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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Elotes Corn in a Cup - Mexican

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Elotes Corn in a Cup - Mexican

Elotes in a cup is an easy Mexican street corn recipe with corn, garlic crema and Tajin and takes 10 minutes or less to make. It works beautifully as a side for tacos, burritos or grilled meat or as a cookout side dish. Because it is served in cups it makes for a great party dish too!

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Marinated Pickle Cheese - Cheese Platter Alternative

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Marinated Pickle Cheese - Cheese Platter Alternative

This marinated pickle cheese is the ultimate party appetiser and cheese platter alternative. Layers of red cheddar and gouda cheese are sandwiched with cream cheese then marinated in a tangy, herby pickle and caper dressing with dill, chives and a touch of chilli. The cheese absorbs all that briny savoury goodness so that it is even better the next day or even in 3 days! Serve with lavosh crackers for the best party app!

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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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Chicken Adobo - Authentic, Easy

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Chicken Adobo - Authentic, Easy

Chicken adobo is one of the most beloved Filipino dishes and it is incredibly easy to make at home. Chicken is braised in a rich, tangy sauce of soy sauce, vinegar, garlic, bay leaves and peppercorns until tender and deeply flavoursome. This authentic recipe shows you how to balance the salty, sour and slightly sweet flavours that make Filipino adobo so moreish. Serve with steamed rice for a comforting, classic meal.

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Big Flavours & Only 14 Seats: Tida Persian Restaurant, Willoughby

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Big Flavours & Only 14 Seats: Tida Persian Restaurant, Willoughby

Looking for incredible Persian food in Sydney? Tida Persian Restaurant is a tiny 14-seat spot in Willoughby serving beautifully cooked kebabs, crispy tahdig rice, smoky mirza ghasemi eggplant dip and rich khoresh fesenjan stew. The space feels like you're dining in someone else's home. Find out more here.

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Inside the New Wilderluxe Lake Keepit Glamping Experience

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Inside the New Wilderluxe Lake Keepit Glamping Experience

Wilderluxe Lake Keepit is a brand new glamping experience in "Big Sky Country" in North West NSW. With just 8 luxury star tents, this couples retreat combines back to nature with beautiful accommodation. Find out all of the details of what a stay is like at Wilderluxe.

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Plum Cake - Easy, Simple Favourite

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Plum Cake - Easy, Simple Favourite

This easy plum cake is the perfect way to use seasonal plums. Made in one bowl with no mixer, it combines wholemeal and plain flour for a super tender, buttery crumb. Juicy plums peek through the top with a crunchy sugar finish. This is a reliable cake you'll bake again and again!

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Conte, Sydney

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Conte, Sydney

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

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Strawberry Cheesecake Recipe (Cheesecake Factory Dupe)

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Strawberry Cheesecake Recipe (Cheesecake Factory Dupe)

This baked strawberry cheesecake is deliciously light and silky rather than heavy, crowned with fresh strawberries glazed to a shine. If you love the Cheesecake Factory's strawberry cheesecake, this is my take on that iconic favourite - a proper crowd-pleaser. This is a pushy recipe, Dear Reader.

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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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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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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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Local Favourite Thai - Soi 25, Pyrmont

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Local Favourite Thai - Soi 25, Pyrmont

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

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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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Pumpkin Focaccia Bread Recipe

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Pumpkin Focaccia Bread Recipe

We're right in the thick of Halloween and I have a fun, easy pumpkin focaccia "breadscape" to share - I saw it on Instagram and couldn't wait to make it. All you need is my big bubble focaccia dough, a small pumpkin, some red onion and a few sage leaves, and you'll end up with something delightfully cute and delicious on the table.

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Snow Skin Mooncakes Recipe

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Snow Skin Mooncakes Recipe

Snow skin mooncakes are a lighter, modern take on the very rich traditional mooncakes - essentially mochi rather than pastry. These ice‑skin treats have a tender matcha skin wrapped around a whole strawberry and a creamy, cheesecake‑style filling, so if you love strawberry matcha lattes you'll find them absolutely delicious. Here's how to make them at home.

