Author Archives: theLABkitchen

Baked Savoury Beetroot Leaf and Ricotta Pie

Posted on July 25, 2012

I went to the markets the other day and found an amazing bunch of beetroot with the most spectacular leaves on top. I eagerly purchased the bunch as I love beetroot leaves and I was horrified when the stall holder … Continue reading →

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Paprika and Lemon Myrtle Rub

Posted on July 24, 2012

Because the doctor has me on a mission to eat more vitamin B12 and iron I am on a mission to disguise meat with other flavours. As you may already be aware, I really love paprika and onion to make … Continue reading →

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Classic Pretzels

Posted on July 23, 2012

There are so many mysterious foods out there that are actually pretty easy to make. So it’s my mission to lift the lid on foods that we no longer bother to make at home but they’re really pretty easy. It’s … Continue reading →

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Homemade Almond Butter

Posted on July 19, 2012

Nut butters are a way to add heaps of nutrients and flavour to oatmeal, or on toast, or maybe even straight from a spoon… The problem is that nut butters other than peanut can be super expensive and really they’re … Continue reading →

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3 Orange Baked Apple and Rhubarb

Posted on July 18, 2012

Brisbane is experiencing an unseasonably rainy July. Brisbane winters are usually dry, with cool nights and warm sunny days. We have blue skies that reach from one end of sky to the other. But not this year, it has rained … Continue reading →

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Pomegranate Smash

Posted on July 13, 2012

I left the cocktail to last but I actually served it first. What better way than to start the evening than a nice cocktail. It sets the mood and the tone of the evening, plus it was a good way … Continue reading →

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Beer Soaked Apple Pie

Posted on July 12, 2012

I know this sounds crazy, but beer soaked apple pie is really good, well so long as you like beer and apple pie, and I really like beer and apple pie! This recipe was invented when beer appreciation night was … Continue reading →

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Sumac and Asparagus Couscous, Yoghurt Sauce, and Apple and Fennel Salad

Posted on July 11, 2012

A beautiful roast chicken should be served with sides that compliment it and round out all the flavours. These sides are actually good enough to have by themselves. K and I had the sumac and asparagus couscous with some spiced … Continue reading →

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Sumac and Thyme Chicken with Pomegranate Glaze

Posted on July 10, 2012

This is not your normal roast chicken. I don’t know about you, but I find that 90% of the time roast chicken is boring and bland, and the other 10% of the time it is so salty and fatty I … Continue reading →

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Smoky Eggplant and Roasted Garlic with Caraway Soup

Posted on July 9, 2012

This week will feature the dinner I made for my Dad’s birthday. It was a sort of Middle Eastern, Citrus/Pomegranate themed evening, except for the dessert which is a unique LAB invention. I’ll post the courses in order throughout the … Continue reading →

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