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Adapted from a recipe by Ashley at www.myheartbeets.com Slow cooking goat meat with Indian spices results in a perfectly tender, juicy and flavorful curry. Serves 4 Ingredients 1 kg goat meat pieces 2 red onions, chopped 4 cm knob fresh ginger, minced 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced 1 bay leaf 1 tablespoon ghee 4 cloves [...]

Served with roast vegetables and crusty bread, this simple to make but tasty family dinner is perfect for the cool and mild autumnal weather we’re having. Serves 4 Ingredients 1/4 cup (60ml) lemon juice 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon smoked paprika 2 garlic cloves, crushed Boneless Lamb Leg 500g potatoes, thickly sliced 2 red [...]

Via delicious magazine UK www.deliciousmagazine.co.uk These delicately flavoured frozen desserts manage to be classy, romantic and delicious. Serves 4 Ingredients 90 g honey 4 free-range egg yolks 300 ml double cream 1 tsp Drambuie liqueur Vegetable oil for greasing For the plums 4 plums, halved and stones removed Zest of 1 lemon and 1 orange [...]

via www.australianlamb.com.au Serve warm for a mid-week dinner, and have the leftovers for lunch the next day. Serves 2 Ingredients 400g lamb rump, fat trimmed 2 tbsp coconut cream 2 tbsp red curry paste, or to taste 2 tsp vegetable oil 200 gm green beans, trimmed and sliced diagonally 1⁄2 cup bean sprouts 1⁄4 cup [...]

By Linnet Good The most delicious and festive dessert for summer, this traditional English pudding is perfect for an Australian, hot weather Christmas celebration. It’s very easy - but you’ll need to make it at least a day ahead. Serves 8 Ingredients 1 1/4 kg mixed fresh or frozen berries of your choice. Use raspberries, [...]

Via bestrecipes.com.au In a classic combination, this pie is both mouthwateringly delicious and super easy to make. Serves 4 Ingredients 500 g chicken breast fillet cubed 1 pinch salt and pepper (to taste) 2 tbs plain flour 2 leeks large cut into slices 2 celery stalks sliced 150 g butter 1 tsp chopped fresh parsley [...]

From a recipe by Luke Nguyen (from Secrets of the Red Lantern) The secret to pho is in the quality of the bone broth. After that, it’s super easy! This traditional Vietnamese comfort food is perfect for any time of day but is often eaten for breakfast in Vietnam. It’s also great for when you’re [...]

By Cath at thecanberracook.blogspot.com.au Saltbush lamb and lemon myrtle are uniquely Australian flavours, and this makes a wonderfully hearty meal. Alternatively, you could also substitute the lamb for a leg of goat. Serves 4, generously Ingredients A large leg of saltbush lamb 5 cloves of garlic olive oil 2 bay leaves 3 large sprigs rosemary [...]

By Darren Robertson and Mark Lebrooy This is a great, warming dish to serve to the family. Most of the hard work needs to be done the day before, or put on first thing in the morning so it’s ready when you get home. The meat is fall-apart tender with a rich, sticky glaze. Serves [...]

Recipe, styling and photography by Emma Galloway. Serves 2-3 Missing the crunch and zing of a fresh salad in the depths of winter? Here’s the perfect thing to add to your plate of slow-cooked, wintery food. Ingredients 1 large carrot, peeled 1 beetroot, trimmed, peeled 1⁄2 large celeriac (see Note), trimmed, peeled 1 large handful [...]

Adapted from a recipe by the www.plantbased-pixie.com Sweeten with honey, or make it with rice syrup for the vegan version - either way, it’s a a velvety, chocolatey cake with a nutty crunch base that - surprisingly - given that it tastes of of sheer decadence, is actually pretty good for you. Makes a 20 [...]

By Lisa Varner Charleston, via tasteofhome.com The flavours of fresh, sweet pears and gingerbread blend beautifully in this intriguing variation on pineapple upside-down cake. Leftovers—if there are any, taste great with coffee or tea the next day. Serves 9 Ingredients 1/2 cup butter, melted 1/2 cup coarsely chopped walnuts 1/4 cup packed brown sugar 2 [...]

<strong>By Linnet Good</strong> An easy, autumnal soup that’s full of veggies and packs in the flavour. <strong>Serves 2</strong> <strong>Ingredients</strong> 1 onion, chopped 1 clove garlic, minced 200 g chorizo sausage, diced 3 tbs olive oil 3 carrots, peeled and diced 2 celery sticks, diced 1 large potato, peeled and diced 1 fresh red chilli, finely [...]

Adapted from a recipe from www.tasteofhome.com Smoky Polish kielbasa steals the show in this hearty home-style all-in-one meal. This is perfect on those cooler autumn and winter nights. Serves 4 Ingredients 1/2 kg red potatoes, cubed 3 tablespoons water 350 g smoked kielbasa or Polish sausage, cut into 1/4-inch slices 1/2 cup chopped onion 1 [...]

