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shibuya toast recipe
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Sweet treat: Shibuya Toast

Hailing from the Shibuya shopping and nightlife district of Tokyo, Shibuya Toast is a Japanese version of French toast. Decadent in appearance and the result of a loving, lengthy process when made from scratch, Shibuya Toast is a mountainous dish of fried bread, maple syrup, cream, ice-cream and strawberries. The seductive motions of making the bread from scratch in this visual recipe lure you in, before being completely enveloped in sweetness and decadence. Start the process at the beginning of the day, letting the aroma of freshly baked bread waft through the house, before devouring with friends for afternoon tea. more

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spring smoothie recipe
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Sip on a sweet smoothie this spring

The weather is warming up and there’s nothing more satisfying then a cool breakfast beverage to replace your warm porridge of a morning. Without forgoing your beloved oats, add a handful to this health-packed smoothie at breakfast or as quick afternoon snack. Spirulina is full of antioxidants, while the vegan pea protein will give you an energy boost. We’ve also used coconut water and almond milk as vegan substitutes to milk. more

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vietnamese coffee
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Watch: How to make Vietnamese Coffee

This short video shows the techniques and ingredients that go into making a solid cup of coffee, Vietnamese style. Sweetened with condensed milk, Vietnamese coffee traditionally uses coffee from a tin, but we’d recommend buying a bag of freshly ground beans from a local roaster. The filtered coffee slowly drips into the condensed milk before being stirred together. With the filtered drip method taking a little longer than your usual barista does steaming your latte milk, whipping up a glass of this sweet coffee at home isn’t for the average morning, but a slowly crafted treat for weekends. more

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mushroom and asparagus bruschetta
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Make rich and woodsy Mushroom and Asparagus Bruschetta

This week, we've taken the delicious notion of traditional bruschetta and turned it on its head, substituting a tomato and herb topping for a juicy wild mushroom and asparagus concoction. Thyme is well known for complementing fresh asparagus and woodsy fungi, while a rich dollop of goats curd adds a creamy touch. We picked up our mini asparagus from James St Market and Leavain spelt sourdough from Sourced Grocer. more

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apple galette recipe
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Sweet Apple Galette made simple

It might be the slow, comforting motion of peeling apples, sneaking a slice or two along the way, which entices you to this dessert. Or perhaps it’s knowing you’ve made your own dough from scratch that makes the first bite of apple galette so rewarding. This homemade recipe will entice both the kids and those who feel like a fruity treat post dinner or with a cup of tea of an afternoon. Video via Elephantine. more

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beet cake tiger in a jar
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Watch: Tiger in A Jar’s Beet Cake

Flour is pulled from vintage drawers, dark chocolate is precisely snapped in half and sugar is delicately laid upon the bench in sweet teaspoon measurements. Encouraging people to slow down and enjoy each motion of baking – the way flour feels in your hands or the sound of eggs cracking – is this visual recipe for Beet Cake by Tiger in A Jar. The creation of couple Matt and Julie, Tiger in A Jar takes beautiful still and moving imagery. From food films for Kinfolk to jewellery for Etsy, to documentary project trailers, be inspired by the majestic world of Tiger in A Jar. more

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strawberry tarts recipe
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Make Strawberry Tarts with Homemade Creme Patissiere

The sweet red forms of juicy strawberries have started to appear at farmers markets, bringing thoughts of making jams and summer smoothies to our minds. While there’s still a wintery chill in the air, try these strawberry tarts with homemade creme patissiere. Best served warm straight from the oven, the tarts' luscious custard and hot strawberries melt in your mouth, while the sugar-lined pastry surprises you with a hidden buttery sweetness. more

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how to make nut milk
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Watch: How to make nut milk

This how-to video by foodie goddess Sarah Britton of the blog My New Roots shows how you can turn any nut or seed into raw and wholesome milk. From walnuts and almonds to cashews and sunflower seeds, this video makes the steps seem simple and hassle free. Check out her blog for more raw, gluten-free, vegan and plain delicious one-of-a-kind recipes.   more


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Eggs, avocado and homemade tomato relish recipe
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Morning Meal: Eggs, avocado and homemade tomato relish

Sometimes it's the simplest things in life that create the most happiness, like taking the time to make and enjoy breakfast at home. Usually we're rushing out the door to work, a slice of toast hanging from our mouths. But on weekends (and the less stressful weekdays), set aside time to prepare, cook, combine and eat a healthy meal of delicious flavours. We've crafted up this gem of a recipe that's more wholesome than than a bowl of cereal, but simple enough to not feel like a chore. Prepare the relish in advance and store in the fridge for use each morning. Eggs, avocado and relish – what more could you want? Well, maybe, a sprinkling of corn. more

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nola iced coffee
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Sip on New Orleans-style Iced Coffee

Take a drop of New Orleans jazz background music, a splash of nifty typography and the recipes of one unabashed foodie and you get the 30-second video creations of Los Angeles-based Claire Thomas. Posting recipes with vivid photography and often accompanying short films on her blog The Kitchy Kitchen, Claire has merged her passion and incurable curiosity for food with her skills as a director, photographer and writer. Watch this visual recipe for NOLA Iced Coffee, then make and keep a jug on hand in the fridge. Other recipes on her blog include Mexican Street Corn, Pork Belly Sandwiches and Cornflake Crusted French Toast. more

