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Chicken, Chorizo and Chick Pea Casserole

1.25 kg free-range chicken pieces eg thighs and legs 1/4 cup seasoned plain flour 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil 1 large onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, crushed or chopped 150g raw chorizo, thickly sliced 1 cup chopped celery 2 medium carrots, peeled and diced 3/4 cup dry white wine eg Riesling, pinot grigio or vermentino 3/4 cup chicken stock 400g can diced tomatoes with juice 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh thyme or oregano 2 wide strips lemon zest salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste 400g can chick peas, drained and rinsed* *When in season, use whole peeled and blanched fresh or frozen chestnuts in place of chick peas.





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Six Simple Steps to Making Stock

This recipe was featured on Foodie Tuesday, a weekly segment on 774 Drive with Raf Epstein, 3.30PM, courtesy of Alice Zaslavsky.




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Arroz de Marisco (Portugeuse rice dish)

The Portuguese have a double gene for flavours. They keep it simple, they rely on extremely good produce. This dish has such a unique flavour. It's ideal with all wines. A good Lisbon paste is the trick!




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Wintery roasted root crumble

500g turnip, peeled and cut into bite-sized chunks 500g parsnip, peeled and cut into bite-sized chunks 500g swede, peeled and cut into bite-sized chunks 500g Brussel sprouts, peeled and halved 2 onions, sliced 3 generous tbsp. wholegrain mustard 3 tbsp. honey 4 tbsp. olive oil 1 tbsp. chopped rosemary 1 1/2 cups cream Salt and freshly ground black pepper For the topping: 1 good handful porridge oats 4 thick slices stale bread, whizzed to coarse crumbs in a processor or panko crumbs 1 handful toasted walnuts or hazelnuts, roughly chopped 25g unsalted butter, melted 30g strong Cheddar, grated




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Flinders island lamb saddle, crushed peppered turnip, fried salt bush

This recipe features on Foodie Tuesday, a weekly segment on 774 Drive with Raf Epstein, 3.30PM, courtesy of David Hall of Pure South Dining




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Citrus cured salmon, pickled clams, herb emulsion

This recipe features on Foodie Tuesday, a weekly segment on 774 Drive with Raf Epstein, 3.30PM, courtesy of David Hall of Pure South Dining.




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Swedish meatballs

400g pork/beef mince 1 egg 1 onion, grated 1/4 cups fresh breadcrumbs 1/2 tsp. allspice 1/4 tsp. ground cloves Pinch of nutmeg 1 tbsp. olive oil 20g butter 150ml beef stock 2 tbsp. brown sugar Lingonberry sauce, sour cream, dill and parsley potatoes, baby cos leaves and cucumber wedges to serve






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French spiced beetroot and apple jam

2 granny smith apples, coarsely grated 2 beetroots 1/4 tsp. ground clove 2 star anise 1/2 nutmeg finely grated 200ml balsamic vinegar 150g caster sugar






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Lemony myrtle delicious pudding

Sometimes these old desserts are just the ticket on a winter's night. We have used a little lemon myrtle powder to add that native home growing touch to this gorgeous pudding.




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Beetroot and pinot risotto with king prawns

Four of my favourite ingredients combined into one dish!




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Chicken Korma

When you see a Korma-style dish on an Indian menu it generally means it's a rich, fragrant, creamy and very mild curry that includes cardamom, is thickened with nuts and enriched with yoghurt. An absolute crowd-pleaser, wonderful way to introduce curry to children and perfect for cold wet nights.




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Roasted Baby Carrot Moroccan Style

This recipe features on Foodie Tuesday, a weekly segment on 774 Drive with Raf Epstein, 3.30PM, shared by Jad Choucair of Mankoushe.




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Silverbeet Dolmas

This recipe featured on Foodie Tuesday, a weekly segment on 774 Drive with Raf Epstein, 3.30PM, shared by Jad Choucair of Mankoushe.




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Goat Cheese Custard

This recipe features on Foodie Tuesday, a weekly segment on 774 Drive with Raf Epstein, 3.30PM, shared by Alla Wolf-Tasker AM, Culinary Director/Proprietor of Lake House Daylesford.




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Left over lamb ragout with mushrooms and Spring market peas

Always something nice about discovering new dishes by utilising left overs from the night before . Seriously who doesn't love a bowl of pasta with a rich ragout of slow braised meat . Add a fresh twist with sweet seasonal peas from the markets .




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Wholemeal buttermilk soda bread

170g/6oz self-raising wholemeal flour 170g/6oz plain flour 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp bicarbonate of soda 290ml/1/2 pint buttermilk





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Brussels Sprout Caesar with Croutons, Borlotti Beans and Sunflower Seeds

This recipe features on Foodie Tuesday, a weekly segment on 774 Drive with Raf Epstein, 3.30PM, shared by Hetty McKinnon, founder of Surry Hills community kitchen Arthur Street Kitchen and author of 'Neighbourhood'.




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Pho Noodle Salad with Tofu, Wombok and Broccolini

This recipe features on Foodie Tuesday, a weekly segment on 774 Drive with Raf Epstein, 3.30PM, shared by Hetty McKinnon, founder of Surry Hills community kitchen Arthur Street Kitchen and author of new cookbook 'Neighbourhood'.




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Cres with passionfruit and cottage cheese

Guaranteed to tempt fussy eaters, with lots of hidden nutrients.




