Last updated: November 19, 2016
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cherries, cherry, desserts, dessert, tarts

Simple cherry tart

CHERRIES make a great simple tart – and add a nice twist to a classic friand recipe.

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milk yoghurt, milk yoghurt ice-cream, milk ice-cream, caster sugar, medium heat

Cherries with sheep’s milk ice-cream

THIS Italian dessert combines the rich creaminess of sheep’s milk ice-cream with a sweet and tangy cherry concoction.

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starters, curd lasagne, pasta sheets, olive oil, dried shiitake

Mushroom and sheep’s curd lasagne

COMBINE the nutty taste of mushrooms with creamy sheep’s curd for this rich entree.

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milk cheese, olive oil, virgin olive oil, salty tapenade, g olives

Sheep’s milk cheese with tapenade on toast

WONDERFUL fresh cheese is the perfect friend for an intense salty tapenade.

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poultry, christmas, Place onions, Classic roast turkey, How to cook a Turkey

Roast turkey

A ROASTED turkey will rest in a warm place for up to an hour and still be hot.

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Christmas classics, teaspoons caster, tablespoons fish, handfuls mint, orange juice

Prawn salad

THIS prawn salad can be prepared ahead of time and assembled just before serving.

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garlic clove, pitta breads, Cumin yoghurt, McLaren Vale, South Australia

Couscous salad

WHEN roasting lamb I always buy more than I need so there are plenty of leftovers. The salad makes a great summer lunchbox meal.

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almonds, sesame oil, stir-fried asparagus, teaspoons sesame, sesame seeds

Stir-fried asparagus with almonds & sesame

THE cooking times here are for thick spears of asparagus. Keep an eye on them; asparagus is better undercooked than overdone.

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Cook spaghetti, lunch, Spring fare, teaspoon sesame seeds, spaghetti carbonara

Three-pea stir fry

I THINK frozen peas are fantastic – they’re processed so quickly after harvest that they stay tender and sweet.

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Chilli Chicken & Pak Choy

ASIAN greens like pak choy, bok choy and choy sum are a tasty, versatile alternative to European cabbages, lettuce and spinach.

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David Herbert, Handful bean sprouts, pak choy, sunflower oil, Chilli chicken

Sesame fried greens

ASIAN greens like pak choy, bok choy and choy sum are a tasty, versatile alternative to European cabbages, lettuce and spinach.

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Beat egg, lovely lime, lovely lime sauce, Botrytis Riesling, Beat egg whites

Baked lime puddings

A LOVELY lime sauce forms while these puddings are cooking.

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star anise pod, date mixture, mixing bowl, Moist pear, chocolate chips

Moist pear & chocolate cake

THE pear cake is sticky and moist and is great served as a dessert. Poached pears can be prepared a couple of days ahead.

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bacon rashers, fennel bulb, fennel, tablespoon olive oil, grated parmesan

Prawn & fennel risotto

TRADITIONALLY, risotto is served alone before the main course, but I like to present it as either a main or a side dish.

mushroom, risotto, italian, rice, rice dish

Mushroom Risotto

TRADITIONALLY, risotto is served alone before the main course, but I like to present it as either a main or a side dish.

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mint, lentil, beetroot, lunch, salad

Beetroot, lentil & mint salad

THESE vibrant winter salads are packed with plenty of slow-burning ingredients to keep you going; the dressings are punchy and full of flavour.

quinoa, chickpea, chilli salad, winter salads, green olives

Quinoa, Chickpea & Chilli Salad

THESE vibrant winter salads are packed with plenty of slow-burning ingredients to keep you going; the dressings are punchy and full of flavour.

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stir-fried, kale, green, greens, Heat oil

Kale and hearty

I LOVE the earthy goodness of greens such as kale, cavolo nero or silverbeet; they are perfect with this simple lamb stew.

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dinner, lamb, Serve lamb, Place onion, teaspoon salt

Slow-cooked shoulder of lamb

POMEGRANATE molasses adds richness to meat, fish and vegetables.

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Pomegranate Salsa

POMEGRANATE molasses adds richness to meat, fish and vegetables.

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