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I like to keep the skin on for mashed potatoes – it adds texture but also keeps the potato light and fluffy when boiling the potatoes. Roasted garlic is a nice addition to the mash. Simply add the garlic to a small roasting pan, sprinkle with olive oil and then cover with aluminum foil. Roast […]

Ingredients 1 tablespoon lemon zest Juice of 1 lemon 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 8 cups coarsely chopped kale, ribs removed 1/2 cup shaved Parmesan cheese 1/3 cup toasted blanched hazelnuts, coarsely chopped Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper Directions In a large bowl, whisk together lemon zest, lemon juice, and olive oil until […]

Ingredients 200G butter 200g good quality dark chocolate, broken into pieces 4 extra large eggs 200g caster sugar 180g flour 60ml (4tbsp) cocoa powder 100g pecan nuts, chopped 100g white chocolate, chopped into small blocks Method Place the butter and dark chocolate in a heatproof glass bowl. Place over a pan of gently simmering water. […]

Chef: Daniel Wilson Serves: 4 Time: 30 minutes Ingredients: 8 10-15cm raw prawn cutlets  Fish sauce  Rice flour  Vietnamese green rice flakes (com dep xanh) 8 iceberg lettuce leaves  ½ bunch coriander, washed ½ bunch Thai basil, picked  ½ bunch Vietnamese mint, washed  Batter ½ cup tapioca flour  ¼ cup rice flour  Water to make […]

Makes about 24 crullersVegetable oil, for frying Ingredients 1 recipe choux paste icing sugar, for dusting Method Fill a pot with oil so that it is about 2-inches deep, but comes up to only a third the height of the pot. Heat this to 350 °F (use a candy/fryer thermometer to measure) or use a […]

If you are into indigenous gardens then you will really love this garden. Tanya visits an indigenous garden, with wide expansive spaces and interesting garden rooms. From rustic walkways to impressive trees, colorful blossoms to attract the birds, this is garden for both humans and animals alike. She also chats to landscaper, Jenny dean who […]

Cyclamen plants are blooming at the moment giving you gorgeous winter colour. Remove any old flowers and stems on the plant and don’t overwater them. Fix lawn patches by planting grass plugs – these are easy to do and available at your local garden centre Fill up the empty spaces in your garden beds with […]

Ingredients 1kg lamb knuckles 1 onion, chopped 1 Tablespoon ginger 1 Tablespoon garlic 2 Tablespoon tomato paste 1 Tablespoon Rajah medium curry powder 1 TablespoonMasala 1 Tablespoon sugar Olive Oil 4 potatoes, quartered Method Fresh white bread with a crispy crust to serve Brown onions, add meat, curry powder and masala and fry until browned.  […]