Tag Archives: lemon zest

Baked halloumi with lemon, wild thyme and honey

Posted on May 21, 2023 by leggypeggy

Persiana everyday, 240pp. by Sabrina Ghayour Amber (Octopus Publishing Group), London, 2022 Cooking on page 32–33 Six years ago, Poor John and I spent about a month in Iran (present-day Persia). Restaurant food was mostly chicken and kebabs, and we … Continue reading →

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Crunchy herb roasted fish

Posted on April 27, 2022 by leggypeggy

The instant cook, 192pp. by Donna Hay Fourth Estate, Sydney, 2004 Cooking on page 132 Donna Hay is a well-known Australian cook, food stylist, author and magazine editor. This cookbook, which was her eighth, focuses on home-cooked meals that can … Continue reading →

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Basil meatball soup

Posted on August 20, 2019 by leggypeggy

Courtyard kitchen: recipes and growing tips for herbs and potted fruits, 240pp. by Natalie Boog Murdoch Books, Crows Nest NSW, 2015 Cooking on page 32 Food photographer and self-taught home cook, Natalie Boog got so tired of spending money on … Continue reading →

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Potatoes with lemon dill butter

Posted on March 16, 2019 by leggypeggy

Steaming: great flavour, healthy meals, 96pp. by Brigid Treloar New Holland Publishers, Sydney, 2008 Cooking on page 32 This cookbook has the first steamed recipe I have shared on this blog. Steaming is such a gentle and healthy way to … Continue reading →

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Moist buttermilk cake with strawberries

Posted on October 13, 2018 by leggypeggy

Spring harvest recipes, 176pp. by Maggie Beer Lantern, Penguin Group, Melbourne, 2015 Cooking on page 132 This is my friend Chloe’s first guest contribution. That said, she and I have cooked several page-32 recipes in the past including the amazing … Continue reading →

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Fennel, tomato and garlic gratin

Posted on May 27, 2018 by leggypeggy

Cooking from the market: vegetables, 192pp. by Murdoch Books test kitchen Murdoch Books Australian Millers Point NSW, 2009 Cooking on page 32 We love vegetables and I try to cook seasonally whenever possible. So this seemed the perfect book to … Continue reading →

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Turmeric hummus

Posted on April 20, 2018 by leggypeggy

  The turmeric cookbook, 128pp. recipes by Nicole Pisani, Oliver Pagani and Gosia Zielony Aster, Octopus Publishing, London, 2017 Cooking on pages 32–33 The wonderful properties of turmeric have been touted a lot over the last few years, and I … Continue reading →

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Asparagus and quail’s egg salad

Posted on January 11, 2018 by leggypeggy

Food you can’t say no to, 192pp. by Tamasin Day-Lewis Quadrille Publishing, London, 2012 Cooking on page 32 I hadn’t heard of Tamasin Day-Lewis before. Turns out she is a noted English television chef and food critic, and has published … Continue reading →

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Salsicce (sausages) with white beans and gremolata

Posted on January 4, 2018 by leggypeggy

Food, Cook, Eat, 256pp. by Lulu Grimes Murdoch Books Australia, Millers Point, 2003 Cooking on page 32–33 The inside cover of this book says the recipes are designed for people who enjoy eating in cafés and bistros, and who want … Continue reading →

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My breakfast bowl

Posted on March 30, 2017 by leggypeggy

Feel good food, 304pp. by Valli Little HarpersCollinsPublisher, Sydney, 2015 Cooking on page 32 Born into a family of UK restaurateurs, Valli Little was inspired to pursue a career in the food industry. She started with formal training at Le Cordon Bleu … Continue reading →

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