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Broad Beans

October 9, 2008 Recipes

I’ve been wanting to cook with broad beans for a while now.  When I spotted these beauties at the market recently, my mind went into overdrive thinking of ways to enjoy them.  As per usual though, I took the simple route.  I used them as a side dish to some baked salmon I also cooked.  [...]

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Lamb Pot Pies with Peas and Mint

July 3, 2008 Recipes

During my recent recovery (insert violin music in here) I tried to cleanse my body by eating a lot more greens. I picked up this beautiful batch of peas and sugar snap peas and cooked them by gently poaching them in some water. Whilst it was nourishing, all I could think of was “man these peas need some mint and meat and the assistance of some puff pastry”. As the weather has cooled down completely here in Sydney the thought of pies enters my head. I love making pies. I know its a bit of a cheat but I tend to buy ready made pastry. I swear one day I’ll get around to fiddling

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Quick Soup and a Memoir

April 17, 2008 Recipes

Warming Pea and Spinach Soup

I always keep frozen veggies on hand. They come in very handy when a quick meal is needed and can rescue a dull meal. My “always on” stand by frozen vegetables are peas. They’re great for a quick pea mash to accompany a roast or grilled meat [...]

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Pasta with Greens

January 16, 2008 Recipes

Fresh wholemeal linguine with asparagus, peas, spinach and mint.
I try to eat healthy. I swear I do. I try to incorporate a well balanced eating routine but I find that during the “silly” season (Xmas and New Year) things can get a little hectic on the food front. Second helpings and extra [...]

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Did Somebody say STEAK?

December 7, 2007 Recipes

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 [...]

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