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Sydney’s Chablis resurgence. The wines of Bourgogne.

May 24, 2025 by Tania 1 Comment

Chablis Resurgence

The wines of Burgundy are changing well, at least the name is- what’s in a name? Did you know Chablis is from Burgundy? Sydney is experiencing a Chablis resurgence. Let me explain! Have you ever had Chablis? Chablis is made of Chardonnay grapes. Bourgogne vs. Burgundy – what’s in a name? For years, wines from…

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Filed Under: Drinks, News and New Things, RECIPES Tagged With: appellation, bourgogne wines, burgundy, chablis, chardonnay, do you love chablis, petit chablis, terroir, what is petit chablis, white wines of burgundy, wine, wine board of bourgogne, wine information, wine masterclass, wine tasting

Real bread made with Bananas. Yeasted Banana Bread.

April 29, 2025 by Tania Leave a Comment

bread a slice toasted on a plate

I love this recipe for real bread made with bananas. If you love making homemade bread, this recipe is for you. If you haven’t made bread before, now is the time to start. Crunchy yeasted banana bread. Bread is easier than you think Some basic pointers will help you start making great bread. This interesting…

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Filed Under: Breads, Brunch, RECIPES, Sandwiches and Snacks Tagged With: Banana, banana bread, bread, bread recipes, homemade bread, how to make bread at home, left over bananas, Toast, yeasted bread

What to do to Improve Your Diet & Eat Healthier

April 18, 2025 by Tania 2 Comments

improve your diet with ideas from my kitchen stories

I love to cook and eat a great diet. This in no way makes me an expert, but here are a few pointers on how to improve your diet and eat healthier. Many people struggle to eat well during a busy working week or as a student on a busy schedule. Food and what you…

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Filed Under: cooking ideas, How to:, RECIPES, Salad, Vegetables, Vegetables and Vegetarian Tagged With: burrata, diets for health, drink water for health, eat healthier, eat salad, eat well, food journal, improve your diet, salad ideas, salad recipes, what to eat to improve your diet

How to Enjoy Good Food and Drink on the Go

March 24, 2025 by Tania Leave a Comment

food and drink on the go

The way we live has changed in recent years. Many of us work remotely and there are opportunities to travel further than ever. Eating well is important, no matter where you are. In this handy guide, we’ll outline some simple ways to help you to know How to enjoy good food and drink on the…

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Filed Under: cooking ideas, Drinks, How to:, RECIPES, Travel Tagged With: Batch Cooking, drinking water, ideas for food, looking for healthy snacks, nutrition on the go, what to eat when busy

Hummingbird cake. The Gluten Free Version

March 23, 2025 by Tania 1 Comment

Gluten Free Cake Baking

This is a great cake for any time. Creamy delicious icing and moist and flavourful cake that is very easy to make. This is a Hummingbird Cake. Gluten Free Version What is a Hummingbird Cake? Hummingbird cake originated in the Southern United States and is a deliciously moist and flavourful cake. It typically features bananas,…

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Filed Under: Cakes and Decorating, Desserts, Gluten Free, RECIPES Tagged With: A cake anyone can make, baking, desserts, easy cream cheese icing, Gluten free baking, gluten free cake, gluten free Hummingbird Cake

Gluten Free Banana Bread

January 30, 2025 by Tania 3 Comments

Tender Gluten Free Banana Bread. Toast it or eat it just as it is with butter. Non greasy and an easy stir together method make this a family favourite. Stir together, gluten free banana bread. Of the many banana bread recipes in the world this one is beautifully gluten free. It’s simple without too many…

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Filed Under: Breakfast, Brunch, Cakes and Decorating, Desserts, Gluten Free, Recipe Basics, RECIPES, Special Flours Tagged With: baking, banana bread, breakfast, brunch food, desserts, fruit loaf, gluten free, snacks made from bananas, Toast

Road trip Essentials: What you need to pack for a smooth journey

December 30, 2024 by Tania Leave a Comment

A beautiful country road

When it comes to taking a road trip, you want to ensure you have everything you need for the journey. Whether it’s a short trip to a big city a few hours away, or taking your car on an adventure over land and sea, you can’t go without some rules and road trip essentials. Here…

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Filed Under: RECIPES, Travel Tagged With: how to pack, journey, mykitchenstories travel, packhaker, packing, packing for a road trip, road trip, suspension

Irresistable Creamy Cashew, Tomato and Caper Salad

December 10, 2024 by Tania Leave a Comment

cashew and caper salad on a table

This creamy cashew, tomato, and caper salad will be very popular because it is a little like hommus but not quite. Add harlequin tomatoes, incredibly strident capers, crunchy peppery greens, and a perfect dressing. This salad goes with most BBQ’d meat or vegetables and plays well with other salads too! Creamy Cashew Base Cashew cream…

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Filed Under: Gluten Free, Recipe Basics, RECIPES, Salad, Side dishes, Vegan, Vegetables, Vegetables and Vegetarian Tagged With: cashew cream, everyday food, family BBQ salads, food for friends, holiday food, how to use capers, Salad, salad dip, salads that can be appetisers, unusual salads

Grilled Mushroom Salad, Watercress and Spanish Onion with crunchy bits.

November 17, 2024 by Tania Leave a Comment

Roasted-Mushroom-Salad-Pickled-onions-and-watercress.

