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Syrian Chicken

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  My sister in law introduced me to Syrian chicken a couple of years ago – a wonderful dish from the Middle East with a warm medley of nourishing flavours that include hints of herbs and fruit. An incredibly satisfying … Continue reading

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Big Day Sliders (Turkey and Beef Burgers)

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I could call these Big Game Sliders but the last time I made them was my daughters 5th birthday, which was as loud and as rowdy as any big game gathering I have been to. And talking about the ‘Big … Continue reading

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Lasagna with Chicken, Wild Mushrooms, and Fontina Cheese

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I was pottering around the kitchen this morning when I suddenly realised it was Australia Day today and I should be making some quintessential Australian fare, instead of a chicken lasagne – which, if served on such an auspicious occasion, would … Continue reading

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Cassoulet

Stop right there! Just before you get carried away with thought of a cassoulet for tonights dinner, I should let you know it is going to take a couple of days (and another two if you make your own duck … Continue reading

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Garlic Chicken Pinchos

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The girls are back at school and I originally thought – yippee!, I am going to have time to clean out some cupboards, go to the gym more frequently, learn how to use a camera properly and dare I say … Continue reading

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Skillet-Roasted Chicken with Farro and Herb Pistou

  I was meant to be packing for our vacation last night but instead I cooked this. You think I might have chosen something alot less time consuming but no! I had to sweat it out over an oven and … Continue reading

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Honey & Lemon Glazed Roast Chicken

There is something quite special about a home cooked roast chicken and being so simple and tasty, it one of my all time favourite dishes. It is also a very romantic meal, being found on many a Valentines Day menu … Continue reading

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Gai Yang & Yum Tang Gwa (Thai Style Grilled Chicken & Cucumber Salad)

When I was growing up in Australia, almost every major city had a Chinatown and every large country town had a Chinese restaurant. When you went out for dinner it was for Chinese (more specifically Cantonese) and not much else. … Continue reading

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Roy Choi Chinese Chicken Wings

There is an art to eating chicken wings – in fact if you Google ‘eating chicken wings’ you will find videos that show you how to get the most from your wing, in the quickest amount of time (for those … Continue reading

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Coq Au Vin

  Coq Au Vin is a classic French dish which is exactly as the name describes – chicken cooked in wine. Actually that’s not quite true, ‘coq’ is rooster in French and apparently cooking a tough old bird in this … Continue reading

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