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PISTACHIO AND POLENTA CAKE with Blood Orange Syrup

Pistachio and polenta cake with blood orange syrup

Blood oranges are in season for all too short a time in winter. They have red-streaked, salmony-coloured flesh with a sweet, non-acidic pulp and juice with a slight berry taste; even the skin is not as bitter as other citrus. Note
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strawberry meringue cakes

Strawberry meringue cakes

For a dairy-free version of this cake, substitute dairy-free spread for the butter and soy milk for the milk. Note
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sacher torte

Sacher torte

A classic dessert, this wonderfully chocolatey sacher torte is perfect for birthdays, weddings or anniversaries.
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pomegranate salad with chilli popcorn

Pomegranate salad with chilli popcorn

It seems a strange combination but, trust us, it's good. The salty crunch of the popcorn is great with the tang of the citrus and pomegranate and the mustard flavour of the radish and it also looks striking on the table.
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Pan-fried liver

Pan-fried liver

Simple, quick yet luxurious pan-fried liver from Australian Women's Weekly.
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seafood risoni paella

Seafood risoni paella

This recipe can be made in a traditional paella pan if you own one, otherwise a deep frying pan or wok with a tight-fitting lid will suffice. Serve the paella straight from the pan at the table. Note
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plum and red wine vinegar

Plum and red wine vinegar

Crush juniper berries with the side of heavy knife. Juniper berries, best known for the flavour they impart to gin, are a dark blue, almost black, soft, aromatic berry used in many traditional European recipes. Note
saucy meatballs

Saucy meatballs

Dip your fingers in cold water when shaping meatballs to keep the raw mixture from sticking to your hands. Note
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lancashire hot pot

Lancashire hot pot

Not suitable to freeze. If you have one, try using a mandoline to cut the potatoes into paper-thin slices, otherwise, use a very sharp knife. We used a merlot-style wine in this recipe. Note
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potato puffs

Potato puffs

Crispy, fluffy and delicious potato puffs packed full of garlic, onion, bacon and gruyere.
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salt cod with roasted tomatoes

Salt cod with roasted tomatoes

Salted cod, also called salt cod, baccala, bacalhau, bacalao and morue, is available from Italian, Spanish and Portuguese delicatessens and some specialty food stores. Note
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pepita and oak leaf lettuce salad with cranberry dressing

Pepita and oak leaf lettuce salad with cranberry dressing

Pepitas, dried pumpkin seeds, are available hulled or unhulled, raw or roasted. Most people here usually eat them as a snack or in a homemade muesli, but in many other countries they are commonly ground into meal for use as a sauce thickener. Note
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raspberry and pistachio bircher muesli

Raspberry and pistachio bircher muesli

For a citrus twist, add a little finely grated orange rind and replace the apple juice with orange juice. Replace the raspberries with blueberries and sprinkle with lightly roasted hazelnuts. Note
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POACHED QUINCE WITH FILLO FINGE

Poached quince with fillo finge

Cook a double or triple batch of these quinces and store them in their syrup in the fridge. Serve with porridge or muesli for breakfast. Note
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mussels with basil and lemon grass

Mussels with basil and lemon grass

You will get about eight mussels per serve. Mussels should be bought from a fish market where there is reliably fresh fish. They must be tightly closed when bought, indicating they are alive. Some mussels might not open after cooking. These might need help with a knife or might not have cooked as quickly as […]
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