Peperonata is an Italian traditional dish that’s made with an assortment of bell peppers or capsicums, with tomato sauce and basil.   There are a thousand uses, like bruschetta, on top of
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By Joel Mielle

For me, Bruschetta has to be tomato and basil. The basil has to be fresh and the tomatoes ripe, as in this case, semi dried for am intense sweet flavour.
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By Joel Mielle

Sometimes you want that quick meal without too much fuss, but let’s face it, it still has to taste delish! Well this is the meal, if you’re organised with ingredients
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By Joel Mielle

Simple to make, with the skin on, rustic garlic, thyme and of course butter. A great accompaniment to any main meal or for that special Thanksgiving or Christmas roast.

By Joel Mielle

Indonesian food at its best with its intense and complex taste. Rendang curry is one of those recipes that’s enjoyed in Indonesia by the rich and the poor alike, even
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By Joel Mielle

A Mille Feuille is a traditional French dessert meaning “Thousand Leaves” referring to all the layers in the puff pastry. It’s also known as a “Napoleon” and is made with
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By Joel Mielle

Coulis, a French word referring to a thick sauce made from pureed fruits or vegetables. This version doesn’t require cooking keeping the full fresh fruit flavours and can be served
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Simplicity at its best, the Tarte Tatin is basically sugar apples and pastry yet it taste absolutely divine. Originally cooked in a copper pan with coals placed on top, today
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If you like hot cross buns, you will love this recipe with soaked raisins, orange zest and the right balance of spices. Not too sweet and rich and fluffy as
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How to cook popcorn three different ways. Popcorn must be one of the simplest and most fun healthy snack you can cook. I have added three different styles so you
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Basil aioli has to be made with fresh basil. It’s great on fried fish, poached salmon, boiled vegetables etc. Basically anything boiled or poached.

By Joel Mielle

One of my favourite pizza’s has to be the original Marguerita pizza. You cannot find a better combination despite its simplicity. With the right crust, the perfect sauce, fresh cheese
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By Joel Mielle