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Poulet rôti aux anchois et au romarin (roast chicken with anchovies and rosemary)

I arrived in New York with a suitcase full of cook books, Rotis by Stephane Reynaud was one of them.  This book is as charming as it is mouthwatering and will have you whipping up some sort of roast before you … Continue reading

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Lamb Cutlets with Garlic & Rosemary

It is our last afternoon in Australia and it is shaping up to be the perfect evening to barbeque some lamb cutlets. We are enjoying the Sydney skyline on our sun spilt terrace, chatting about our holiday and wondering what … Continue reading

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Caramelized Chicken with Olives & Prunes

When I first started my blog many people mentioned their favourite sources of recipes. My friend Kim was one of those and she told me of a great cookbook she had received at Christmas from her sister in Paris – … Continue reading

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Spaghetti & Meatballs

   ‘on top of spaghetti, all covered in cheese, I lost my poor meatball when somebody sneezed It rolled off the table and onto the floor Before I could catch it – it rolled out the door’ now that would … Continue reading

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Vitello Tonnato

  I am often asked what drives me to choose the recipes I attempt in my kitchen. Well, there is actually no hard and fast method. Sometimes it is the images, sometimes I like the ingredients or more simply, the … Continue reading

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Slow Roasted Lamb Shoulder

I have arrived in Canberra (Australia) and it is cold. I am going to cook for my family tonight, this includes my brother, his beautiful wife and two darling boys. It is so nice to spend time with them and … Continue reading

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Snapper Pie

I have spent the morning at the Sydney Seafood Markets – a place I love. Years ago, when I lived in Sydney I often went very early on a Saturday morning. I would walk around the different shops in my … Continue reading

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Chicken Stuffed with Ricotta and Herbs

  I cannot count the number of times I have made this and the amount of positive feedback I get for it. And it is easy. I have made it for so many dinner parties, lunches, picnics etc – it … Continue reading

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Grilled Asian Chicken with Bok Choy, Radishes and Shiitake Mushrooms

Chicagoans (and from what I can gather most of America) place a lot of importance on their grilling. They have a huge selection of barbeques that smoke, rotisserie, chargrill, sear – you name it they have it here.  From the … Continue reading

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