By Pablo Tordesillas, via www.gourmettraveller.com.au Surprisingly easy to make, this incredible dessert is sure to to impress. Serves 8 Ingredients 200 g light muscovado sugar (see note) 1 tsp freshly grated nutmeg 2 cloves 6-8 blood plums, halved, stones removed, segmented 50 ml Pedro Ximénez vinegar (see note) To serve: ground cinnamon Leche merengada 500 [...]

By Lisa Speed A modern twist on a classic salad, with a balance of freshness, flavour and crunch to accompany the deliciously rich cut that is the pork shoulder chop. Serves 4 Ingredients 4 Pork Shoulder Chops Marinade 2 cloves garlic 1 cup Nashi juice 1 brown onion, chopped then pureed dash olive oil 1 [...]

By Linnet Good Serves: many The holiday season means feasting, and it also means hot weather. A huge platter of mixed meats, cheeses and fruits could be the perfect way to combine the two this year. Add some breads and a home made olive tapenade, pour some wine and you’re good to go! Ingredients Less [...]

By Linnet Good This moist, rich cake is the perfect meld of strawberries, fresh walnuts and chocolate. You can easily make it gluten free by substituting flours as noted. Ingredients 1 cup freshly cracked walnuts 1 cup plain white flour (for gluten free use 3/4 cup buckwheat flour plus 1/4 cup tapioca flour) 1/2 cup [...]

Adapted from a recipe on www.bestrecipes.com.au You just can’t go wrong with an apple pie. Serves 8 Ingredients Filling 6 apple cooked large 3/4 cup water 1 tbs sugar *to taste Pastry 2 cup self-raising flour 125 g butter, cold from the fridge 2 tbs sugar 1 egg 2 tbs water Method Peel and slice [...]

From a recipe by Sarah Lewis, via www.taste.com.au Tender lamb cutlets are paired with spring asparagus and button mushrooms with a tasty glaze in this delicious dinner for two. Serves 2 Ingredients 10 cherry truss tomatoes 80ml (1/3 cup) rice bran oil 2 bunches asparagus, halved diagonally 130g button mushrooms 1 small fresh red chilli [...]

Recipe from Gourmet Magazine via Epicurious. A light and tender lemon- scented olive oil cake. Using extra virgin olive oil adds a deliciously fruity olive oil flavour to this intriguing, moist cake. Serves 4 Ingredients 5 egg yolks 3⁄4 cup plus 2 tablespoons (175 grams) granulated sugar, divided 3⁄4 cup (177 ml) quality extra virgin [...]

From Ann-Maree Davis of Sangria Spanish Tapas Bar Serves 4-6 Ingredients 40 ml olive oil 500 g cubed chicken breast 1 small brown onion, peeled and finely sliced 1 red capsicum, seeded and finely sliced 5 garlic cloves, peeled 1 tsp smoked Spanish paprika (Ahumado) 1 tsp sweet Spanish paprika (Dulce) 2 medium tomatoes, peeled [...]

Recipe by Alison Adams, via www.taste.com.au The unique flavour of quince is perfect with this roast chicken and makes a fabulous winter dinner. Serves 4 Ingredients 4 chicken marylands, trimmed 1 red onion, halved, cut into wedges 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 tablespoon sherry or apple cider vinegar 375ml (1 1/2 cups) chicken stock 5 [...]

Adapted from recipes on www.mezzetta.com Perfect for the colder weather, a roast pork loin is stuffed with kalamata olives, while potatoes are roasted with rosemary and kalamatas for a full of flavour meal. Serves 12 Ingredients Pork Loin 1.8 kg Pork loin (butterflied) 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil 1/2 brown onion (diced) 3 apples [...]

By Linnet Good Perfect for breakfast, brunch, lunch or dinner! Serves 4 Ingredients 1 Spaghetti Squash 1 tablespoon olive oil Salt and pepper, to taste 4 eggs, poached, or prepared as desired 100 g crumbled feta cheese Handful of baby spinach leaves per serve Salt and pepper, to taste Method Preheat oven to 400 degrees. [...]

Adapted from a recipe by Heidi Flett, via www.taste.com.au Smoky barbequed eggplants with sweet tomatoes and a tangy dressing make for a satisfying salad. Serves 4 Ingredients Salad 2 eggplants, cut in half and then into 1 cm thick slices Olive oil 2 ripe tomatoes, finely chopped 1 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves, picked from [...]

Adapted from a recipe by Tony Rosenfeld, via www.myrecipes.com Sharp cheese plays against sweet onions in a seriously delicious burger, made lighter with lean beef. Serves 4 Ingredients 1/2 cup (60 g) crumbled blue cheese 1/4 cup mayonnaise 2 tsp chopped fresh thyme, divided 1/4 tsp hot chilli sauce (such as Tabasco) 1 pound lean [...]

