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Pulled Pork

June 23, 2015 by date with a plate.

I’m not sure when it started or who was responsible, but I have noticed an exponential growth for the love of pulled pork in Australia. My first encounter with the soft, melt-in-your-mouth meat was about five years ago when my brother-in-law and I made it together for Christmas dinner – and what a fantastic feast it was. There was something really fun about serving an all American inspired dinner at Christmas, it almost seemed rebellious. But my family didn’t bat […]

Categories: BBQ, Pork • Tags: cumin, paprika, slow cooking

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Gnocchi with braised beef sauce

August 20, 2014 by date with a plate.

Just a short post today, it has been a rough couple of weeks battling the ever complicated onslaught of flu, work, personal life and trip planning – my upcoming trip to the United States is possibly the only thing keeping me sane at the moment. Counting down the days until we jet off for a month long adventure keeps me working hard through everything that’s been thrown at me lately. Sick at home, bored out of my mind (yes, there’s […]

Categories: Beef, Dinner, Lunch, Pasta • Tags: beef, braised beef, carrot, celery, garlic, gnocchi, Jamie Oliver, onion, Pasta, pearl barley, poached eggs, potato, slow cooking, tomato

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Ragù alla napoletana (…I really love Italians)

May 12, 2014 by date with a plate.

So it was Mother’s Day in Australia on Sunday, and rather than take our Mothers out for an average meal at a local pub, where the quality never quite matches the cost and the waiter forgets your drinks because everyone else decided to take their Mum out for a pub lunch as well – we decided to have the families over and cook for them. Not only cheaper, but more relaxed and far more enjoyable. This was our gift to […]

Categories: Beef, Dinner, Lunch, One Pot Wonder, Pasta, Pork • Tags: basil, beef, Gennaro Contaldo, Italian, Italian sausages, onion, pork ribs, red wine, slow cooking, tomato

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Beef tagine with sultanas and glazed apples

May 5, 2014 by date with a plate.

When I cook, I feel whole, satisfied and calm. There’s many who despise the preparation, cutting corners with pre-made sauces or entire meals – and yes sometimes I am all for cutting corners – but most of the time, I enjoy the process. I enjoy knowing that I have taken the time and care to create something – something that leaves people feeling full, content and happy, and perhaps most of all – something that brings people together. To me […]

Categories: Beef, Dinner, One Pot Wonder • Tags: apples, beef, cinnamon, coriander, ginger, honey, onion, saffron, sesame seeds, slow cooking, sultanas, tagine

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Braised beef cheeks with cauliflower puree & salsa verde

April 29, 2014 by date with a plate.

We have a ritual every Monday night, we get together with two of our favourite people, eat good food, drink wine and indulge in an hour of blissful silence where we become lost in the world of Game of Thrones. It all started over a love affair for the show and the fact that we didn’t have Foxtel, thus needing to find friends who did….that being said, I actually look forward to Mondays over most other days now (Friday, Saturday […]

Categories: Beef, Dinner, Lamb, One Pot Wonder • Tags: baking, basil, bay leaves, beef, beef cheeks, butter, carrot, cauliflower, celery, cream, dinner, garlic, Italian flat leaf parsley, onion, puree, red wine, salsa, salsa verde, slow cooking

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Gumbo

March 24, 2014 by date with a plate.

Later this year the boyfriend and I are adventuring for a month in the US, and I honestly cannot wait. All this talk about the places we are going to got me hankering for some Gumbo….since we are going to New Orleans and all I figured I should give this dish a go. I haven’t made it before, but it came out just right – or at least I am told by Ollie it did. He grew up surrounded by […]

Categories: Chicken, Dinner, One Pot Wonder • Tags: carrot, celery, garlic, Italian flat leaf parsley, onion, rice, roux, slow cooking, tomato, Worcestershire sauce

Cuban smoked pork (over hot hot coals)

October 14, 2013 by date with a plate.

Its been a lousy start to Spring in Perth, with black clouds and rain maintaining a constant presence over our skies. So it was with absolute delight on Sunday when the sun finally decided to show it’s face, unleashing a glorious warmth across the entire city and leaving everyone in a state of disbelief. Naturally, we celebrated by firing up the coals, marinating some meat and putting on one hell of a BBQ. Slow cooking meat over coals on a […]

Categories: BBQ, Dinner, Lunch, Pork • Tags: chili, coals, coriander, hot sauce, marinated, paprika, slow cooking, vinaigrette, Weber

Beef Stew – oh so comforting, oh so easy

October 1, 2013 by date with a plate.

I love using cheap cuts of meat for cooking – too many people go straight for the fancy steaks or the racks of lamb, but take a minute to choose a cheaper cut and spend that extra bit of time cooking and you will be rewarded. Beef stew is the perfect way to enjoy such a cheap cut of meat, use a gravy beef or casserole cut to achieve the best results. Such a comforting and easy dish, a good […]

Categories: Dinner, Lunch, One Pot Wonder • Tags: beef, easy, Jamie Oliver, lemon, parsnip, potato, pumpkin, rosemary, sage, slow cooking, stewto

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Slow Roasted Chicken

August 12, 2013 by date with a plate.

Name one person who doesn’t love a Sunday Roast? Yep – like I thought – no one. Everyone loves a Sunday Roast, no matter what your meat of choice, a traditional roast is a real treat. My Slow Roasted Chicken is no exception, cared for by my low temperature oven for more than two hours, this chook is sure to please. I usually cook beef or pork when I do a roast, but after a trip to my local specialty […]

Categories: Chicken, Dinner, Lunch, Roast • Tags: baking, lemon, onion, potato, slow cooking, thyme, Torre Butchers

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Lamb Shanks, the perfect “One Pot Wonder”

July 8, 2013 by date with a plate.

One Pot Wonders are probably one of the most satisfying things to cook when you don’t own a dishwasher and therefore have to wash everything by hand. I detest the washing up process, so much so that I get overwhelmingly excited about any recipe which involves meat, one pot and a good meal. It’s no surprise then that lamb shanks are one of my most all-time favourite dinners; easy to cook, you only need one big pot, they are delicious, […]

Categories: Dinner, Lamb, Lunch, One Pot Wonder • Tags: lamb shank, slow cooking

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date with a plate.

food for everyday.

Tag: slow cooking

Pulled Pork

Gnocchi with braised beef sauce

Ragù alla napoletana (…I really love Italians)

Beef tagine with sultanas and glazed apples

Braised beef cheeks with cauliflower puree & salsa verde

Gumbo

Cuban smoked pork (over hot hot coals)

Beef Stew – oh so comforting, oh so easy

Slow Roasted Chicken

Lamb Shanks, the perfect “One Pot Wonder”