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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Sicilian Wineries, Olive Oil and A Family Dinner

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Sicilian Wineries, Olive Oil and A Family Dinner

Today on our Sicilian Food Tour we visit Tenuta Bastonca winery, home to Sicily's only DOCG wine with renowned sommelier Giovanni Carbone as our guide. We wander through the vineyards, taste grapes on the vine, see the barrel ageing rooms and have a leisurely, long lunch with matching wine.

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Just Opened: Linla, Darlinghurst

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Just Opened: Linla, Darlinghurst

Linla is a brand new Taiwanese bar and restaurant serving fun dishes and clever cocktails. Find out what to order (and what not to miss) at this busy Bourke Street spot in Darlinghurst!

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Sydney Icons: Golden Century Restaurant, Crown Towers

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Sydney Icons: Golden Century Restaurant, Crown Towers

After 32 years open and 3 and a half years closed, Golden Century restaurant reopened at Crown, Sydney at the beginning of this year. On the menu are their famous XO pippies, scallop siu mai and Peking duck. Get a peek at the dishes featured in Crown's Yes Chef! dinner with signature dishes from Nobu, Amare, Woodcut, Icebergs and Golden Century.

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Chicken Inasal Recipe

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Chicken Inasal Recipe

Chicken Inasal is a wonderful Filipino grilled chicken recipe that is full of flavour from lemongrass, ginger, garlic and calamansi or lime juice. It's time to break out the grill and get grilling for lunch or dinner but a word of warning: this grilled chicken is so delicious and the smell of it cooking will drive you wild and bring your neighbours around! This is a pushy recipe Dear Reader.

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Baked Salmon Recipe

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Baked Salmon Recipe

This baked salmon makes a delicious centrepiece for Christmas or any special occasion, yet it's surprisingly easy to pull off - especially if you own a Thermomix. A whole side of salmon is roasted in the oven and served with a preserved‑lemon beurre blanc, then finished with fresh dill and a scatter of salmon roe. It looks like a restaurant dish but is straightforward to make at home. This is a pushy recipe, Dear Reader.

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Spiced Marsala Fig Confit

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Spiced Marsala Fig Confit

I adore figs and this spiced marsala confit is my favourite way of stretching fig season - whole figs slowly poached in a cinnamon-scented marsala (or grape juice if you prefer) until they're glossy, plump and deliciously tender. It's brilliant for rescuing dry figs too: confit them and they'll turn luscious, and kept in sterilised jars they'll keep for months after the season ends. This is a pushy recipe, Dear Reader - you will want to make it.

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Rice Pudding With Cooked Rice - Creamy!

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Rice Pudding With Cooked Rice - Creamy!

Got leftover rice? Make this easy rice pudding recipe with cooked rice! Creamy, comforting and ready in 20 minutes and made with milk, vanilla and sugar. This is an affordable and no waste dessert that's perfect served warm or cold.

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What To Order At Maxwell Food Centre, Singapore

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What To Order At Maxwell Food Centre, Singapore

Eating at Maxwell Food Centre is one of the essential food experiences in Singapore. This honest guide covers what to eat, the best stalls and must try dishes including what Maxwell Hawker centre is known for including Hainanese chicken rice, fried oysters, laksa, cendol and giant curry puffs. Plus practical tips for navigating one of the Singapore's most iconic hawker centres.

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Fresh Vietnamese Spring Rolls with 2 Dipping Sauces

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Fresh Vietnamese Spring Rolls with 2 Dipping Sauces

These Vietnamese spring rolls (or summer rolls) are fresh and packed with flavour. Filled with tender prawns, juicy pork belly, fresh herbs, soft lettuce, and soft rice noodles, they're perfect for a light and healthy meal. I share recipes for a creamy hoi sin peanut sauce and a zesty green sauce. Making them at home is easier than you think!

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Mist-ical Dining: Dinner at Echoes, Katoomba

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Mist-ical Dining: Dinner at Echoes, Katoomba

Dinner at Echoes Restaurant & Bar in Katoomba in the scenic Blue Mountains has changed with a new chef at the helm and a fine dining menu. It's also now the perfect spot for a birthday, anniversary or special occasion dinner-or dining solo! Come along on our anniversary dinner and see what the menu is like.

