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Classic Retro Stuffed Capsicums with Outback Tomato Chutney

Classic Retro Stuffed Capsicums with Outback Tomato Chutney

Do you remember when everyone was making Stuffed Capsicums?  Well Stuffed Capsicums are back! This cool, retro family dish is made extra delicious with Outback Tomato Chutney and our Tasmanian Pepper Salt. We've added some Anisata as we just love the unique savoury flavour it imparts, but this may be substituted with something like tarragon or fennel or dill.   Serves 4   2 tablespoons olive oil 1 brown onion, finely chopped 1 firm zucchini, finely chopped 2 stalks celery finely sliced, or you could use a little  fennel bulb if in season 2 medium sized tomatoes, finely diced ¼ cup...

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Baked Lemon Aspen Ricotta Cheesecake with Roasted Grapes and Figs

Baked Lemon Aspen Ricotta Cheesecake with Roasted Grapes and Figs

"I am very fond of a baked cheesecake, especially when it’s filled with ricotta and topped with roasted fruits. While I know it’s tempting to eat the cheesecake as soon as it cools, it really does benefit from a good stint in the fridge before serving. Smoothing a layer of cream over the cooled cheesecake hides any cracks or bumps on top of the cake" - Julia Busuttil. Ostro by Julia Busuttil Nishimura, Published by Plum, Photography credit Armelle Habib We found this gorgeous cheesecake recipe from Julia Busuttil Nishimura and thought we'd try it. It is one of the creamiest...

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Smokey  Pepperleaf Spiced Lentils with Potato, Pumpkin and Bacon

Smokey Pepperleaf Spiced Lentils with Potato, Pumpkin and Bacon

A very pleasing and rustic dish that delivers deep flavours and the smoke and spice is from our Spiced Texan BBQ & Pepperleaf Rub. This is one of those dishes that really develops if left overnight and eaten the next day as the herbs and spices have time to infuse fully into the dish. It also may seem a little soupy when first made but it thickens up overnight. Such a great dish if you're expecting family or friends and want to get ahead!  Make it vegan by simply removing the bacon.   serves 6 8 cups stock (your choice)...

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Wattleseed Buttermilk Pancakes

Wattleseed Buttermilk Pancakes

Who doesn't love pancakes! If there ever was a crowd pleaser, pancakes are up there with the best. And Wattleseed Buttermilk Pancakes are even better - truly, would we lie to you? The wattleseed adds a delicious flavour and the buttermilk makes the texture so light . And you can make them any size or shape you want and add any topping you like. We've gone for caramalised banana topping !   2 cups plain flour 2 teaspoons baking powder ¼ teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon sugar, optional 2 eggs 1 ½ to 2 cups buttermilk 1 tablespoon wattleseed, added to 1 tablespoon boiling water and cooled...

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