Fruity Tropicana Rocky Road

Makes approximately 1 kg INGREDIENTS 450 g white chocolate, 400 g finely chopped and 50g in chunks 100 g coconut oil, gently warmed to liquefy if necessary 140 g white marshmallows, cut in half 100 g shaved coconut, plus extra to garnish 80 g candied papaya, roughly diced 150 g lemon Turkish delight (or any kind you like), cut into 3 cm…

ByThe Carousel01/02/20160Comments

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Meet The New MKR Contestants

Group 1 NSW – Monique and Sarah - Workmates Sarah, 26, and mum-of-four Monique, 33, bonded over their love of food in their stressful office. As police officers, work is serious and coming home to cook is the perfect way to relax. Paleo convert Sarah says she and Monique also like to be as “girly girl” as…

ByThe Carousel21/01/20160Comments

Food & Drink Your Recipes

Create A Pasta Sauce In Less Than Five Minutes

When was the last time you made pasta for dinner? Is it one of your favorite foods or more of a go-to dish for those nights you don’t feel like doing much cooking? Well, learn how to create awesome pasta sauce in less than five minutes. There are many reasons to appreciate this classic Italian…

ByThe Carousel06/01/20160Comments

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Guilt-Free Sweet Indulgence For Summer

These brownies not only taste delicious they contain cacao, walnuts and beetroot, making them a superfood delight to assist with healthy brain function, heart health, stress-busting and a healthy functioning nervous system, says Australian nutritional medicine practitioner Fiona Tuck. Beetroots contain an impressive list of health benefits and Fiona says they have been proven to treat…

ByThe Carousel12/12/20150Comments

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Tartar Steamed Dumplings

Using pork in this recipe may be sacrilege (originally fat-rumped lamb would have been used), but this is the way we make them and I will stick to the Ukrainian version this time since I love pork belly. They should be eaten with your hands, and you should try and catch the juices that accumulate…

ByThe Carousel09/08/20150Comments

Entertaining & Wine

Quick and Easy Beef Broccolini & Chilli Fried Rice

Preparation Time 15 mins Cooking Time 15 mins Serves 2 INGREDIENTS 300 g beef blade, thinly sliced 1 garlic clove, finely chopped 1-2 tbsp light soy sauce, or to taste 2 bunches broccolini, tough ends discarded, roughly broken up into smaller pieces 2 tbsp finely grated ginger 1 small red chilli, thinly sliced, or to taste 300 g cold cooked jasmine rice (leftover from takeaway…

ByThe Carousel19/07/20150Comments

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Lyndey Milan’s Steamed Brook Trout With Salmon Caviar

Brook trout is a large freshwater fish related to salmon and trout. If you can’t get it, use rainbow trout, though this is much thinner and will cook more quickly. I cooked this dish in the most sublime location, beside the bubbling river at Yarra Valley Salmon farm. Serves 4 Preparation 10 minutes Cooking 7 minutes INGREDIENTS 180 g bean-thread…

ByLyndey Milan06/07/20150Comments

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Lyndey Milan’s Top Three Tomato Recipes

Fried Green Tomatoes With Green Olive Gremolata These are inspired by the fried green tomatoes which traditionally feature the ‘Southern’ American flavours of cayenne pepper, dried thyme and sweet paprika. I’ve substituted Italian herbs and served them alongside a bright, zingy gremolata made more substantial with the addition of green olives. Serves 8 as a canapé Preparation…

ByLyndey Milan16/05/20150Comments

BBQ Chicken With Fresh Garden Salad

Preparation time 45 mins Serves 3 INGREDIENTS Chicken and salad 1/2 kg chicken breast 1 cup greek style yoghurt 2 tbsp apricot jam 2 tbsp mango chutney 2 tsp Worcester sauce 4 tbsp seeded mustard 2 tbsp lemon juice Cos lettuce 1 tomato 1 cucumber 1/2 Spanish onion 1/2 avocado Handful of pistachio nuts Dressing 4 tbsp greek style yoghurt drizzle of olive oil 2 tbsp lemon juice pinch sea salt cracked pepper leaves of one sprig of…

ByThe Carousel06/05/20140Comments