Via www.avocado.org.au Moist, beer-roasted pork paired in a summery dish with guacamole and lime wedges. Just because it’s so good. Serves 4-6 Ingredients 1 tsp peppercorns 4 - 5 juniper berries 1 tbsp paprika 1 tsp ground caraway 2 cloves garlic, crushed 800 g pork shoulder 500 ml light beer 2 avocados, pitted and peeled [...]

From Clean Lean Eating, via www.facebook.com/CleanLeanEating Fresh, zingy and pretty, this is the perfect salad for an Australian Christmas lunch. Serves 4-8 Ingredients Dressing 1 tsp olive oil 2 tsp orange zest 1/4 cup fresh orange juice 2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice 2 Tbsp honey 2 tsp dijon mustard 1/4 tsp salt 1 Tbsp poppy [...]

By Sonia Anthony. Reproduced with permission. This beautiful dish was demonstrated at the Community Stage of the January Bendigo Community Farmers Market. It was truly marvellous. Method Pannacotta Line a 15 cm x 25 cm tray with baking paper. Bring the milk, cream and sugar to the boil. Remove from heat. Soak the gelatin leaves [...]

From a recipe by Marion Grasby, via www.taste.com.au Serve these, sliced in half on the diagonal, on a bed of vermicelli noodles, shredded iceberg lettuce and lots of herbs (mint, Vietnamese mint, Thai basil, perilla, coriander) and drizzled with the dipping fish sauce for a perfect hot weather meal. Makes 16 Ingredients Spring Rolls 250 [...]

By Maureen Callahan, via www.myrecipes.com We love to discover new flavour combinations - and this one combines the sweetness of the new season’s strawberries with a hint of chilli and the cool creaminess of avocado, all scooped up with crisp, cinnamon dusted tortillas. Serves 4 Ingredients 2 teaspoons olive oil 6 (15 cm) whole-wheat flour [...]

By Tracy Rutherford, via www.taste.com.au This light as air dessert is a slight twist on an old classic favourite. Serves 4 Ingredients 155g (3/4 cup) caster sugar 40g butter 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon rind 1 teaspoon finely grated orange rind 2 eggs, separated 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice 250ml [...]

By Linnet Good. This traditional Turkish savory flatbread gets its name from the brown spots, or ‘eyes’ that appear as it cooks. ‘Goz’ is the Turkish name for ‘eye’. You can make a variety of different fillings for gozleme; spinach and fetta, or minced lamb are two traditional ones. Either way, it is completely delicious! [...]

By Jamie Oliver via www.jamieoliver.com Slow cooked lamb is such a winner for a cosy winter dinner. Using a rolled shoulder will make the carving easier, and the celeriac is a great addition to the mash. Serves 8 Ingredients 2 quality shoulders of lamb, boned, rolled and tied by the butcher sea salt freshly ground [...]

Recipe by Dan Kluger; photo by William Abranowicz,via www.bonappetit.com Think of the crunchy,granola-ish sesame clusters as seedy croutons for this juicy and bracing winter salad. Serves 8 Ingredients Sesame Clusters 1 large egg white 3 tablespoons sugar 1⁄2 teaspoon salt 1⁄4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1⁄4 teaspoon ground cloves 1⁄4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1 cup sesame [...]

By Linnet Good When I was a child, my grandmother used to grow spaghetti squash, and serve it up to us kids with a flavoursome tomato pasta sauce. We were, of course, delighted with the idea that spaghetti could grow inside a pumpkin. Here’s another way to serve this fun vegetable. I usually use wholemeal [...]

Recipe from www.jamieoliver.com/recipes Jamie says, “A Southern US classic, teamed with my fresher take on the traditional coleslaw recipe.” Serves 10-12 Ingredients Pork 1/2 shoulder of pork, neck end with bone left in (approx 5 kg) olive oil sea salt freshly ground black pepper 2 heaped tsp smoked paprika, plus a little to sprinkle over [...]

by Chichi Wang, via seriouseats.com. To welcome in the Chinese New Year of the Goat, or possibly the Sheep, seeing as goats and sheep are called by the same name in Chinese, here’s a recipe that can use either! Serves 4 Ingredients 1 rack of goat or lamb ribs 1/2 cup Shaoxing wine 1 onion, [...]

Adapted from ‘Jacs Veg Head’ at recipeyum.com.au This delicious summery icecream is suitable for all icecream lovers, vegan or otherwise. We use yellow peaches here, but you can substitute other stone fruits, such as apricots, nectarines or plums. Preparation Time: 10 minutes Freeze Time: 3 hours approx. Makes: 10 serves Ingredients 8 yellow peaches 1 [...]

