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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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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Tom Yum From Hell

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Tom Yum From Hell

There's a tiny Thai restaurant located down tiny Temperance Lane in the middle of Sydney's bustling CBD. And there is only one thing on the menu: tom yum noodle soup with a choice of topping of crispy pork belly, wagyu beef or seafood. Come along as we try Tom Yum From Hell (and find out if it is from hell!).

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Palm Springs Meets Orange at The Oriana

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Palm Springs Meets Orange at The Oriana

The Oriana is an unexpected pop of colour in Orange. With a 1960's retro Palm Spring hotel vibe, this colourful hotel has everything you could want from plush rooms and suites to outdoor dining, pool, sauna, their peacock room restaurant and even a little art gallery. You'll never need to leave!

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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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Market Breakfasts and Mango Harvests: A Cam Ranh Food Adventure

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Market Breakfasts and Mango Harvests: A Cam Ranh Food Adventure

Cam Ranh on Vietnam's south-eastern coast is full of surprises from morning markets to unique temples and mango farms. On this food tour we explore street food stalls, sample tropical fruit and learn how to cook classic Vietnamese dishes like Pho and Bo La Lot. Come along as we share what we discover!

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Haus Hiltl, Zurich: The Oldest Vegetarian Restaurant in the World

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Haus Hiltl, Zurich: The Oldest Vegetarian Restaurant in the World

Haus Hiltl is the world's oldest vegetarian restaurant. Located on Sihlstrasse in Zürich Switzerland it has been serving vegetarian fare since 1898. Find out how the oldest vegetarian restaurant in the world came to be and what is on the menu there now.

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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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Cornflake Cookies Recipe - Chewy & Crunchy Classic

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Cornflake Cookies Recipe - Chewy & Crunchy Classic

These unassuming Cornflake Cookies are an Australian classic! Chewy in the centre, crunchy on the outside and made with simple ingredients, they're the perfect balance of texture and flavour. Easy to bake and always a crowd-pleaser. Plus tips to make the best ones yet!

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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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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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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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Arms Length, Potts Point

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Arms Length, Potts Point

Arms Length is a new cafe, restaurant and bar on leafy Kellett Street in Kings Cross. You can stop by for breakfast, brunch or lunch as well as dinner or supper. Take a seat in one of the cute leather booths for two or sit outside in the courtyard with your dog! See what's on the food and drink menu.

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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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Mango Panna Cotta

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Mango Panna Cotta

This mango panna cotta is a little bit special - it looks impressive but is utterly straightforward to make, keeps happily in the fridge for days and tastes deliciously tropical. Ripe mangoes are pureed and set beneath a silky coconut‑cream layer, then topped with fresh, diced mango; perfect as a make‑ahead pudding when you want something that feels celebratory without any fuss. Consider this an enthusiastic recommendation, Dear Reader.

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Chicken Alfredo Bake - Creamy Tray Bake

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Chicken Alfredo Bake - Creamy Tray Bake

This Chicken Alfredo Bake is comfort food at its best! Cheese ravioli, smoky chicken, mushrooms and sun-dried tomatoes are tossed in a rich Alfredo sauce, layered with mozzarella and Parmesan, then baked until bubbling and golden. Great for meal prep, feeding a crowd or family dinner.

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Hidden Gem: Social Dining, Sydney

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Hidden Gem: Social Dining, Sydney

With no street signage and little social media presence, Social Dining restaurant is a leafy oasis tucked away in a building on Sydney's Elizabeth Street near Martin Place. Open for weekday lunch only, they can have diners in and out within 1 hour or for a long lunch. Find out why this hidden away gem has so many repeat customers.

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Authentic Gnocco Fritto Recipe (Italian Fried Dough)

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Authentic Gnocco Fritto Recipe (Italian Fried Dough)

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

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Crab Rangoon Dip Recipe with Crispy Wonton Crackers

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Crab Rangoon Dip Recipe with Crispy Wonton Crackers

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

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Pistachio Cheesecake

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Pistachio Cheesecake

This pistachio cheesecake is gloriously simple and utterly delicious - a silky vanilla-baked base topped with a blanket of pistachio cream and a scattering of crunchy pistachios. It's easy enough for a weeknight and, for those who like shortcuts, I also have Thermomix instructions. This one is a bit pushy, Dear Reader.

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Tchouktchouka Magic at Cafe Tanja, Surry Hills

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Tchouktchouka Magic at Cafe Tanja, Surry Hills

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

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My Mother's Easy Congee Recipe (Pressure Cooker, Instant Pot, Stovetop)

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My Mother's Easy Congee Recipe (Pressure Cooker, Instant Pot, Stovetop)

This congee, jook or savoury rice porridge recipe is a cinch to make. I'm sharing my mother's recipe for congee and a version that takes no time in the pressure cooker or instant pot. You'll be enjoying a delicious, creamy textured congee in no time! If you're feeling under the weather or cold, then this rice porridge is the best antidote. Plus it's easy and budget friendly too!

