicken whether it be boneless, bone in or Korean fried chicken burgers. Come along and see what makes this modest eatery so special (hint: it's the fine dining chef at the helm!).

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My Favourite Corn Dip (Easy, 4 Ingredients)

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My Favourite Corn Dip (Easy, 4 Ingredients)

This corn dip is one of the easiest and most delicious corn recipes-EVER. It's made with just four ingredients and was inspired by a corn dip I ate in a restaurant. I'll also show you the easiest way to cook corn to perfection! I'll also show you two ways to serve this delicious dip. This is a pushy recipe Dear Reader.

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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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Jumbo Singapore Chilli Crab, Singapore

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Jumbo Singapore Chilli Crab, Singapore

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

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Kamakura Warabi-Mochi, Regent Place

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Kamakura Warabi-Mochi, Regent Place

Heads up mochi fans and Japanophiles! The popular Japanese mochi brand Kamakura Warabi-mochi has opened a store in Sydney serving up this unique style of mochi. Find out what else is on offer and what the mochi is like.

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Just Opened: Joie, Chatswood

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Just Opened: Joie, Chatswood

Joie at Chatswood Chase is a stylish French Asian brasserie serving comfort food with a twist. Think juicy dairy-fed pork chop with bacon gastrique, crispy lasagna rotolo, tuna nicoise with katsuobushi aioli, warm sourdough with potato aioli and elegant desserts like burnt pavlova and chocolate mousse with ginger crème anglaise. Find out what to order, prices, atmosphere and why this new Chatswood restaurant is already packed almost every night!

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Impressive Salami Rose Charcuterie Platter!

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Impressive Salami Rose Charcuterie Platter!

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

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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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Cheap Eats Waikiki: 24 Budget-Friendly Restaurants in Waikiki

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Cheap Eats Waikiki: 24 Budget-Friendly Restaurants in Waikiki

As a tourist destination, Waikiki can be one of the most expensive area of Honolulu, Hawaii to eat in but it is also where a lot of hotels are located so it's likely that you may be staying there. But if you're looking for cheap eats in Waikiki there are plenty if you know where to look. These places combine great food, friendly aloha service and prices for around $20USD per main or less all collated through weeks of personal research!

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Osso bucco alla Milanese slow braise

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Osso bucco alla Milanese slow braise

This Italian beef ossobucco recipe is a wonderful cosy, winter meal and perfect for a slow cook weekend. The meat is braised until beautifully tender and you can cook this in the oven or stovetop. This Osso Bucco is also perfect for pairing with risotto Milanese and idea; for when you want a simple, warming and satisfying dish and have time for a slow braise. It is also a great make-ahead recipe.

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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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Rovollo, Sydney

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Rovollo, Sydney

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

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Watermelon Salad

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Watermelon Salad

This lush, delicious watermelon salad comes together in five minutes - sweet watermelon, crisp cucumber, paper‑thin red onion, salty feta and a zingy lime‑and‑honey dressing. I make it at least twice a week all summer and it vanishes so fast I can barely keep up. Make it for the long weekend; consider this a very pushy recommendation, Dear Reader.

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Piqu, Newtown

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Piqu, Newtown

Piqu is a brand new South east Asian restaurant that fuses South East Asian flavours with creative dishes and cocktails. Most people might walk past this unassuming 35 seat restaurant on King Street not knowing the credentials of the two chef owners. Find out more about it here!

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A Food Lover's Guide to Gruyere, Switzerland: Cheese, Cream & More

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A Food Lover's Guide to Gruyere, Switzerland: Cheese, Cream & More

The town of Gruyere is an Alpine jewel in the Swiss Pre-Alps. It is home to the eponymous Gruyere cheese, a stunning Castle and a Hollywood connection. Find out about some of the delicious gastronomic experiences - and yes they involve Gruyere cheese, fondue, raclette as well as pots of double cream!