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Baked Brie in Puff Pastry - Easy Mother's Day Appetiser

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Baked Brie in Puff Pastry - Easy Mother's Day Appetiser

This baked brie in puff pastry is the ultimate easy party appetiser! Gooey melted brie wrapped in flaky butter pastry with a sweet or savoury jam filling. It is simple to prepare but always impressive. I'll show a range of flavour combinations that you can try. Perfect for entertaining, holidays or Mother's Day!

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Roasted Broccolini Recipe

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Roasted Broccolini Recipe

Roasting broccolini is my go‑to - the tips get gloriously crispy while the stems stay tender, and a quick honey-and-sesame drizzle makes it irresistibly delicious. It's the only way I cook it at home because everyone keeps asking for the recipe.

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Stuffed Poblano Peppers Recipe

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Stuffed Poblano Peppers Recipe

Stuffed poblano peppers are a brilliant way to serve capsicum - filled with shredded chicken, sun‑dried tomatoes, corn and black beans they're a firm household favourite. If you can't find poblanos, ordinary capsicums work beautifully, and the filling is delicious. This is a pushy recipe, Dear Reader.

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Ribbon Pastries to Danish Delights: Publique Bakery, Melbourne

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Ribbon Pastries to Danish Delights: Publique Bakery, Melbourne

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

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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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Easy Mexican Beef Tostadas Ready in Just 35 Minutes

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Easy Mexican Beef Tostadas Ready in Just 35 Minutes

These beef tostadas are crunchy, crispy and delicious! Fried corn tortillas are piled high with seasoned beef mince, guacamole or refried beans, lettuce, tomato, cheese, sour cream and jalapenos. Perfect for taco Tuesdays or a DIY tostada bar where everyone can customise their own.

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Cooking Bulgur Wheat: Fine vs. Coarse Bulgur Made Easy

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Cooking Bulgur Wheat: Fine vs. Coarse Bulgur Made Easy

Bulghur wheat or bulgur is a wonderful staple ingredient in Mediterranean and Middle Eastern dishes. It's a tasty alternative to rice and makes for a great base in salads. But each type of bulghur can get confusing so here's a simplified guide on how to cook this wholesome, nutty staple!

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Step Inside the Iconic Raffles Singapore

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Step Inside the Iconic Raffles Singapore

Raffles Singapore is one of the world's most iconic hotels and the jewel in the Raffles crown. Come along as we visited the venerated hotel after its second restoration and see what the new suites. We also test out the food offerings at the Butcher's Block, breakfast at the Tiffin Room and drinks at the Long Bar and the Writer's Room.

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Sandwich Crazy At Cross Section, Darlinghurst

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Sandwich Crazy At Cross Section, Darlinghurst

Cross Section is a sandwich shop on McLachlan Avenue in Darlinghurst. This small but popular sandwich shop has a menu with 8 regular sandwiches plus their own version of the viral NYC Chicken Caesar wrap as a special. So is it worth the hype and what is the best thing to do to avoid the queue (and how can you get $5 off your order?). Read on Dear Reader!

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Umami House, Randwick

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Umami House, Randwick

Umami House is a new burger place in Randwick with a very unique type of beef burger patty. The patty has an umami mushroom infusion that was designed to make the beef more flavoursome and moist. Find out more about what this is like and what else there is on the menu!

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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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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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Slow Cooker Red Wine Lamb Shanks Recipe

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Slow Cooker Red Wine Lamb Shanks Recipe

Let these luscious red wine lamb shanks see you through winter. Slow‑cooked until the wine‑rich gravy reduces to a silky, delicious sauce, the meat falls from the bone - perfect for spooning over mash or dunking bread. It's a simple, classic crowd‑pleaser and, just so you know, I'm being a bit pushy about you making it, Dear Reader.

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ANZAC Biscuit Caramel Tart for ANZAC Day

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ANZAC Biscuit Caramel Tart for ANZAC Day

This ANZAC biscuit caramel tart is a deliciously rich dessert with a browned butter, oat and coconut base, thick caramel filling and a smooth, dark chocolate topping. Inspired by the classic Australian and New Zealand ANZAC biscuit and caramel slice, it is easy to make ahead and perfect for gatherings or ANZAC Day baking!

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Prawn Shrimp Linguine Chef Inspired

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Prawn Shrimp Linguine Chef Inspired

This prawn butter linguine is a restaurant style pasta recipe. Made with juicy prawns, rich prawn butter from shells and heads, tomatoes, zucchini and chilli oil, this shrimp pasta is deeply flavoured and glossy. It's an impressive but easy seafood pasta recipe for dinner parties or entertaining.

