Bevvies 'n' Bites

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Tipsy Tirami-brew: The Booze-Lover’s Tiramisu

I've been meaning to make a tiramisu for quite some time. I first learnt how to make it from an owner of a Persian restaurant who I...

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Aug 112 min read

Mellow Cello

I was going to make a video of this one but it's so easy that I didn't want to insult your kitchen skills. Full disclosure, I got the...

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Jun 102 min read

Braised Harissa Lamb Shoulder with Prune Reduction

Prunes are not the most obvious lamb pairing, but they really work. The prunes work to give the meat and gravy a lovely unctuous...

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May 52 min read

Goats Cheese & Carmelised Onion Tart

I'm a bit of a goat's cheese fiend, love it. I take after my mother. It will be our go to starter if it's on the menu. I know goat's...

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Apr 283 min read

Turkish Eggs

I'm not sure why it took me so long to make this recipe. I wasn't sure about the texture of the running eggs and the yoghurt but I...

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Jan 132 min read

Banoffee Pie with Carmelised Rum Bananas

Bringing back another oldie but goodie. This was another of my childhood favourites, obviously with my own twist on it. It truly is a...

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Jul 29, 20242 min read

Lamb Flatbread

Mince is a staple in our house, it's just such a versatile ingredient. However, I don't get to cook with lamb very often as the in-house...

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Jun 25, 20242 min read

Chilli Honey Banana Fritters with Miso Caramel Ice Cream

Banana fritters was one of my favourite desserts growing up. We used to go out to a Chinese restaurant in a place called Cavan where I...

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Jun 16, 20242 min read

Pineapple Rice

I have this dish in a Brisbane restaurant called Phat Elephant and love it. If you are in this neck of the woods, you should go there....

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Jun 9, 20242 min read

Eve's Pud with White Chocolate Custard

My mum used to make Eve's Pud for dessert all the time. We used to tease her all the time for her lack of inventiveness. It was this,...

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Jun 2, 20242 min read

Pasta con la ricotta e pomodoro

Sometimes all you need is some simple cheesy tomato pasta, it's my ideal comfort food. My inspiration for this recipe came from a jar of...

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May 28, 20242 min read

Roasted Beetroot Salad with Giant Cheesy Croutons (AKA cheesy toasts)

Hello, I'm back in action from a hiatus. If I'm being really honest, I lost my mojo and creative juices but I'm back in the zone and have...

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May 21, 20242 min read

Cacio e Peppe Noodles with Chilli Crisp Oil

I know this sounds like a strange combination but it weirdly works. It's the perfect Italian/Asian fusion. The Cacio e peppe purists...

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Aug 2, 20232 min read

Mini Thai Pies

These tasty little pies pack a punch. They are a great little addition to a picnic. They'll be snapped up in a heartbeat. I made these...

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Jul 26, 20232 min read

Smoked Chilli Pesto Stuffed Peppers

I thought this was a bit of an original recipe and was a spin on the Mediterranean classic but apparently, there is a Mexican version of...

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May 30, 20232 min read

Greek Style Lemon Chicken in a Bag

I often think back to this delicious chicken dish that I had in a Greek Taverna here in Brisbane. This is my take on it and I must admit...

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May 12, 20232 min read

San Chow Bow

This is a perfect mid-week meal as it is quick and easy to put together. As my in-house food tester so rightly put it, they are nice and...

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Apr 29, 20232 min read

Pineapple Pleaser

.This is so easy to make and a perfect way to end a meal. A great palette cleanser. I took my inspiration for this recipe from a Matt...

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Jan 4, 20231 min read

Baked Alaska

I remember seeing this dessert when I was a kid and being blown away. It may have been the Bombe Alaska version where they coat the...

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Dec 26, 20223 min read

Sweet and Sour Crispy Chicken

I used to love sweet and sour chicken from the Chinese restaurant, particularly chicken balls with sweet and sour sauce from the...

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Oct 13, 20223 min read

Bevvies 'n' Bites

Tipsy Tirami-brew: The Booze-Lover’s Tiramisu

Mellow Cello

Braised Harissa Lamb Shoulder with Prune Reduction

Goats Cheese & Carmelised Onion Tart

Turkish Eggs

Banoffee Pie with Carmelised Rum Bananas

Lamb Flatbread

Chilli Honey Banana Fritters with Miso Caramel Ice Cream

Pineapple Rice

Eve's Pud with White Chocolate Custard

Pasta con la ricotta e pomodoro

Roasted Beetroot Salad with Giant Cheesy Croutons (AKA cheesy toasts)

Cacio e Peppe Noodles with Chilli Crisp Oil

Mini Thai Pies

Smoked Chilli Pesto Stuffed Peppers

Greek Style Lemon Chicken in a Bag

San Chow Bow

Pineapple Pleaser

Baked Alaska

Sweet and Sour Crispy Chicken

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