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Slippery's Peakhurst: Wood-Fired Pizzas & Pizza Dough Subs

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Slippery's Peakhurst: Wood-Fired Pizzas & Pizza Dough Subs

Slippery's in Peakhurst is a food truck that specialises in two things: pizza and subs. But these subs are not your regular subs; they are made with pizza dough so that they're light fluffy and a little bit crispy. Learn more about what is at Slippery's!

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Nasi Goreng - Chef Recipe

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Nasi Goreng - Chef Recipe

This easy nasi goreng recipe is packed with flavour thanks to a secret ingredient that makes it taste like it came from a restaurant! Learn how to make authentic Indonesian fried rice with prawns, jasmine rice, kecap manis and caramelised savoury-sweet flavours just like in Bali.

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Iced Matcha Latte - Cafe Style Easy, 2 Minutes!

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Iced Matcha Latte - Cafe Style Easy, 2 Minutes!

This iced matcha latte recipe is creamy, refreshing and so easy to make at home but tastes like it came from your favourite cafe! It is made with matcha powder, oat milk and your choice of sweetener or fruit puree. Making it at home means that it is completely customisable and much cheaper than buying out. I'll also show you how to make the perfect fresh fruit purees for your iced matcha latte!

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Rose Candy Toffee Apples

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Rose Candy Toffee Apples

Say it sweetly with these rose-shaped toffee apples - a glossy, delicious spin on the fairground favourite. They're surprisingly easy to rustle up with small apples, a silicone rose mould and a handful of pantry ingredients; perfect for gifting or a romantic afternoon nibble, and I'll show you how to get that shiny, crunchy toffee and pretty rose finish.

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Easy Turkish Menemen Recipe with Eggs and Tomatoes

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Easy Turkish Menemen Recipe with Eggs and Tomatoes

Discover an easy Turkish menemen recipe for a flavoursome breakfast of scrambled eggs, fresh tomatoes & capsicum peppers. Plus tips on sujuk, Aleppo pepper & cheese!

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Young's Palace, Potts Point

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Young's Palace, Potts Point

Looking for an old school Cantonese Australian feast? Young's Palace is a new restaurant in Potts Point serving up prawn toast with caviar, honey king prawns and more surprises. Find out more about it here!

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How To Make: Chocolate Easter Eggs

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How To Make: Chocolate Easter Eggs

Learn how to make your own white chocolate Rocky Road Easter egg filled with mini eggs, marshmallows, Turkish delight, coconut and cranberries. This fun DIY Easter treat is easier than you think and perfect for gifting or customising with your favourite fillings!

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Buddha's Hand Fruit Recipe - Homemade Limoncello

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Buddha's Hand Fruit Recipe - Homemade Limoncello

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

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Easy Honey Soy Roasted Parsnips Recipe - 20-Minute Side

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Easy Honey Soy Roasted Parsnips Recipe - 20-Minute Side

The easiest roasted parsnips you'll ever make - ready in 20 minutes. These honey‑soy parsnips caramelise into a sticky, sweet and utterly delicious side that Mr NQN and I practically squabble over; they're addictive.

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Self Saucing Caramel Pudding

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Self Saucing Caramel Pudding

This caramel pudding recipe is one of those magical self saucing puddings. A light textured brown sugar sponge sits atop a thick pool of luscious caramel sauce below. This pudding also just requires a bowl and a jug and no mixer so it's super easy to make and economical too. One pudding serves from 8-10 people!

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Slice of Italy: Regina La Pizzeria, Redfern

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Slice of Italy: Regina La Pizzeria, Redfern

Regina La Pizzeria is a pizzeria in Redfern's Wunderlich Lane. On offer are three types of pizzas from a Fritta or deep fried pizza to a Pizza al Padellino or pan pizza to the more traditional style pizzas. Come and see what makes these pizzas so unique.

