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Beef Olives
Korean Beef Galbi
Mediterranean Chicken Stew
Moroccan Harira Soup
Pork and Prawn Dumplings
Portuguese Pork and Clam Stew
Pies, Pies, Pies
Roast Chicken Crown with Stuffing
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Cookies, the Chocolate Kind
Dark Chocolate Mousse
Gooey Chocolate Brownies
Hummingbird Cake
New York via Italy Cheesecake
Purple Matcha Tea Cookies

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Kiwi in transit and currently eating her way around the world - I'm rather fond of burgers, steak tartare, Malaysian laksa, Michelin star restaurants, and dessert!

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In the 2020 we had imagined and anticipated, we wo

In the 2020 we had imagined and anticipated, we would’ve probably been on a plane home to NZ today...
The plan was to finish up my contract at work, pack up the flat (either for storage or shipping - which one, we didn’t know), then head home to get married and celebrate with our family and friends. Obviously, a lot of things haven’t gone to plan... but we’re safe and healthy so a lot to be grateful for! 👰🏻🤵🏻
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Last night’s exceptional tasting menu @corebyclaresmyth definitely helped take the sting out of the situation and give us a little sense of normality again. The food and service were exceptional - despite being hampered with the curfew, the team have adapted remarkably and we never felt rushed or like we were experiencing anything less than their usual #twomichelinstars offering!
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I saw a lot of posts on my feed the other day sayi

I saw a lot of posts on my feed the other day saying it was #nationaldumplingday - so this is just your friendly reminder that every day is a good day for #dumplings as far as I’m concerned!
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Even these ones... hastily put together for lunch one day using some leftover pork mince and veg I had in the fridge and some raggedy freezer-burnt wrappers... are good! They’re sitting on top of a soy sauce and LGM chilli oil combo, ready to be messily mixed and hungrily devoured!
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Gochujang has been one of our pantry staples for a

Gochujang has been one of our pantry staples for a while now - we absolutely love the funky spicy flavour it adds to everything! It’s a common base for a wide range of Korean dishes - we particularly love a pork belly and kimchi stew!
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I’ve used it here to coat some crispy firm tofu and popped it altogether into a rice bowl with sushi rice, sugar snaps, beansprouts, and pickled carrots and radishes! 🇰🇷
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This is also my first ever entry to @_cookitupclub - I’ve been a lurker for too long and decided it was time to contribute! It’s been a great source of #homecooking inspiration so go check out their page and weekly themes! #cookitupclub #koreancooking #koreancuisine

Always trying to increase my #meatfreemeals repert

Always trying to increase my #meatfreemeals repertoire so tested out a new (to me) dish recently and it was a hit!
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Cauliflower steaks; seared, roasted and basted in a generous amount of browned butter. Add to that a well spiced red lentil dal of sorts, coriander and lemon yoghurt sauce, and pickled red onions... and you’ve got a surprisingly lush dinner.
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This is made up of really cheap and cheerful ingredients, but when treated with a bit of care, the result is pretty special! So you guessed it... it’s made it onto the #mikeandconniesmeals spreadsheet - do you guys have something to keep track of your meals/recipes or is it just us?! #conniecooks 👩🏻‍💻

We’re always trying to make sure we waste as lit

We’re always trying to make sure we waste as little food as possible... meal planning and making stuff from scratch really helps with this, but also sometimes you’ve got to get a little creative!
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I had all this whey leftover after making ricotta for my spanakopita so decided to use it for my sourdough - it’s not a particularly bold swap but it gave the loaf a hint more tanginess, and meant 250g of whey didn’t literally go down the drain.
For the sourdough geeks who want to know the stats: this is a basic combination of 300g strong white and 50g wholemeal spelt, at ~71% hydration, baked in DO for 35mins! #conniecooks
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Cooking for... just two. Even though you would be

Cooking for... just two. Even though you would be forgiven for thinking I’m feeding a lot more by this giant mountain of couscous and lamb koftes I’ve got going on here!
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We obviously had leftovers for lunch the next day which wasn’t exactly a travesty but I really want to start cooking for (other) people again... who wants to come round?! 🤷🏻‍♀️😂 #conniecooks
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I currently regret not having leftovers of last ni

I currently regret not having leftovers of last night’s dinner for lunch today but we were greedy and gobbled it all up!
I used up leftover spatchcock chicken from the weekend, odds and ends of veggies lurking in the fridge, homemade noodles I had in the freezer and the last of my super spicy sambal... my definition of comfort food and ideal for a simple midweek meal! 🍜 #conniecooks
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Basil pesto pasta used to be one of my cheap and c

Basil pesto pasta used to be one of my cheap and cheerful lunch staples when I first started working. I’d use dried pasta (usually fusilli), a jar of pesto from the supermarket and throw in whatever salady veg I had on hand.
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It was always pretty good so I don’t know why it’s taken me so long to make it again - but this time I’ve given it a glow up... freshly made pasta, pesto from our own basil plant, slow roasted cherry tomatoes, feta, and a sprinkling of buttery sourdough crumb to finish! #conniecooks 🍅🍃
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The most generously gargantuan lobster ravioli for

The most generously gargantuan lobster ravioli for @acertainsomeonecooks - he definitely won the battle of the starters with this one, though I think my grouse main pipped his veal... and we might have to call it evens on the desserts!
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We’re still not going out often so choosing our dining locations wisely... returning to @chez.bruce was as good as we had anticipated! Welcome back to the neighbourhood! #connieconsumesUK
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I’m late to the party but finally getting the ha

I’m late to the party but finally getting the hang of working with filo pastry so it doesn’t all crumble into a flakey mess!
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I took inspiration from @melizcooks (though mine aren’t nearly as perfect as hers) and experimented with a beefy spiced borek - clearly with those splits everywhere I haven’t quite mastered the filling and rolling... just means I’ll have to make more to practice! #conniecooks 🌀
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It seems lots of you were quite enamoured with the

It seems lots of you were quite enamoured with the Tan Slice I made last week... it is one of my absolute favourite sweet treats to make at home so I’m not at all surprised. Gooey caramel sandwiched between a buttery shortcake base and topping - what’s not to love?!
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I use a classic Chelsea Sugar recipe but it’s a bit sparse on instructions so I’ve written up what I do in a bit more detail and posted it on connieconsumes.com - it’s now live - happy baking! #conniecooks 🧈🍫
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One of my weekend cooking projects recently has be

One of my weekend cooking projects recently has been filled pasta! Not sure why I’ve had a fear of it since I make dumplings all the time and the concept is basically the same... but I think I’ve finally got the hang of it now. Currently loving this buttered corn, basil and ricotta combination inspired by a @pastasocialclub recipe - I’ve got a stash in the freezer which is just ideal for a speedy weekday lunch between work calls!
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Some top tips: make sure the filling isn’t too wet, give yourself plenty of clear bench space, and be organised with things like your dusting flour, cutters and trays all ready! #conniecooks 🌽
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