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Paella

Paella

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In a small saucepan add half of the chopped onion and the wine and place over a high heat

  • 1 Large Red Onion, finely chopped
  • 150 ml White Wine
  • 16 Cleaned Black Mussels
  • 1 tbsp Good Quality Olive Oil
  • 4 Cloves Garlic, finely chopped
  • 1 Red Capsicum, (Pepper) diced
  • 1 100g Slice Jamon, (Serrano Ham) diced
  • 1 Spanish Chorizo, thinly sliced
  • 1 Large Vine Tomato, peeled* & diced
  • 2 Pinch Cayenne Pepper
  • 240 g Medium Grain Rice
  • 500 ml Chicken Stock
  • 1 Pinch Saffron Threads
  • 180 g Frozen Baby Peas
  • 4 Cleaned Baby Octopus, sliced in half lengthways
  • 320 g Firm White Fish Fillet, cut into pieces
  • 16 Large King / Tiger Prawns, peeled & deveined with tails intact**
  • 2 Lemons, halved, to serve
  • 1 Handful Parsley Leaves & Tender Steams, torn, to serve
  • Smoked Sea Salt & Back Pepper
4.9/5 (7 Votes)

Custard Tart with Peach and Bourbon Jam

Custard Tart with Peach and Bourbon Jam

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The King of Custard Tarts, covered with lashings of freshly grated nutmeg before being baked, then served with a pe...

  • PASTRY:
  • 250 g Plain Flour
  • Grated Zest of 1 Lemon
  • 150 g Butter, cubed
  • 75 g Caster Sugar
  • 1 Large Whole Egg
  • 1 Egg Yolk*
  • Pinch of Salt
  • FILLING:
  • 9 Egg Yolks*
  • 75 g Caster Sugar
  • 500 ml Thickened Cream
  • 2 Whole Nutmeg
  • JAM:
  • 5 tbsp Peach Conserve
  • 60 ml Bourbon
4.8/5 (9 Votes)

Gumbo

Gumbo

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Is it possible to make authentic gumbo in less than two hours? This was the burning question I asked myself yester...

  • 2 tbsp Duck / Bacon Fat
  • 2 tbsp Plain Flour
  • 1 Green Pepper (Capsicum)
  • 1 Large Brown Onion
  • 1 Stick Celery
  • 4 Cloves Garlic - all pulsed in a food processor until very finely chopped
  • Sea Salt & Pepper
  • 1 Smoked Chorizo, thinly sliced
  • 1 Litre Prawn / Crab / Fish Stock
  • 2 tsp Hot Sauce
  • 1 tsp Cajun Seasoning
  • 1 tsp Sugar
  • 3 Bay Leaves
  • 3 Sprigs Thyme, stripped
  • 400 g Tin Chopped Tomatoes
  • 1 Cup Passata / Tomato Sauce (Purée)
  • 4 Chicken Drumsticks, skin off
  • 10 Pods Okra, chopped into chunks
  • 10 Prawns, peeled and deveined
  • 1/2 kg Cleaned Black Mussels
  • 200 g Drained Potted Crab
  • 2 tsp Worcestershire Sauce
  • 2 Cups Long Grain Rice
  • 2 tbsp Italian Parsley, finely chopped
4.6/5 (10 Votes)

Seared Scallops with Chorizo & Cauliflower Puree

Seared Scallops with Chorizo & Cauliflower Puree

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Tasmanian Scallops caramelised in butter, served on a bed of warm, creamy cauliflower puree, garnished with micro h...

  • 12 Fresh Sea Scallops, without roe
  • 1 Chorizo, (approx. 120g) finely diced
  • 1/2 Head Cauliflower, finely chopped
  • 2 Golden Shallots, finely chopped
  • 3 Cloves Garlic, finely chopped
  • 1 Apple, peeled, cored, chopped
  • 50 g Unsalted Butter
  • 100 ml Chicken Stock
  • 75 ml Double Cream
  • 1-2 tbsp Hazelnut Meal
  • Truffle Oil (optional)
  • Sea Salt
  • Micro Sage
4.2/5 (24 Votes)

Goat Curry

Goat Curry

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Goat, slow cooked in herbs and spices until the meat falls off the bone and the sauce is rich and thick