This kind of meaty delicious salad works for vegans, vegetarians, meat-eaters, and everyone in between. Grilled Mushroom Salad, Watercress, and Spanish onion with crunchy bits makes a great dinner or as part of a bigger feast when you need a delicious crowd pleaser. Grilled Mushrooms make the perfect Salad for everyone Mushrooms are juicy and…

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Filed Under: Barbeque, Cooking with Mushrooms, Gluten Free, Holiday, RECIPES, Salad, Vegetables and Vegetarian Tagged With: BBQ, christmas food, main course salad, Maincourses, Mushrooms, Vegan, vegetarian, warm salad

Tandoori Chicken in the Oven or Airfryer

September 27, 2024 by Tania 2 Comments

Tandori chicken on a plate with potatoes and sauce

A whole delicious juicy Tandoori chicken that will feed a crowd. It’s easy tray bake cooking that leaves hands free for opening a bag of salad! Bake your Tandoori Chicken in the Oven or Airfryer What is Tandoor cooking? The name refers to a clay oven used extensively by Indian cooks. It has a fire…

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Filed Under: Asian, Chicken and Poultry, Gluten Free, One Pot Chicken Dishes, One pot cooking, Recipe Basics, RECIPES, sauce Tagged With: airfryer chicken, Chicken, Dinner., Easy dinners, gluten free, Maincourses, one pot chicken, one pot chicken recipes, Tandoori

The Ultimate Gourmet Gift Guide for the Home Cook in Your Life

August 18, 2024 by Tania 1 Comment

A selection of gourmet food gifts

Here is the ultimate gourmet gift guide for the home cook in your life. Wonderful ideas for the perfect surprise! Finding the ultimate gourmet gift for a food lover can be a delicious challenge, but what do you give to someone who already has everything? Of course, you could always give out cookies, and yes,…

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Filed Under: Interesting ingredients, RECIPES Tagged With: buying saffron, Christmas gifts for food lovers, EVO, food gifts, gifts for people who love to cook, oliveoil, sea salt flakes, vanilla, vinegar

How to make no bake Caramelised White Chocolate and Strawberry Cheesecake

July 29, 2024 by Tania 1 Comment

No-Bake-Caramelise-White-Chocolate-Strawberry Cheesecake.

Creamy and light this cheesecake has caramelised white chocolate and a crunchy Oreo base. Even better, it has Strawberries and Jelly. So, read on… how to make a no bake caramelised white chocolate and strawberry cheesecake. What is a no bake cheesecake? There are two types of cheesecake. Baked and No-bake. A baked cheesecake has…

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Filed Under: Cakes and Decorating, Chocolate, RECIPES Tagged With: Chocolate, Cream cheese, desserts, how to make a cheesecake, jelly, no bake cheesecake, Recipes, strawberry cheesecake, white chocolate

Catering a Birthday Party: Tips for Putting on a Spread

July 20, 2024 by Tania 3 Comments

Catering a party with Tostadas

Birthdays are a fantastic opportunity for any enthusiastic cook. They represent a one-off occasion that enables you to truly have fun with your cooking; there are myriad ways to go about it and the only limit is your creativity. Catering a Birthday Party: Tips for Putting on a Spread to Remember Here are Tips for…

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Filed Under: catering, RECIPES Tagged With: booking venues for bookings, cakes for birthdays, catering a birthday party, planning, putting on a spread, tablesettings, tips for catering

The amazing Spicy Korean Cauliflower Soup,

July 12, 2024 by Tania 2 Comments

Soup thats spicy and delicious witn cocnut and cauliflower

There is nothing better in the winter than a spicy soup! The thing that makes this soup a Spicy Korean Cauliflower Soup is the addition of Gochujang, sesame, and soy. It’s tingly hot and fortifying with comforting cauliflower and chunks of potato. It is perfection for warming up empty bellies. Make a double batch and…

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Filed Under: Asian, One pot cooking, Recipe Basics, RECIPES, Soup, Vegetables, Vegetables and Vegetarian Tagged With: Cauliflower, dinner, easy and delicious, Easy dinner, Gochujang, korean flavours, Soup, spicy soup, vegetarian, what to make for dinner

5 reasons to make this Red Lentil Dahl

June 30, 2024 by Tania 2 Comments

dahl for dinner

Yes, I can come up with 5 reasons to make this Red Lentil Dahl. Dahl is always a favourite for dinner or a snack with some crusty bread. Read on to learn my 5 reasons. Reason 1… to make Red Lentil Dahl Dahl, what is it and how is it different to curry? A dahl…

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Filed Under: Asian, Breakfast, Gluten Free, Recipe Basics, RECIPES, Rice, Pasta and Grains, Slow Cooked, Vegetables, Vegetables and Vegetarian Tagged With: Dahl, Easy dinners, easy vegetarian food, eating at home, How to make dahl, Indian at home, lentils, pulses, Quick cooking, red lentils

Nutella and Hazelnut Scrolls with Golden Syrup Glaze

March 20, 2024 by Tania 7 Comments

Nutella orange and chocolate scrolls with nuts

It’s nearly Easter! Although I love Hot Cross Buns many people do not. That usually includes kids, and this holds true of mine. One of the things I love about Easter is sharing a breakfast of hot buns (usually slathered with butter). That’s why these Nutella and Hazelnut Scrolls with Golden Syrup Glaze are one…

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Filed Under: Breakfast, Breakfast, Easter, Holiday, RECIPES Tagged With: baking, Chocolate, easter, food for kids, handling yeast dough, making easy bread, nutella, quick bread, rapid rise doughs, scrolls, using yeast

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Tania Cusack Hi, I'm Tania and this is My Kitchen Stories. I share all kinds of recipes here. Most recipes are quick and easy, just perfect for families. BUT, you could also find vegan, cakes and desserts too. Come and have a look around Read More
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