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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St. Lucia Newcastle Review - A Latin American Lunch by the Water

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St. Lucia Newcastle Review - A Latin American Lunch by the Water

St. Lucia is the new Latin American restaurant at Honeysuckle, the waterfront area of Newcastle. Opened in May 2026 by Garry and Melissa Risteski of Blanca and The Kingfish it features Latin American cuisine and drinks in a stunning setting. Come along and see what it is like!

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Easy Banana Muffins Recipe

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Easy Banana Muffins Recipe

This banana muffin recipe is the perfect weekend bake! It's simple, all you need is a couple of bowls and a whisk and you'll be making serving up some deliciously soft and moist banana muffins that taste like your favourite banana bread.

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MasterChef Magic at Ogni, Surry Hills

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MasterChef Magic at Ogni, Surry Hills

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

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Just Opened - Il Baretto, Newtown

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Just Opened - Il Baretto, Newtown

Popular Italian restaurant Il Baretto has opened up a new branch in Newtown on King Street focusing more on takeaway pasta dishes and quick bites. Find out what is on the menu and what is a must order!

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Half Price Dinner at Vineria Luisa, Enmore

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Half Price Dinner at Vineria Luisa, Enmore

Looking for a great Italian restaurant deal in Sydney? We tried Vineria Luisa's half price $62.50 three course winter menu. Find out what is on the menu and whether the winter special is worth it!

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From Tsukune to Tiramisu: Moku Darlinghurst

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From Tsukune to Tiramisu: Moku Darlinghurst

Moku is a Japanese inspired restaurant on Riley Street in Darlinghurst with an a la carte and omakase menu depending on the day and time. The menu has a mixture of Japanese dishes with playful Western accents and we were drawn in by the promise of a standout sandwich. Come and see what Moku is like and if it's worth a visit!

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Chinese Lettuce Cups (San Choy Bau)

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Chinese Lettuce Cups (San Choy Bau)

San Choy Bow is one of those Chinese dishes that is fresh, healthy and satisfying. Crisp lettuce cups are filled with pork or chicken mince, crunchy vegetables and a delicious Cantonese style sauce. Perfect for a light dinner. Forget takeaway, try this fakeaway recipe!

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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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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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Lemon Poppy Seed Cake (Moist, Zingy!)

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Lemon Poppy Seed Cake (Moist, Zingy!)

This Lemon Poppy seed Cake recipe is all about zingy, lemony flavours enveloped in a deliciously moist cake. This simple cake is decorated with a simple powdered or icing sugar frosting and edible flowers. When you're looking for a simple, single layer cake that looks a bit special but doesn't take a lot of time, this lemon poppy seed cake is it!

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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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New in Newcastle: Cara, Newcastle

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New in Newcastle: Cara, Newcastle

Cara Bistro & Wine Bar in Newcastle is a relaxed, wine-led bistro built for long, unhurried meals. Opened in October 2025 by Max Crawford, it focuses on small share plates. The wine list is thoughtful and interesting, with less common bottles including Georgian wines.

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Staying Up For 2am: dessertbar, W Hotel, Sydney

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Staying Up For 2am: dessertbar, W Hotel, Sydney

We visit 2am:dessertbar at the W Hotel where Singaporean Chef Janice Wong brings her dessert concept to Sydney. But there's a couple of surprises in store when we see the menu. Find out more here!

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NYT Gochujang Cookies Recipe

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NYT Gochujang Cookies Recipe

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

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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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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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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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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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Polish Club Ashfield Review, The Ultimate Polish Feast & King's Platter

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Polish Club Ashfield Review, The Ultimate Polish Feast & King's Platter

Looking for authentic Polish food in Sydney? The Polish Club in Ashfield serves one of the city's biggest and most impressive feast platters loaded with crispy pork knuckles, schnitzels, pierogi, sausages, cabbage rolls and more. Add beetroot soup, langos, potato pancakes and traditional Polish desserts for an incredible meal!

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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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Antarctica Diary Days 8 & 9: Recrossing the Drake Passage

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Antarctica Diary Days 8 & 9: Recrossing the Drake Passage

It is time for our return voyage back to Ushuaia, Argentina, back to land and away from the Antarctic Waters. That means crossing the Drake passage again and its potentially wild, inhospitable waters. We were lucky on the way out with incredibly calm, glassy seas, so smooth that we made the Drake crossing in one and a half days instead of the customary two days. This evening, the swells are higher, which send some people straight to their state room, where they lay low.

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Prawn Garlic Toast Recipe (Shrimp)

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Prawn Garlic Toast Recipe (Shrimp)

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

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Sky High Views at Spago at Marina Bay Sands, Singapore

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Sky High Views at Spago at Marina Bay Sands, Singapore

Spago by Wolfgang Puck at Spago Dining Room in Singapore's Marina Bay Sands Hotel has one of the best 3 course deals for lunch. For $68 a person, you can get three courses of food (or $58 if you become a member of Marina Bay Sands and dine from Monday to Friday). Come along as we try the Spago Dining Room and the Spago Bar at Marina Bay Sands to see what it is like.

