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Gin Cured Salmon, Crispy Potato Rosti, Sour Cream, Radish, Finger Lime and 63 Degree Egg

LemonTree

Jun 8, 20203 min read

Gin Cured Salmon, Crispy Potato Rosti, Sour Cream, Radish, Finger Lime and 63 Degree Egg

After my potato rosti fail last time, I was determined to crack the potato rosti code. The Nordics are famous for their rostis, but it...

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LemonTree

Jun 8, 20202 min read

Silkie Bantam Chicken Ginseng Soup

Cantonese cuisine is famous for its large variety of nutritious soup simmered on low heat over couple of hours so all the favours from...

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Squid Ink Fish Taco with Pineapple Salsa, Chilli Mayo, Finger Lime and Coriander

LemonTree

Jun 8, 20203 min read

Squid Ink Fish Taco with Pineapple Salsa, Chilli Mayo, Finger Lime and Coriander

I've never tried making tacos or cooking Mexican before. Having too much time at home during isolation gave me the space to dream up all...

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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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Fresh Pine Mushroom Pizza with Quattro Formaggi

LemonTree

Jun 3, 20201 min read

Fresh Pine Mushroom Pizza with Quattro Formaggi

I wanted to make the most of fresh pine mushrooms whilst they are in season and who doesn't love a good pizza. The mushrooms is paired...

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LemonTree

Jun 1, 20202 min read

The Bird's Nest

Sauteed Mushrooms with Parsnip and Potato Puree, Parsnip Chips, Kataifi Nest and 63 Degree Egg This dish was a lot of fun to create. The...

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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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Heirloom Tomatoes with Smoked Burrata, Tomato Water Soup and Herb Oil

LemonTree

May 29, 20202 min read

Heirloom Tomatoes with Smoked Burrata, Tomato Water Soup and Herb Oil

This is a simple dish with minimal cooking yet it's so incredibly delicious. The sweetness of the tomatoes are appreciated in its most...

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Gin Cured Marlin with Smoked Creme Fraiche and Pickled French Radish

LemonTree

May 28, 20202 min read

Gin Cured Marlin with Smoked Creme Fraiche and Pickled French Radish

This dish is inspired by a pretty dish I saw at Great British Chefs, with a few elements replaced. Marlin has a very firm white flesh and...

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Fresh Porcini with Thyme Beurre Blanc Sauce, Herb Oil and Seaweed Soil

LemonTree

May 27, 20202 min read

Fresh Porcini with Thyme Beurre Blanc Sauce, Herb Oil and Seaweed Soil

Fresh porcini costs a premium due to its rarity and delicate nutty flavour. I wanted to do these mushrooms justice pairing it with simple...

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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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Ricotta Stuffed Zucchini Flowers with Romesco Sauce

LemonTree

May 25, 20201 min read

Ricotta Stuffed Zucchini Flowers with Romesco Sauce

It's difficult to resist zucchini flowers when you come across them at the market. I love mine stuffed with creamy ricotta packed with...

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Purple Potato Rosti with Smoked Cod and 63 Degree Egg

LemonTree

May 24, 20202 min read

Purple Potato Rosti with Smoked Cod and 63 Degree Egg

Potato rosti is one of my favourite brunch choice so when I saw these lovely midnight pearl potatoes at the market, I was excited about...

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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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Squab with Jerusalem Artichoke Puree, Confit Egg Yolk and Witlof Salad

LemonTree

May 21, 20202 min read

Squab with Jerusalem Artichoke Puree, Confit Egg Yolk and Witlof Salad

Squab is one of my favourite gamey meat to eat. When cooked right, it's tender, juicy and full of flavour. The recipe below is a fool...

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Scallop Carpaccio with Yuzu Dressing, Habanero and Finger Lime

LemonTree

May 20, 20201 min read

Scallop Carpaccio with Yuzu Dressing, Habanero and Finger Lime

This is a quick and easy pretty entree for your next dinner party. This dish draws native ingredients from Australia (finger lime),...

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LemonTree

May 19, 20202 min read

Tonkatsu (Japanese Pork Cutlets)

Crispy golden crust and juicy tender meat served with a sweet savoury Tonkatsu sauce. This much loved dish is surprisingly quick and easy...

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LemonTree

May 18, 20202 min read

Okonomiyaki (Japanese Savoury Pancake)

Tasty, full of vegetables and surprisingly easy and quick to make. These savoury Japanese pancakes is one of my favourites for a quick...

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