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Chicken tikka is a popular Indian dish made of marinated chicken pieces, typically spiced with a blend of yogurt, turmeric, cumin, coriander, and garam masala. The marinated chicken is then grilled or baked, giving it a smoky flavor and tender texture.

There are so many ways to create a rice salad, this one has the hint of Asia infused into the vinaigrette. Inspired by so many before it but enhanced because who doesn't want a side that's bursting with flavour or added velveted chicken to create a meal of it.

French chocolate mousse is a rich, creamy dessert made from a blend of chocolate, whipped cream, raw eggs, and sugar, creating a light, airy texture.

Crispy, fresh, filling. Bánh Xéo is such a treat that can be consumed as a starter or have two to make it a main. The freshness of the herbs along with the crispy pancake all wrapped up in a lettuce then dipped into bún chả it is quite literally a delight to every sense.

Phở is either a pork or beef broth with soft rice noodles, slivered beef and onions topped with fresh mint, coriander, bean sprouts and if you are feeling fancy a squeeze of lemon.

Spanish in origin and forged due to popular demand at La Viña restaurant in San Sebastián Spain. Santi Rivera adapted the standard baked cheesecake, baked it at a high temperature and without knowing it created a “social media posting must” the Baque cheesecake was born, and it wasn’t that long ago either a mere 40ish years 1980.

Homemade chicken nuggets are a delicious and healthier alternative to store-bought versions. Made with tender pieces of chicken coated in a seasoned panko crumb and parmesan mixture, they’re crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside.

Make those tastebuds sing with Sliver and Bites take on a Aussie takeout classic, Lemon Chicken. The sour tang of fresh lemon juice harmoniously combined with pineapple juice and brought into the savoury realm with chicken stock.

Naan is perfect for soaking up curries or enjoying on its own with a smear of butter. Its versatility and comforting flavour make it a staple in Indian cuisine, enjoyed both domestically and internationally.

Homemade pizza is the ultimate comfort food, bringing creativity and flavor right to your kitchen! With a crispy, golden crust as your canvas, you can layer on your favorite sauces, cheeses, and toppings—whether classic pepperoni, fresh veggies, or gourmet ingredients.

A stunning symphony of flavours and textures in one mouthful. The savoury taste of juicy chicken tossed in a homemade mayonnaise topped with orange marmalade orange rind and parsley. Classically a hors d'oeuvre / starter but is a great option for a light meal.

Fresh Vietnamese spring rolls are a vibrant and refreshing dish made with rice paper wrapped around a mix of fresh herbs, lettuce, cucumber, vermicelli noodles and a protein of your choice. Often served with a side of tangy peanut or hoisin dipping sauce.

Sliver and Bite is taking the Philly Cheesesteak and converting it to a healthier protein rich meal with the nostalgia of South Philadelphian hoagie roll invented in the 1930's. Ordinarily in a roll smothered with cheese and sliced ribeye steak.

The origins of tiramisu are debated, but it is widely believed to have been created in the 1960s in the Veneto region of Italy, particularly in the town of Treviso. Some claim it was invented at a restaurant called "Le Beccherie," while others suggest it was a traditional recipe that evolved over time. The name "tiramisu" means "pick me up" in Italian, a reference to the energizing combination of coffee and cocoa.

Crème Brûlée directly translates to burnt cream, at it’s essence the fancy crème brûlée is a homemade custard with caramelised sugar on the top when you are ready to serve.
Crème brûlée whilst created in the late 1600’s rose to fame in the 1980’s where it was the crème de la crème of any dinner party worth attending.

Chicken soup is an all-time favourite for young and old. Not only for its taste and texture but for its medicinal properties. Try Sliver and Bite's own Chicken Soup recipe, you'll be glad you did.

There is nothing better than a burrito bowl however my sister came up with this boss recipe omitting the rice or corn chips with a roasted sweet potato. In True Sliver and Bite fashion I have created my own taco seasoning and char grilled the corn on the BBQ.

The fact that pasta is 3 ingredients, 13 minutes to combine / knead, 10 minutes to rest and 2 minutes to flatten. You really can’t tell me you don’t have the time or patience to create pasta at home. Treat yourself to the taste and the chewy texture, trust me it’s worth it.

Marshmallow fondant is a versatile dessert tool that can be used for covering cookies, sculpting, covering cakes. With its silky finish to its melt in your mouth ending you will be taking a pinch for yourself in-between decorating.

