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Quail with Jerusalem Artichoke Puree and Chips, Pickled Pine Mushrooms, Quail Egg and Quail Jus

LemonTree

Jun 6, 20203 min read

Quail with Jerusalem Artichoke Puree and Chips, Pickled Pine Mushrooms, Quail Egg and Quail Jus

The squab from last week was so tasty yet so expensive that I decided to experiment the same recipe with quail as a cheaper replacement....

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Fesenjan - Persian Chicken Stew with Walnut and Pomegranate

LemonTree

Jun 5, 20203 min read

Fesenjan - Persian Chicken Stew with Walnut and Pomegranate

Persian cuisine is one of the most underrated cuisines in the world, and it's hard when the best food is found only in a Persian home and...

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Rockling with Pea Puree and Fresh Herb Salad

LemonTree

Jun 4, 20201 min read

Rockling with Pea Puree and Fresh Herb Salad

This is a light tasty quick weeknight dinner ready in less than an hour. Difficulty: Easy Time: 10min prep, 25min cooking...

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LemonTree

Jun 1, 20202 min read

Steak with Baked Bone Marrow

It's steak night again and this time it's a 1kg T-bone. With the help of sous vide, it's actually relatively easy to cook it consistently...

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LemonTree

May 26, 20202 min read

Porcini Risotto with Confit Egg Yolk

I love porcini mushroom risotto and normally I make them with dried porcini so when I found fresh porcini at a local market, I can't wait...

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Butter Poached Marlin Steak with Orange Tomato Emulsion and Lumpfish Caviar

LemonTree

May 24, 20202 min read

Butter Poached Marlin Steak with Orange Tomato Emulsion and Lumpfish Caviar

I love browsing markets and look for new and in season ingredients. This weekend it was South Melbourne market and the new ingredients I...

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Ricotta Beetroot Gnocchi with Tarragon Green Pea Cream Sauce and Pecorino

LemonTree

May 14, 20202 min read

Ricotta Beetroot Gnocchi with Tarragon Green Pea Cream Sauce and Pecorino

This was a dish inspired by Pinterest when I was browsing there a couple of weeks ago. I was instantly mesmerised by how pretty these...

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Scarlet Prawns, Coral Sauce, Crispy Praw Legs and Black Garlic

LemonTree

May 10, 20203 min read

Scarlet Prawns, Coral Sauce, Crispy Praw Legs and Black Garlic

One of my happy food memory is at a tapas bar called El Quim inside the famous La Boqueria market in Barcelona. After spending the...

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Prawn Ravioli, Prawn Bisque, Prawn Oil and Nasturtium

LemonTree

May 7, 20203 min read

Prawn Ravioli, Prawn Bisque, Prawn Oil and Nasturtium

Nothing beats a nice homemade pasta and it's surprisingly easy. Once you get used to making it, it works as a perfect carrier for...

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LemonTree

May 5, 20203 min read

Omani Fish Soup (Paplou)

One of my favourite way to learn about the country I visit is from trying out its national dishes. It's almost like a condensed version...

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Steak Tartare with Smoked Egg Yolk, Truffle, Nasturtium and Crispy Rice Paper

LemonTree

May 4, 20202 min read

Steak Tartare with Smoked Egg Yolk, Truffle, Nasturtium and Crispy Rice Paper

There are many variations to steak tartare and one of my all time favourite was from a 2 star Michelin restaurant called The Greenhouse...

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Moreton Bay Bug Tail with Yuzu Beurre Blanc

LemonTree

May 3, 20202 min read

Moreton Bay Bug Tail with Yuzu Beurre Blanc

Beurre blanc is one of my all time favourite sauce for seafood. It's rich, creamy, tangy and thick, coating each bite of the seafood...

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Moreton Bay Bug Tail with Ponzu Sauce, Quail Egg and Yuzu Mayonnaise

LemonTree

May 3, 20201 min read

Moreton Bay Bug Tail with Ponzu Sauce, Quail Egg and Yuzu Mayonnaise

Yes, I've been obsessed with yuzu lately. It's a variety of citrus closely resembling grapefruit from Asia, tart but very aromatic with...

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Bo Kho (Vietnamese Curry Tomato Beef Stew)

LemonTree

Apr 30, 20202 min read

Bo Kho (Vietnamese Curry Tomato Beef Stew)

This is one of my favourite beef stew of all time. The rich and fragrant tomato and curry gravy with tender beef brisket and soft tendon...

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Red Wine Braised Oxtail with Cauliflower Puree

LemonTree

Apr 29, 20202 min read

Red Wine Braised Oxtail with Cauliflower Puree

This is another warming dish perfect for a cold autumn night. The sweetness and light texture of the cauliflower puree acted as the...

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Miso Glazed Salmon with Yuzu Avocado Mousse, Macadamia Puree, Pressed Cucumber and Pickled Radish

LemonTree

Apr 27, 20202 min read

Miso Glazed Salmon with Yuzu Avocado Mousse, Macadamia Puree, Pressed Cucumber and Pickled Radish

This dish can be made with a whole salmon fillet or salmon wings. Personally, I love the salmon wings, it's one of the best part of the...

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Charcoal Wagyu Beef Brisket with Pickled Cucumber and Celeriac Remoulade

LemonTree

Apr 24, 20202 min read

Charcoal Wagyu Beef Brisket with Pickled Cucumber and Celeriac Remoulade

If you love Korean BBQ and flavours, you'll love this recipe. The sauce is fruity, sweet, savoury with a good kick from the chilli,...

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Roast Pork Leg with Crispy Crackling, Apple and Fennel Salad and Masala Sauce

LemonTree

Apr 23, 20203 min read

Roast Pork Leg with Crispy Crackling, Apple and Fennel Salad and Masala Sauce

There are many ways to make crispy pork crackling, the one in the recipe below is a fool proof way shared by Steve Groves, head chef of...

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LemonTree

Apr 21, 20202 min read

Milanese Osso Buco with Saffron Risotto

This dish is a little treasure that I found from my trip to Milan years ago. After a long day of wandering around the city, the richness...

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Charcoal Wagyu Steak with Chimichurri Sauce, Creamy Mashed Potatoes and Fennel Salad

LemonTree

Apr 20, 20202 min read

Charcoal Wagyu Steak with Chimichurri Sauce, Creamy Mashed Potatoes and Fennel Salad

There are hundreds of ways to cook steak and mashed potatoes, and we all have our own preferences. I'm sharing the way I like it but feel...

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