Autumn, Chocolate, Dessert, Easy, Gluten Free, Recipes, Spring, Summer, Winter

Sylvia’s Chocolate Madeleines

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Sylvia's Chocolate Madeleines
08
Apr
I have tested many Madeleine recipes over the years and none have given me the  results I desired. So, I went back to my own recipe drawing board and developed this one. Tirelessly I slaved away in the kitchen, testing one batch after the other. Not so tiresome really as the kitchen is my favourite [...]
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All Seasons, Easy, Gluten Free, Inexpensive, Low Carb, Recipes, Simple, Vegan, Vegetarian

Sylvia’s Japanese Simmered Beef with Potatoes and Peas

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Japanese Simmered Beef Potatoes Peas
01
Apr
This is a very easy recipe that I shared on ABC Radio Tasmania Afternoons Friday 19 January 2024 whilst chatting about food and cooking with the delightful John O'Hara. Do not be intimidated by the fact that it is Japanese. Contrary to popular belief Japanese home cooking is simple to prepare with inexpensive seasonal ingredients, [...]
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Autumn, Gluten Free, Health and Wellbeing, Local Produce, Recipes, Vegan, Vegetarian, Winter

Sylvia’s Green Beans with Sesame Dressing

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Sylvia's Green Beans with Sesame Dressing
01
Apr
Another very easy recipe inspired by Japanese home cooking to accompany my Japanese Simmered Beef with Potatoes and Peas. Seasonal vegetables served simply are appetising additions to any meal. This dish dressed with ground sesame seeds has its roots in classic Buddhist vegan cooking also known as Shojin Ryori Japanese monastic cuisine. Green beans, spinach [...]
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Autumn, Gluten Free, Health and Wellbeing, Local Produce, Recipes, Vegan, Vegetarian, Winter

Miso Soup with Silken Tofu

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Miso Soup with Silken Tofu
01
Apr
This Miso Soup with Silken Tofu is a wholesome, natural addition to my Japanese Simmered Beef with Potatoes and Peas and accompanying vegetable dish Green Beans with Sesame Dressing. A hearty and nutritious meal full of natural flavours and umami. I encourage you to try these simple dishes as a combined meal and enjoy their [...]
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Autumn, Local Produce, Recipes, Spring, Summer

Sylvia’s Lemon and Poppy Seed Muffins

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Sylvia's Lemon and Poppy Seed Muffins
03
Oct
These delicious muffins are another take on my classic easy muffin recipe this time using fresh lemons and poppy seeds. These luscious lemony muffins bake beautifully and hold their flavour and freshness for several days. You can even freeze them if you wish. Simply decorate with my easy lemon frosting and give a few as [...]
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Autumn, Local Produce, Low Carb, Recipes, Summer, Vegetarian

Baked Medley of Summer Vegetables

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Medley of Roasted Summer Vegetables
21
Feb
This dish is simply delicious and easy to prepare. Similar to Ratatouille, the French stewed vegetable dish from Provence, but without the sauce. I created it one lovely evening when we spontaneously invited friends to dinner. I used a colourful medley of summer vegetables from my garden, tray baked them with herbs from my garden [...]
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Autumn, Local Produce, Recipes, Vegetarian, Winter

Roast Mushrooms Poached Egg Garlic Crouton

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Roast Mushrooms Poached Egg Garlic Crouton
09
May
A gourmet treat that looks mouthwateringly (I just made that word up) delicious and impressive. So quick and easy it can be prepared in minutes. Not really a recipe but rather the clever culinary use of fresh local seasonal ingredients prepared simply to create a light brunch, lunch or dinner. Accompany with a freshly dressed [...]
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Autumn, Health and Wellbeing, Local Produce, Local Providores & Shops, Recipes, Summer

Honey Blueberry Orange Muffins

Posted on by Sylvia Devlin
14
Jan

These delicious muffins are a take on my classic easy muffin recipe this time using Honey Tasmania Wildflower or Clover Honey, blueberries from Crestview Blueberry Farm in Lebrina and fresh orange zest. As I discussed with Helen Shield on The Afternoon (26/10/2015) ABC Radio Hobart/Northern Tasmania, when cooking with honey in sweet dishes such as these muffins try using […]

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Autumn, Cooking & Kitchen Tips, Easy, Recipes, Simple, Spring, Summer, Winter

Sylvia’s Simple Vinaigrette Dressing

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Sylvia's Simple Vinaigrette
23
Dec
Many people request to know my secrets to a simple salad dressing. Finally, I have been able to write and publish it for you here and I hope you enjoy this velvety vinaigrette using honey from Honey Tasmania and any Tasmanian extra virgin olive oil. It's a light and flavoursome salad dressing that is simple [...]
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