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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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Singing, Snacking, Slaying: My MM Karaoke Birthday

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Singing, Snacking, Slaying: My MM Karaoke Birthday

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

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Marble Cake Recipe Neapolitan

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Marble Cake Recipe Neapolitan

This classic Neapolitan marble cake combines strawberry, chocolate and vanilla swirls. It's buttery, moist and topped with pink buttercream. It's the perfect show stopping birthday cake with a retro twist!

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What's New At Lakemba's Ramadan Night Markets 2026

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What's New At Lakemba's Ramadan Night Markets 2026

It's time for Ramadan Nights at Lakemba and many of the most popular stalls are back. The ever popular Mr Yummy Yummy knafeh, Shahi wraps, Skewies and Madura Satay are there (see story about Ramadan from last year). But this year we decided to look for new stalls and we found some amazing new stalls selling incredible food! We also give tips on where to eat them and how to avoid some queues.

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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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Raspberry Coconut Slice Recipe

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Raspberry Coconut Slice Recipe

This raspberry coconut slice is such a delicious classic slice that is easy to make and can feed a crowd. A buttery vanilla shortbread base is slathered with raspberry jam and then topped with a coconut macaroon topping and baked to perfection! This slice gets better as time goes on and hits its peak after a few days. This is a pushy recipe Dear Reader.

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The Sea Life at Lake Macquarie

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The Sea Life at Lake Macquarie

Lake Macquarie is a favourite summer holiday destination but there is also plenty to do during winter with the lake as a backdrop. From gorgeous waterfront restaurants that serve up delicious seafood, high end wagyu or vegan spreads, to night-time paddles in clear, illuminated kayaks to sitting in a hammock on board a 49 foot yacht and staying in a luxe bungalow, Lake Macquarie has a surprise at every turn.

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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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Aambra, Rose Bay

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Aambra, Rose Bay

Aambra is a Levantine restaurant set inside a beautifully restored 120 year old church in Rose Bay. The menu draws inspiration from Syria, Lebanon, Jordan, Cyprus, Egypt and Turkey with dishes designed to be shared. Find out what the must order dishes are that are not to be missed!

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Hidden Gem in Bankstown: Banh Cuon Kim Thanh

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Hidden Gem in Bankstown: Banh Cuon Kim Thanh

Banh Cuon Kim Thanh is a Vietnamese restaurant tucked away down the end of one of many little shopping arcades in Bankstown. Here you'll find a range of delicious banh cuon or rice flour roll cakes, offal porridge and crispy banh khot prawn cakes. All washed down with a strong Vietnamese iced coffee or tea! Get the lowdown on what to order here.

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Cheap Thrills At Khao Man Kai, Sydney

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Cheap Thrills At Khao Man Kai, Sydney

Khao Man Kai is a Thai restaurant on George Street in Sydney's CBD. They're known for their eponymously named Khao Man Kai or Hainanese inspired steamed chicken and rice but also have a range of other well priced dishes. It is perfect for a quick, cheap eat in the city with most dishes under $20.

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Gelato for Dinner? Yes at Erin At Messina, Marrickville

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Gelato for Dinner? Yes at Erin At Messina, Marrickville

Tucked beside Messina's Marrickville factory, Erin is the gelato brand's farm to table restaurant where every dish connects back to their own dairy farm. And yes, gelato makes an appearance in every course. Erin promises a dining experience unlike anything else in Sydney. Does this creative concept deliver on taste as well as novelty?

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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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Divine Dubai Chocolate Pistachio Cookies

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Divine Dubai Chocolate Pistachio Cookies

These pistachio chocolate chip cookies are utterly moreish and delicious - consider yourself warned. Inspired by my Dubai chocolate, they're chocolate‑chip cookies filled with a pistachio‑kataifi cream pastry, finished with melted chocolate and a scattering of toasted kataifi and chopped pistachios. They're gloriously oversized, about 12 cm (4.7 inches) across, and utterly irresistible straight from the fridge.

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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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Sydney's Sandwich Obsession: S'wich in Surry Hills

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Sydney's Sandwich Obsession: S'wich in Surry Hills

Sydney's love affair with sandwiches shows no signs of slowing down and now Bondi favourite S'wich has landed in Surry Hills. Tucked into the new Wunderlich Lane precinct, this second store comes with some exclusive creations you won't find at the original. There's a crunchy, chilli-spiked S'wich Schnit to the wagyu-packed Le Boof and even a salad collab with a local Pilates studio. So is it worth making a detour for?

