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Galya's Ukranian Borscht with Lemon Myrtle

Galya's Ukranian Borscht with Lemon Myrtle

A traditional Ukrainian borscht should be so thick a wooden spoon will stand upright in it and we've been so fortunate to have Galya’s recipe and it certainly fulfils this expectation with many familiar ingredients ! So delicious and hearty. We have added Lemon Myrtle to this soup which is what we do, with the deepest respect to the Ukrainian original,  and the flavour of lemon Myrtle with Beetroot is a marriage made in heaven.  The soup, without Lemon Myrtle is a true Ukrainian recipe. Makes 2 litres 500g beef bones 3 litres beef stock ( or any other kind...

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Chilli Coconut and Lemon Myrtle Beef

Chilli Coconut and Lemon Myrtle Beef

4 Servings   700g beef chuck steak (or similar) , cut into bite sized cubes   1 teaspoon  Wild Herb Salt   2 tablespoons oil   2 tablespoons unsalted butter   ½ large white onion, thinly sliced   4 garlic cloves, crushed and finely chopped   1 tablespoon finely chopped peeled ginger (optional)   1 and1/2 bottles Chilli Coconut & Lemon Myrtle Sauce   1 (400ml) can unsweetened coconut milk or cream handful baby spinach leaves   500g waxy potatoes, peeled, cut into 2-inch pieces   500g vegetables such as pumpkin, celery, capsicum, spring onion etc (your choice)   Steamed...

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Lemon Myrtle Fishcakes with Chilli Coconut & Lemon Myrtle Sauce

Lemon Myrtle Fishcakes with Chilli Coconut & Lemon Myrtle Sauce

This Thai inspired recipe beautifully showcases the lemon/lime and lemongrass attributes of Lemon Myrtle. Fishcakes are a firm family favourite and the perfect way to introduce more fish into your daily diet as the kids will love them! Perfect finger food too. And so easy to make with a food processor - you can whizz them up in no time. Makes 24 small fishcakes 1 kg firm white fish fillets (such as barramundi, flathead , snapper or bream) 25g unsalted butter 2 cloves garlic, crushed 1 large onion, very finely diced 1 teaspoon Mountain Pepper 1 large egg, lightly beaten ...

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Fig , Fetta and Pomegranate Salad with Blood Lime &  Pepperberry Syrup

Fig , Fetta and Pomegranate Salad with Blood Lime & Pepperberry Syrup

If you love figs as much as we do, you'll agree this is the ultimate summer starter. In addition to the sublime flavours , we also adore the beautiful colours of this dish - the deep reds of the fig and syrup against the green and white of the witlof and cheese. It may sound strange to serve syrup over a salad but trust us on this, this syrup is sweet but spicy too and is a perfect foil for the richness of the cheese and figs, Serves 4 as a starter or a light lunch   180g Greek fetta,...

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