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Spicy Roasted Chicken Thighs

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Spicy Roasted Chicken Thighs

These spicy roasted chicken thighs are smothered in chorizo butter and baked on top of golden potatoes that soak up all the flavour. Juicy, crispy skinned chicken and buttery potatoes make the ultimate one pan dinner!

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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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Yum Cha at Garden Palace

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Yum Cha at Garden Palace

Sydney's newest yum cha restaurant is Garden Palace on Sussex Street in Haymarket. Expect friendly trolley ladies, classic dishes, a few surprises and that hard-to-find prawn roll wrapped in rice paper!

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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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Lee's Dumpling Lab Authentic Nanjing Dumplings in Sydney

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Lee's Dumpling Lab Authentic Nanjing Dumplings in Sydney

Lee's Dumpling Lab is a Nanjing style dumpling and noodle store at the new Sydney Fish Market in Glebe. It is a new offshoot of Lee's Dumplings on George Street in the city. Come along as we try the noodles and Nanjing style xiao long baos.

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Hongdae Pocha, Chippendale

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Hongdae Pocha, Chippendale

Hongdae Pocha is a brand new Korean Pocha restaurant in Sydney's Chippendale. Pochas are casual Korean street food stalls that serve late night comfort food and drinks. This restaurant has all of that plus a whole Korean fried chicken with two sauces, hash browns with beef tartare and a ramen fried rice. Come along and find out all about the must orders at Hongdae Pocha.

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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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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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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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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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Salt Bread Shio Pan - Buttery & Crisp

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Salt Bread Shio Pan - Buttery & Crisp

Salt Bread, Shio Pan or sogeum ppang is the buttery, crispy bread that has taken the world by storm. Imagine a cross between a croissant, milk bread and a dinner roll that is soft and fluffy inside with a golden, salty, buttery crust. A home made version is so delicious straight from the oven. Learn tips to get that perfect crispy bottom and incredible flavour.

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Savouring Kavala wines, ruins and kourabiedes

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Savouring Kavala wines, ruins and kourabiedes

It's Day 2 of our Mediterranean cruise and the Celestyal Journey cruise ship arrives at Kavala in Northern Greece. Kavala is famous for Philippi, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a major archaeological site with ruins of temples, forum and a theatre. We also stop off at a winery and eat some of Kavala's most famous exports: kourabiedes or Greek almond biscuits and partake of the cruise ship's fine dining restaurant! So what is the food like and is Kavala worth a stop?

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A 1 Day Guide to Da Nang, Vietnam For Food Lovers

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A 1 Day Guide to Da Nang, Vietnam For Food Lovers

We escape to Da Nang, a popular area of Vietnam to visit for its beachfront, things to do and proximity to other areas like Hue and Hoi An. Take a closer look at our beachfront accommodation, Michelin recommended eats, local food and rooftop dinner with a view.

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Dragon Pastry Sydney: Newest Spot for Traditional Chinese Sweets

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Dragon Pastry Sydney: Newest Spot for Traditional Chinese Sweets

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

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Arcana & Alchemy at McRae Bar, Capella Sydney

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Arcana & Alchemy at McRae Bar, Capella Sydney

Looking to celebrate the festive season? Head to McRae bar at Capella Sydney for an elegant evening of cocktails and bar snacks. McRae bar has also just launched a brand new Arcana & Alchemy menu featuring 12 creative cocktails inspired by 12 Sydney buildings designed by the original building architect and namesake, George McRae. Find out more about it here and what snacks are available too.

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Cheap & Cheerful: Sunflower Taiwanese Gourmet, Broadway

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Cheap & Cheerful: Sunflower Taiwanese Gourmet, Broadway

Sunflower Taiwanese Gourmet is a Taiwanese restaurant on Sydney's Broadway. It's a very popular place for home-sick Taiwanese people who want a taste of Taiwan at a very reasonable price. So what is the food like and what did we love to eat here?

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Goat's Cheese Tart Recipe - 3 Ingredients!

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Goat's Cheese Tart Recipe - 3 Ingredients!

Need an easy entertaining recipe? This goat's cheese and caramelised onion tart uses puff pastry and just a handful of ingredients but looks impressive and like a lot of effort. And did I mention it's just 3 ingredients?

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Just Launched: Ovolo's Dolce & Mare High Tea in Sydney

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Just Launched: Ovolo's Dolce & Mare High Tea in Sydney

The new afternoon tea at the Ovolo Hotel in Woollomooloo is inspired by the Italian themes of Dolce & Mare or sweet and seafood. The three tiered stand is paired with Veuve Clicquot Champagne, first nations tea blends and tea inspired cocktails.

