Eastington@Paddington

Polenta

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Marcus

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July 28, 2025

Recipe online: https://cookidoo.com.au/recipes/recipe/en-AU/r68690 Thermomix recipe. This was going to be failure following the recipe: As the packet stated the polenta should be stirred for the 30 mins, I used the Thermomix for the stirring. The end result was very good. Perhaps the recipe was for instant polenta.

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Borlotti beans, Pig

Bacon, beans, tomato

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July 28, 2025

from Hugh’s Three Good Things…on a Plate (page 272) by Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall I had some leftover bacon and borlotti beans that had been soaked overnight, and this recipe came up: Whilst this was good, I prefer the Bill Granger recipe in Everyday? In fairness it used cannellini beans and anchovies.

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Pasta, Pumpkin, Squash/Pumpkin

Pappardelle, squash, sage

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July 23, 2025

from Hugh’s Three Good Things…on a Plate(page 296) by Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall Simple, but can’t help but think that the pumpkin would be better in ravioli. Organic butternut pumpkin, garlic cloves and pine nuts baked in oven. Sauce: Butter and sage Topping parmesan cheese and black pepper. It also needed more sauce!

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*Favourites, Chickpeas, Eggplant, Tomato

*Aubergine, tomatoes, chickpeas

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July 20, 2025

from Hugh’s Three Good Things…on a Plate (page 156) by Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall it might not be the prettiest of presentation, but the flavours are great, t is relatively simple, but takes about 1 hour in the oven: Cooked in the oven in stages, then served with brown rice and A2 yoghurt

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Corn, Pasta

Spaghettini, prawns, charred corn, green chilli, black garlic

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July 18, 2025

Spaghettini, prawns, charred corn, green chilli, black garlic

from New Classics by Philippa Sibley (page 155) unfortunately I am having trouble sourcing black garlic on the fly, so I had to omit it. I should make some in advance. (PS. Now obtained from Amazon Aus!) Still a very good dish.

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Canapé/ Starter, Cucumber, GREECE

*Tzatziki

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Marcus

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July 18, 2025

from A La Grecque: Our Greek Table by Pam Talimanidis (page 47) Very simple and delicious.

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Capsicums, ITALY, Ricotta

Stuffed capsicum (Peperoni imbottiti)

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July 18, 2025

from Made in Italy: Over 80 Authentic Recipes From the Heart of Italy by Silvia Colloca Stuffing of: Tried it with both red capsicums and organic green capsicum. The red was sweeter, and green slightly bitter. I preferred the red. Having said that, whilst the dish was good, I have had better stuffed…

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*Favourites, ITALY, Pizza, Taleggio

*Taleggio and potato pizza

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July 13, 2025

inspired by Ostro: The Pleasure That Comes from Slowing Down and Cooking with Simple Ingredients (page 41) Base made by Natalie Covered the based with about 150g of Taleggio from the The Artisan Cheese Room, Paddington, thinly sliced and torn. Then grated mozzarella, and added generous about of fresh rosemary sprigs. Then…

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Duck, Pear, Peas

Roast duck with poached pears

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July 13, 2025

from Easy Weekends: Food by Neil Perry by Neil Perry (page 58) Whole duck (Luv a duck 2.1kg) twice cooked, first steamed and then roasted. I found the duck very overcooked, and certainly not pink as in the cookbook photo. The breast had probably reached the perfect pinkness at the steaming stage. After…

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Cabbage, Carrots, Salad, Squash/Pumpkin

Squash, cabbage and carrot slaw

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July 13, 2025

from River Cottage Light & Easy: Healthy Recipes for Every Day by Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall (page 162) Mrs B can’t seem to get enough of this (despite her dislike of orange vegetables)! All of the above are grated or sliced raw Dressing of English mustard, honey, organic apple cider vinegar, EVOO

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