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Air Fryer Buffalo Hot Chicken Wings - Saucy

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Air Fryer Buffalo Hot Chicken Wings - Saucy

These air fryer Buffalo wings are saucy and crispy without deep frying thanks to one simple secret ingredient. Toss them in a buttery Buffalo hot sauce with a touch of honey, paprika and lemon pepper for the ultimate easy snack. Serve with celery sticks and blue cheese or ranch dressing for classic buffalo wings at home. Perfect for game day, parties or an easy appetiser!

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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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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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Sushi Push Pops & Za'atar Sushi at Sushi Box, Yagoona

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Sushi Push Pops & Za'atar Sushi at Sushi Box, Yagoona

Sushi Box is a takeaway sushi shop that sells sushi push pops with coatings like blue takis or hot cheetos or sushi with za'atar and drizzled in olive oil. Find out what it is like and which combination of sushi pop works best!

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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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Santorini Tomato Fritters Recipe

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Santorini Tomato Fritters Recipe

During tomato season I make these Santorini tomato fritters - tomatokeftedes. They're bursting with sweet, juicy tomatoes, spring onions and a good handful of herbs, and as a bonus they're vegan and egg‑free. Light, crisp and utterly delicious, they're a little taste of the Greek islands you can make at home.

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Pizza Picks at Frankly Nicks, Hurlstone Park

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Pizza Picks at Frankly Nicks, Hurlstone Park

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

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Easy Roast Turkey Crown Recipe

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Easy Roast Turkey Crown Recipe

This easy maple‑glazed roast turkey crown is something a bit special - perfect for Thanksgiving or Christmas, but honestly just as wonderful on a roast chicken. The glaze gives you crisp skin and deliciously juicy meat, so do me a favour and try it, will you, Dear Reader?

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NOMAD Sydney's Sunday Table Brunch

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NOMAD Sydney's Sunday Table Brunch

Looking for a Sunday brunch or lunch with a Middle Eastern spin? NOMAD in Surry Hills has a new Sunday Table brunch including dips, dolmas and a divine roast duck and dessert for $72 a person. Find out what is on the menu (and what else you can add on top of it!).

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The Viral Magnum Croissant Ice Cream Sandwich

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The Viral Magnum Croissant Ice Cream Sandwich

Warm, buttery croissant + cold, creamy ice cream + that irresistible crack of chocolate equals one fun dessert. This viral Magnum croissant ice cream sandwich takes just 2 ingredients and a few minutes to make and is the ultimate hot and cold treat. It's also a brilliant way to use up day old croissants!

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Lamb Kebab Skewers - Juicy

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Lamb Kebab Skewers - Juicy

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

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Mekong River Cruise Day 4: Phenomenal Phnom Penh

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Mekong River Cruise Day 4: Phenomenal Phnom Penh

It was our very first time in Phnom Penh, and the city greeted us with a mix of history, heat and incredible food. From the glittering Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda to iced coffees and a sky-high lunch of Cambodian favourites, the city had us hooked from the start. Come along as we explore Phnom Penh's royal history and end the day headed towards Vietnam.

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From Wagyu to Bulgogi Pancakes: 789 Korean BBQ, Darling Square

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From Wagyu to Bulgogi Pancakes: 789 Korean BBQ, Darling Square

We sizzle our way through 789 Korean BBQ Darling Square and try items like wagyu short ribs, puffy bulgogi pancakes, cheesy corn and spicy pork. Find out what is a must order!

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Pistachio Ice Cream - Real Sicilian Flavour

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Pistachio Ice Cream - Real Sicilian Flavour

This homemade pistachio ice cream tastes just like the pistachio gelato I ate across Sicily-full of real pistachios and a silky custard base. No artificial green here, just true flavour!

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Comte Gougeres Cheese Puffs Recipe

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Comte Gougeres Cheese Puffs Recipe

These Comté gougères - little French choux puffs - are delightfully light and collapse into a cloud of cheesy happiness when you bite into them; perfect for Christmas or any cocktail party. This is a pushy recipe, Dear Reader.

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How To Make Parisian Hot Chocolate

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How To Make Parisian Hot Chocolate

This Hot Chocolate recipe or Chocolat Chaud is inspired by the famous Angelina Parisian Hot Chocolate. Rich, creamy and silky, it is made with just two ingredients and tastes just like the famous one in the Angelina Paris Salon de thé. They key to this incredibly rich hot chocolate is simple ingredients that bring out the flavour of the dark or bittersweet chocolate. I'm sharing a recipe for making this hot chocolate in the Thermomix as well as for making it on the stovetop.

