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The Inspired Chef – My journey with truffles. My journey with food.

I am so terribly excited. I am so terribly inspired. Which is why I was awake at 4am eager to get typing!

There is nothing like a little trip away to reset the buttons and make you feel alive again.  It doesn’t have to be a trip away on a big fancy plane, I get the same buzz taking a little day trip to the beach, a trek through a mountain pass, a hike to a waterfall. A meditation through adventure if you will.

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Pumpkin, parsley and parmesan scones...with culinary bling

Pumpkin, parsley and parmesan scones...with cul...

These are not just ANY old scones... These are magnificently quick, you don't need a scale, you don't need to fuss...simply mix and bake! I have 'blinged' up the humble...

Pumpkin, parsley and parmesan scones...with cul...

These are not just ANY old scones... These are magnificently quick, you don't need a scale, you don't need to fuss...simply mix and bake! I have 'blinged' up the humble...

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A blog within a blog!

A blog within a blog!

I'm so excited with my new role as Ambassador Chef for Gourmet Garden! Watch this space for exciting new recipes and articles... Happy Cooking :) http://www.gourmetgarden.com/blog/349/eat-yourself-sexy http://vimeo.com/73266820

A blog within a blog!

I'm so excited with my new role as Ambassador Chef for Gourmet Garden! Watch this space for exciting new recipes and articles... Happy Cooking :) http://www.gourmetgarden.com/blog/349/eat-yourself-sexy http://vimeo.com/73266820

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Delicious Butterflied Lamb with Fragrant Moroccan Couscous

Delicious Butterflied Lamb with Fragrant Morocc...

Butterflied Lamb with Fragrant Moroccan Couscous Ingredients 1 small leg of lamb, deboned and butterflied 1 tablespoon Gourmet Garden Moroccan Seasoning 1 teaspoon Gourmet Garden Garlic ¼ teaspoon ground turmeric...

Delicious Butterflied Lamb with Fragrant Morocc...

Butterflied Lamb with Fragrant Moroccan Couscous Ingredients 1 small leg of lamb, deboned and butterflied 1 tablespoon Gourmet Garden Moroccan Seasoning 1 teaspoon Gourmet Garden Garlic ¼ teaspoon ground turmeric...

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Spiced Purple Carrot Cake with Ricotta Lime and Vanilla Frosting...a'la Vanilla Zulu

Spiced Purple Carrot Cake with Ricotta Lime and...

Beat together 185g softened butter with 3/4 cup brown sugar in a mixer until light and fluffy, and until the sugar is dissolved. Add 5 ml Vanilla Extract or Paste...

Spiced Purple Carrot Cake with Ricotta Lime and...

Beat together 185g softened butter with 3/4 cup brown sugar in a mixer until light and fluffy, and until the sugar is dissolved. Add 5 ml Vanilla Extract or Paste...

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Easy Entertainer...Spicy Shiraz, beetroot and strawberry jelly pate...

Easy Entertainer...Spicy Shiraz, beetroot and s...

Easy entertaining...wild about food! Vanilla Zulu's easy chicken liver pate with fragrant Shiraz, beetroot, strawberry and black pepper jelly 50-80 g finely diced speck or bacon (I have also used...

Easy Entertainer...Spicy Shiraz, beetroot and s...

Easy entertaining...wild about food! Vanilla Zulu's easy chicken liver pate with fragrant Shiraz, beetroot, strawberry and black pepper jelly 50-80 g finely diced speck or bacon (I have also used...

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Baked Snapper with crispy wings and sexy Nigella and herb limes

Baked Snapper with crispy wings and sexy Nigell...

Vanilla Zulu's Fish and Seafood night Who wants an easy but beautiful fish dish? You just can't go wrong with fresh fish.  This gorgeous snapper was baked whole (we removed...

Baked Snapper with crispy wings and sexy Nigell...

Vanilla Zulu's Fish and Seafood night Who wants an easy but beautiful fish dish? You just can't go wrong with fresh fish.  This gorgeous snapper was baked whole (we removed...

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Cheeky beef cheeks...

Cheeky beef cheeks...

As we step into winter we will all have to embrace the simplicity and ultimately the reward of the slow cooked meal.  Not only does it fill that craving for...

Cheeky beef cheeks...

As we step into winter we will all have to embrace the simplicity and ultimately the reward of the slow cooked meal.  Not only does it fill that craving for...

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Gorgeous baked cheese

Gorgeous baked cheese

Perfect for a winter warmer...

Gorgeous baked cheese

Perfect for a winter warmer...

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Baked cheese with fragrant garlic and tarragon

Baked cheese with fragrant garlic and tarragon

Garlic and herb baked cheese served with crusty bread This is a gorgeous and glamorous take on the everyday cheeseboard.  Baking Camembert or Brie bakes with garlic and herbs, infuses...

Baked cheese with fragrant garlic and tarragon

Garlic and herb baked cheese served with crusty bread This is a gorgeous and glamorous take on the everyday cheeseboard.  Baking Camembert or Brie bakes with garlic and herbs, infuses...

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Vanilla Zulus easy entertainer scones

Vanilla Zulus easy entertainer scones

Looking for a quick and gorgeous scone recipe that is as versatile as it is delicious?  This is a recipe from my wonderful hotel school chef and lecturer Mr. Kniedel,...

Vanilla Zulus easy entertainer scones

Looking for a quick and gorgeous scone recipe that is as versatile as it is delicious?  This is a recipe from my wonderful hotel school chef and lecturer Mr. Kniedel,...

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White Chocolate Cup Cakes

White Chocolate Cup Cakes

So simple yet soooo Preeeeetty. Defintely can be made in advance, leaving you more time to spend precious moments with your loved ones. I found these while researching ‘white christmas...

White Chocolate Cup Cakes

So simple yet soooo Preeeeetty. Defintely can be made in advance, leaving you more time to spend precious moments with your loved ones. I found these while researching ‘white christmas...

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Christmas Safari! African Style...

Christmas Safari! African Style...

African Class last night, so good to take a trip down memory lane!  This is my interpretation of a classic Melktert (Milk Tart) served with beetroot and strawberry anise scented...

Christmas Safari! African Style...

African Class last night, so good to take a trip down memory lane!  This is my interpretation of a classic Melktert (Milk Tart) served with beetroot and strawberry anise scented...

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Fiery beef fillet with spiced beetroot pesto, pistachios and petals

Fiery beef fillet with spiced beetroot pesto, p...

Fiery beef fillet with spiced beetroot pesto, p...

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Mini croquembouche with petals, filled with Tahitian vanilla custard...

Mini croquembouche with petals, filled with Tah...

Mini croquembouche! With fresh petals and filled with Tahitian vanilla custard...

Mini croquembouche with petals, filled with Tah...

Mini croquembouche! With fresh petals and filled with Tahitian vanilla custard...

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Johns Egg Nog

Johns Egg Nog

A couple of years ago John brought along his now-famous egg nog.  Not only was it deliciously festive, it had quite a kick too!  It does need to be made...

Johns Egg Nog

A couple of years ago John brought along his now-famous egg nog.  Not only was it deliciously festive, it had quite a kick too!  It does need to be made...

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