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Bali's Bucket List - Rock Bar and After Rock, Bali

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Bali's Bucket List - Rock Bar and After Rock, Bali

Rock Bar Bali is on the bucket list for many travellers. Over the years it has changed and expanded so that it can accommodate demand for the cliffside sunset bar. So what is it like now? And how do you score a coveted table at the Round Deck? We also take a peek into After Rock, the late night bar designed to be a flow on bar after Rock Bar closes at midnight.

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Lamb Shoulder Rolled Porchetta Style - Slow Roasted

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Lamb Shoulder Rolled Porchetta Style - Slow Roasted

This lamb shoulder porchetta is the ultimate showstopping roast for Easter or special occasions. A boneless lamb shoulder is rolled with an aromatic mix of fennel, rosemary, sage, garlic and lemon then slow roasted until tender. It is perfect to make-ahead the day before. Juicy, flavour packed and easier than it looks, this lamb porchetta is perfect for entertaining and I'll give you tips on making it super easy!

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Rice Paper Dumplings Recipe

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Rice Paper Dumplings Recipe

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

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Strawberry Jam - Easy 10 Minute Gift Idea

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Strawberry Jam - Easy 10 Minute Gift Idea

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

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Quick Quesabirria Birria Tacos (Easy! Weeknight Dinner)

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Quick Quesabirria Birria Tacos (Easy! Weeknight Dinner)

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

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Bird's Nest Easter Cookies

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Bird's Nest Easter Cookies

These bird's nest cookies are a fun and easy no-bake Easter treat perfect for making with kids or if you need to bring something fun to an Easter party. Made with melted chocolate and crunchy fried noodles they're shaped into nests and filled with colourful mini eggs. You can add a hint of spice with cinnamon chocolate or keep it classic with milk or dark chocolate. Ready in minutes and so cute for Easter celebrations, parties or edible gifts!

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Bethenny's Classic Chicken Salad

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Bethenny's Classic Chicken Salad

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

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Blueberry Scream Pie Recipe

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Blueberry Scream Pie Recipe

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

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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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Banana Bread Cookies - Easy, Chewy!

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Banana Bread Cookies - Easy, Chewy!

Love banana bread and chocolate chip cookies? These Banana Bread Cookies combine both into one incredible cookie! Made with browned butter, ripe bananas and chocolate chips, they're soft in the middle, chewy around the edges and perfect for using up overripe bananas. They're freezer-friendly, easy to make and taste just like warm banana bread in cookie form.

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Smash Hit! Humble Buns Food Truck in Bexley

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Smash Hit! Humble Buns Food Truck in Bexley

Humble Buns is a small food truck on Forest Road in Bexley that's been getting a bit of a buzz for its smashed burgers. We popped by to see what all the fuss was about and to try a side of their delicious loaded fries.

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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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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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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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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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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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Pesto Trapanese Busiate - Sicilian Pesto

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Pesto Trapanese Busiate - Sicilian Pesto

This is an authentic recipe for Pesto alla Trapanese, a classic Sicilian pasta sauce made with ripe tomatoes, toasted almonds, garlic, basil, pecorino and extra virgin olive oil. Unlike traditional Genoese pesto, this version is a raw, uncooked sauce that is fresh, slightly sweet and beautifully textured. This simple "cucina povera" recipe relies on seasonal ingredients and pantry staples and comes together quickly.

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Tuna Tostadas - Crunchy & Fresh In Under 30 Minutes!

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Tuna Tostadas - Crunchy & Fresh In Under 30 Minutes!

These Tuna Tostadas are a fantastic Mexican appetiser for taco night or entertaining. Crispy corn tortillas are topped with creamy guacamole and sashimi grade tuna mixed with mayonnaise, capers, red onion and chilli for a fresh, spicy bite. Inspired by restaurant-style tostadas, they're crunchy, utterly delicious and surprisingly easy to make at home.

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Grilled Prawns with Nduja Butter

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Grilled Prawns with Nduja Butter

Grilled prawns or shrimp are one of the best things about summer (or early Autumn technically!). Try these restaurant quality chef's recipe for grilled prawns with a nduja butter sauce on top! This is a quick and easy dinner or lunch seafood recipe and they take about 6 minutes on the grill to cook.

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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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Chicken Shawarma Wrap Middle Eastern

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Chicken Shawarma Wrap Middle Eastern

This homemade chicken shawarma has everything you love: juicy, spice-marinated chicken, warm pita bread, crisp salad and creamy garlic toum but did you know it's easy to make at home? The chicken is finished with optional upgrades like a herby Green Goddess dipping sauce for extra wow factor. It is a complete meal in one and better than takeaway!

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