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Porcini Nuckhen Canape Recipe
Porcini Nuckhen Canape Recipe

An Italian vegan canape made with savoury porcini mushroom, roasted sweet pepper, golden nuckhen, and fresh basil.

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Jodi MacKinnon (QFG) [MACJOD]

April 24, 2018

Crispy Vegan Bites with Piquillo Pepper and Quinoa Salsa
Crispy Vegan Bites with Piquillo Pepper and Quinoa Salsa

Golden, crispy vegan bites with a spicy piquillo and quinoa salsa, ready to disappear in no time. Easy to make. Can be refrigerated until ready to fry.

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Jodi MacKinnon (QFG) [MACJOD]

April 23, 2018

Blood Orange and Yuzu Juice Dressing
Blood Orange and Yuzu Juice Dressing

A dressing with fresh and exotic citrus flavour and a hint of sweetness that's delicious on bitter greens like arugula or watercress or on grain salads.

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Jodi MacKinnon (QFG) [MACJOD]

March 5, 2018

Charcoal Gnocchi in a Parmesan Cream Sauce
Charcoal Gnocchi in a Parmesan Cream Sauce

Activated charcoal, an ingredient from the modern pantry, transforms this classic Italian dish into a stunning presentation sure to wow dinner guests.

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Jodi MacKinnon (QFG) [MACJOD]

October 23, 2017

Vegan Chickpea Fritter Recipe
Vegan Chickpea Fritter Recipe

Versatile, delicious and vegan. Depending on their size, they make a flavourful and filling vegan main course or a perfect bite size nibble.

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Jodi MacKinnon (QFG) [MACJOD]

October 23, 2017

Arancini Recipe
Arancini Recipe

Bite into this simple and classic Italian appetizer and enjoy the oozing melted mozzarella in the centre of these crisp and golden rice balls.

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Jodi MacKinnon (QFG) [MACJOD]

October 23, 2017

Spiced Apple Cider
Spiced Apple Cider

When the temperature falls there is no greater pleasure than wrapping cold hands around a cup of hot spiced apple cider. It's a sweet way to warm up.

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Jodi MacKinnon (QFG) [MACJOD]

October 20, 2017

Strawberry and Kale Sorghum Salad
Strawberry and Kale Sorghum Salad

Red quinoa gives this salad a pleasant crunch and boosts the protein. The strawberries add beautiful colour and the right amount of sweetness in the dressing.

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Jodi MacKinnon (QFG) [MACJOD]

March 24, 2017

Grano Risotto with Cremini Mushrooms and Watercress
Grano Risotto with Cremini Mushrooms and Watercress

There's lots of umami flavour in this risotto from the toasted grano, meaty cremini mushrooms and shaved parmesan.

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Jodi MacKinnon (QFG) [MACJOD]

March 21, 2017

Truffle Rosemary Sorghum Risotto
Truffle Rosemary Sorghum Risotto

Spring vegetables, sorghum and truffle oil make this a spectacular risotto. Sorghum is an excellent gluten-free substitute for Israeli couscous.

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Jodi MacKinnon (QFG) [MACJOD]

March 21, 2017

David’s Cajun Cauliflower
David’s Cajun Cauliflower

The caramelised edges and soft texture of roast cauliflower is a pleasure to eat. Here it gets a double hit of flavour from using David’s Cajun Rub.

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Ray Martin (QFG) [marray]

March 14, 2017

Bacon Wrapped Chestnuts
Bacon Wrapped Chestnuts

An elegant and easy appetizer that's perfect with cocktails.

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Jodi MacKinnon (QFG) [MACJOD]

November 30, 2016

Grand Caesar Cocktail
Grand Caesar Cocktail

This perfectly spiced, small-batch caesar mix is guaranteed to up your brunch cocktail game. Load it with garnishes and turn it into the main course.

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Jodi MacKinnon (QFG) [MACJOD]

April 15, 2016

Yoshi Togarashi Risotto
Yoshi Togarashi Risotto

The best of two worlds in a bowl. A creamy risotto with the Japanese flavours of ginger, seaweed, tangerine peel and black sesame seeds.

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Jodi MacKinnon (QFG) [MACJOD]

June 12, 2015

Yo-Crisp Chicken Wings
Yo-Crisp Chicken Wings

Homemade crisp, golden chicken wings faster than take-out and served with a favourite condiment.

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Jodi MacKinnon (QFG) [MACJOD]

June 2, 2015

Kale, Marcona Almond and Blueberry Superfood Salad
Kale, Marcona Almond and Blueberry Superfood Salad

A superfood salad that tastes good and is good for you. This complex, Asian-inspired vinaigrette is the perfect partner for the kale, almonds and blueberries.

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Jodi MacKinnon (QFG) [MACJOD]

January 16, 2015

Apple-Maple Granola Crisp
Apple-Maple Granola Crisp

A cold weather, crowd-pleasing dessert made with crisp apples sweetened with maple sugar and topped with a granola crumble.

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Jodi MacKinnon (QFG) [MACJOD]

December 4, 2014

Traditional Black Forest Cake
Traditional Black Forest Cake

Guinette brandied cherries make this traditional Black Forest Cake special.

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Jodi MacKinnon (QFG) [MACJOD]

November 14, 2014

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