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Rice and spinach tian

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Preheat oven to 190°C.

Place the rice evenly over the base of a buttered 23cm round shallow baking dish.

Heat a large frying pan over high heat and cook the spinach and garlic cloves in the olive oil for 4 minutes or until spinach is wilted. Season with salt and pepper.

Scatter spinach mixture over rice, then pour over the duck eggs.

Bake for 25 minutes or until golden and set.

As seen in Feast magazine, Issue 11, pg135.

Photography by John Laurie


Oeufs a la cantalienne

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Preheat oven to 220°C.

Grate the Comté cheese and scatter half over the base of a buttered 22cm baking dish.

Separate the duck eggs, keeping yolks intact. Whisk whites in a large bowl with the nutmeg to soft peaks. Season.

Fold in remaining cheese, pour mixture into dish and make 5 shallow indentations around edge of mixture. Place 1 yolk in each indentation, spoon over the crème fraîche.

Bake for 12 minutes or until golden and set.

As seen in Feast magazine, Issue 11, pg135.

Photography by John Laurie

Orange almond sponge

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Preheat oven to 190°C.

Combine the orange zest and ground almonds and scatter over base and sides of a buttered 20cm springform pan.

Whisk the duck eggs and caster sugar in a large bowl over a pan of simmering water for 6 minutes or until mixture thickens and triples in size. Remove from heat.

Fold through the orange-blossom water, then the plain flour, then the melted butter. Pour into pan, bake for 25 minutes or until firm to touch. Serve with cream.

As seen in Feast magazine, Issue 11, pg135.

Photography by John Laurie

Rich preserved lemon mayonnaise

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Whisk the duck egg yolks, Dijon mustard and lemon juice in a bowl.

Gradually whisk in the olive oil and vegetable oil in a thin, steady stream until thick and emulsified. Add a little water if too thick.

Using a mortar and pestle, grind the preserved lemon flesh to a paste.

Stir into mayonnaise until combined. Season. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week.

As seen in Feast magazine, Issue 11, pg135.

Photography by John Laurie

Beans with ‘reins’ (porotos con riendas)Beans with ‘reins’ (porotos con riendas)

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Beans with ‘reins’ (porotos con riendas)Heat a large saucepan over medium heat, add the olive oil, onion, garlic and chorizos, and cook for 4 minutes or until the onions are translucent.

Add the Japanese pumpkin and enough water to cover. Bring to the boil, then reduce heat to low and cook for 10 minutes or until pumpkin is almost tender.

Drain the red kidney beans and add to the pan with the spaghetti. Cook for 12 minutes or until pasta is al dente. Season with salt and pepper.

As seen in Feast magazine, Issue 11, pg146.

Photography by Katie Kaars

Twice-cooked pork bellyTwice-cooked pork belly

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Twice-cooked pork bellyInspired by Thomas Keller’s restaurant The French Laundry in California, Shaun Arantz often uses the ‘sous-vide technique’ at his own restaurant, Racine.

Drink match Small Acres Norfolk Still 2010 (Medium Dry), Orange, NSW
Shaun’s philosophy is to use as many ingredients as possible that are local to his Orange restaurant, so it makes sense to approach the drink match in the same way. Luckily, there’s a pretty amazing wine region on his doorstep, but I’m going to be a bit controversial here and choose another of the region’s burgeoning drinks categories – cider. Small Acres Cyder is a fantastic artisanal producer of highest quality, traditional ciders made from local apples. The brine and accompaniments to the dish are quite richly spiced, so I’ve chosen the full flavoured and immensely tasty Norfolk Still Medium Dry Cider. Being without bubbles and fairly complex, it almost behaves like a wine and has fantastic balance. The apple flavour perfectly complements the pork as well.
-Dan Coward

Traditional lamb and pistachio kebab with smoked eggplant and garlic yoghurt (ali nazik)Traditional lamb and pistachio kebab with smoked eggplant and garlic yoghurt (ali nazik)

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Traditional lamb and pistachio kebab with smoked eggplant and garlic yoghurt (ali nazik)While in Turkey last year, Somer Siviroglu of Efendy restaurant saw these kebabs in a place called Gaziantep. It is very typical of the region. Here, he shares this traditional recipe with us.

