Category Archives: Snacks

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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Sweet Potato Chips

Posted on August 6, 2012 by theLABkitchen

Oh I’ve missed you all! I’m sorry for my hiatus from theLAB, I had a surprise assessment at university and then a very busy week. But I’m back and hopefully I’ll be able to post again more frequently. I have … Continue reading →

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Classic Pretzels

Posted on July 23, 2012 by theLABkitchen

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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Pickled Jalapenos

Posted on June 27, 2012 by theLABkitchen

Hi, I’m LAB and I’m addicted to chilli. At first I thought I was just enjoying something different, it’s wasn’t every day and it made things a bit more fun. But then I noticed that I was sneaking it at … Continue reading →

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Chunky Bacon, Corn & Jalapeno Dip

Posted on June 26, 2012 by theLABkitchen

This dip has more balls than an Ikea playpen – it’s not for the faint-hearted. It is absolutely jam packed full of flavour; each mouthful a surprise. Will it be crunchy or soft, sweet or salty, spicy or herby? You … Continue reading →

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Fruit Scrolls

Posted on June 13, 2012 by theLABkitchen

I have a confession to make… I have been hoarding some Christmas fruit mince at the back of the fridge for… well, since Christmas. I just couldn’t bring myself to cook it, it was likely letting go of the last … Continue reading →

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Healthy Chicken Strips

Posted on June 11, 2012 by theLABkitchen

When you start eating more healthily, there are some foods that you should just forget about except maybe as a once a year treat and other foods that can be brought back to their essence and made healthy and tasty. … Continue reading →

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Olive Basil Dip

Posted on June 8, 2012 by theLABkitchen

I can’t tell you the number of times I’ve walked through the shops, seen something and thought “I could make that,” actually I usually think “I could do BETTER than that.” Clearly I’m not afraid of making things at home … Continue reading →

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