technique: Boiling & Simmering
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Sago Fruit Pudding
A lighter Christmas steamed pudding from Rom’s kitchen, made with sago, brown sugar and dried fruit, gently spiced and finished with a quiet splash of rum. Soft, comforting, and best served hot with cream, this was the other pudding that always belonged at Christmas.
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Broccoli and Orecchiette with Yoghurt and Peas
A simple, generous pasta built around vegetables and a soft yoghurt dressing. Orecchiette, broccoli and peas are folded together while still warm, finished with basil, pine nuts and olive oil—an easy dish for sharing, from the wonderful Hetty Lui McKinnon.
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Nikau Kedgeree
A smoky, gently spiced kedgeree inspired by Nikau’s café classic — comforting, nourishing and perfect for a lazy weekend brunch.
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Digby Law’s Plum Sauce
My mother started following this recipe in the early 80s. This spicy plum sauce is simply the best thing to put on good pork sausages, or to add colour and depth to a stew.
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Julia Child’s Bouillabaisse
Excerpted from Mastering the Art of French Cooking by Julia Child. Copyright © 1961 by Alfred A. Knopf. Reprinted with permission from the publisher Alfred A. Knopf, a division of Random House, Inc. as part of the JC100 Celebration.