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Pommes Anna Recipe

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Pommes Anna Recipe

Looking for an impressive and delicious baked potato side for Christmas or a dinner party? Make Pommes Anna - a deceptively simple French dish of thinly sliced potatoes and butter, layered and baked until the top is crisp like a chip and the inside is tender and velvety. I'm being a bit bossy here, Dear Reader, but you simply must try it.

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Pancit - Easiest Filipino Stir Fried Noodles

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Pancit - Easiest Filipino Stir Fried Noodles

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

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The Pantry, Manly Beach

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The Pantry, Manly Beach

The Pantry is a long-standing Manly restaurant with one of the best views in Sydney. Sitting on the absolute beachfront at Manly Beach, the restaurant offers up a Modern Australian menu for breakfast, lunch and dinner. They also have a new Chef, Francesco Armillis formerly from Popolo in Rushcutters Bay. Come along and see what it is like!

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Kajiken Abura Soba: Is It Worth the Hype?

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Kajiken Abura Soba: Is It Worth the Hype?

Kajiken Sydney is a very popular abura soba eatery and international chain in Sydney's Haymarket Chinatown area that draws in crowds every day. Find out what Abura Soba noodles are like and the types that you can get here!

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Creative Banh Mis at S'Bread House, Lane Cove

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Creative Banh Mis at S'Bread House, Lane Cove

S'Bread House is a banh mi store in Lane Cove that sells banh mis with creative fillings. There's a wagyu banh mi served with a cup of pho for dipping or a karaage fried chicken banh mi. Find out which banh mi is a must order!

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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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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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Greek Lamb Kleftiko Recipe

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Greek Lamb Kleftiko Recipe

Lamb kleftiko is a glorious Greek dish where the meat is sealed in a parcel of parchment (and foil) so all the deliciousness stays locked in and the lamb comes out meltingly moist. It's marinated in a heady mix of herbs, lemon and spices, slow‑cooked on a bed of chunky vegetables and finished with crumbled feta and parsley. With only a little prep, it's the ultimate one‑tray Sunday or weekend roast - comforting, impressive and a bit pushy, Dear Reader.

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Crema Di Caffe - Italian Coffee Cream

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Crema Di Caffe - Italian Coffee Cream

Crema di caffe is a deliciously dreamy Italian coffee cream that is smooth, sweet and lightly frozen like a cross between a coffee mousse or slushie. Made with just espresso, cream and sugar this easy dessert is perfect for summer or an afternoon pick-me-up or dessert!

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Driving in Sicily - Should You Do It?

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Driving in Sicily - Should You Do It?

So you want to do a road trip in Sicily. Is it a good idea? What sort of driver do you need to be? And what do you need to know before driving in Sicily? Read on for the low down of the challenges and delights of driving in Sicily.

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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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Craving Carne & Cucina, Erina Heights

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Craving Carne & Cucina, Erina Heights

By day Carne & Cucina is a butcher shop but at night it transforms into one of the Central Coast's best restaurants. Located in a strip mall in Erina Heights, the menu is more than just meat. Find out what is a must order at Carne & Cucina!

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Cheap & Cheerful: Papi's Birria Tacos

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Cheap & Cheerful: Papi's Birria Tacos

Papi's Birria Tacos is a popular food truck in Sydney's Carlton and Haberfield that sells birria tacos, quesadillas and ramen all generously topped with soft birria beef meat. Find out what is a must order and why people are flocking to Papi's!

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Crispy Potato Cakes with Bacon & Cheese

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Crispy Potato Cakes with Bacon & Cheese

This crispy stuffed Potato Cake recipe makes deliciously crispy potato parcels out of leftover mashed potato. Stuff these delicious treats with gooey cheese and bacon or a curried mince filling for a tasty breakfast, lunch or snack. These potato cakes are budget friendly and versatile!

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A Weekend in Bowral and Berrima in the Southern Highlands

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A Weekend in Bowral and Berrima in the Southern Highlands

Escape to the Southern Highlands for a weekend of history, food and wine! We stay at the beautifully restored Berida Hotel in Bowral and enjoy delicious food in Bowral. We also visit the newest food, wine and art festival, the Horizontal Festival. A perfect country getaway.

