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nanny cake

This simple but heavenly cake is all tangled up in my memories of my grandmother (we called her Nanny), Irene Mulally. When I visited her comfortable rambling home on Sydney's North Shore with my brother and sisters, there would be…

sizzling steak burrito

One of the first exciting food discoveries I made moving to California from Australia was the burrito. Actually it was a breakfast burrito from a van outside Home Depot and it was the beginning of a beautiful thing. (more…)

nasi goreng

I first tasted Nasi Goreng while honeymooning in Bali, Indonesia and fell instantly in love. I'm not sure why I started thinking about this tasty fried rice-based dish now...maybe I have the travel bug after my trip to Australia or…

steve cumper’s black cherry trifle

A special dessert for a family gathering or dinner party doesn't need to take hours to prepare. Designed by Australian chef, Steve Cumper, this Black Cherry Trifle is easy to make and a memorable way to wrap up an evening...and…

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Kylie’s rocky road christmas tree

My sisters are both great cooks. They're particularly good at cakes, cookies and desserts. This delicious treat has been the centerpiece of our family Christmases for many years now. My sister, Kylie also makes mini versions for teacher and hostess…

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chicken cacciatore

Have you ever felt like a comforting winter stew but didn't want red meat again? Chicken Cacciatore is the answer. I'd heard about this dish, but hadn't even tasted it let alone cooked it. It's delicious and this recipe has…

glazed eggnog muffins

My kids adore eggnog, so an eggnog muffin recipe was a no-brainer for me to try. This recipe works really well and the subtle eggnog and cinnamon flavors are delicious. I'm planning on taking a break from cooking this Thanksgiving…