Michael Finch

ONE POT DUMPLINGS IN LAKSA 🥣 * 4-6 garlic cloves * 1tbsp ginger, grated (I forgot to mention in VO!!) * 1 shallot * 170g laksa paste * 400ml can coconut milk * 2 tsp fish sauce * 1/2 fresh lime, juiced * 1 tbsp sugar * 900ml chicken stock/broth * pepper to taste * Chop the garlic and shallot, and grate the ginger. * • Heat a bit of oil in a large pot over medium heat. * • Add the garlic, ginger, and shallot, and cook for a few minutes until soft and fragrant. * • Add the laksa paste and cook for another 5 minutes, stirring well. * • Pour in the coconut milk and stir to combine. * • Add the chicken stock, fish sauce, lime juice, and sugar. Stir everything together. * • Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 10–15 minutes to let the flavors blend. * • Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. * • Add the dumplings and cook for 5–7 minutes, or until heated through and floating. * • Spoon the soup and dumplings into bowls and serve hot.

CREAMY BEEF ONE POT PASTA - 1/2 onion, diced - Garlic, as much as you like - 500g beef mince - 2 tbsp tomato paste - 1 tbsp harissa paste (optional) - 2 1/2 cups chicken stock - 600ml tomato passata/ diced tomatoes - 1 cup heavy cream - 300g pasta - Fresh parsley, for garnish - parmesan cheese for the top

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TIRAMISU ESPRESSO 🍸 - 30ml / 1oz Fresh espresso - 45ml / 1.5oz hennessy cognac - 15ml / .5oz Coffee Liquor - 15ml / .5oz crème de cacao - 15ml / .5oz sugar syrup - 30ml / 1oz heavy cream - 1 tbsp mascarpone - 1 egg yolk (optional)

these left me speechless 😭 charcutrie chips 🗣️

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CREAMY LYCHEE MARTINI 🍸 - 60ml / 2oz vodka - 60ml / 2oz lychee syrup - 30ml / 1oz st germain - 30ml / 1oz yakult - 1/2 fresh lime, juiced

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SPICY EDAMAME 🫛🌶️ SPICYY EDAMAME ❗️ - 6 garlic cloves (or as much as u like) - 2 tbsp soy sauce - 2 tbsp brown sugar - 1 tsp sesame oil - 2 tbsp olive oil - 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes

APEROL COCONUT MARGARITA 🫶🏻

Viral Onion Parmesan Chips

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PUMPKIN SOUP - 1/2 Kent pumpkin - 2 medium sweet potato - 150g guanciale (optional) - 1inch fresh ginger, roughly chopped - Whole bulb garlic, roughly chopped - 1 large onion - 2tbsp olive oil - 1/2 fresh grated nutmeg - 1/8tsp cardamom - 1/2tsp cumin - 1/2tsp coriander powder - 1/8tsp cinnamon - Pinch cayenne pepper, optional - 6 cups water (you may need more or less) - 2 tbsp chick stock powder (if not using stock instead of water) - Salt & pepper to - herbs; rosemary, thyme and bay leaves

Homemade butter was a must after I heard about the @NYX Professional Makeup BUTTERMELT blushes, they smell amazing and feel like BUTTA #NYXCosmeticsAUNZ #ButtermeltBlush #Ad

#ad Hot Honey Wings with Homemade Ranch 😏 Made easier with @Sunbeam Steam Fry Airfryer 🧑‍🍳 AD

#ad Spicy Korean Chicken bowl using @Tegel Take Outs AU ready in 12mins! You can find this product at your local Coles in the freezer aisle #tegeltakeouts #tegeltakeouts_au AD