The Cook Book

Easy Pecan Pie Recipe – A Perfect Way to Finish Thanksgiving Dinner

December 9, 2009

Thanksgiving is not traditionally celebrated in Australia, however we certainly enjoy this simple desert. A crisp pie base with a delicious sweet and nutty pecan filling… just makes you want to celebrate! This recipe doesn’t contain any corn or glucose syrups, as I find these make the finished pie too sweet and overpowering. Pecan Pie [...]

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Cooking Inspirations: Who or What Inspires You In The Kitchen?

December 8, 2009

Recently I went to see the movie Julie & Julia with my mum. For those of you that haven’t seen the movie or read a review, it is all about how one woman, Julie, starts a blog that chronicles cooking her way through all the recipes in Julia Child’s “How To Master French Cooking”. In 365 [...]

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Caramelised Onion, Goats Cheese and Thyme Tart

November 11, 2009

As Spring warms up and heads into Summer, now is the perfect time for light, delicious lunch dishes served outdoors and shared with friends. This caramelised onion, goats cheese and thyme tart fits the bill perfectly, and is ideal served with crusty bread, a crisp, refreshing white wine and a large green salad. This tart [...]

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Smoked Trout and Avocado Salad Recipe

November 9, 2009

If you are organised enough to plan meals ahead for the week, make this dish the night after you have had a roast. Make extra roast potato slices, steamed asparagus and/or green beans and then allow to cool, ready for the salad the next night. This recipe is also great for weekend lunches (lovely with [...]

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Seafood Bouillebaisse Soup Recipe

October 30, 2009

This is a wonderful French classic. Don’t be put off by cooking seafood, it really is quite simple, and makes a lovely meal. Start to finish will probably take you around 30-40 minutes (including all of the preparation). Make sure that you use the freshest and in season seafood and other ingredients to produce the [...]

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Spooky Halloween Cookies (Biscuits) Recipe

October 28, 2009

With halloween just around the corner, what better excuse than to involve the kids in making some fun halloween cookies using this great recipe. The cookie base recipe is not too sweet, but quite shortbread-y, making it a perfect match for the icing. Get pumpkin, witch and ghost cookie cutters from your local craft shop [...]

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Quick and Easy Dinner Ideas: Asian Style Steamed Fish Parcels Recipe

September 23, 2009

Given that the steamed fish parcels recipe was such a success (perfect Monday night dinner for when you don’t know what to cook; quick, easy, healthy and delicious), we have done another steamed fish parcel recipe, but this time with an asian slant. Delicious served over steamed rice with steamed asian greens. Asian Style Steamed [...]

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Quick & Easy Lebanese Style Garlic Dip Recipe

September 14, 2009

This is a great easy dip recipe, that goes really well with hot or cold veggies (raw carrot, steamed broccoli/cauliflower, cherry tomatoes, raw celery sticks, baby radishes etc), and can be made in minutes. Quick & Easy Lebanese Style Garlic Dip Recipe Ingredients 1 small tub plain natural/greek style yoghurt 1/2 clove garlic, very finely [...]

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Mediterranean Style Whole Baked Snapper Recipe

September 9, 2009

This is quite quick to whip up and makes a very impressive (yet very easy) table centre piece for a dinner party. I made this for lunch on Fathers Day recently, and everyone said it was delicious! Mediterranean Style Whole Baked Snapper Recipe Ingredients 1 x 2kg whole fresh snapper, gutted, cleaned and scaled (your [...]

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Quick & Easy Orange Cupcake Recipe

September 8, 2009

This has got to be the quickest, easiest cupcake recipe ever! Use a food processor or large blender and you can literally have these cupcakes in the oven in 5 minutes, perfect if you want to play the domestic god/goddess, without the hassle. I have made these cupcakes for birthdays, baby showers and Easter celebrations [...]

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