Hailing from Sicily, these rolled noodle shapes are a treat for the eye. Not a shape for heavy sauces, they are perfect for light cheese sauces, pestos and salads. They are also a great soup …
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Pasta: Wagon Wheels
In Australia we have a pasta shape called ‘Wagon Wheels’. Designed for kids (big and small) they really hold light sauces well and have a springy texture. Check out my little tasting bowls: Enjoy, PK …
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How Do You Make Beef Jerky At Home?
Beef Jerky is a great way to preserve meat. Making it at home you can save money and take control of the ingredients. We have several recipies on the blog for you to try. PK’s …
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What Are Amuse-Bouches?
Amuse-bouches is a lovely French cooking term meaning ‘mouth amusers’. They are creative little morsels that are not on any menu, instead they are offered free by a chef or cook to excite and ready …
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What Does Mise en Place Mean?
Mise en Place is a lovely French cooking term for getting ourselves organised before we cook. We all do it in varying degrees. I like to prepare all of the ingredients ahead of time, it …
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How Do I Use Za’atar?
Popular in Middle Eastern and eastern Mediterranean regions this spice blend adds a fragrant earthy flavour to your dishes. Regional variants abound but most blends contain the herbs oragano, savoury, thyme and majoram mixed with …
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Sumac
Sumac is a very small fruit native to several continents, that has an exciting citrus taste. Sumac based dry rubs pair with lamb so well and Australia has lots of lamb. 🙂 Please don’t stop …
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Star Anise
Star Anise is from an evergreen shrub that originally hails from China and Southeast Asia. It is an important cooking ingredient that imparts an earthy aniseed flavour and aroma. It is also used to in …
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Pasta: Agnolotti
Agnolotti is a semi-cirlce shaped type of ravioli, often although it can be square or irregularly shaped. Either way it is stuffed with different mixtures of meat, vegetables and cheese. They are fun to …