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Fluffy Egg White Omelette Recipe

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Fluffy Egg White Omelette Recipe

This egg white omelette proves that not all egg white omelettes are bland - with a few simple tips you'll end up with a delicious, light and fluffy omelette that's perfect for breakfast or brunch.

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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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Misc Parramatta: Is this Parramatta's Prettiest Restaurant?

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Misc Parramatta: Is this Parramatta's Prettiest Restaurant?

Misc. is one of Parramatta's most beautiful restaurants set amongst lush greenery along the river in Parramatta Park. Come along as we try Misc's Mediterranean inspired menu and find out what is an absolute must order.

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The BEST Potato Salad With Bacon

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The BEST Potato Salad With Bacon

This creamy potato bacon salad is next level delicious! It is made with sweet, soft garlic confit, crispy bacon, baby spinach and shaved parmesan tossed in a mayonnaise and garlic oil dresing. Serve it hot, warm or cold. Plus don't miss tips on perfectly seasoning potatoes and making the dreamiest garlic confit.

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Plum Galette Recipe - Easy, French

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Plum Galette Recipe - Easy, French

This plum galette is a simple, rustic French tart. The free-form tart is baked on a baking sheet so there's no need for a pie tin making it one of the easiest fruit desserts to make. Almond meal absorbs the plum juices while the pastry bakes up golden and crisp. Perfect served warm with vanilla ice cream for an easy summer dessert.

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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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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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Pumpkin Pie Butter Mochi Recipe

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Pumpkin Pie Butter Mochi Recipe

I love making mochi cakes - they're so easy to whip up, wonderfully chewy and utterly delicious. This pumpkin butter mochi is packed with pumpkin and warmed with pumpkin‑pie spice, baked into stretchy, irresistible squares. Mochi is naturally gluten‑free, so it's perfect to bring to a work event or pot luck. Celebrate pumpkin season with this one - it's a bit of a pushy recipe, Dear Reader, and absolutely perfect for Halloween.

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Beijing Inspired: Grape Garden Dumplings, Potts Point

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Beijing Inspired: Grape Garden Dumplings, Potts Point

TBC by Grape Garden in Potts Point serves up crispy pan fried dumplings, juicy pork and prawn San Xian dumplings, garlicky smashed cucumber and hand pulled noodles. All with the Sichuan chilli oil in an al fresco setting.

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Tom Yum Soup Recipe - Authentic

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Tom Yum Soup Recipe - Authentic

This authentic Thai Tom Yum Soup is a chef recipe. Tom Yum Goong is rich, creamy, spicy and sour soup. Made with prawns, lemongrass, galangal, lime and a touch of coconut or evaporated milk, it is the ultimate comforting restaurant style soup to make at home.

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Homemade Chicken Nuggets - McDonald's Copycat Recipe

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Homemade Chicken Nuggets - McDonald's Copycat Recipe

These homemade chicken nuggets taste just like McDonald's but even better! Made with real chicken breast and coated in a light, crispy tempura batter, they are juicy, golden and so easy to make at home. With simple pantry ingredients and no mystery meat, this copycat nugget recipe is perfect for kids, snacks or dinner. Once you try these freshly fried nuggets, you'll never go back to takeaway!

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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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Discovering Dikili seaside and flavours

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Discovering Dikili seaside and flavours

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

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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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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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Yum Cha at Sunny Seafood, Central Park Mall, Chippendale

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Yum Cha at Sunny Seafood, Central Park Mall, Chippendale

Looking for a yum cha spot in Sydney? Sunny Seafood Chinese Restaurant at Central Park Mall is a hidden gem serving delicious Cantonese yum cha with a 100 item menu and without the crazy queues. Find out what to order and whether it's worth going to!

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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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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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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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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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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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St. Lucia Newcastle Review - A Latin American Lunch by the Water St. Lucia Newcastle Review - A Latin American Lunch by the WaterEasy Banana Muffins Recipe Easy Banana Muffins RecipeMasterChef Magic at Ogni, Surry Hills MasterChef Magic at Ogni, Surry HillsJust Opened - Il Baretto, Newtown Just Opened - Il Baretto, NewtownHalf Price Dinner at Vineria Luisa, Enmore Half Price Dinner at Vineria Luisa, EnmoreFrom Tsukune to Tiramisu: Moku Darlinghurst From Tsukune to Tiramisu: Moku DarlinghurstChinese Lettuce Cups (San Choy Bau) Chinese Lettuce Cups (San Choy Bau)Cheap Thrills at N and N Food, Campsie Cheap Thrills at N and N Food, CampsieExploring Kusadasi Turkey: Ephesus, Local Eats & Panoramic Views Exploring Kusadasi Turkey: Ephesus, Local Eats & Panoramic ViewsLemon Poppy Seed Cake (Moist, Zingy!) 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