Beer match 4 Pines Brewing Company Kolsch, Manly, NSW
I’ve chosen a beer to go with this beautiful kebab recipe… and, no, not because it will remind you of your student days. Both the beer and the kebab here are superior specimens. Beer is a versatile drink match because it can act as a simple refreshment aid and a palate cleanser. That’s what we’re after because the dish has multiple strong, interweaving flavours, so the last thing you need is a drink that tries to compete. The Kolsch from Manly-based 4 Pines is beautifully balanced with citrus notes and finely tuned hop and malt highlights. It’s deliciously refreshing whilst also delivering genuine character – perfect.
-Dan Coward

Lime curd pyramid with coriander jellyLime curd pyramid with coriander jelly

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Lime curd pyramid with coriander jellyThis is the dinner party version of our lime curd pyramid. It is based on a traditional French lemon meringue tart. Our version uses limes to give the dish an exotic flavour. Inside is hidden a coriander jelly which cuts the bulk and sweetness of the meringue. The coriander also hints at the limes’ affinity with South East Asian and also Mexican food.

This dish is best served fresh, but is fine the next day and also freezes well.

Drink match Stone Pine Distillery Wild Limecello, Bathurst, NSW
Lime is such a fabulous flavour to work with in food, and that burst of citrus, combined with the sweetness of the pastry and meringue, and the herbal hit of the coriander could have had you reaching for a late harvest riesling. However, here’s a different approach to the whole thing. This Limecello is a twist on the classic limoncello, using pink finger limes. As a liqueur, it is also sweetened so it has the fresh, zesty lime and that sugar cane sweetness to perfectly mirror this dish. Serve it chilled over ice and sip it with the dessert for a bit of a taste sensation!
-Dan Coward

Angel hair pasta with sofrito and Queensland shellfish (fideuá)Angel hair pasta with sofrito and Queensland shellfish (fideuá)

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Angel hair pasta with sofrito and Queensland shellfish (fideuá)Chef Javier Cordina shows us one of the most famous dishes from Barcelona, known as fideua. Together with the seafood, aioli and angel hair pasta, this dish proudly reflects the flavours and vibrancy of southern Spain.

Wine match La Línea Tempranillo Rosé 2011, Adelaide Hills, SA
Be still my beating heart. This seafood and tomato-rich recipe is a cracker. Any matching wine will need to be able to accent that shellfish, work with the tomato and cut through the fattiness of the aioli.  This is where rosé becomes your secret weapon, and its foodie versatility is never to be underestimated. It’s important that it has a bit of texture and medium weight, so that it can carry the punchy flavours, while the crisp acid will refresh the palate and the light red berries will work with the tomato. Let’s go for a crisp dry pinot noir, tempranillo or sangiovese rosé, possibly from a cooler climate like the Adelaide Hills or Mornington Peninsula.
-Dan Coward

Carpaccio of fallow deer with rocket, pear, fig and parmesan saladCarpaccio of fallow deer with rocket, pear, fig and parmesan salad

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Carpaccio of fallow deer with rocket, pear, fig and parmesan saladJeremy’s take on venison carpaccio leaves the meat raw inside, giving it a tender texture. This version of carpaccio is complimented by a fresh, simple salad.

Wine match David Hook Reserve De Novo Bianco 2012, Central Ranges, NSW
Carpaccio is always an interesting dish to match wine with. On the one hand, you have the rich, meaty character, but, on the other, you have the delicacy of paper thin slices and the accompaniments. I think rosé is a pretty versatile option, but it’s perhaps a bit safe in this instance. You can be braver with a richer, more characterful white with a bit of texture. This adventurous blend of pinot grigio, sauvignon blanc, chardonnay and riesling from David Hook showcases elements of each variety beautifully, and there’s a lot of texture and diverse flavours, followed by cleansing apple-y acidity on the finish.
-Dan Coward

Antep-style pistachio baklavaAntep-style pistachio baklava

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Antep-style pistachio baklavaNormally at the restaurant we make our own filo pastry. It’s so thin that you could read a newspaper placed under it. This is a more practical recipe, particularly fun to do with children.

