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Korean beef burger with kimchi mayo

Korean beef burger with kimchi mayo

Korean beef bulgogi burgers with kimchi mayo and a red cabbage slaw.

pulled lamb and honey tacos with mint yogurt

pulled lamb and honey tacos with mint yogurt

Smoked lamb shoulder… one of that tastiest low and slow cuts around. Served on a tortilla with honey and mint yogurt dressing.

pistachio and marzipan cupcakes

pistachio and marzipan cupcakes

These delicious green cupcakes with pure white icing make a beautiful addition to any event. Thermomix directions also available.

carrot cake with cream cheese icing

carrot cake with cream cheese icing

Based on a family recipe this carrot cake is simple to make with the crunch of walnuts and added boost of cream cheese icing.

chocolate mud cupcakes

chocolate mud cupcakes

My go-to chocolate cupcake recipe for any occasion that requires a cupcake. These chocolate mud cupcakes are topped with a ganache and stay super moist.

pork chops with grilled fruit and a honey bourbon glaze

pork chops with grilled fruit and a honey bourbon glaze

Dry brined grilled pork chops in a honey bourbon glaze and served with grilled plum and nectarine. A sweet and flavour packed grilled meal.

date, pistachio and coconut bars

date, pistachio and coconut bars

Date, pistachio and coconut bars with honey, cocoa and peanut butter. Quick and easy in your Thermomix or high powered blender.

beef cheeks

beef cheeks

Beef cheeks have a deep, rich flavour that deserves more recognition than it currently has. Although they are relatively small in comparison to most cuts associated with barbecue they still require a long low and slow cook. When fully rendered the gelatinous streak that runs through the cheek breaks down making the meat tender and juicy.

creamy vegan lemon bars by minimalist baker

creamy vegan lemon bars by minimalist baker

These dairy free, gluten free and naturally sweetened lemon bars courtesy of the Minimalist Baker are quick and easy to make and taste like a baked cheesecake. Converted for Thermomix.

magic bean cupcakes

magic bean cupcakes

High protein, gluten and nut free chocolate cupcakes with… kidney beans!

picanha (rump cap)

picanha (rump cap)

Picanha steak is juicy, packed with flavour and relatively inexpensive. Brazilians love it and so do we! Take it to the next level by cooking on a rotisserie.

smoked honey, orange chocolate ice cream

smoked honey, orange chocolate ice cream

Cherry smoked ice cream with smoked honey, orange chocolate and caramelised bananas. Inspired by Serious Eats, made and eaten by us.

lamb pastrami sandwich

lamb pastrami sandwich

A twist on the traditional Reuben sandwich using lamb pastrami, Jarlsberg, pickles and kimchi mayo on toasted sourdough rye.

lamb pastrami

lamb pastrami

We love pastrami and we love low and slow smoked lamb shoulder. Using our beef short rib pastrami recipe we cured, dry rubbed and smoked a rolled lamb shoulder and made some tasty Reuben style sandwiches.

plum barbecue sauce

plum barbecue sauce

A barbecue sauce made from home-grown plums. Sweetened by the fruit, honey and molasses and heatened by paprika and chilli. As always, great along side those barbecue meats.

Reuben Sandwich

Reuben Sandwich

Traditional Reuben sandwich with beef short rib pastrami, sauerkraut, Swiss cheese, Russian style sauce and pickles on toasted rye.

reuben sushi

reuben sushi

Born out of a love for Reuben sandwiches this beef shortrib Reuben sushi consists of the usual Reuben ingredients of sauerkraut, swiss cheese and a spicy sauce.

lemon honey cake

lemon honey cake

Winter time brings plenty of juicy lemons to our tree in the backyard. It also makes for a great excuse to get baking. This lemon honey cake is gluten free. Food mixer and Thermomix directions available.

Thai chilli jam

Thai chilli jam

This Thai chilli jam tastes so good I went through a stage of eating it on toast with only a slice of cheese. There are a lot of flavour layers to this recipe which really does set it apart from your average chilli jam.

apple crumble pie

apple crumble pie

Apple Crumble Pie with Lane’s BBQ Apple Pie Dessert Seasoning. The pie plus the bars were adapted from a favourite Golden Barrel recipe of ours.