Rhubarb and Gin Crumble

by Scott Bagnell | June 11, 2022 | Desserts, Recipes | 0 Comments

This is my rhubarb and gin custard slice with wattleseed and walnut crumble. This dessert is inspired by my rhubarb gimlet that I created for world gin day today. This is an absolutely delicious desert that brings together the beautiful native ingredients from Archie...

Skansk Kalops (Swedish Beef Stew)

by Scott Bagnell | May 31, 2022 | Main Course, Recipes | 0 Comments

This is my version of Skånsk kalops which is a very simple, traditional Swedish Beef Stew with Onions, Allspice and Carrots. I have used Beef short ribs in my stew as I love the gelatinous texture you get and super tender beef when it is slow cooked. The Allspice...

Urban Valley Mushrooms

by Scott Bagnell | April 20, 2022 | Producers | 0 Comments

Mushrooms are such a wonderful and versatile ingredient. You can roast them, throw them on the BBQ , eat them raw, steam them – the world is your oyster! (Enter Mushroom PUN#1- sorry!) They are incredibly delicious, and the thing I love about them the most – is they...

Turkish delight sago plum pudding

by Scott Bagnell | December 24, 2021 | Christmas, Desserts, Recipes | 0 Comments

A sago plum pudding at Christmas time is a family tradition for me. I love the texture Sago adds to this pudding, This is based on my Nanna’s recipe, but I have added some amazing Turkish delight flavours – which I love!!! This is probably the best Christmas pudding I...

Native Marlanggi cherry and cranberry coconut ice

by Scott Bagnell | December 24, 2021 | Baking, Christmas, Recipes | 1 Comment

I love coconut ice and always seek it out at a school fete or bake sale. It is particularly fun at Christmas time and makes an excellent gift! This is my version with Native Marlanggi Cherry syrup and dried cranberries. The cranberries add a nice texture and colour to...

Spicy pork belly with mango

by Scott Bagnell | December 22, 2021 | Main Course, Recipes | 0 Comments

This is a delicious recipe that hero’s beautiful Bowen Mangoes – which are in season and delicious at Christmas time in Queensland. This recipe works best with mangoes that are still a little green and tart. Mango goes really well with pork, and this dish is inspired...

Seville Negroni Glazed Ham

by Scott Bagnell | December 21, 2021 | Main Course, Recipes | 0 Comments

This is my all time absolute favourite Christmas Ham Glaze! It is inspired by one of my favourite Liqueur coffee’s is a Seville Coffee – which has a shot of Cointreau. I have combined this with my favourite cocktail, a Negroni, to create an absolute brilliant flavour...

Peking duck Fattoush

by Scott Bagnell | December 14, 2021 | Christmas, Main Course, Recipes, Salad | 0 Comments

Fattoush is a "bread salad" originating in Northern Lebanon. It was created by Lebanese farmers who would fry leftover pita scraps in some olive oil and build their Fattoush with whatever in-season vegetables and herbs they have on hand. Therefore, the ingredients...

Barramundi bush curry

by Scott Bagnell | December 11, 2021 | Main Course, Recipes | 0 Comments

This delightful dish is inspired by my love of Thai cooking. It is in no way a traditional curry recipe, but is one that celebrates our incredible Australian native ingredients. It is a mild curry with the native peppers and myrtle leaves providing a kick of spice and...

Gnocchi Parisienne

by Scott Bagnell | December 11, 2021 | Main Course, Recipes | 0 Comments

This is one of my favourite recipes - it is super delicious, fun to make, and uses the same dough used for profiteroles, pâte à choux, to create light buttery gnocchi that is poached in water rather than baked then fried until crispy. This is a great example of how...