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Florentine Mushrooms

Hey Ho, off to the markets we go! There was a nice chill in the air this morning and a perfect blue sky. It called for a visit to one of the local weekend markets that is held in a nearby … Continue reading

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Mushroom & Ricotta Galette

A little mushroom and ricotta galette was the perfect thing for us this evening – the weather in New York City is balmy (outrageously humid in fact) so we wanted something light to go with a beetroot salad we were taking … Continue reading

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Ratatouille

Fall in New York City is full of inspiration when it comes to cooking. The markets are flooded with the most wonderful produce, from tomatoes, chard and capsicums (bell peppers) through to apples, pomegranates and figs. Here in New York, … Continue reading

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Raclette with potatoes and goat’s cheese

Something is up. Every time I make some sort of potato dish I envisage myself sitting in front of an open fire with a few good friends and a good, gutsy bottle of red. I cannot tell you why this … Continue reading

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Beetroot Soup with Creme Fraiche & Horseradish

There is something quite nice about eating such a splendidly rich, pink soup. Well, my daughters thought so anyway. And once the novelty of the vibrant hue was gone, the simple and distinctive flavours of this earthy soup took over. The combination … Continue reading

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Mustard Roast Potatoes

Until I cooked these I truly believed I had the recipe for the perfect roast potato, however, Mr Man has informed me that these are now his favourite – and he is a potato connoisseur. Not only are they supremely … Continue reading

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Potato Gratin

I love cooking with potatoes, they are a blank canvas and with the addition of a few simple ingredients they can be transformed into the most mouth watering masterpiece. This particular recipe is one of my favourites and I cherish … Continue reading

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Roasted Pumpkin with Persian Fetta and Pine Nuts

Every time we come home to Australia, we literally leave our suitcases at the door of our apartment and make our way to the local grocery store/markets to purchase those items we do not have access to in the midwest … 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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