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Julie Ray

Julie Ray

Recent articles by Julie Ray

Harissa Chicken with Roasted Carrot, Lentil & Feta Salad
Your garden harvest

Harissa Chicken with Roasted Carrot, Lentil & Feta Salad

The humble carrot adds an earthy sweetness to this delicious autumn dish.

Jars of kimchi, pickles and chutney
Your garden harvest

Self preservation

Fermentation is one way to make your winter harvest last. Try this recipe and make a supply of kimchi to add to your pantry.

Roasted garlic and lemon chicken
Recipes

Roasted garlic and lemon chicken with aioli

Summer is garlic time. Try this delicious dish full of flavour and rich aromas.

Strawberry, rocket and blue cheese salad
Recipes

Strawberry, rocket and blue cheese salad

Strawberries are sprouting and now's the time to make this mouth-watering spring salad.

Leek tart tatin
Recipes

Spring a leek

Spring into action in both the garden and kitchen, harvesting and cooking up a storm with new season leeks. 

Poaching quinces
Recipes

Poached spiced quinces

Poached quince can be made into a tart, mixed into a winter salad or be the star of a cheese platter, writes JULIE RAY.

mango jelly with lime cream
Recipes

Mango jelly & lime cream

Fancy a cooling fruit-filled dessert? You can't beat JULIE RAY's mango jelly with lime cream.

Macadamia and lemon myrtle 'Anzac' biscuits
Recipes

Macadamia and lemon myrtle ‘Anzac’ biscuits

A classic Aussie favourite gets a bush food makeover.

lime, potato & coconut fish curry
Recipes

Zesty fish curry with sambal & salad

JULIE RAY takes your taste buds on holidays with this tangy fish curry and its spicy accompaniments,

wasabi paste
Recipes

Wasabi paste

JULIE RAY recalls her first experience of wasabi and tells you how you can make your own.

Spice crusted BBQ prawns
Recipes

Spice crusted barbecued prawns with lemon garlic yoghurt

I like to coat prawns in ground spice seeds when barbecuing – it gives them a real zing!

Peach meringue stack with peach syrup
Organic solutions

Peach meringue stack

PHIL DUDMAN and JULIE RAY celebrate the best of summer’s organic bounty with this festive fare featuring plump, perfect peaches.

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