Persian Feasts Recipe: Pistachio Soup

Try out this delicious Pistachio Soup - Soup-E Pesteh - recipe from the Persian Feasts cookbook. Preparation time: 25 minutes Cooking time: 1 - 1 hour 30 minutes Serves 6 – 8 In March 2017, our dear family friend and fashion designer Nazzy Beglari was looking forward to hosting Nahid Joon for a Nowruz (Persian…

ByRobyn Foyster28/09/20240Comments

Baking Food & Drink

Crispy Skin Barramundi, Caramelised Onion Puree, Vongole Clams

This is one of the signature dishes of Mark Holland, the new Head Chef at Sydney's Woolloomooloo’s iconic gastro-pub, The Tilbury Hotel. Crispy Skin Barramundi 4 x 150g portions of barramundi (gently sliced three times on the skin) 45g butter Half a lemon juiced Caramelised onion puree 5 large white skinned onions (peeled and sliced) 50ml…

ByRobyn Foyster26/09/20240Comments

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The Old and The Bold

They may not get the credit for being some of the greatest achievers. But some of the most inspiring go-getters are among our most elderly citizens. The Carousel discovers why age is sometimes no barrier at all…… Muriel Halstead knows all about finding the recipe for success. Muriel, a 96-year-old member of the much-admired Country…

ByMichael Sheather07/09/20240Comments

Food & Drink Recipes

Warm And Comforting Curried Carrot Soup For Winter

For a heartwarming meal, try this delicious curried carrot soup. Sautée the carrots and onions to bring out a more intense flavour in this vibrant soup. Makes1.1 L (3 servings)Total Time21 MinutesDifficultyIntermediateContainerLow-Profile 2.0-litre Container Ingredients 365 g (6) carrots, cut into 5cm pieces 80 g (1) onion, peeled, sliced 480 ml (2 cups) vegetable stock 120 ml…

ByRobyn Foyster16/08/20240Comments

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Sticky Beef Short Ribs With Bourbon-laced BBQ Sauce

Try this delicious recipe with a Bourbon-laced sauce - it's the perfect meal to serve up for your next BBQ and just the ticket for father's day which is on Sunday, September 1. The trick is to pick a good Bourbon like Ezra Books, which launched in Kentucky in 1957. Synonymous with quality, this…

ByRobyn Foyster13/08/20240Comments

Baking Healthy Quick & Easy Your Recipes

Gluten-free Oven-baked Peach & Berry Pancake

Serves 3–4 "In need of inspiration for breakfast? Then batter up! My fruity, easy-to-make peachy-keen baked pancake is bursting with flavour, thanks to the peach, berries and lemon zest, and can be whipped up in a matter of minutes. Added bonus: you don’t have to wait near the stove to flip it; relax with a hot…

ByLee Holmes26/07/20240Comments

Food & Drink Recipes

Gwinganna’s Coconut Poached Chicken With Tropical Salsa

Try this healthy recipe from Gwinganna Wellness Retreat. Coconut Poached Chicken Ingredients 4 x 150g chicken breast fillets 1 cup coconut milk 1 lime and 1 orange, juice and zest 2 star anise pods 1 cup quinoa pinch sea salt 1 small knob fresh turmeric 1 cardamon pod, crushed Salsa: ½ cup each mango,…

ByThe Carousel22/07/20240Comments

Entertaining & Wine Food & Drink

Celebrity Chefs Anna Polyviou And Janice Wong Share Their Recipes

Celebrity Chefs Anna Polyviou And Janice Wong share their Singapore-inspired recipes: Think Pandan Coconut Ice-Cream, think Banana bread. Think Passionfruit Caramel. Try these exciting creations by two amazing chefs, and have a go at making them yourself at home. Passion-ate Singapore Recipe 16 components: Banana Bread Cara Nougat Crunch Passionfruit Caramel Passionfruit Curd Caramel…

ByThe Carousel19/07/20240Comments

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Zac & Jordan Stenmark: Three Ways With Tuna

Battle of the salads: Tuna three ways. Each has a secret ingredient. How we've never seen the Stenmark twins before. Warm Tuna Pasta Salad Serves 2 Preparation 20 minutes Cooking 10 minutes INGREDIENTS 190g spirelli pasta 425g can tuna in oil 100g can corn kernels, drained 1 small red capsicum, sliced thinly 1 small (100g) red onion, sliced thinly 1 sticks (75g) celery, sliced…

ByZac & Jordan Stenmark06/07/20240Comments

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Roasted Mushroom & Cauliflower Soup

Serves 4 - 6 Cooking time 30 minutes INGREDIENTS 1 small (600g) cauliflower, trimmed, chopped 500g cup mushrooms, sliced 4 tbs olive oil 3 tsp curry powder 1 leek, halved lengthways, thinly sliced 4 cups chicken stock ½ cup flat-leaf parsley, chopped Cheese toasts, to serve METHOD 1 Preheat oven to 220°C or 200°C fan forced. Scatter cauliflower over base of a greased roasting pan and mushrooms…

ByRobyn Foyster01/07/20240Comments