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Johannesburg's Rainbow Nation of Restaurants

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Johannesburg's Rainbow Nation of Restaurants

If you're headed to Johannesburg, South Africa and are looking for somewhere to eat then here are three restaurants with totally different styles to suit different tastes. MAMASAMBA is a glamourous playground vibe with projected wall murals and a curved mirrored staircase. Rockets is a VIP bar and restaurant serving up a mix of things including enormous fried platters while Gigi features ones of South Africa's top chefs with a kitchen and floor brigade who are new to working in hospitality.

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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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Dining Domes at Argyle House, Camden

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Dining Domes at Argyle House, Camden

Argyle House in Camden lights up with its Dining Domes. These clear domes are perfect for a special date or a group event – they're like your own private dining room. Come along as we try one of the dining domes for a date night.

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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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Irish Champ Mashed Potatoes Buttery

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Irish Champ Mashed Potatoes Buttery

These Irish Champ mashed potatoes are the ultimate comfort food and side dish! Creamy buttery mashed potatoes are mixed with spring onions for a simple recipe that goes perfectly with roast dinners, corned beef, pot roast or sausages. Learn the secret to extra delicious mash plus tips for making the smoothest, creamiest potatoes every time.

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Rose Candy Toffee Apples

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Rose Candy Toffee Apples

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

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Honey Baked Ham & How To Spiral Cut At Home

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Honey Baked Ham & How To Spiral Cut At Home

Make your own spiral cut ham at home with this juicy Honey Baked Ham. Coated in a luscious honey butter glaze. Learn how to create the spiral slices at home, keep the ham moist and make a rich honey butter glaze and bake it in the oven.

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2024 Blog Recap! What Did You Like Reading About?

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2024 Blog Recap! What Did You Like Reading About?

A Happy, Happy New Year my lovelies! I hope you've had a restful and fun break. Are we ready for 2025? Before we go into the new year we like to look upon the previous year. I love to see what recipes you made, which restaurant reviews you liked or what travel stories you enjoyed so read on and I'll show you!

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Matilda Chocolate Cake - Rich & Moist

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Matilda Chocolate Cake - Rich & Moist

This Matilda Chocolate Cake is the ultimate, moist, rich and glossy chocolate cake! Inspired by the iconic scene from the film Matilda, it's made with some secret tips for a tender, melt in the mouth texture. Perfect for birthdays or any time you crave a classic, no-fail chocolate cake.

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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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Lemon Meringue Pie - No Weeping!

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Lemon Meringue Pie - No Weeping!

Dear Reader, I'm so excited to share this lemon meringue pie with you - I've been tinkering with it for weeks. It's built on a delicious crostata dough base, filled with a silky lemon curd and crowned with a huge cloud of Italian meringue that, I promise, won't weep or drip. It's a classic worth making, Dear Reader!

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AUTHENTIC Pasta alla Norma Recipe

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AUTHENTIC Pasta alla Norma Recipe

Looking for an authentic Pasta alla Norma? When I first tasted it in Sicily I was blown away by how simply delicious it is - just tomatoes, eggplant and pasta (plus a generous shaving of ricotta salata), three or four ingredients that somehow make a legendary, meat‑free dish. This is a pushy recipe, Dear Reader.

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Self Saucing Caramel Pudding

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Self Saucing Caramel Pudding

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

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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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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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Korean Chinese Cuisine at Ting Hao A, Chatswood

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Korean Chinese Cuisine at Ting Hao A, Chatswood

We visit Ting Hao A in Chatswood to find out a bit more about Korean Chinese cuisine. Find out what to order here from comforting bowls of jajangmyeon or rich black bean noodles, to crispy tangsuyuk (aka Korean-style sweet and sour pork)!

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12 Iconic Things to Do at AYANA Bali

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12 Iconic Things to Do at AYANA Bali

With a sweeping 90 hectare footprint, AYANA Bali is a clifftop resort that actually encompasses four 5 star hotels and is a self contained destination in itself. From the 31 restaurants and eateries there is no reason to leave the sprawling sanctuary of AYANA. Here are 12 iconic things to do at AYANA Bali that you can't do anywhere else.

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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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Santorini on a Budget: Save Money & Plan Your Itinerary

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Santorini on a Budget: Save Money & Plan Your Itinerary

Santorini is a visual dream come true. But is it possible to see Santorini on a budget? I will show you how to not break the bank and still see the beauty of Santorini. Explore the the Greek Island of Santorini with us and find out where to get those amazing photos and where to eat some amazing food.

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Antarctica Diary Day 7: The Polar Plunge

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Antarctica Diary Day 7: The Polar Plunge

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

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