Hetty McKinnon's cookbook 'Community' is an Aussie classic. I remember when women used to give this to each other as a cult gift - so good! Everything from this book is amazing and you can buy it via this link. The following recipe can also be found here. But listen to this episode

STEP 1: Barbeque the following, well.

2 heads (1kg) broccoli, cut into florets

STEP 2: Make a dressing and heat on stove in a small pot combining these ingredients:

125ml extra virgin olive oil

2 cloves garlic, finely chopped

80g capers, rinsed and drained

1 long red chilli, thinly sliced

STEP 3: Combine the following in a big bowl and then dress with the warm oil/dressing:

500g cooked chickpeas (about 2 cans) drained and rinsed

1 cup baby spinach leaves

1 cup parsley, finely chopped

1 cup mint, leaves picked

zest and juice of 1 lemon

80g Parmesan cheese, shaved

50g flaked almonds, toasted

sea salt and black pepper

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Having a food failure ISN'T unusual. It's part of being a cook.

But there's something particularly painful when it's a whole cake that's ruined.

I relive a recent Pear Cake fail and we talk through what can be done when things don't go to plan.

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Dinosaur Spaghetti! - AKA Hipster Kale Pasta

1 bunch of kale, leaves torn off the ribs, (ribs composted)

Pop the leaves into a large pot of boiling, salted water.

Cook 30 seconds then drain on a dry, clean tea towel. Allow to cool slightly. Lightly use hands to wring them out.

Put the leaves in the food processor, with a handful of walnuts, 30g grated parmesan cheese, 3 tbs olive oil, 1 chopped garlic clove, 1/3 cup water, juice of half a lemon. Season with salt and pepper. Serve on wholemeal (!!) spaghetti topped with extra grated cheese.

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