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Duck Rillettes, Pickled Pine Mushroom, Pine Mushroom Powder, Black Garlic Mayonnaise

LemonTree

Jun 28, 20212 min read

Duck Rillettes, Pickled Pine Mushroom, Pine Mushroom Powder, Black Garlic Mayonnaise

I had some duck legs left over from my aged duck earlier in the week and thought the best way to use it was to make a duck rillettes....

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Honey Lavender Duck, Pickled Plum, Spiced Plum Sauce

LemonTree

Jun 18, 20213 min read

Honey Lavender Duck, Pickled Plum, Spiced Plum Sauce

I've been meaning to try Eleven Madison's signature dish - Lavender Honey Duck for ages and finally have gathered all the ingredients I...

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Poached Lobster, Pressed Apple Cucumber, Finger Lime, Yuzu Mayonnaise Dressing, Pickled Radish

LemonTree

Jun 4, 20212 min read

Poached Lobster, Pressed Apple Cucumber, Finger Lime, Yuzu Mayonnaise Dressing, Pickled Radish

This dish came about as a way to clean up the leftover components I have sitting in my fridge. The only new ingredients were the radish,...

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Wine Braised Octopus, Taramasalata, Dill and Parsley Dressing

LemonTree

May 10, 20212 min read

Wine Braised Octopus, Taramasalata, Dill and Parsley Dressing

It's a little bit of a love hate relationship between me and the octopus. It's so yummy but the handling of a raw one somewhat creeps me...

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LemonTree

May 1, 20212 min read

Textures of Pumpkin

After a long recovery from a broken ankle, I've finally returned to wandering around weekend farmers market and this time I found a...

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Herb Crusted Lamb Rack, Spring Vegetable, Spiced Beetroot and Rhubarb Ketchup

LemonTree

Apr 10, 20212 min read

Herb Crusted Lamb Rack, Spring Vegetable, Spiced Beetroot and Rhubarb Ketchup

This is a surprisingly easy and quick weeknight meal with clean fresh flavours that show cases the ingredients used. The most time...

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Beetroot Potato Brioche Bun, 30 Day Aged Wagyu Patty, Green Tomato Ketchup

LemonTree

Mar 14, 20213 min read

Beetroot Potato Brioche Bun, 30 Day Aged Wagyu Patty, Green Tomato Ketchup

Something slightly different today. This dish is inspired by eatersmanifesto's search for the perfect burger and I used his recipe for...

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Scarlet Prawn, Squid Ink Risotto, Coral Sauce, Parsley Oil

LemonTree

Feb 17, 20212 min read

Scarlet Prawn, Squid Ink Risotto, Coral Sauce, Parsley Oil

This was another take for one of my favourite dish this year, adapted as an entree for my family Christmas dinner. Scarlet prawns were...

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Porchetta, Jerusalem Artichoke Puree, Radicchio and Side Dishes

LemonTree

Jan 18, 20215 min read

Porchetta, Jerusalem Artichoke Puree, Radicchio and Side Dishes

Christmas is the perfect occasion to celebrate the end of the year together with your family over food and wine. These were the main...

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LemonTree

Jan 4, 20214 min read

Apple Tart

I saw this amazing dessert from Julien Dugourd, a pastry chef at the two star Michelin Le Chèvre d'Or on instagram and was obsessed with...

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Lobster Tails, Lobster Bisque, Beurre Blanc Foam, Charcoal Tuile

LemonTree

Dec 25, 20203 min read

Lobster Tails, Lobster Bisque, Beurre Blanc Foam, Charcoal Tuile

This was inspired by a dish I had at Le Cinq in Paris. Loved the colour contrast of black against the bright orange lobster bisque and...

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Scallop Ceviche, Lemon Myrtle, Ponzu Dressing, Dill Oil, Shaved Fennel, Ice Plant

LemonTree

Dec 21, 20201 min read

Scallop Ceviche, Lemon Myrtle, Ponzu Dressing, Dill Oil, Shaved Fennel, Ice Plant

This dish came about as I managed to order some ice plant and wanted to try it in a light seafood dish. The flavours were inspired by a...

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Roasted Duck Breast, Grape Glaze, Pickled Watermelon Radish

LemonTree

Dec 18, 20202 min read

Roasted Duck Breast, Grape Glaze, Pickled Watermelon Radish

I wanted to pair my duck breasts with stone fruits originally and none were in season at the moment, but grapes were available. After...

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St Helen Oysters, Ora King Salmon Caviar, Passionfruit and Yuzu Dressing

LemonTree

Dec 15, 20201 min read

St Helen Oysters, Ora King Salmon Caviar, Passionfruit and Yuzu Dressing

The flavour combination might sound weird, but trust me, it was absolutely amazing! Food sometimes works in the strangest ways. This dish...

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Torched Mackerel Ravioli, Horseradish Cream, Avocado Mousse, Broad Beans, Herb Oil

LemonTree

Nov 13, 20202 min read

Torched Mackerel Ravioli, Horseradish Cream, Avocado Mousse, Broad Beans, Herb Oil

This dish was inspired by a stunning dish at The Greenhouse in Mayfair London, one of my favourite restaurant of all time. The original...

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Pork Belly with Chilli Caramel and Apple Slaw

LemonTree

Nov 9, 20203 min read

Pork Belly with Chilli Caramel and Apple Slaw

This was the signature dish for a popular restaurant here called Red Spice Road. Sadly the restaurant closed its doors after 13 years at...

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Culurgiones, Baby King Mushrooms, Porcini Cream Sauce

LemonTree

Oct 18, 20203 min read

Culurgiones, Baby King Mushrooms, Porcini Cream Sauce

Well, these were meant to be culurgiones, a typical Sardinian filled pasta. I was obsessed with how pretty they looked when I first saw...

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Scallops, Cheese Polenta, Buttered Sweet Corn and Baby Corn, Popcorn Shoots, 63 Degree Egg

LemonTree

Sep 27, 20202 min read

Scallops, Cheese Polenta, Buttered Sweet Corn and Baby Corn, Popcorn Shoots, 63 Degree Egg

This dish came about as I managed to find a new ingredient that I've never tried before. These are shoots grown out of popcorn kernels...

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Beef Cheek Rendang, Coconut Rice, Cucumber and Radish Pickle

LemonTree

Sep 26, 20202 min read

Beef Cheek Rendang, Coconut Rice, Cucumber and Radish Pickle

Good food takes time and this is one of those dishes. It's strangely satisfying making everything from scratch and how these different...

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King Salmon Mi Cuit, Horseradish Cream, Avocado Mousse, Broad Beans, Herb Oil, Salmon Caviar

LemonTree

Sep 25, 20202 min read

King Salmon Mi Cuit, Horseradish Cream, Avocado Mousse, Broad Beans, Herb Oil, Salmon Caviar

The best way to enjoy salmon for me is when it's 'half cooked', or mi cuit in French. Cooked at low temperature, it has the buttery...

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