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rocky road recipe
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Midnight snack on Salted Chocolate Rocky Road

Rocky road is a favourite childhood treat of many. Filled with marshmallows, nuts and usually more chocolate in the form of Smarties, M&M's or any other kind of lolly, the rocky road of the good old days would give big kids a sweet toothache. But when the ingredients lean towards the healthy and the chocolate is a fairtrade dark variety, we can feel a little better about eating a few addictive chunks. Try making this simple recipe for Salted Chocolate Rocky Road to enjoy as an afternoon treat with tea or a sneaky midnight snack. more

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Mulled Wine recipe
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Keep warm with Scandinavian mulled wine

Come a cold winter’s evening, there’s nothing better than throwing a blanket over your shoulders, sitting in front of the fireplace and wrapping your digits around a steamy cup of mulled wine. But this being Brisbane, few houses are fit with said fireplace for ultimate keeping-warm potential. So sans dancing embers, we shall simply indulge in an extra-special glass of this mulled wine to keep our inners (and limbs) toasty. more

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mixed bean and raw veggie salad
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Recipe: Mixed Bean and Raw Veggie Salad

Sometimes you just need a large bowl of fresh salad to recuperate after a week of late nights or meat-heavy dishes. This vegetarian salad ticks all the boxes – beans and lentils for protein, fresh salad veggies with a touch of sweet apple and a scattering of nuts, while keeping light on the dressing. We picked up our beans and lentils from Wray Organic at Newmarket and the Liban Gourmet Divine Hommus from James St Market in Fortitude Valley. more

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Keep snug with a hearty beef stew
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Keep snug with a hearty beef stew

This hearty beef stew recipe is perfect for keeping snug on cool wintery nights or as a meal for Sunday lunch. Alternate what you serve this warm meal over – whether simple boiled potatoes or smooth, creamy polenta for the gluten-intolerant, or fresh lush ribbons of fettuccini like you would a beef bourguignon. more

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How to make Rhubarb Compote
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How to make Rhubarb Compote

Pull rhubarb stalks straight from the ground, rinse, chop, boil, cool – these are the simple steps narrated through within The Homegrown Swedes’ visual recipe of how to make rhubarb compote. Sanna Fyring Liedgren’s devotion to food and drink was born while working in her parents’ restaurant in Stockholm. There she learnt the value and beauty of simple, uncomplicated flavours. Since then Sanna has worked in restaurants all over the world, now using her skills to create new recipes and cook food for photoshoots and videos. Under The Homegrown Swedes, Sanna and Oscar Liedgren capture how things are done – whether made, cooked, fixed, hammered or assembled – delivered through dreamy timespaces. In this video, the pair communicate a recipe for homemade rhubarb compote, listing the ingredients along with simple instructions for each step in English and Swedish.   more

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chorizo and roast veggie bake recipe
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Chorizo and Roast Veggie Bake recipe

This delicious Chorizo and Roast Veggie bake gets extra kudos for versatility. Ingredients can be added or left out as desired, and the recipe can be doubled to feed more mouths (or keep as leftovers). The chorizo can be omitted to create a vegetarian version, adding chickpeas or feta instead. We’ve sourced all of our ingredients from the The Village Markets at Kelvin Grove, including a mix of yellow and black cherry tomatoes from Heritage Tomatoes and chorizo from Randall Ferlito Fine Foods. more

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Start your Saturday with homemade baked beans
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Start your Saturday with homemade baked beans

What is a cupboard or breakfast without baked beans? Nothing, according to chef and restauranteur Matt Wilkinson. From Mr Wilkinson's Favourite Vegetables: A Cookbook To Celebrate The Seasons, this homemade baked beans recipe is taken from the menu at Matt's popular Melbourne sandwich haunt Pope Joan. more

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Traditional Ricotta Cannoli recipe
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Traditional Ricotta Cannoli recipe

Originally from Sicily, cannoli are one of the most famous of southern Italian pastries and also one of the most decadent. Your Sunday afternoon will be all the more sweet with these Traditional Ricotta Cannoli from Antonio & Lucia: Recipes and Stories from my Australian Calabrian Kitchen by Riccardo Momesso. more

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Spice up your Sunday with Apple Fritters
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Spice up your Sunday with Apple Fritters

While Easter may have left you feeling like you never need to eat another chocolate again, there are other ways to satisfy your sweet tooth. Try knocking together these tummy-pleasing Apple Fritters from Rosa's Farm: Country Cooking by Rosa Mitchell. more

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Classic Parisian Bistro Crème Brûlée
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Classic Parisian Bistro Crème Brûlée

Back in the 17th century François Massialot, chef de cuisine to various illustrious personages, was credited with inventing the crème brûlée, in which the ‘burnt’ sugar topping was melted with a red-hot fire shovel. This classic creamy, Parisian bistro dessert is a firm favourite, providing it’s not adulterated with things like fruit or chocolate – it’s all about thick, vanilla-infused custard and glossy shards of crunchy sugar. The easiest way to caramelise the sugar topping is with a chef’s blowtorch but, if you don’t have one, the alternative is to place the ramekins as near to the heat as possible under a very hot grill – but keep your eye on them. And do remember to leave them to sit for a while in order to let the top harden and the ramekins cool down. more