Sugar cookies should be a pantry staple for everyone, a simple recipe that is transformative for so many because this isn't just a cookie. It’s a birthday treat, a thank you for what you do and a catch up with a long-lost friend.

Prawn cocktail rose in popularity in the Vegas casino scene around the 1950’s. It was a sign of glamour and prestige (well if you thought it was). The humble prawn (shrimp) cocktail was a relatively inexpensive starter.

Over time, fruit mince pies have evolved from their meat-based origins to become a cherished Christmas tradition enjoyed by billions of people worldwide. The transformation of these pies has cemented their place as an iconic festive treat, strongly associated with the holiday season.

Thousand Island Dressing was created in the early 1900's and is an American condiment that was also known as Sofias Sauce. Thousand Island Dressing is commonly used for burgers, salads and dips but is synonymous with seafood and prawn/ shrimp cocktails.

Pavlova, crunchy shell with a moist marshmallow filling. Quite possibly the cake of all cakes as its sweet yet fresh when adorned with fresh fruit and whipped cream.

Synonymous with Christmas however rum balls are a fantastic teat all year round. This simple no bake and can be converted to gluten free effortlessly, why wouldn’t you keep these little balls on hand.

Gingerbread, created in 2400 BC and brought to the modern era in the 11th century when the crusaders brought ginger back from the middle east. In the 15th century Swedish nuns backed gingerbread to assist with indigestion because it was believed to have medicinal properties.

This confit byaldi recipe offers flexibility in flavour and preparation, making it suitable for a variety of dietary preferences. For those seeking greater depth and richness, incorporating Sliver and Bite's tomat recipe can add further complexity and enhance the overall taste of the dish. The base which is blended with roasted capsicum, parsley and basil is then decorated with thinly cut Chinese eggplant, squash and zucchini resulting in a dish that is both colourful and full of flavour.

One essential tip for making pumpkin pie is to roast the pumpkin before blitzing. Roasting not only caramelises the outside and helps the pumpkin shed excess moisture, resulting in a pie that isn’t runny. For those unfamiliar with pumpkin pie, the silky filling is somewhat reminiscent of a baked cheesecake. However, it stands out with its deep, warm, and spicy flavours, balanced by the gentle sweetness of the crust and a dollop of cream, making each bite a delightful experience.

Once learned it’s a no brainer that the formation of the humble Mac and Cheese was spawned from lasagna the dish makes sense, once you remove the meat you are left ith pasta, white sauce and cheese. This version of Mac and Cheese starts with a Bechamel, followed by adding cheese and mixing it with your choice of pasta.

Beef bourguignon is a rich casserole that is simple to create. With it’s rough cut / chop type of meal that you throw into a slow cooker or crock pot and leave to simmer for 6 hours to reveal a mouthwatering thick and hearty meal.

A stunningly moist cake with a subtle carrot taste with cinnamon and nutmeg notes that compliment the smooth and fluffy cream cheese frosting. Once you make this cake, you will learn the shortcuts and can whip it up in an hour.

Incredibly complimentary to so many dishes and cooking methods. This Homemade mustard is a mixture of yellow (mellow) and brown (peppery) mustard seeds when blended to create a smooth and round taste. You can really tell this is a homemade condiment.

Baba ganoush is a Lebanese staple and goes fantastic with pita, Turkish bread or used in sandwiches and wraps. The creamy texture of the roasted eggplant and the earthiness of the tahini create a brilliant unique addition to your events.

Tahini, made with hulled sesame seeds it's earthy / nutty base is great for many Mediterranean dishes. It is as simple as toast, blitz and add to enhance your dish. Most famously tahini is used in baba ghanoush, falafel and hummus but can transform salad dressings, breads and be drizzled over vegetables, wraps and acai bowls.

Versatile sauce, dip, drizzle or dressing. Made with the hero ingredient chipotle in adobe sauce and mellowed out with fresh herbs and yoghurt.

​Also known as Gado Gado, this delightfully tasting Indonesian peanut sauce is traditionally served with vegetables but also performs well with some velveted chicken.

Wonderfully cheesy with just a little kick. Queso is great as a dip but also great drizzled over roasted or steamed vegetables. Queso is delightfully cozy with the weight of the cheese but fresh with tomato and jalapeños.

