Gourmet Recipes

Pan Roasted Pork Chops with Glazed Peaches
Pan Roasted Pork Chops with Glazed Peaches
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Simple, rustic with sweet and sour notes, this pork dish is best when peaches are at their peak. If out of season, try with pears, apples or figs. It’s also... Read more...
Gazpacho Shooters with Herbed Mascarpone
Gazpacho Shooters with Herbed Mascarpone
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By: Sally James

For a light fresh start to a meal, or in large glasses for lunch, this gazpacho is best when tomatoes are at their peak. Cucumber and parsley bring a green... Read more...
Seared Calamari and Herb Salad
Seared Calamari and Herb Salad
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By: Sally James

A healthy version of a calamari salad. The calamari is seared and tossed with a fresh Asian style dressing then served over a bed of mixed greens and mint. Delightful... Read more...
Warm Muesli with Peaches
Warm Muesli with Peaches
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By: Sally James

A delightfully light, yet sustaining breakfast from Switzerland. Oats and wheat germ are soaked overnight in juice and combined with nuts or seeds, dried and fresh fruit and yogurt and... Read more...
Macadamia, Ricotta, and Berry Tarts
Macadamia, Ricotta, and Berry Tarts
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By: Sally James

These light and simple tarts are made with a macadamia nut pastry, and filled with a delicate ricotta crème. The finishing glaze is simply grape jelly which is drizzled over... Read more...
Lemon, Lime and Bitters
Lemon, Lime and Bitters
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By: Sally James

A popular drink in Australia, often called the drink you have when you’re not having a drink – its palate cleansing and fresh, wonderful as an aperitif or just thirst... Read more...
Maple Syrup Glazed Barley and Squash “Cupcakes”
Maple Syrup Glazed Barley and Squash “Cupcakes”
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By: Sally James

A new and fun way to serve barley risotto with earthy roasted squash – perfect for an occasion such as Thanksgiving or just for a snack. You can just boil... Read more...
Steak Sandwich with Caramelized Red Wine Tomato Relish
Steak Sandwich with Caramelized Red Wine Tomato Relish
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By: Sally James

An elegant, delicious and healthy alternative to the hamburger, seasoned fillet of steak are sandwiched in a baguette with red wine caramelized tomatoes, goat cheese and arugula.  Dinner, lunch or... Read more...
Pumpkin soup in a white bowl on wood table
Pumpkin and Toasted Macadamia Soup
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By: Sally James

This is a “healthily indulgent soup”, using macadamias rather than cream to bring a delicious rich creaminess. Just a touch of nutty texture, and the sweetness of macadamias and apples.... Read more...
Almond and Olive Oil Cake
Almond and Olive Oil Cake
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By: Sally James

This smooth, rich and moist cake is made from eggs, almonds, olive oil and flour. A drop of sweet wine adds a fresh note to this classic French cake, perfect... Read more...
Potato Soup with Pistachio Pesto
Potato Soup with Pistachio Pesto
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By: Sally James

Creamy white and morish, this light potato soup could easily be a meal, especially with the protein from the nuts in the pesto. For a “green” change, pistachios have been... Read more...
Spaghetti with Walnut sauce, Basil and Ricotta Sauce
Spaghetti with Walnut sauce, Basil and Ricotta Sauce
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By: Sally James

"Based on a classic Italian pasta dish where the sauce is made from rustic bread soaked in milk and mixed with nuts and herbs to make a thick creamy sauce,... Read more...