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Sharing the korma

Posted: 04 Feb 09 | Mughlai cuisine is popular in Northern India. Its origins can be traced to the imperial courts of the Moghul Empire. The cuisine is rich and aromatic, making liberal use of spices, dairy foods, nuts and dried fruits. |

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Year of the wok

Posted: 28 Jan 09 | The Chinese New Year festival began on Monday and celebrations last for 15 days. It is the year of the ox and today's recipe is for Chinese-style fried rice. |

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A treat for a lady

Posted: 21 Jan 09 | Lamingtons have become an Australian icon. Every year I make them to share with my family and friends on Australia Day. Usually one of my children helps me do this. |

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Try a new taste

Posted: 15 Jan 09 | Salsa verde (green sauce) is a piquant sauce that is originally from northern Italy. It can be served with meat, fish or eggs. |

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Family favourite indulgences

Posted: 17 Dec 08 | Today I am sharing with you the recipe for an unusual chocolate cake that is a great favourite in my family. My friend Carmen Garcia has made this wonderful cake for us countless times over the years. |

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Top picks for summer

Posted: 10 Dec 08 | It is hard to believe that I have been cooking and writing for vegetarian kitchen now for more than two years. |

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Better with feta

Posted: 05 Nov 08 | Dried white beans are a staple food in the Mediterranean region. They are often cooked with tomatoes, onions, garlic and herbs to make a satisfying meal. |

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Warm taste of Persia

Posted: 29 Oct 08 | Today's dishes are from Iran (Persia) and are typical of this ancient cuisine. A kuku is a thick omelette containing vegetables and herbs. Borani is a yoghurt and vegetable salad. |

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Laksa with fresh a bite

Posted: 23 Oct 08 | Laksa lemak is a curried coconut and noodle soup from Singapore, southern Malaysia and Sarawak. It is popular in Australia as well. |

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Cap it off with stuffing

Posted: 15 Oct 08 | Today's stuffed mushrooms in the Italian-style will be popular with everyone who likes mushrooms. It is also an excellent dish for vegetarians. |

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Spring colour delights

Posted: 08 Oct 08 | Today's recipes are for colourful dishes that speak of spring. Broad beans and peas are in season at the same time and are also very nice eaten together. |

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Corny, but it's good

Posted: 02 Oct 08 | This week, Food and Wine columnist Diana Lampe goes Tex-Mex with recipes for a corn pudding and a three-bean salad. |

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A tasty Turkish delight

Posted: 10 Sep 08 | This week, Food and Wine columnist Diana Lampe offers a baked pasta with feta dish that is Turkish in origin. |

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Blessed African delights

Posted: 10 Sep 08 | Food and Wine columnist Diana Lampe's recipe for Harira and medjool dates with a Moroccan orange salad on the side. |

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Preparing a Punjabi feast

Posted: 27 Aug 08 | Diana Lampe with a recipe for a curry made with black-eyed beans - a popular dish from the Punjab region of Northern India. |

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Rome's own gnocchi

Posted: 20 Aug 08 | This traditional semolina gnocchi dish from Food and Wine columnist Diana Lampe is easy to make and quite delicious. |

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You really oughta

Posted: 14 Aug 08 | On the menu this week from our Food and Wine columnist is a spinach and rice torta and a fennel and orange salad. |

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Warm up with a soup and a datie

Posted: 07 Aug 08 | This week, our Food and Wine columnist Diana Lampe offers a winter-themed double of hearty vegetable soup and delicious rock cakes. |

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Beat the foodie blues

Posted: 30 Jul 08 | Pies need not be stuffed with meat. Try this recipe for pumpkin and feta pie from our Food and Wine columnist Diana Lampe. |

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A fresh taste of Tuscany

Posted: 25 Jul 08 | NEW BLOG: Try this recipe of tasty Italian stew with silver beet and chickpeas, served up by our Food and Wine columnist Diana Lampe. |

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