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Meal prep recipe: Grass fed beef, mushrooms, bacon and brussels with cauliflower puree
I’ve been searching for some fun avocado recipes for a job coming up and found this tasty treat on the Not Quite Nigella website who was inspired by the Cheesecake Factory in Hawaii. I think I might have pulverised the sauce too much as it’s a lot smoother than hers, but the taste is still killer. You definitely want to consume these straight from the fryer (or air fryer) when they are hot and crispy on the outside and fresh and creamy on the inside.
Mirin mushrooms + cassava party snack w/ lemon myrtle emulsion
It can get a little tricky bringing a plate to a party these days with all the dietaries requirements going around. These party snacks hit all the right buttons: gluten free, dairy free, vegan and they still bring the wow factor! Best of all you can prep in advance and then simply put together right beforehand, enjoy!
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Mum's favourite Moussaka recipe
My family grew up eating moussaka, mum had learned the recipe when she was working on her cousin's cattle station in Geraldton, and I continued making it at my families cafe in the early days. It's a delicious way to enjoy more veggies, it freezes well as a pre-prepared meal and best of all it tastes INCREDIBLE!
Fudgy, gluten free chocolate brownies
These fudgy gluten free chocolate brownies are a sure-fire win at any event. You can top them with any fruit that you like (I have papaya and strawberry on these ones) and they freeze really well if you like to make your own treats. Swap the sugar with a Truvia sweetner alternative if you're wanting to cut down on the sugar factor.
Meal prep recipe: Grass fed beef, mushrooms, bacon and brussels with cauliflower puree
Meal prep can be the last thing you want to add to your week, but ever since I've taken up the habit this has been on high rotation and I never seem to get sick of it. It's rich in flavour, but low carb, high in protein and lots of umami for a satisfying feeling afterwards. You can use a gravy beef, but just cut it smaller so there's not too much chewing
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Homemade ricotta, caramel whey, cardamom pear + brioche
This little Winter dish is a great way to celebrate the common pear, which is bountiful over the colder season. You could also do this with apple and possibly even quince. The caramel whey takes a little bit of time, but the banging flavour you get from it is well worth the trouble.
Chicken Saag with warrigal greens
Warrigal greens are a native spinach that act as a ground cover in your garden. They are easy to grow and super nutritious, mine have last year round, but are really coming to life now in Kambarang season! For this classic recipe I've replaced the usual English spinach for warrigal here and it works a treat, Enjoy!
Sustainable seafood Pasta
Seafood pasta is such a crowd favourite! There a little bit of prep to this dish, but it can be done a little in advance and brought together at the last minute. Making it an excellent dish for a family or friends get together, another plus is underutilised seafood is way more affordable, yay!!
Sticky braised oyster blade with ricotta dumplings
If you are looking to shake up your usual family Sunday roast and want to impress the fam with little effort or skill, then this is the recipe for you! Glazed
oyster blade with ricotta dumplings and crispy sage, If you haven’t worked with Oyster blade before, then saddle up, this cut of beef is a beauty! There’s this
incredible piece of fat that carries through the center of the cut that melts into the most glorious gelatinous
piece of heaven when cooked for long enough, let's go!
Lemon ricotta cake, rhubarb curd, italian meringue.
I like to go all out when it's birthday time and italian meringue gives such a lovely finish to a simple tea cake. This can be done with a lemon, orange or lime curd as well, but Rhubarb is abundant at the moment so I'm making the most of it for my mum's birthday cake!
Chocolate mousse with orange gel and cardamom crumble
This is a fun dessert that plays with textures and balancing flavours. I don't need much encouragement to add cardamom to anything, but it goes especially well with orange. You will have excess gel left over, but it goes great with roast pork and duck. It will last for up to two weeks in the fridge.