Category Archives: Main Dishes

Chicken and Corn Chili Verde

Posted on November 30, 2014 by theLABkitchen

So, it’s been a while… Chicken and Corn Chili Verde is a dish I’ve made a dozen times and been meaning to post for a long time because it is super delicious. We make a big batch on Sunday afternoon … Continue reading →

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Lentil Lasagne with Cauliflower Bechamel

Posted on April 1, 2014 by theLABkitchen

This is a ‘meat-lovin’-husband-approved’ vegie lasagne. The lentils give it great substance, the cauli-‘cheese’ sauce is awesome and everything comes together in many delicious layers! It’s super cheesy with only 50g of cheese in the whole lasagne, that’s less than … Continue reading →

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Superb Chipotle Bean and Tomatillo Corn Salsa Nachos

Posted on August 22, 2012 by theLABkitchen

I don’t claim that these are better than all the nachos in the Americas, but I’m going to put it out there that these are some seriously spectacular nachos. I’ve had enough nachos in my life to tell the good, … Continue reading →

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Toasted Corn and Tomatillo Salsa

Posted on August 21, 2012 by theLABkitchen

Mexican ingredients can be hard to find in Australia, which is a shame because their food is amazing and it quite suits our climate, plus I love Mexican food and wish I could eat it every day. Over the years … Continue reading →

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Sumac Szechuan Calamari

Posted on August 7, 2012 by theLABkitchen

I’m really fussy about seafood. The long and the short of it is I don’t like it. But somewhere in the middle I like calamari and sashimi. Seriously, I love raw salmon, but as soon as you cook it, you’ve … Continue reading →

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Baked Savoury Beetroot Leaf and Ricotta Pie

Posted on July 25, 2012 by theLABkitchen

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 by theLABkitchen

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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Sumac and Thyme Chicken with Pomegranate Glaze

Posted on July 10, 2012 by theLABkitchen

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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Caraway Chicken Burgers

Posted on July 3, 2012 by theLABkitchen

I don’t really remember where this recipe came from, or rather, I don’t know when I invented it. I remember trying to recreate a chicken burger I once had on Portobello Rd in London that was juicy, spiced and delicious, … Continue reading →

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Drunken Lamb Stew

Posted on June 29, 2012 by theLABkitchen

I made this stew while studying, which is sort of like being intoxicated; you can’t react appropriately in social situations, there is a complete loss of time, sometimes you’re needy and love everyone, you’re absent minded. Also, crucially, you need … Continue reading →

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