Adapted from a recipe by Martha Stewart. A refreshing salad, you could easily increase the amounts given to serve at a big family Christmas celebration. (This recipe serves four.) Ingredients 1/2 cup sour cream 1/2 cup crumbled fresh goats cheese (55 g) 2 tablespoons snipped fresh chives 2 tsp white wine vinegar Coarse salt and [...]

from ‘GMV Got My Vote’ at recipeyum.com.au Spring time is all about vibrant green vegetables and herbs - and pring lamb cutlets are so tender and full of taste. When stacked high, paired with baby asparagus and add a dollop of home-made creamy parsley pesto, you will be serving up a gourmet cafe-style meal. Ingredients [...]

By Matthew Evans, published in Feast magazine. This slow-cooked beef dish uses the same cut of meat as osso buco – the shin. Braised in Chinese black vinegar (chinkiang), ginger, chilli and garlic, it’s an Asian take on a one-pot wonder. Ingredients 2 kg boneless beef shin (gravy beef), cut into large pieces 300 ml [...]

Adapted from a recipe by Bev Cooks, www.tablespoon.com. If you’ve never made your own rice paper rolls, you’re in for a treat. Rolling them without splitting can be slightly tricky; the key is to resist the temptation to use too much filling. After one or two, you’ll get the hang of it - and they’re [...]

Recipe from www.walnuts.org Ingredients For The Candied Walnuts: 1 cup walnuts 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon For The Walnut Vinaigrette: 1 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1/2 cup sherry vinegar 1/4 cup walnut oil Sea salt Freshly ground black pepper For The Watercress And Endive Salad: 3 cups watercress tops with 2-inches of [...]

Adapted from a recipe by Danielle of food blog Beyond the Plate. The bone-in, skin-on cut is loaded with crushed fennel seeds that burst with flavor in the first 30 minutes of cooking, then fully infuse the meat with their anise-like aromas over an extended cooking process. In the meantime, a thick layer of pork [...]

Adapted from a recipe by Felicity Cloake Voluptuous and delectable, this cooked upside down apple tart is a French classic. Use firm-fleshed, not floury, apples, and be VERY careful of the hot caramel. Serves 6 Ingredients 175g ready-made shortcrust pastry OR 225g plain flour 2 tbsp caster sugar 120g cold butter 1 medium egg, beaten [...]

By Becky at limeandbarley.com This is a sort of warm autumnal salad, with a hearty base of rice, a spiking of beautiful middle Eastern za’atar, fresh thyme and a tahini-yoghurt dressing- plus toasted hazelnuts and pumpkin seeds. It is utterly delicious and a great way to use this more unusual variety of cauliflower – it’s [...]

Adapted from a recipe by Hank Shaw In Jamaica, the words ‘curry’ and ‘goat’ go hand in hand. A staple dish, Jamaican goat curry is bright turmeric yellow, and contains unusual spices such as allspice and pimento. It is traditionally cooked with scotch bonnet peppers instead of chili peppers. Serves 8-12 Ingredients 2 tablespoons whole [...]

Recipe from Giada De Laurentiis This is an Italian bread salad that utilises stale bread as an ingredient – perfect for sopping up the flavorful ingredients and dressing in the salad. Serves 6 Ingredients 1/4 cup drained capers 2 tablespoons plus 1/4 cup red wine vinegar 340 grams ciabatta or other country-style white bread, 2 [...]

by Stephanie Alexander A gorgeous way to use white peaches or nectarines. Serves 6 Ingredients 3 large white peaches or nectarines, poached and peeled 2 tablespoons lemon juice 3 egg whites pinch of cream of tartar 1/3 cup castor sugar 350 ml cream, firmly whipped Iced tortoni Line a 23 cm x 8 cm x [...]

Recipe courtesy of www.sbs.com.au/food Glazed ham studded with cloves is a traditional Christmas favourite. The addition of bourbon to this classic recipe adds another level of flavour. It’s a great dish to cook at any time, so why wait for Christmas? It tastes just as good cold for lunch and is ideal for a picnic [...]

Recipe from Good Food magazine, February 2012 A no-fuss, open puff pastry pie using goat’s cheese and this season’s walnuts, leeks and lemons. Serves 4 Ingredients 1 tbsp olive oil, plus extra for drizzling 25g butter 2 medium leeks, sliced 2 tbsp chopped thyme leaves zest 2 lemons and juice 1 lemon 375g pack ready-rolled [...]

by Shula Hampson. Reproduced with permission. Because this cake is soaked in honey, it keeps so well that I suspect you could lock it in an Egyptian tomb and it could quite possibly provide a charming afternoon tea for the archaeologists arriving 2000 years later. It’s a good cake if you want to knock people [...]