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Mango Recipes

Caribbean mango cheeks 2 limes, cut into quarters (or eighths if large) 3/4 cup caster sugar 1/2 cup chopped mint leaves 375mL white rum 4 ripe mangoes, peeled, whole cheeks sliced off 2 tablespoons shredded coconut, toasted, as garnish 1. In a bowl, combine the...

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Edible flowers bonus recipes

  September 2011 BBY magazine Edible flowers bonus recipes For the Tempura Zucchini Flowers recipe, click here For the Cinnamon and Rose Petal Jelly recipe, click here        

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Lemon Recipes

Easy lemon-roasted chicken The idea for this is so simple. Just stuff the bird with a whole lemon, and the lemon flavour will go through the chicken as it roasts. However, if you make some fine cuts through the lemon skin it will release more juices, and if you rub...

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Rhubarb recipes

Rhubarb tips and recipes Autumn is rhubarb-harvesting time, so it’s at its best in the shops. It’s usually sold in bunches, but sometimes stalks are sold individually. About 8-10 stalks makes a bunch, enough to make a good dessert for a family of 4-6 people. If the...

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Broad Bean Recipes and Tips

In the May 2009 issue of ‘Burke’s Backyard’ magazine, on sale April 27, our Kitchen Garden special feature is on growing broad beans and peas. These space-saving crops are ideal for growing in small spaces, as they can be grown up walls or on trellises. May is the...

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Sweet potato recipes and growing tips

Tracy Rutherford’s sweet potato and cannellini bean mash 600g sweet potato 400g can white beans (eg, cannellini), rinsed and drained 2 tablespoons milk small knob butter (optional) black pepper to taste 1. Cut the sweet potato into 2cm chunks, then steam over a pan of...

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Hot Herbs

Hot herbs In the February 2009 issue of Burke’s Backyard magazine, on sale now nationally, our Kitchen Garden section tells you  all about ‘Hot Herbs’ – those classic herbs from Mediterranean cookery which can handle the intense heat of the Aussie...

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Figs Recipes

Grilled figs As a special bonus for Don Burke’s 2UE listeners, try this very easy grilled fig dessert. If you’ve never tried figs before, it’s a wonderful way to get to know them – but dedicated fig fans say nothing beats eating the ripe fruit...

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Fig Jam Recipe

In the February 2010 issue of Burke’s Backyard magazine, Tracy Rutherford had some really wonderful Valentine’s Day treats to make, including her superb Fig & Pistachio pastries. And for Don’s 2UE listeners with a fig tree in their own backyard, here’s a recipe...

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Capsicum Recipes

Backyard vegie growers who planted capsicums a few months ago should be enjoying a good harvest around September – maybe even a glut – so try these two recipes which use capsicums in new ways that maybe you haven’t tried before. Both involve stuffing the...

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