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Crispy-skin Barramundi, Green Asparagus & Capsicum Salsa

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This recipe is a house classic – I can’t count the number of times I have made it over the last 3 years. It is also my go-to recipe for foreign guests visiting Australia. Indeed, Barramundi is an Australian icon: … Continue reading

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Kingfish Ceviche, Tomato Salsa & Mango

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I am always after healthy, tasty and versatile recipes. This recipe of kingfish ceviche* with tomato salsa and mango hits the mark on all fronts. You can serve this as an appetiser or entrée for a dinner party – think … Continue reading

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2012 Restaurant List – Why I will return!

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Over the Christmas break, I had time to reflect on my experience of Sydney’s restaurant scene for 2012. Overall, it was fantastic. There are always some disappointments of course, but I will happily return to about 70% of the restaurants … Continue reading

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Marque

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Modern techniques meet classic flavours for exceptional result! Food: 9.5/10 Drinks: 9/10 Atmosphere: 6.5/10 Service: 8/10 Value for Money: 8/10 My partner and I felt an urge to return to Marque after watching Mark Best at the World Chef Showcase. … Continue reading

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Mediterranean Summer Toast

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Sandwich or salad? Why not go for a hybrid version of these two casual lunch classics. This Mediterranean summer toast is my pick for a quick lunch on a sunny day. It is one of those incredibly satisfying meals – … Continue reading

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Chocolate & Raspberry Soufflé

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Chocolate and raspberry is one of my absolute favourite flavour combinations, so this dessert was always going to have a special place in my kitchen. This is my go-to dessert for weeknight dinner parties when time isn’t on my side. … Continue reading

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Baked Ocean Trout with Goat Cheese, Fennel & Pea Salad

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Looking for something quick to prepare that is also fresh, tasty and healthy? Then keep reading! Fish and goat cheese might not sound like the most attractive combination, but it definitely works in this dish. The citric taste of the … Continue reading

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Penfolds Wine Clinic

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I recently had the privilege to attend a Penfolds’ Wine Clinic. A wine clinic!?! Yes, Penfolds offers this service for its best bottles. And my baby Grange deserved nothing less than a health check for its quarter of a century. … Continue reading

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Simple & Delicious Pear Tart

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Pear season is at its peak and it is all too often that I hear people telling me that they are unsure of what to do with pears. The first thing that comes to my mind is to poach them … Continue reading

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Thai Prawns, Sweet Potato Mash & Pan-Fried Snow Peas

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I love this Thai-inspired dish for its freshness, good looks and fine exotic flavours. Cooking the prawns in their shells not only protects the delicate flesh from drying, it also imparts more complex flavours to the meat. Cutting the prawns … Continue reading

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