  • 200 g Ghee
  • 2 kg Goat Leg, cut widthways into large chunks through the bone (ask your butcher!)
  • 2 tbsp Ground Coriander
  • 2 tbsp Ground Turmeric
  • 2 tbsp Ground Cumin
  • 1 tbsp Medium Heat Chilli Powder
  • Sea Salt & Black Pepper
  • 1 Large Bunch Coriander, leaves and stems seperated
  • 2 " Knob of Ginger, peeled and roughly chopped
  • 4 Cloves Garlic, roughly chopped
  • 2 Red Onions, cut into large cubes
  • 2 tbsp Tomato Puree
  • 2 tbsp Vindaloo Paste
  • 15 Curry Leaves
  • Freshly Boiled Water
4/5 (2 Votes)

Steak & Ale Pie

Steak & Ale Pie

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Chunky shreds of beef shin slow cooked in a sweet, dark, Salted Caramel Ale

  • 600 grams boneless beef shin
  • 600 grams beef osso bucco, bone-in
  • 200 grams smoked bacon, diced
  • 2 brown onions, diced
  • 2 medium carrots, diced
  • 2 stalks celery, diced
  • 40 grams ap flour
  • 1 liter beef stock
  • 40 grams tomato paste
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 6 to 8 dried shiitake mushrooms
  • 1 teaspoon cocoa powder
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 sprig rosemary
  • 2 sprigs thyme
  • 2 leaves sage
  • 500 milliliters ale, slightly sweet
  • 800 grams frozen puff pastry
  • Butter, for greasing
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • Poppy seeds, optional
4.4/5 (14 Votes)

Birria De Borrego (Mexican Lamb Stew)

Birria De Borrego (Mexican Lamb Stew)

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This dish is amazing served with warm tortillas for dipping, fresh lime for squeezing, and beer - for drinking!

  • GARNISH:
  • 1 1/3 pound Lean Lamb, cubed (600g)
  • 2 1/5 pounds Lamb Shanks, cut into pieces by your butcher (1kg)
  • 2 Ancho chillies
  • 2 Chipotle chillies
  • 3 Guajillo chillies
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • 10 1/2 cups lamb stock (2.5 liters)
  • 1/2 brown onion, sliced into thick rings
  • 6 whole cloves garlic, peeled
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 2 sprigs fresh marjoram
  • 1 sprig fresh thyme
  • Sea salt and pepper
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 3 firm tomatoes, peeled, deseeded and finely chopped
  • 1 bunch coriander, leaves picked, finely chopped
  • 1 avocado, mashed
  • 3 limes, massaged and halved
4.2/5 (5 Votes)

James' Buffalo Wings

James' Buffalo Wings

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Rinse chicken under a cold tap and pat dry with absorbent kitchen paper

  • 16 Chicken Wings, tips removed and discarded, wing and drumette separated
  • 1/2 tsp Cayenne Pepper
  • 2 tsp Smoked Paprika
  • 2 tsp Cajun Seasoning
  • Black Pepper
  • 1-2 tbsp Plain Flour
  • 3 tbsp Panko Breadcrumbs
  • Canola Oil, for frying
  • 60 g Unsalted Butter
  • 90 ml Franks Original Hot Sauce
  • BLUE CHEESE DIP
  • 1 tbsp Good Quality Mayonnaise
  • 1 tbsp Sour Cream
  • 1/2 tbsp Fresh Lemon Juice
  • 1-2 tbsp Crumbled Blue Cheese
  • Salt & Pepper
  • Spring Onions / Chives, finely sliced
  • Celery Sticks, washed and chopped, to serve
4.6/5 (21 Votes)

Chimichurri

Chimichurri

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Versatile Argentinian condiment - Use to marinate prawns before grilling

  • 1 Bunch Flat Leaf Parsley, leaves only
  • 2 Anchovy Fillets
  • 1/2 tsp Dried Chilli Flakes
  • 1/2 tsp Black Pepper
  • 1 tsp Dried Oregano Leaves
  • 1/4 Small Red Onion, finely chopped
  • 2 tbsp Red Wine Vinegar
  • Juice 1/2 lemon
  • 1/4 tsp Smoked Paprika
  • 5 Garlic Cloves
  • 1 cup Olive Oil
4.4/5 (5 Votes)

Dr. Pepper Pulled Pork

Dr. Pepper Pulled Pork

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The ultimate Pulled Pork, made in 3 hours, no less! Stuff into soft white rolls with coleslaw, and apply liberal am

  • 2 kg Pork Shoulder, bone-in
  • 2 Large Red Onions, cut into discs
  • 4 Cloves Garlic, skin-on
  • 1 Ancho Chilli
  • 2 Cans Dr. Pepper
  • 2 Cups Beef Stock
  • 1 Cup Good Quality BBQ Sauce*
  • Sea Salt & Black Pepper
  • Olive Oil
4.9/5 (15 Votes)