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Quinoa, corn & capsicum salad

This fresh and vibrantly coloured salad is a great accompaniment to barbecued meats or Tex Mex style dishes.  I like it as a healthy alternative to rice as a side for my chilli con carne.     Ingredients 1 cob corn 1 small red capsicum 1/2 cup red quinoa baby cos leaves – about half [...]

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Thai style pumpkin soup

When the days get colder, wetter and darker the answer is soup.  This takes no time at all which makes it perfect for after work and days when you don’t have the time or inclination to slave away in the kitchen.   Ingredients 1kg butternut pumpkin, cut into smallish pieces 500ml vegetable stock 200ml coconut [...]

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Beef Stroganoff

It’s more than a little bit retro, but I love this dish.  Since it is my take on this classic hailing from 19th Russia, I cannot claim that it is authentic or traditional.  I can promise that it will taste wonderful.  According to that font of all information, Wikipedia, the traditional side is actually crispy [...]

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