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Egg & Chorizo Breakfast Burritos w/ Spicy Pineapple Salsa

If you’re looking for a spicy, protein-packed and delicious breakfast that will keep you full and energized throughout the day, look no further than this egg & chorizo breakfast burrito....

White Bean Mash w/ Crunchy Salsa & Tortillas

This white bean mash with salsa and fried tortillas is a flavorful and satisfying dish that brings together protein-rich white beans, bright fresh vegetables, and crispy tortillas for a great...

Trout Tacos | Perch Tacos

Fish tacos are a great option if you’re looking for a delicious, fresh and healthy meal. This traditional Mexican dish has become a worldwide sensation because it’s so tasty and...

Radicchio Salad with Blue Cheese, Honeyed Walnuts and Cabernet

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Salads

I created this dish some time back while browsing the fridge, (to be honest I was giving the fridge the weekly clean and got hungry in the mean time). I...

Thai Red Curry Beef with Bamboo

Red curry with beef and bamboo is a delicious Thai-inspired dish full of flavor and texture. It comprises tender beef strips and crunchy bamboo shoots cooked in a spicy, aromatic...

Kadayif-Wrapped King Prawns on Muhammara (Kadayifli Karides)

This is an amazing Middle Eastern prawn recipe made with kadayif, a finely shredded filo dough which is used in many Middle Eastern desserts, and muhammara, a Middle Eastern dip...

Spanner Crab Salad w/ Apple and Radish & Brown Butter Emulsion

Pasta (Linguine) with Squid & Rye Bread Sauce

This is a delicious Italian recipe with linguine, a long dried pasta similar to spaghetti, squid or calamari in Italian, and a fantastic rye bread sauce. If you can’t find...

Broccoli & Stilton Soup Recipe

Lunch
Soups

I made this soup the other night on the request of my girlfriend Julie for our 1 year anniversary. She is English and said she hadn't had it since living...

Roast Pepper Soup w/ Garlic Shitakes & Parsley Oil

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Soups

Although peppers, (capsicums) really don’t come into their own until spring, this is a dish that is too good to wait for, try it around the end of winter as...

Roast Vegetable Soup with Basil

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Soups

This is not so much a recipe as a guideline, as every time I make it, it is slightly different depending on what's in the fridge. The quantities however stay...

Roasted Sweet Potato Soup w/ Ginger & Cinnamon

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Soups

My girlfriend Julie’s mother has not been feeling well as of late. I wanted do something for her but considering that she is in England and I am in Australia...

Thai Fish Cakes w/ Cucumber Dipping Salsa

I remember a couple of years back, a time in Sydney when virtually every single restaurant and cafe had fish cakes on their menu. Unfortunately it was also the time...

Stuffed Mushrooms w/ Parmesan & Thyme

This recipe is one of those occasions where the ability to use dried herbs in place of fresh is not an option. The fresh thyme and parmesan cheese work together...

Risotto with Italian Veal Sausage, Taleggio & Frangelico

This is a gourmet risotto recipe with Italian veal sausage, taleggio cheese and Frangelico, an Italian herb-flavored liqueur. It’s incredibly delicious though some of the ingredients might be difficult to...

Davide Degiovanni

December 28, 2022

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Smashed Avocados with Sweet Potato Chips

The key to this recipe is that there is no right or wrong with it, you can edit the amounts and items to your personal taste. We like to add...

Owen Sullivan

December 28, 2022

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Wild Mushroom Salad with Frisée & Anchovy Vinaigrette

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Salads

This is a delicious wild mushroom salad with frisée, which can be replaced with other bitter greens, topped with a tangy anchovy-based vinaigrette. Healthy, light, and full of flavors. Enjoy!...

Rachel Goulet

December 27, 2022

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Turkish Anchovy (Hamsi) Recipe

With around 5,000 miles of coastline, fishing is a big industry in Turkey. But the number one favorite fish is hamsi, fresh from the Black Sea. While the fish can be...

Feyza Kirmaci

December 8, 2022

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Carapulcra (Traditional Peruvian Pork-Stew)

Carapulcra is a traditional Peruvian stew made with dehydrated potatoes and either pork or chicken which is then dressed with a combination of onion, garlic, clove, yellow peppers, salt and...

Alejandra Moret

November 24, 2022

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Turkish Köfte Recipe

Also known as ćufte, polpeti, and köfte, qofte are meatballs made with beef, chicken, lamb, or pork. Minced meat is mixed with breadcrumbs, paprika, black pepper, chopped onion, and other...

Feyza Kirmaci

November 14, 2022

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Romanian Chicken Soup: Ciorbă Rădăuţeană

Tasty, hearty, and a perfect treat on cold days – this is how we describe this Romanian chicken soup, known locally as Ciorbă Rădăuţeană. Its name comes from the town of...

Diana Oana

September 29, 2022

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Romanian Meatball Soup: Ciorbă de Perișoare

This is one of the most delicious traditional soups in Romania and is hugely popular among all age groups, especially children. In Romanian cuisine, “Ciorba” typically refers to sour soups...

Diana Oana

September 27, 2022

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Camembert en Croute Recipe

Another day of my “secret challenge month” and another delicious recipe: Camembert en croute. It is a French dish based on the famous camembert, the most iconic French cheese. I...

Paula

September 23, 2022

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Thai Green Papaya Salad

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Salads

Originating from ethnic Lao people, this spicy salad is a delicious appetizer. It is eaten throughout South-Asia and you’ll find it in a few different forms in Thailand, Laos, Vietnam or Cambodia....

David Thompson

March 22, 2022

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