Category Archives: My Own Recipes

Roasted Vegetables and Quinoa

Posted on May 15, 2012 by

Sounds weird. Tastes amazing. And is ridiculously simple. Do you have an oven? Can you turn it on? Then you can cook this. Serves a hungry horde (served it up on Mother’s Day to my very large immediate family), or … Continue reading →

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Pumpkin, eggplant, and barley braised in miso

Posted on April 25, 2012 by

I *think* I may have stolen this from Gourmet Traveller – at least the idea of it. Hopefully they don’t mind. This is so easy. Definitely a colder weather dish. Ingredients 1kg or so of pumpkin (I used butternut, but … Continue reading →

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Fettucine Carbonara

Posted on February 24, 2012 by

There are very few ‘authentic’ (and I use the term loosely in reference to my recipe) recipes for Fettucine Carbonara on the web, apart from this awesome one from Abstract Gourmet. So, I figured I’d add to the ‘closest to … Continue reading →

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Soupe au Pistou

Posted on October 31, 2011 by

This recipe is not particularly authentic, I don’t think, but it comes close. Soupe au Pistou is a French recipe that comes from that time in Europe where travellers would go to some far flung land, in this case, Italy, … Continue reading →

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Pea, Egg and Paneer Curry

Posted on September 9, 2011 by

I know, I know, it sounds weird. Don’t be put off. Just give it a try. I’ve only made this curry a few times, but it’s one of my favourites. I found it *somewhere*, I just can’t remember where. I … Continue reading →

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Spag. Bol.

Posted on July 20, 2011 by

You know what that is. I think it’s quintessentially Australian to call Spaghetti con ragu alla Bolognese by another name that makes it sound like you spat at someone, and somewhat explains what we have done to the original recipe … Continue reading →

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Braised Lentils and Chorizo

Posted on May 23, 2011 by

It’s winter already – Sydney cares not for your calendars, apparently. Winter demands comforting braises from stodgy ingredients. One cold night recently, all I wanted to eat was lentils and chorizo. So, I just chucked them all in a pot … Continue reading →

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Wild Pine Mushroom Papparadelle

Posted on May 5, 2011 by

This is so simple, it’s not really a recipe, but a guide to ‘What the fuck do I do with wild pine mushrooms?’ If you’re lucky, like Marrickville is, there will be a Mushroom Lady/Guy at your local markets on … Continue reading →

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Cider-roasted pork belly

Posted on April 29, 2011 by

This is the best goddamned thing I’ve ever cooked. I’m serious. And my recipe is idiot-proof. As tested on my nearest idiot. You can’t go wrong. Ingredients 1 piece of pork belly (doesn’t matter what size, enough to feed your … Continue reading →

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