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Baked Chicken Parmigiana Recipe

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Baked Chicken Parmigiana Recipe

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

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Tuna Melt Sandwich - Easy Comfort Food

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Tuna Melt Sandwich - Easy Comfort Food

This classic tuna melt is made with creamy tuna, melted cheese and buttery, golden bread with crisp edges. Made with tuna, mayonnaise and pickled mixed right into the filling and celery for crunch it is pan toasted for a perfect melting, hot sandwich. Great for an easy lunch or dinner.

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Pino's Vino e Cucina al Mare, Cronulla

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Pino's Vino e Cucina al Mare, Cronulla

Much loved Italian restaurant Pino's Vino e Cucina has just opened another branch in Sydney's Sutherland Shire. With Cronulla beach within easy walking distance, the focus here is on fresh seafood and is inspired by Puglia. Their seafood platter is a fresh take on a classic seafood platter and there is house made pasta as well as meat and seafood dishes. Come along and see what this new restaurant is like.

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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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Fondue Recipe (Authentic, Swiss)

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Fondue Recipe (Authentic, Swiss)

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

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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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Beetroot And Feta Salad - Restaurant Quality

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Beetroot And Feta Salad - Restaurant Quality

This beetroot and feta salad is a flavour packed dish inspired by Santorini. Sweet roasted beetroot is paired with creamy feta, bright citrusy orange gel and crunchy caramelised pecans for the perfect balance of flavours and textures. Finished with fresh dill, this elegant salad is ideal for entertaining and can be made ahead of time for easy hosting.

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Le Dodo Affamer, Canterbury: Sydney's Only Traditional Mauritian Restaurant

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Le Dodo Affamer, Canterbury: Sydney's Only Traditional Mauritian Restaurant

We visit Le Dodo Affamer in Canterbury, Sydney's only traditional Mauritian restaurant. Find out more about Mauritian cuisine as we try dishes like Salmi, Bol Renverse and fried noodles and desserts like Puits D'Amour and banana tarts.

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Just Launched: Aalia's Spring Long Lunch

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Just Launched: Aalia's Spring Long Lunch

Aalia's new spring long lunch is here with seven courses of fresh, seasonal Middle Eastern fine dining dishes. From crunchy fattoush crackers to Murray Cod masgouf and a crunchy mango katafi to finish. Find out more about it here.

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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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Inside Izy.aki: A Unique Omakase Experience in Sydney

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Inside Izy.aki: A Unique Omakase Experience in Sydney

Izy.aki is a Japanese style restaurant serving up kappo style yakiniku omakase. While the name conjures up images of an informal izakaya, Izyaki serves up refined, clever food in a 20 seater restaurant with a 6 or 10 course menu. Come along as we try all 10 courses!

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Dubai Chocolate Chocolate Strawberries

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Dubai Chocolate Chocolate Strawberries

These chocolate‑strawberry cups are utterly delicious and surprisingly simple - each glass hides over a whole punnet of strawberries layered with warm, liquid Nutella and crunchy toasted pistachio kataifi. It's a little bit of a pushy recipe, Dear Reader, but perfect for Valentine's Day.

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A Dog Friendly Luxe Escape at Cuttaway Cottage in the Southern Highlands

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A Dog Friendly Luxe Escape at Cuttaway Cottage in the Southern Highlands

Escape to Cuttaway Cottage in the Southern Highlands. This luxe, dog friendly country house comes complete with donkeys and ponies that you can feed over the fence as well as a private pool, king beds, cosy fireplace and a beautiful farmhouse kitchen. We also share some great dog friendly places to eat in the Southern Highlands (including a dog friendly afternoon tea!).

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Chilli Crisp - The Must Have Condiment!

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Chilli Crisp - The Must Have Condiment!

This easy Homemade Chilli Crisp takes just 5 minutes to make and tastes every bit as good as store bought! Packed with crispy garlic, chilli flakes, sesame seeds and plenty of savoury umami flavour, it's delicious spooned over dumplings, noodles, eggs, avocado toast, roasted vegetables and grilled meats. It's a must have in every fridge!

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