· Ann McDonald
· Main Meals , Salads , Healthy Options
Chargrilled Lamb Salad with Mint, Feta & Peas
A simple, delicious and summery salad - perfect for days when you don't feel like cooking.
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· Ann McDonald · Main Meals , Healthy OptionsCoconut & Coriander Chicken Curry
Here is another favourite curry of mine from Adam Liaw, albeit with a couple of additions from me. This curry is probably more about the aromatic flavour of coconut and coriander than the usual fiery...
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· Ann McDonald · Main Meals , Healthy OptionsBurmese Chicken & Coconut Curry
Chicken Curry was one of the 10 most Googled recipes in Australia last year. So what better reason to share some of my favourite chicken curry recipes on The Cooks Room. Here is the first one. This...
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· Ann McDonald · Something Sweet , Healthy Options , BasicsSumac Roasted Strawberries with Yoghurt Cream
I've just bought a copy of Ottolenghi Simple and am loving so many of the recipes. This one is divine and really simple too. Roasting the berries intensifies their flavour, and their juice thickens...
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· Ann McDonald · Something Sweet , Healthy Options , BasicsEarl Grey Tea Loaf
This delicious tea loaf is a dream to make and keeps for ages. I love the flavour that the Earl Grey tea imparts, with it's hint of citrus and bergamot. Feel free to use any other strong flavoured...
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· Ann McDonald · Seafood , Main Meals , Healthy Options , BasicsKerala Style Prawn Curry
This quick prawn curry is the perfect blend of spicy, fresh and creamy. And it takes minutes to make - just a matter of mixing together some fresh and dried spices, then a quick saute, add the...
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· Ann McDonald · Something Sweet , Healthy Options , Breads & BakingOne Bowl Banana Bread with Maple Ricotta
I often tend to have over-ripe bananas in the fruit bowl, and this is such a quick way to make them into something delicious. Simply mix the ingredients in one bowl, no mixer required, and bake. It's...
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· Ann McDonald · Soup , Healthy OptionsGreen Pea and Ham Soup
Here's a fresh take on traditional pea and ham soup. We've tarted it up a bit and used fresh green peas (frozen), giving the soup a vibrant green colour and sweet flavour. I had a ham bone from...
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· Ann McDonald · Soup , Main Meals , Healthy OptionsRustic Seafood Soup with Rouille
Here's a seafood meal-in-a-dish for Good Friday. This hearty, chunky seafood dish is inspired by San Francisco’s famous Cioppino. It can be prepared with various kinds of fish (although a firm flesh...
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· Ann McDonald · Breads & Baking , Easter , Something Sweet , Healthy Options , BasicsHot Cross Muffins
One of my favourite things about Easter is hot cross buns. These hot cross muffins are a delicious take on the classic bun, but also a lot quicker and easier to make. They freeze well, so make some...