Autumn, Easy, Inexpensive, Recipes, Simple, Spring, Summer, Winter

Sylvia’s Feather Light Scones

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Sylvia's Feather Scones
25
Aug
I reminisce. It’s been a while since I baked a batch of scones. Previous to that, as a child, I used to bake them with my beloved grandmother. Our dear neighbour Kathleen baked the loveliest and lightest of scones, which she brought to us fresh from the oven kept warm wrapped in colourful cloth. We’d [...]
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Autumn, Dessert, Easy, Inexpensive, Local Produce, Recipes, Simple Easy, Winter

Baked Quince with Cloves and Cinnamon

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Baked Quince with Cloves and Cinnamon
14
Apr
Quintessentially Quince! Quinces are divine. Their perfume pervades the larder and kitchen when in the bowl and being cooked. I just love them! Do you? Some people are intimidated by them, but I'm always excited by them, especially when I receive them as gifts from our guests and culinary students whom I am very grateful [...]
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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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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, 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, 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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Autumn, Local Produce, Recipes, Vegetarian, Winter

Sylvia’s Truffle Salad with Walnuts

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Sylvia's Truffle Salad with Walnuts
20
Jul
If you've treated yourself to a truffle or two, here's a simple recipe idea to accompany a roast chicken, duck or thick grilled steak. Prepare a salad with York Town Organics Baby Cos and Micro Salad Leaves. I've also used Radicchio from my kitchen garden, a beautiful deep ruby-red Italian chicory I grow for the [...]
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Autumn, Easy, Inexpensive, Local Produce, Recipes, Vegan, Vegetarian, Winter

Sylvia’s Ribollita Tuscan Kale Soup

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Sylvia's Ribollita Tuscan Kale Soup
20
Jul
Updated 13 August 2020 Ribollita is a Tuscan peasant style (vegetarian) soup made with bread, vegetables, cannellini beans and the essential ingredient is the robust green Cavolo Nero or Tuscan Kale. Ribollita in Italian translated literally means “re-boiled”. This very healthy soup has medieval origins as it is believed that servants collected the left-overs from [...]
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Cooking & Kitchen Tips, Local Produce, Recipes, Winter

Best Way To Truly Appreciate a Truffle

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Sylvia's Tamar Valley Truffle Taster
14
Jul
This is the best way to appreciate a Tasmanian truffle. It is Winter. This also means it is Truffle time! This is the season to relish and savour a special winter indulgence. One of my most enjoyable culinary delights is creating new dishes with Black Périgord Truffles from Tamar Valley Truffles. Tasting a freshly dug [...]
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