Crumbly and tender, fresh shortcut pastry is perfect of all your savoury needs.

Traditional soft pretzels, easier than you think. Chewy on the inside and that classic salty, savoury taste on the outside. Have them traditional or cover them with cheese and jalapeños.

Easy dinner option with the option to have leftovers for lunch, it's even great cold. You can create your own shortcut pastry here or you can take the easy, quicker route and get one from the shops. Chop, whisk, pour and cook. Enjoy

Bao directly translated from Cantonese and means bun. Traditionally filled with char siu however this sweet fluffy Chinese bun can be filled with whatever your heart desires. Try with Sliver and Bite’s homemade hoisin.

Banana bread, American in origin but enjoyed by many globally. Bananas purchased with good intentions but left to overripen. Added to some of the most basic ingredients you have created a wonderful snack that wont last very long due to its stunning taste.

A beautifully rich and deep sauce that will elevate your dishes whether you drizzle over meat or vegetables.

A stunning symphony of sweetness and tanginess, this no-bake cheesecake will have the guests looking for their second slice before they finish the first. Enhance your cheesecake with a lemon curd or raspberry swirl.

Tasty and filling, orange and poppyseed muffins are a great snack for school or the office. When using the rind and the juice of real oranges the taste is unparalleled. For an even more enhanced flavour try blood orange.

A great option for a power lunch or a ready made meal for people on the go. Simply shred, dice, sprinkle and mix. This tangy, protein packed healthy salad is even great as a side at a BBQ gathering.

It is well worth making your own jam. Purchase the fruit when in season to use when it is unavailable. Jam is extremely easy to create and fills the air with a sweetness candles can harness.

In this video, I'll show you how to make an easy and delicious Crème Pâtissière also known as Vanilla Pastry Cream, This is a versatile cream used in array of desserts. A stunning addition to your dessert recipe repertoire. You can create, refrigerate and use within two days.

Lettuce soup, better and more hearty that you’d think. For a light meal or starter lettuce soup is perfect and not to mention inexpensive to create. You can thicken with some Velouté or cream, even add some rustic croutons.

Chicken Kiev or Fowl Fillet à la Maréchale and the origin is hotly debated is this dish French or Russian? Regardless, a thick chicken breast filled with a herbed butter crumbed and cooked to a golden brown. What’s not to love?

Light, flavourful and the right amount of sourness. This lemon cake is a wonderful addition to a quick snack or planned gathering. Ready within the hour, wow the fanciest of guests with this stunning creation.

Chantilly cream is a sweetened whipped cream that allows to be refrigerated for up to 2 days without deflating. Often flavored with vanilla. Light, airy, and luxurious, it’s commonly used as a topping for desserts like cakes, pastries, and fruit. Chantilly cream adds an elegant touch to any treat.

A favorite amongst those in the know, this Drake’s Coffee Cake imitation is as close to the real thing as you can get. Soft light and fluffy with little nuggets of crumble on top. Just like it is explained in the show it’s “the plain cake with the sweet brown crumbs on the top”. Even better you probably have all the ingredients you need to create them now.

Fried rice, the most popular dish at any Chinese restaurant (because who orders Chinese food with no fried rice?) This easy-to-follow real time how to video will have your friends asking, ‘when did you stop to get fried rice?’ 

Originating from Argentina, Chimichurri is a flavourful condiment that can enhance many dishes with just 6 ingredients. It’s perfect for drizzling over steak or vegetables, focaccia before baking, and as a dip for grilled Turkish bread.

Hoisin sauce, translates to "seafood sauce" in Cantonese, is a thick, dark, sweet and savory sauce popular in Chinese and Vietnamese cuisine. With it's complex flavor profile, combining sweet, salty, and umami notes it is commonly used as a glaze, marinade, dipping sauce, or as an ingredient in stir-fries.

A pasta you will want in your fortnightly meal plan. Hearty yet fresh and zesty. You'll make a sun-dried tomato lover out of anyone.

Sweet yet savoury, perfect for sandwiches, burgers, dips or to adorn a focaccia accompanied with blue cheese and apricot. Only 3 main ingredients yet such a versatile creation.

A Chinese dish, often served as an appetizer or light main. Served on a crispy lettuce leaf with a sprinkle of crushed nuts, slices of spring onion, chilli or ribbons of Thai basil or coriander.

