Category: vegetables
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Leeks in White Wine and Cream
This recipe transforms the humble leek from a supporting side dish into the undisputed star of the table. By standing the leeks upright, they bathe in a luxurious, savoury cream reduction while the tips catch just enough heat to become tender and flavourful. The secret here is the umami punch from the anchovies, which melt…
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Garlic Ginger Paste
A homemade garlic and ginger paste suitable for south Asian recipes. Ingredients 100g garlic, peeled 30g ginger, peeled 50ml water Directions Roughly chop the garlic and ginger. Place all ingredients into a blender and blend a fine paste. Tip: peel the ginger with a teaspoon. Just drag the spoon across the ginger and the peel…
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Basic Tomato Sauce
For pasta, soups, stews, pizza or anywhere you need a flavoursome tomato sauce. Ingredients olive oil butter (optional) garlic tinned tomatoes (good quality), chopped pinch of salt Directions In a saucepan, sauté the garlic and salt in the olive oil and butter until fragrant. Add the tin of chopped tomatoes. Use a potato masher to…
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Roast Vegetable Bake
This dish is a vibrant and flavorful medley of roasted vegetables, sprinkled with toasted seeds, crumbled feta cheese, and drizzled with a tangy balsamic vinegar. The vegetables are roasted to perfection, caramelized and tender, while the seeds add a delightful crunch and the feta provides a creamy, salty contrast. The balsamic vinegar ties everything together…
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Roast Vegetable Frittata
This is my “go to” recipe if I’m asked to bring something to a BBQ or get together. Ingredients sweet potato red onion asparagus capsicum (bell pepper) potato 8 eggs 1 cup cream 1 cup grated cheddar cheese 1/4 cup finely grated parmesan fresh basil leaves Directions Prepare all the vegetables, drizzle with olive oil…
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Greens with Oyster Sauce and Sesame Oil
Blanched leafy greens with oyster sauce and piping hot sesame oil. Ingredients 1 or 2 large bunches of leafy greens such as mustard greens, choy sum, bok choy or gai lan. oyster sauce sesame oil Directions Remove the oyster sauce from the fridge and bring it up to room temperature. Wash the greens and cut…
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Shakshuka
This North African dish features soft, runny eggs nestled in a rich tomato sauce seasoned with warm spices. It’s a taste sensation that’s easy to prepare at home, perfect for a relaxed weekend brunch or a quick weeknight meal. Ingredients 6 eggs 3 Tbsp olive oil 2 garlic cloves, peeled and finely chopped 1 red…
