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ITALY, Mussels, Pasta

Conchiglie with mussels, baby capers and fresh tomatoes

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July 8, 2025

from Simple Italian: The Essentials of Italian Home Cooking (page 62) by Silvia Colloca Whilst it was good, it was not in the top of the mussel dishes cooked so far. Served with crusty wholemeal bread from Field to Fork (Very good bread)
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Cabbage, Pig

I Hate to Cook Cabbage & Bacon Pie

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July 8, 2025

from I Hate to Cook by Dolly Campbell ( I believe this was a psydonym for Jill Dupleix. Dolly Campbell being the name of Jill’s grandmother). A one pot dish that developed more flavour the next day.
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Peas, Risotto, Spinach

I Hate to Cook Green Risotto

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July 8, 2025

from I Hate to Cook by Dolly Campbell (I believe this was a pseudonym for Jill Dupleix. Dolly Campbell being the name of Jill’s grandmother). Very good.
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*Favourites, Salad

*Thai-style noodle salad

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July 8, 2025

Recipe online: https://www.woolworths.com.au/shop/recipes/thai-style-noodle-salad?srsltid=AfmBOoolyKQQ1ojkfAv99FunOTUfBGwEYYJfdzhvEMSin0pgcVg6s2Wl This is very good, and quick. Take a Woolworths thai style salad kit: Add: I also added chilli and sweet chilli sauce.
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Mozzarella, Sandwich, Spinach

Spinach naan toasties with coriander raita

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June 23, 2025

Recipe online: https://www.woolworths.com.au/shop/recipes/spinach-naan-toasties-with-coriander-raita?srsltid=AfmBOorbt-Wwi51dhyUSfkStAeXBVrqK-Mdk47WRo88_DXM5y2O4rTCi Therese were simple and very tasty. Garlic and herb naan bread. Butter mixed with curry powder Filling of coriander, spinach and mozzarella. Toasted in sandwich press. Raita was Yogurt with lemon zest and juice, and coriander.
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Avocado, Eggs

Eggs baked in avocado

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June 23, 2025

from Sydney Oland at Serious Eats. Recipe online: https://www.seriouseats.com/eggs-baked-in-avocado-recipe This was more trouble than it was worth. If I did this again I would cut the base/side of the avocado so that it sits upright in the baking dis, otherwise the egg will run out. As this was too difficult to…
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Eggs, Ricotta

Three Herb & Ricotta Omelette

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June 23, 2025

from Natural, Wholesome recipes for pure nourishment by Parragon Books Good, but nothing wow about it.
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Desserts, Fruit

I Hate to Cook Any Berry Compote

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June 23, 2025

from I Hate to Cook by Dolly Campbell (I believe this was a pseudonym for Jill Dupleix. Dolly Campbell being the name of Jill’s grandmother). This is a fun book to read. Basically blackberries quickly cooked in a sugar syrup with a little lemon juice. I served it with Bulla Choc Chip…
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Artichoke, ITALY, Pizza

Sicilian pizza (Pizza alla Siciliana)

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June 23, 2025

from The Italian Baker, Revised Edition: The Classic Tastes of the Italian Countryside–Its Breads, Pizza, Focaccia, Cakes, Pastries, and Cookies by Carol Field The topping is from this recipe. The base is from the perfect Neapolitan pizza recipe. very good.
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*Favourites, ITALY, Ricotta

*Baked ricotta (Ricotta al forno)

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June 23, 2025

from Under the Olive Tree: Family and Food in Lugano and the Costa Smeralda (page 114) by Manuela Darling-Gansser Simple and delicious! added a few garlic chives
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