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Amah by Ho Jiak's Dim Sum High Tea

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Amah by Ho Jiak's Dim Sum High Tea

Amah by Ho Jiak in Chatswood has a new Dim Sum afternoon tea on offer. For $39 a person you get a three tier stand with a selection of Malaysian dumplings with creative spins like a dumpling version of Hainanese chicken rice. So what is afternoon tea like here and is it worth trying?

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Bold Southeast Asian Flavours in Rose Bay at Rasa House

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Bold Southeast Asian Flavours in Rose Bay at Rasa House

Rasa House in Rose Bay serves Southeast Asian inspired dishes with bold flavours. Try the crispy eggplant martabak, spanner crab dumplings in tom yum broth, charcoal grilled satay and ribeye steak with pear and ginger curry sauce. A relaxed Sydney dinner spot with a view of the water across the road.

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The Best $15 Comfort Food in Sydney? Bakso Barokah, Surry Hills

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The Best $15 Comfort Food in Sydney? Bakso Barokah, Surry Hills

Looking for authentic Indonesian food in Sydney? Bakso Barokah in Surry Hills is famous for its bakso meatball soups, giant spicy meatballs, mie ayam noodles and comforting winter-friendly dishes, all at incredibly affordable prices!

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Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls

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Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls

Try my softest, fluffiest pumpkin cinnamon rolls filled with pumpkin puree, pumpkin spice and swirls of cinnamon sugar, then slathered in a dreamy cream cheese frosting. Made with my secret tangzhong method for pillowy dough that stay fresh longer!

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Elysia Wellness Retreat - Everything You Need to Know Before You Stay

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Elysia Wellness Retreat - Everything You Need to Know Before You Stay

Planning a Hunter Valley escape? Find out what it's like to stay at Elysia Wellness Retreat in Pokolbin. This review covers the suites, magnesium pools, award winning day spa, wellness breakfast and dinner at Oak & Vine. Here's everything you need to know before you book.

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Abu Ali, Fairfield

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Abu Ali, Fairfield

If you are looking for traditional Iraqi food head to Sydney's Fairfield where there are plenty of Iraqi eateries. Kebab Abu Ali is an Iraqi restaurant with a distinct interior with rich red and paintings on the walls. You'll find authentic Iraqi dishes like Parda Pilaw, or Teeman ala Baggella made with broad beans, dill and topped with a lamb shank plus house made bread made fresh to order.

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Cheap Thrills At My Aunt's Handmade Noodles, Burwood

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Cheap Thrills At My Aunt's Handmade Noodles, Burwood

My Aunt's Handmade Noodles is the name of a popular and newish Northern Chinese noodle shop in Burwood and now Eastwood. And it's one of the few places where you can get an enormous bowl of noodles, free noodle refills and a free drink for under $20! What is it like and is it worth the queues?

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Issho Cafe Tokyo Dessert House

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Issho Cafe Tokyo Dessert House

Issho Cafe Tokyo Dessert House is the new Japanese-style cafe from the team behind Mango Coco, and it's impossible to walk past without peering in at those gleaming cakes. The menu balances sweet and savoury - think strawberry-and-cream domes, kakigori shave ice and French toast alongside light, delicious soufflé pancakes (yes, there are savoury ones topped with chicken katsu). So, is it worth the detour?

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Cheap Thrills at N and N Food, Campsie

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Cheap Thrills at N and N Food, Campsie

N and N Food is a no frills eatery in Campsie serving up tasty Chinese dishes. There's a range of delicious boiled dumplings, steamed buns, rice dumplings or bowls of slippery, saucy noodles for bargain prices. But there are a couple of things you need to know before you visit!

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Apricot Lounge Ho Chi Minh Airport Review: Is It Worth It?

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Apricot Lounge Ho Chi Minh Airport Review: Is It Worth It?

If you have a long layover at Ho Chi Minh's Tan Son Nhat International Airport, you have a few options including the Apricot Lounge. Located in the international terminal, this paid access lounge offers food, drinks, wifi and showers for travellers looking to refresh and relax. But what exactly is on offer, how much does it cost and is it worth checking out on your next trip through Ho Chi Minh?