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Vanilla-scented Baked Rice Pudding

This recipe features on Foodie Tuesday, a weekly segment on 774 Drive with Raf Epstein, 3.30PM, shared by the Dinner Ladies (Katherine Westwood & Sophie Gilliatt)




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Kung Pao Chicken

This recipe features on Foodie Tuesday, a weekly segment on 774 Drive with Raf Epstein, 3.30PM, shared by the Dinner Ladies (Katherine Westwood & Sophie Gilliatt)




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Murwillmbah Asparagus with a Blood Orange Hollandaise sauce

Spring has definitely in the air well and truly. Loving the produce, country aromas, and appearance as I cycle through the country side. I love asparagus... this local stuff growing by a great friend and awesome farmer. Side dishes are often overlooked but are a very important part to a great meal.




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Eucalyptus smoked Marburg emu fillet, beets, macadamia plus Lilly Pilly and finger lime spritzer

Delicious Australian dish with fresh Lilly Pilly and finger lime spritzer.




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Asparagus with sea butter and rosemary

This recipe features on Foodie Tuesday, a weekly segment on 774 Drive with Raf Epstein, 3.30PM, shared by Dan Hunter, chef and owner of Otways' restaurant Brae.




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Jerusalem artichokes cooked overnight with hazelnut praline

This recipe features on Foodie Tuesday, a weekly segment on 774 Drive with Raf Epstein, 3.30PM, shared by Dan Hunter, chef and owner of Otways' restaurant Brae.




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Calamari and fermented celeriac, barbecued peas and beef fat

This recipe features on Foodie Tuesday, a weekly segment on 774 Drive with Raf Epstein, 3.30PM, shared by Dan Hunter, chef and owner of Otways' restaurant Brae.






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Red curry of fish

I love fresh fish, chilli and spices. Tastes great, boosts your metabolism and keeps you healthy.




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Thai Red Curry with Beef

This recipe features on Foodie Tuesday, a weekly segment on 774 Drive with Raf Epstein, 3.30PM, shared by chef Matt Wilkinson.





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Ginger Prawn Dumplings

This recipe features on Foodie Tuesday, a weekly segment on 774 Drive with Raf Epstein, 3.30PM, shared by Alice Zaslavsky.




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Medallions of Beef, with pan juice sauce, wilted cherry tomatoes, wine and basil

Medallions of Beef, with pan juice sauce, wilted cherry tomatoes, any old wine and basil. Really nice with a potato salad, with fresh spring peas and crispy bacon pieces. Something I do very often is knock up quick tasty dinner utilising your favourite heavy-based frying pan.




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Veggie fritters

How simple, healthy and delicious are veggie fritters? I love them, especially with chili jam on a burger. Enjoy!




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British garlic and chili roast leg of lamb

2kg leg of lamb 1/4 cup olive oil Good pinch of sea salt flakes and black pepper 3 cloves of garlic, sliced 2 red chillies, sliced 1 cup mint jelly Potato bake: 1.5kg sabago potatoes 3 cups chicken stock 100g butter, melted Handful mint leaves, picked





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Tinga de pollo (chicken)

This recipe features on Foodie Tuesday, a weekly segment on 774 Drive with Raf Epstein, 3.30PM, shared by Martin Zozaya of El Atino & Co.




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Spring chicken soup

This recipe features on Foodie Tuesday, a weekly segment on 774 Drive with Raf Epstein, 3.30PM, shared by Matt Purbrick author of Grown & Gathered.




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Bush food macadamia, white chocolate and pepperleaf cookies

125g butter, softened 1 cup caster sugar 1 egg 1 tsp vanilla essence 1 and 1/2 cups plain flour, sifted 1 tsp baking powder 1/4 tsp. pepper leaf spice, ground 1 cup white chocolate chips 1/3 cup raw macadamia nuts, chopped




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MACADAMIA PESTO POTATO SALAD WITH CRISPY PROSCIUTTO AND MARKET CHERRY TOMATOES

Love this time of year where our makers are abundant with the sweet aroma of fresh basil . Here is my take on a fancy potato salad of macadamia pesto , crispy prosciutto, sweet cherry tomatoes




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chocolate mousse with honeycomb and espresso sauce

honeycomb 40 g (11/2 oz) honey 70 g (21/2 oz) glucose syrup 200 g (7 oz) caster (superfine) sugar 1 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda (baking soda), sifted mousse 200 g (7 oz/11/3 cups) chopped good-quality dark chocolate, such as couverture (see note, page 235) 40 g (11/2 oz) unsalted butter, chopped 4 eggs, separated 150 g (51/2 oz/2/3 heaped cup) sugar espresso sauce 250 ml (9 fl oz/1 cup) espresso coffee 100 g (31/2 oz/1/2 cup) sugar 2 tablespoons kahlua




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Hot smoked ocean trout with salad

200 gm flaked salt 200 gm brown sugar 1 side ocean trout, skin on, pinboned 1/2 cup smoking shavings/sawdust Salad 1 butter lettuce 1 baby endive lettuce 2 Lebanese cucumbers 200 ml creme fraiche 100 ml vinaigrette (25 ml sherry vinegar, 25 ml olive oil, 50 ml grape seed oil) Salt and pepper 2 Granny Smith apples 1 stick celery Bunch chives




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CAULIFLOWER PAKORAS WITH MINTED YOGURT

These tasty little Indian Fritters will convert a body who has a dislike of cauliflower. Served simply with a minty yogurt they are simply delicious.