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Sydney food blog The Food Dept. prove that comfort food doesn’t have to weigh you down with these feel-good winter recipes. Spicy kale chips Spicy kale chips Serves 4 as a snack ·         1 bunch curly kale, stems removed ·         3 tsp extra virgin olive oil ·         1 garlic clove, crushed ·         1 tsp ground … Read more

Beetroot chocolate fudge cake Beetroot chocolate fudge cake   Serves 8 ·         250g dark chocolate, chopped ·         3 eggs ·         250g light muscovado or brown sugar ·         2 tbs each golden syrup and honey ·         1/3 cup (50g) self-raising flour ·         1/3 cup (50g) plain flour ·         1/4 tsp bicarbonate of soda ·         1/4 cup … Read more

Parsnip cake with coffee icing   Parsnip cake with coffee icing   Serves 8 ·         250g caster sugar ·         100ml maple syrup ·         350g softened unsalted butter ·         3 eggs ·         12/3 cups (250g) self-raising flour, sifted ·         2 tsp baking powder, sifted ·         2 tsp ground cinnamon ·         250g parsnips, grated ·         1 apple, … Read more

Celeriac & white bean soup with crispy chorizo and glazed apple Celeriac & white bean soup with crispy chorizo and glazed apple Serves 4-6 as a starter ·         2 tbs olive oil ·         50g unsalted butter ·         1 onion, chopped ·         1 leek (white part only), chopped ·         2 garlic cloves, chopped ·         2 bay … Read more

Pumpkin swirls with pomegranate Pumpkin swirls with pomegranate Makes 6 ·         1 tbs ras el hanout ·         1/2 cup (125ml) olive oil ·         600g pumpkin, cut into 2cm pieces ·         1 onion, finely chopped ·         2 garlic cloves, finely chopped ·         100g toasted pistachios, finely ·         chopped, plus extra to serve ·         100g chickpeas, rinsed, … Read more

Potato & pea curry Serves 4 ·         1 tbs sunflower oil ·         2 onions, thinly sliced ·         1/4 cup (75g) Thai yellow curry paste ·         1 lemongrass stalk (pale part only), bruised ·         6 cardamom pods, crushed ·         1 tbs mustard seeds ·         1kg baby chat potatoes ·         1 cup (250ml) vegetable stock ·         400ml … Read more

Kumara & lentil ‘stoup’ Kumara & lentil ‘stoup’ Serves 4-6 This warming ‘stoup’ is thicker than a soup, but thinner than a stew. ·         2 tbs coconut oil ·         1 tsp ground cumin ·         1 tsp ground turmeric ·         1 tbs Madras curry powder ·         1 onion, finely chopped ·         2 garlic cloves, finely chopped … Read more

Roast vegetable & chickpea loaf with cucumber raita Roast vegetable & chickpea loaf with cucumber raita Serves 6-8 ·         1kg mixed root vegetables (we used parsnip, carrot and potato) ·         1 tbs olive oil, plus extra to drizzle ·         1 onion, finely chopped ·         3 tsp ras el hanout ·         1/2 tsp ground chilli ·         … Read more

Truffle, parsnip & sausage risotto Truffle, parsnip & sausage risotto Serves 4-6 ·         4 Italian or good-quality pork sausages ·         2 tbs olive oil 8 small parsnips ·         1L (4 cups) vegetable stock 70g unsalted butter ·         1 onion, finely chopped ·         11/2 cups (330g) arborio rice ·         1/3 cup (80ml) dry white wine ·         … Read more

“This cheat’s ravioli, filled with a vibrant beetroot and ricotta filling, is an easy way to impress at home. The addition of crunchy poppy seeds adds texture to a classic sage burnt butter.” In his retirement, my dad took an allotment. These days allotments, or community gardens, and the grow-your-own trend are gaining popularity, particularly … Read more

Charred eggplant−pomegranate dip with walnuts Greek yogurt enhances eggplant’s inherent creaminess, while punchy pomegranate juice brightens the final result. Raw walnuts ·         Makes 16 2-tablespoon servings ·         Active: 10 minutes ·         Total: 1 hour Ingredient ·         1 large (1¼-pound) eggplant ·         1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon olive oil, divided ·         ⅓ cup walnuts, divided ·         … Read more

Corn And Oyster Mushroom Tacos With Salsa Verde ·         Fresh corn meets its flavor match in this tart, pesto-like sauce. ·         Serves 6 ·         Active: 30 minutes ·         Total: 30 minutes If you can’t find oyster mushrooms, sliced shiitake mushrooms taste great, too Ingredient ·         1 bunch parsley, trimmed and coarsely chopped ·         2 scallions, … Read more

Little Lime Meringue Tarts Little Lime Meringue Tarts Ingredients Meringues ·         1 egg white ·         2 tablespoons caster sugar ·         2 tablespoons icing sugar ·         1 teaspoon fine lime zest Pastry ·         60 grams butter at room temperature ·         50 grams icing sugar ·         1 egg ·         125 grams flour Filling ·         200 grams soft … Read more

Eye Fillet Steak With Salsa Verde Serves 4 | Preparation time: 30 minutes | Total cooking time: 20 minutes Ingredients ·         4 eye fillet steaks ·         1 garlic clove, roughly chopped ·         1 bunch thyme ·         2 sprigs rosemary ·         1 tsp salt ·         1 punnet cherry tomatoes, halved 1 punnet cherry tomatoes, halved   … Read more

Sweet Potato And Beetroot Chips Sweet potato and beetroot chips   Serve 4 | Preparation time: 30 minutes | Total cooking time: 40 minutes Ingredients ·         1 large sweet potato, peeled ·         2 tbsp olive oil ·         1 tsp salt ·         1 bunch beetroot, peeled ·         2 tbsp olive oil ·         1 tsp salt Recipe … Read more

Man’s greatest loves: food and sex. Put ’em together and you’ve got magic. Sushi Ever heard of nyotaimori? It’s the Japanese term for sushi/sashimi served on a woman’s naked body. Those clever Japs have thought of everything. Ask her to set herself up, or grab a selection and set the table together. Bed note: make … Read more

Fish pie tart with minted pea salad ·         Serves 4-6  ·         Prep 30 mins  ·         Cook 1 hr Ingredient For the tart ·         500g pack shortcrust pastry (or make your own, see below) ·         1 egg yolk and 3 whole eggs 250g/9oz piece undyed sustainably sourced smoked haddock ·         250g/9oz chunky unsmoked fish (I used … Read more

Korean-style prawn & spring onion pancake ·         Serves 1  ·         Prep 10 mins  ·         Cook 10 mins Ingredient ·         75g/2½oz plain flour ·         pinch of chilli powder ·         1 egg ·         1 garlic clove, crushed ·         1 tbsp oil ·         4 spring onions, trimmed and shredded lengthways ·         100g/4oz small cooked prawns For the dipping … Read more

Grilled mackerel with escalivada & toasts ·         Serves 4 (easily doubled) ·         Prep 15 mins plus marinating ·         Cook 30 mins Ingredient For the escalivada ·         3 very large or 4 medium peppers, a mix of colours ·         1 red onion, halved and thinly sliced ·         3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil ·         2 medium … Read more

Fiber-rich fruit loaf Fiber-rich dried fruit make this afternoon tea bread deliciously sweet, and the oats are a great source of magnesium, which is key to enzyme function. ·         Preparation and cooking time: 55 minutes ·         Serves 10 Ingredient ·         325g (11oz) plain flour ·         100g (4oz) rolled oats or porridge oats ·         100g (4oz) … Read more