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  • Best Buns in The House

    Best Buns in The House

    By Leonie Young

    Make Father’s Day breakfast easy with these soft, homemade cinnamon buns. Prepare them the night before, proof overnight, then bake fresh in the morning and finish with a generous layer...

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  • Sauce Charcutière

    Sauce Charcutière

    By Leonie Young

    Leftover charcuterie? Think again. This deeply flavourful sauce turns odds and ends into something entirely worth repeating.

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  • Ode to the 80's - Twice-Cooked Gruyère Soufflé

    Ode to the 80's - Twice-Cooked Gruyère Soufflé

    By Leonie Young

    All the drama of a soufflé… without the emotional fallout. This twice-cooked version is light, cheesy and make-ahead friendly—so you can serve something impressive and still enjoy your own dinner...

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  • Chocolate fondant with molten centre

    Chocolate Fondant Recipe | Easy Lava Cake | The Hunter’s Pantry

    By Leonie Young

    A rich, molten chocolate fondant with a soft centre and crisp edge. Easy to make and perfect for entertaining. Recipe by The Hunter’s Pantry.

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  • Mountain Pepperberry and Pyengana Cheddar Palmiers

    Mountain Pepperberry and Pyengana Cheddar Palmiers

    By Leonie Young

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  • Roast Duck with Quince, Orange & Five Spice Glaze

    Roast Duck with Quince, Orange & Five Spice Glaze

    By Leonie Young

    Roast Duck > Turkey (controversial but correct).If you want something festive, fast and not the size of a small car, this is your new signature dish:

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  • Chilli Watermelon and Yuzu Dressing for Oysters (or salad, or ceviche....)

    Chilli Watermelon and Yuzu Dressing for Oysters (or salad, or ceviche....)

    By Leonie Young

    Sad news for Newcastle oyster lovers — one of our favourite local suppliers, Tar 10, is closing, taking their legendary watermelon & chilli dressing with them....

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  • Pork and Beef Dumplings

    Pork and Beef Dumplings

    By Leonie Young

    Nothing beats homemade dumplings! With just flour, water and a little kneading, you can whip up soft, chewy wrappers. Fill them with a tasty mix of pork, beef, cabbage, chives,...

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  • Spicy Tomato Soup

    Spicy Tomato Soup

    By Leonie Young

    Enjoy our tomato soup that will fire up your belly and get you truly excited for the return of tomato season! This isn’t your classic creamy version — it’s a...

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  • Brussel sprouts with bacon, almonds and pomegranate molasses dressing

    Brussel sprouts with bacon, almonds and pomegranate molasses dressing

    By Leonie Young

    Charred Brussels Sprouts with Bacon, Toasted Almonds & Pomegranate Molasses Dressing A winter favourite that’s guaranteed to win over even the most reluctant Brussels sprouts eater....

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  • Malfatti with a burnt butter sauce

    Malfatti with a burnt butter sauce

    By Leonie Young

    Malfatti are an easy vegetarian dish.  Cheap, simple and classic - and as versatile as they are delicious.  Serve with burnt butter, your best 'go to' sugo or just fabulous...

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  • Salted Koji Caramel Alfajores

    Salted Koji Caramel Alfajores

    By Leonie Young

    Salted Koji Caramel Alfajores (Makes about 20 sandwiches) Here's my Salted Koji Caramel Alfajores recipe with a modern, umami-rich twist on the classic South American treat by...

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  • Cauliflower and Chestnut Soup

    Cauliflower and Chestnut Soup

    By Leonie Young

    What's more Autumnal than chestnuts and cauliflowers?  Ok.  Maybe beautiful coloured leaves on the trees and the crunch of fallen leaves under your feet.   This recipe is a winner for...

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  • Late Summer Salad of Plums, Fetta and Basil

    Late Summer Salad of Plums, Fetta and Basil

    By Leonie Young

    A lovely salad of plums, fetta and basil is a great addition to a bbq.  The plums are a great sweet component and rather unexpected.  They work really well with...

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  • A roasted pear with gorgonzola cheese and roasted walnuts

    Roasted pear, gorgonzola and walnut salad

    By Leonie Young

    This is a wonderful salad for a dinner party or a light lunch.  It is a simple construction with only a couple of ingredients but it packs a punch. You...

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  • Fresh Pea and Burrata Salad

    Fresh Pea and Burrata Salad

    By Leonie Young

    Who doesn't love a dish that ticks all the boxes?  Fresh.  Simple.  Cold.  Delicious.  This Pea and Burrata Salad is the perfect spring and summer entrée.

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  • Toasty roasted vegetables and cous cous salad

    Quintessential Ottoman Salad

    By Leonie Young

    Made a New Year's resolution to eat more salad.  If you follow our Summer Salad Series, you won't be one of the 88% of people who fail their resolutions in...

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  • Chunky Pork and Sage Rillettes

    Chunky Pork and Sage Rillettes

    By Leonie Young

    Do-ahead entertaining hacks are a lifesaver at Christmas. Delicious little home-made morsels make entertaining a sinch and make you the host with the most. These rillettes are also a delightful...

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  • Kimchi Pancake

    Kimchi Pancake

    By Leonie Young

    Celebrate International Kimchi day on 22nd November with a Kimchi Pancake.  It's the perfect Friday Night Fakeaway - spicy, hot, crunchy and delicious.  Full of all the good stuff -...

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  • Delicious Tandoori Chicken with a sprinkle of toasted chilli

    The Hunter's Pantry Tandoori Chicken

    By Leonie Young

    Spring calls for outdoor cooking and eating.  This delicious tandoori chicken kills two birds (if you like) with one stone:  a delicious bird - with leftovers that make a crowd...

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  • All about Gelatine

    All about Gelatine

    By Leonie Young

    Gelatine is a fabulous ingredient and so interesting.  From a wonderful panna cotta to setting aspic - the uses are enormous and varied.  Our guide will de-mystify the world of...

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  • Farinata

    Farinata

    By Leonie Young

    Farinata is the perfect spring appetizer or light meal.  It's gluten free, dairy free and vegan and extremely satisfying.  Deliciously unctuous on the inside and crispy and salty on the outside. ...

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  • Coq au Vin

    Coq au Vin

    By Leonie Young

    Coq au Vin is proof that humble ingredients can become something extraordinary with a little time, good wine and patience. This classic French dish slowly braises chicken with red wine,...

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  • Confit Garlic

    Confit Garlic

    By Leonie Young

    Rainy weather and time inside at home are the perfect times to build flavour bombs for your pantry and refrigerator. Try confit garlic—it's so versatile and delicious!

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Food Lover / Retail & Coffee Assistant

Food Lover / Retail & Coffee Assistant

By Leonie Young

Love food? Love people? Love cheese? The Hunter's Pantry is looking for a food-loving retail assistant to join our passionate team. If you enjoy helping customers, talking about...

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Chef whisking chocolate ganache made with couverture chocolate

Chocolate Guide: Couverture vs Compound | The Hunter’s Pantry

By Leonie Young

Not all chocolate is created equal — and yes, it matters.From couverture to compound, here’s what to use, when to use it, and why your baking depends on...

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