Drinks match Mint tea cocktail
I have to admit being slightly stumped by a baklava drink match, as I’ve always thought of tea as the perfect accompaniment. So, with that in mind, I decided to get a little creative and find a way to pack a little extra punch into your afternoon tea. Try an iced tea cocktail combining bruised mint leaves, a dash of lime juice, a shot of vodka and some pre-made, sweetened ice tea. You get a bit of sweetness as well as that minty tea flavour so familiar to baklava lovers. If that all sounds like too much work, relax, pop the kettle on and have a cuppa.
-Dan Coward

Globe artichokes with jamón and egg (alcachofas con jamón y huevo)Globe artichokes with jamón and egg (alcachofas con jamón y huevo)

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Globe artichokes with jamón and egg (alcachofas con jamón y huevo)I learnt this dish from my mother. She would make it with fresh artichokes when they were in season, otherwise she would use artichoke hearts already precooked. It’s a dish typical from the Ebro valley where artichokes are widely grown.

Wine match Chalmers Vermentino 2011, Heathcote, Vic
This dish has that perfect Mediterranean feel and calls for white over red. Australian grape growers haven’t yet nailed Spanish white varieties so it’s a very easy decision to turn back to Italy and inspiration from the island of Sardinia. The earthy, yet delicate, artichoke flavours are fortified by pan-frying and some strong accompaniments — beautiful cured ham and egg. With some bold flavours and a hint of oiliness to it, this dish is crying out to do battle with a crisp, refreshing, light yet punchy Vermentino.
-Dan Coward

Strawberries and cream funnel cakeStrawberries and cream funnel cake

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Strawberries and cream funnel cakeThe batter is traditionally poured through a funnel, but a squeeze bottle, from supermarkets, makes the process less messy.

Eggplant parmigiana (melanzane alla parmigiana)Eggplant parmigiana (melanzane alla parmigiana)

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Eggplant parmigiana (melanzane alla parmigiana)It is one of Italy’s most famous dishes, yet its origins remain in dispute, and continue to cause debate between northeners and southerners. The name of this cheesy eggplant bake infers that it is cooked "Parma-style" and therefore hails from the Emilia-Romagna region in the north. ‘Alla parmigiana’ also refers to Parma’s most famous cheese, parmesan, which is often included in the dish. However, the recipe is just as often dubbed a southern creation due to its abundant use of eggplant. Cookbook authors Mary Taylor Simeti and the late Vincent Schiavelli suggest the name actually stems from the Sicilian word palmigiana, which means "louvred shutters", thought to resemble the layered eggplant slices. You can serve this dish in small slices as a side, or as a vegetarian main with a salad.

Adelaide Hills carbonaraAdelaide Hills carbonara

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Adelaide Hills carbonaraI’ve always thought that a simple plate of well-made pasta is one of life’s great pleasures. This dish takes the basic technique of a traditional Italian carbonara, but substitutes some great Adelaide Hills ingredients.

Wine match Yalumba FDW7C Chardonnay 2009, Adelaide Hills, SA
Carbonara was my staple go-to evening dish when travelling Italy as a poor (but well-fed) student. I can’t for the life of me remember what I drank, but I suspect it was cheap and came only in carafes. Nowadays, if I was sitting out in the Adelaide Hills spring sunshine enjoying this dish, I’d reach for something local with a bit of body, a bit of complexity and a clean mineral finish. All this will help it stand up next to quite a weighty dish whilst also providing the acid cut that creamy carbonara always needs. Bags of interesting flavours in this one: clove, nuts, citrus zest, cream and nougat. I wonder, do they have hostels in the Adelaide Hills?
-Dan Coward

Mussels cooked in lemongrass-scented coconut milkMussels cooked in lemongrass-scented coconut milk

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Mussels cooked in lemongrass-scented coconut milkAt the opening of his new restaurant, Luke takes time out to show Lily one of his new dishes.

Wine match Pewsey Vale Prima Riesling 2011, Eden Valley, SA
With a classic mussels and white wine dish, I would have suggested a dry riesling, but this beautiful Vietnamese version just begs for something with more exotic aromas. That hint of chilli also deserves a bit of attention as well, which is why I’ve gone for something with some residual sugar, as this will balance any heat that comes through. It’s alive with juicy apple and lemon flavours, and some white flower aromas that launch themselves from the glass. In the true tradition of the German off-dry rieslings it’s styled upon, the acidity is really noticeable and beautifully cleans the palate on the finish.
-Dan Coward

Spanner crab baked with mung bean vermicelliSpanner crab baked with mung bean vermicelli

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Spanner crab baked with mung bean vermicelliAdam Liaw has fond memories of eating Cheong Liew’s dishes as a child. They reunite and Cheong shares his latest signature dish with Adam.

