Recipes

For our readers who enjoy food & drink, why not try one of our recipes? They include sweet and savoury, vary from canopes to main courses to desserts as well as cocktails too. Whether you’re entertaining or cooking for one, looking for something healthy or a little naughty, meat or vegetarian, there’s something for all palates and all occasions.

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Move Over Wine and Food Pairings, Try Soda Pairings

The wine list at the Hong Kong restaurant Mirror has two white wines, three reds and four flavored sodas. What’s more, the executive chef, Jeremy Biasiol, suggests food pairings with each soda, just as he would with wine. Lavender, for instance, goes well with pork, cheese or chocolate; cucumber soda makes for a natural pairing with salad or salmon.

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How to be a Connoiseur: Which Cheeses to Pair with Champagne

With the help of a few friends in various countries and their various palates, the Marquette Turner teamhave compiled a list of cheeses that go excellently with Champagne (or sparkling wine if you happen to be enjoying the bottled fizz from a region other than that in France).

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How to Make the Perfect Daiquiri

Daiquiri: “A classic combination of rum, sugar and fresh lime juice. It is the perfect treat to savor at any time of the day, wherever you may be,” says Erik Lorincz of the American Bar at the Savoy Hotel, London.

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How to Make the Perfect Dry Martini

Dry Martini: “Preferably made with Tanqueray No. 10 gin, this is an all-time favorite of mine that showcases the complex flavors of the botanicals in the gin for a unique martini. It is best finished with a citrus twist to enhance the aroma.”

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Thai Crying Tiger Beef Salad

THANUNDORN “Tha” Imratanarak was already a competent cook when he arrived in Australia from Thailand five years ago. He had cooked for his family since he was a teenager and had developed interest in studying the cuisines of other cultures.

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Healthy Recipe: Chicken Fricassee in White Sauce with Peas & Carrots

Enjoy this healthy Italian dish: Chicken fricassee in white sauce with peas and carrots (serves 4)

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