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Strawberry Tiramisu (No Raw Eggs & Easy Make-Ahead Dessert)

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Strawberry Tiramisu (No Raw Eggs & Easy Make-Ahead Dessert)

This strawberry tiramisu is a fresh, fruity twist on the Italian classic! It is made with layers of sweet, fresh strawberries, mascarpone cream and savoiardi biscuits. The result is a light, creamy dessert perfect for entertaining (think Mother's Day coming up!). Plus, there are no raw eggs, making it perfect for everyone.

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Dubai Chocolate Cake

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Dubai Chocolate Cake

This Dubai chocolate cake is inspired by the viral Dubai chocolate bar. A rich, moist chocolate is filled with crunchy kataifi pistachio filling and a decadent chocolate frosting. This showstopping Middle Eastern inspired dessert is perfect for special occasions, celebrations or for chocolate lovers!

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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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Bread & Butter Pudding (With Madagascan Vanilla Custard)

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Bread & Butter Pudding (With Madagascan Vanilla Custard)

This butter bread and butter pudding recipe is incredibly rich and luxe! With a deliciously buttery croissant base that soaks up the vanilla drenched double cream plus a Madagascan vanilla custard, this may be the best bread and butter pudding you've ever made.

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The Art of Croissants: La Haute Croissanterie

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The Art of Croissants: La Haute Croissanterie

Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour's La Haute Croissanterie offers up a range of house baked croissants filled with sweet and savoury fillings. We get a preview of an upcoming croissant class where you can learn the art of croissant making. And for Mother's Day there is a new flavour that utilises native ingredients. Come and read more about the work that goes into making each croissant and find out what the new flavour is!

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Satay Street at Lau Pa Sat, Singapore

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Satay Street at Lau Pa Sat, Singapore

Lau Pa Sat is a hawker centre in Singapore's CBD where skyscrapers meet the smoky aroma of satay street and a bustling indoor hawker centre. It is one of the most popular hawker centres in Singapore thanks to its location and historical Victorian era building. Find out more about satay street and how to navigate this very popular hawker centre.

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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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Rocket Arugula Pear Salad Recipe

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Rocket Arugula Pear Salad Recipe

Dear Reader I promise that this is the best rocket pear salad you will ever eat. It was inspired by one that I ate overseas and it features rocket salad leaves, thinly sliced pear, caramelised walnuts, parmesan cheese and a simple balsamic olive oil dressing. I've eaten so many rocket salads in my life and this is truly the best. This is a pushy recipe Dear Reader!

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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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$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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Exploring Kusadasi Turkey: Ephesus, Local Eats & Panoramic Views

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Exploring Kusadasi Turkey: Ephesus, Local Eats & Panoramic Views

Today we are exploring colourful Kusadasi in Turkey with Celestyal Cruises. We visit the Ephesus ruins, eat a local lunch and some delicious baklava and climb up to the top to get a bird's eye view of this wonderful port city! And find out if I manage to talk Mr NQN into going to a Turkish barber!

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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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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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Vending Machine Ramen At Ramen Auru, Crows Nest

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Vending Machine Ramen At Ramen Auru, Crows Nest

Come along as we try a little slice of Japan in Sydney's Crows Nest. Order ramen, drinks and snacks all from a vending machine at Ramen Auru. Find out what the ordering process is like and what the ramen is like too!

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Tiramisu Latte Recipe + Video - Cafe Dupe

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Tiramisu Latte Recipe + Video - Cafe Dupe

Start your day right with this with a creamy tiramisu latte at home (or in the office). This quick 5 minute recipe tastes just like your favourite classic Italian coffee dessert - at a fraction of the price!

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The Ultimate Breakfast Burrito Recipe - Easy!

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The Ultimate Breakfast Burrito Recipe - Easy!

Start your day with these easy Breakfast Burritos. Packed with melty, cheesy scrambled eggs, crispy bacon or chorizo, golden hash browns and creamy guacamole, they're a filling, high-protein breakfast that's totally portable!

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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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Picturesque Patmos: Island, history and food

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Picturesque Patmos: Island, history and food

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

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