December 2007

Cherry Season

by Peter G December 27, 2007 Recipes
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Cherries are abundant this time of the year Hope everyone had a few busy days. I did. I had problems with my blog and couldn’t get out my Xmas wishes to everyone. That’s modern technology for ya. Anyway, it’s all been sorted out and I can write about one of my favourite fruits. Cherries. They are everywhere this time of the year here in Australia. Juicy, dark red and full [...]

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Soba Noodles in Chinese Spoons

by Peter G December 20, 2007 Recipes
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Soba noodles in chinese spoons I do hope everyone is enjoying this series on party foods. These little morsels may seem a little labour intensive but I guarantee you your guests will walk away impressed. Another simple yet effective (and tasty!) option is serving canapes in chinese spoons. The spoons are fantastic as they hold a bit of depth and can be easily filled with a number of ingredients to [...]

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Mushroom Crostini with Ricotta

by Peter G December 16, 2007 Recipes
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Mushroom on Crostini with Ricotta Continuing in my series of Xmas party foods, I present another simple, delicate creation. Mushrooms on crostini with ricotta. Crostini are basically pieces of sliced bread that have been toasted. You can use a baguette to do this and each piece is perfect for your guests to pick up with their fingers. You can also get creative with the toppings. Just be mindful about flavours [...]

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Tis The Season…Party Foods

by Peter G December 16, 2007 Recipes
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Prawn Ceviche in Mini Tortilla Cups It’s that crazy time of the year again. Shoppers scramble to find presents for loved ones in crowded shopping centres. Children draw up lists of presents hoping that Santa will deliver them on Christmas morning. And more importantly, passionate foodies plan mouth watering menus to feed their guests. This year I have opted for a quiet Christmas day but am attending a big party [...]

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Did Somebody say STEAK?

by Peter G December 7, 2007 Recipes
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Steak with Pea mash I answered my friends challenge the other day by providing a “hearty” recipe. I thought why not continue with my carnivorous rampage? Bring it on I say! Off I went to the butchers again in search of that perfect meat morsel to cook. I noticed the scotch fillets on display and I gave into my caveman urges once again. They were plump, soft and full of [...]

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Dukkah Crusted Lamb with Coriander Pesto

by Peter G December 7, 2007 Recipes
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Dukkah Crusted Lamb A friend noted the other day that I had been cooking a fair few salads here on my blog. He said it would be good if I could do some more meals with “bite”. I interpreted that as meaning he wanted some meals that were a little more “filling”. So I gave into my caveman instincts and decided to whip a meal fit for any carnivore. With [...]

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Bread Salad

by Peter G December 4, 2007 Greek Food
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Bread Salad With the warmer weather finally making an impact here in Sydney, it’s only appropriate to be whipping up so many salads. I mean how easy and simple. Following the KISS principle and relying on good quality produce, you really can’t fail. I had often heard about the Italian bread salad called Panzanella. While I’m not sure the version I tried was “authentic”, the flavours were mesmerising and unforgettable. [...]

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Thai Beef Salad

by Peter G December 1, 2007 Recipes
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Fresh Thai Beef Salad Everyone knows my love for Thai food. While I usually prefer to go out and eat it, I occasionally indulge in a bit Thai cooking at home. The flavours are strong but the key is always balance. The Thai version of Beef salad is an old favourite and the perfect summer dish. It really is a complete meal and quite healthy. Oh yeah! and very easy. [...]

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