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Pretend camping fish stew

This is the seafood stew kinda like bouillabaisse that I made when we were camping out in a cabin in the rain one time. In Australia we don’t really camp in the rain. We like it to be a postcard worthy sunshine and scenery type setting at all times when we’re headed to the bush…
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Making mayonnaise or aioli with the mayonnaise nazi

“Who is that man in the red mask? That devilishly tall, handsome masked man? The one with the Hitler moustache? The guy who is constantly harping on about how everyone in this world and the next should be making their own mayonnaise”, you ask. OK folks, I stand before you as my interweb audience today…
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BBQ sides and some things i reckon about them

The author argues that side dishes hold equal importance to the meat in a BBQ platter, countering the common belief that BBQ is solely about the meat. The piece emphasizes the significance of well-prepared sides, such as pickles, slaw, potato salad, esquites, and mac and cheese, all of which require proper seasoning and cooking techniques.…
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Smoked goat shoulder with mussaman curry sauce, peanuts, fried curry leaf

The mussaman curry reflects a blend of influences from ancient Arabic and Thai flavors, stemming from spices brought by Malay and Indian traders. The dish gained popularity after being celebrated by a Thai king through poetry. A homemade curry paste can enhance the experience, but store-bought options like Maeploy are acceptable alternatives. The recipe features…
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The Big Dawg

There is something about these toppings on a hotdog that is just really good, plus all the ingredients for this tasty bastard are available from any ol’ supermarket or convenience store in town, so let’s call that a win for the common man/woman/them. In another convincing win for said being, these ingredients can be put…
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Burger Technology: Secrets to the Ultimate Cheeseburger

Some things I reckon about the cheeseburger or, as we call it at the restaurant, “burger technology”. Burger night was something we started doing when my boys were old enough to hold that burger themselves (burger cutlery is at the end of your arms folks. I don’t believe anyone could convince me otherwise), and it’s…
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Really good breakfast sausage sanga with salsa criolla that is better than a sausage muffin

Look, I am a big fan of a sausage muffin for breakfast, I’m just not massive on the ones that have Mc as their prefix. That in mind, I have played with many sausage products (yeah, heh heh) in my time to try and ensure that my morning sausage fix is indeed a good one.…


