How To Make Authentic Hawker Style Thai Fish Cakes

Try this tasty recipe to prepare Thai style seafood just like they do in the Bangkok markets. Innside Bangkok has sprawling urban views Preparation Time 15 minutes Cooking Time 2 minutes per batch Serves 6-8 as an appetiser INGREDIENTS 600g white fish fillets, such as red fish fillets or snapper 2 tablespoons Thai red curry paste 2 tablespoons fish sauce 2 teaspoons white sugar 1…

ByRobyn Foyster19/01/20240Comments

Baking Entertaining & Wine Food & Drink Quick & Easy

Bill Granger’s Delicious Plum And Vanilla Compote

Bill Granger recipes have featured on The Carousel ever since we launched the site in 2014 - yes, ten years ago. He always supported us and his recipes have always been hugely popular on our site. So the news of his passing on December 25, 2023 was a huge saddness to us all. Bill Granger…

ByBill Granger19/01/20240Comments

Entertaining & Wine Food & Drink

Paul Farag’s Restaurant Aalia Takes You On A Culinary Journey Through The Middle East and North Africa

If you’re looking for your next dinner spot in Sydney with that extra wow factor, you can’t pass by Aalia conveniently located on Martin Place as part of the recently renovated MLC centre. Boasting two-hats, Executive chef Paul Farag and his team provide an unmissable opportunity for you to join on a culinary journey through…

ByAngela Silberberg17/01/20240Comments

Food & Drink Recipes

Paul Farag’s Eggplant mes ‘a’ aha Recipe

Paul Farag has gained a wealth of experience in his 17-year career, having worked in Michelin starred kitchens across Europe and Australia. As Executive Chef of AALIA, Paul has created a truly unique menu showcasing the diversity of the region and breaking the mould on what Middle Eastern cuisine is. Diving into the rich Arabic…

ByAlice Duthie16/01/20240Comments

Food & Drink Healthy

Supermodel Elle Macpherson’s Favourite Smoothie Recipes

Australian supermodel and smoothie connoisseur Elle ‘The Body’ Macpherson has shared her favourite fruity concoctions to boost your day! Elle believes that good taste and great health aren’t mutually exclusive, so these smoothies aren’t just tasty, but also your gut and immune system's best friend. Green Goddess Smoothie Ingredients 1 frozen banana 1 handful of frozen…

ByAlice Duthie15/01/20240Comments

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Executive Chef Of Nour Paul Farag’s Amazing Cauliflower Recipe

You are in for a real treat - Paul Farag’s Amazing Cauliflower Recipe. To start off you will need one whole cauliflower, the hero of the dish. Cut into thirds if it is particularly large or half if it’s on the smaller side. Make sure to salt the cauliflower generously and then roast for 15 minutes…

ByEmeric Brard15/01/20240Comments

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Lentil Salad with Mozzarella & Prosciutto Recipe

If you love Lentils, then this recipe is perfect for you. It's full of yummy ingredients and super easy to make. INGREDIENTS Salt and freshly ground pepper 1 1/4 cups (9 oz./280 ml.) green French (du Puy) lentils, picked over and rinsed 1/4 cup (2 fl. oz./60 ml.) red wine vinegar 2 Tbs. minced red…

ByRobyn Foyster14/01/20240Comments

Baking Food & Drink

Adriano Zumbo’s Banana Caramel Balsamic Macaroons

Try Adriano Zumbo's Banana Caramel Balsamic Macaroons Makes 25 You will need 1 quantity Zumbaron Shells (see page 116), coloured deep pink INGREDIENTS Banana caramel 35 g (1¼ oz) pure cream (35% fat) seeds scraped from 1 vanilla bean 0.5 g (1/64 oz) gellan gum (see Glossary) 4 g (1/8 oz) lemon juice 90 g (3¼ oz) banana 233 g (8½ oz) caster (superfine) sugar 85…

ByThe Carousel13/01/20240Comments

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The Queen of Chocolate’s Brownie Recipe

Given her status as reigning monarch for all things chocolate (she is a regular international judge at prestigious competitions such as the Salon du Chocolat in Paris and was also recently named as one of the Ten Masters in the upcoming and first ever Dessert Masters) we're not surprised that Kirsten Tibballs' brownie recipe is everything…

ByMarie-Antoinette Issa12/01/20240Comments

Health News

Why Honey Is The Latest Wellness Buzz Ingredient … Literally!

Mariah Carey crooned about it, Cleopatra bathed in it, and even Paleo Pete Evans slaps it on his ham. Often considered “Nature’s Golden Nectar,” there is a sweet science behind honey that makes it such a popular ingredient in food, skin care, and even home decor. Because, whether enhancing the flavours in of our favourite…

ByMarie-Antoinette Issa05/01/20240Comments