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Ten Minutes by Tractor 10X Pinot Gris 2011, Mornington Peninsula, Vic
This is quite a delicately spiced dish, but also quite an intensely flavoured one thanks to the cooking methods. This should set you looking for a similarly built wine, something with a bit of body and a dash of spice. You’ll find that pinot gris can play the supporting part very well, but you do need to find the right one. It’s distinctly different in style to the leaner, crisper, more citrus-driven pinot grigio. Same grape, different origins and occasionally confusing when the label description doesn’t match your expectations. This Mornington beauty avoids sweet and flabby, and, instead, ploughs through tree and stone fruit, spice, some floral notes and a textured palate with just enough cleansing acidity on the finish.
-Dan Coward

Steak ‘n’ onionsSteak ‘n’ onions

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Steak ‘n’ onionsOut at Mayura Station in South Australia, chef Kirby Shearing demonstrates what he calls the best technique to cook this beautiful cut of Wagyu.

Wine match Ruggabellus Efferus 2010 (Mataro, Syrah, Grenache blend), Eden Valley, SA
A full, bloody steak dish deserves a rich red with plenty of tannic structure. The protein of the meat and the tannins in the wine meld in the mouth to leave a smooth and very satisfying sensation. You’ll want a modern Australian shiraz or GSM blend (Grenache Shiraz Mourvedre). That means plenty of flavour, but preferably not high alcohol or too much obvious oak. The onions add a sweet dimension to the dish, so it should be able to handle a ripe-fruited red. It’s time to look to creative producers in classic regions, such as the Barossa Valley or McLaren Vale, and if you can lay your hands on a bottle of this effortlessly fresh, yet flavourful, blend from new producer Ruggabellus, you will be handsomely rewarded. -Dan Coward

Zuppa di pesce al’AbruzzeseZuppa di pesce al’Abruzzese

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Zuppa di pesce al’AbruzzeseAlong the Adriatic coast of Italy there are many versions of this dish. This one is my version from my region of Abruzzo. It’s not quite a soup and not cooked as a stew — we call it zuppa. Italian fish stock, called brodo, is much lighter than French. By not overworking the ingredients you get a wonderful freshness of flavour.


Wine match Oliver’s Taranga Small Batch Fiano 2012, McLaren Vale, SA
When I think of a coastal Italian fish dish and overlay a map of Australia, the region which best matches it for me is the Mediterranean-facing McLaren Vale. Famous for shiraz, cabernet sauvignon and grenache, it’s an increasingly exciting place for late ripening Italian varieties like Vermentino, Fiano, Sangiovese and Nero d’Avola. This means they can withstand the hot summer highs and develop delicate flavours later in the season when it has cooled a little. This almost stew/almost soup packs a flavourful punch and is quite a chunky beast. An accompanying white wine should have the freshness of a fruity, nutty white, whilst also having the medium body and texture to hold its own in the mouth. This small production gem from Oliver’s Taranga does exactly that.
-Dan Coward

Blackened miso coral troutBlackened miso coral trout

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Blackened miso coral troutInspired by Nobu’s miso cod, chef Spencer Patrick cooks us his signature dish using local produce from Port Douglas, and line caught coral trout.

Drinks match House of Arras Blanc de Blancs 2001, Tas
This is one of those occasions when you can really match the luxury on the plate with something similar in the glass. Sparkling wine is such a great partner for intense, yet elegant, seafood dishes like this. To match the understated richness of the fish, the mushroom and the oyster, I’ve gone for a decadent sparkling chardonnay from one of Australia’s very top producers. The combination of 100% Tasmanian chardonnay and extended ageing on yeast lees (hence the vintage!) adds layers of savoury complexity and opulence. The dish certainly deserves such extravagance… but do your guests? This is special occasion time.
-Dan Coward
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