Blistered crispy exterior and a moist flavour bomb on the inside. This authentic Vietnamese recipe is a little time consuming but once mastered will blow your friends and families sock off.

These fragrant, char-grilled Thai Chicken Skewers are best enjoyed with the knee-buckling peanut sauce. Fantastic as a starter or main but a convenient to prep ahead as a hors d'oeuvre.

Unlike the Chinese spring rolls the Vietnamese spring rolls are wrapped in a rice paper and the flavorsome Nuoc Cham dipping sauce.

A stunning quick, hearty yet light meal that is sure to bring the fussiest eaters to the table. Also great for eating cold and as per usual better the next day.

Spinach and ricotta rolls are a delightful savory pastry that combines the creamy texture of ricotta cheese with the earthy flavour of spinach, all encased in a flaky, golden puff pastry.

Oven chips, steak fries, French fries, shoestring fries or frites. whatever you call them homemade potato chips are a deliciously crispy snack made from sliced potatoes, fried to golden perfection and seasoned to taste.

Pumpkin Spinach & Caramelised Onion Muffins are a savory, wholesome treat that combines the natural sweetness of roasted pumpkin with the earthy richness of spinach and the deep flavor of caramelized onions.

Enjoy the satisfaction of homemade bagels. Experience the tantalising aroma and delicious taste of freshly made bagels with our simple recipe.

Homemade lemon curd is an easy and lusciously smooth, tangy spread, bursting with vibrant citrus flavour. Made from fresh lemons, butter, sugar, and eggs.

Poached eggs are a simple yet elegant way to enjoy eggs, featuring a tender white and a rich, runny yolk. So many cooks professional or home swear by a dash of vinegar and whilst not sacrilege isn't necessary.

Char siu is a Chinese staple and is one of those dishes you mix and forget for 24 hours. Then its as simple as leaving in the oven for 1.5 hours to roast. Super easy and super tasty and goes really well in Sliver and Bite's Fried Rice

Vanilla batter is a versatile culinary base, blending the warm, comforting aroma of vanilla with a smooth, creamy texture. Perfect for cakes and cupcakes of all different shapes and sizes

Light yet heavy, delicate yet filling… its contradiction in a cup!

Indulge in the irresistible warmth of sticky date pudding, generously drizzled with decadent butterscotch sauce over whipped cream. Each moist bite melts on your tongue

Amp up your meal game with these wicked tasting and the best nachos you’ll ever make. The coriander drizzle will make your knees buckle.

Yes this dough takes 3 days but it's worth the wait. It creates a more relaxed dough and is better able to retain gas bubbles, resulting in a lighter, more airy crumb.

Supporters of their loved ones used to make Soldiers (ANZAC) Biscuits with the bare essentials and were dry so they travelled well. These days you can make them chewy and damn they are good.

Pad Kra Pao is a popular Thai stir-fry dish known for its bold flavors and simplicity. The name translates to "holy basil stir-fry," which highlights the key ingredient: aromatic holy basil leaves.

Fluffy yet chewy plain yet flavoursome. Focaccia is easy yet hard but once you have made it once you will realise just how easy this recipe is.

Butter chicken, or murgh makhani, is a popular Indian dish known for its rich, creamy tomato-based sauce and tender pieces of chicken.

Swiss buttercream is an absolute dream to pipe, Sliver and Bite’s Swiss buttercream is simple to create but takes a little time.

Caesar salad dressing is a creamy, tangy blend that elevates the classic dish with its rich flavours. Traditionally made with garlic, anchovies, egg yolks, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, and Parmesan cheese

Plain it’s original creation but pack a punch with its zesty creamy dressing that elevates the classic dish with its rich flavours.

A rich, buttery sauce made from egg yolks, clarified butter, and lemon juice. It's known for its creamy texture and tangy flavor. Typically served with vegetables, eggs, and fish.

A robust, rich sauce made from a brown roux, beef or veal stock, tomatoes, and brown mirepoix (a mix of onions, carrots, and celery). It’s more complex in flavor and color. Forms the base for demi-glace and other brown sauces. Ideal for red meats and hearty dishes.

Tomat Made from tomatoes, onions, and garlic, this sauce can be enriched with stock and various seasonings.

Mayonnaise is a creamy condiment made from emulsifying egg yolks, oil, and vinegar or lemon juice.

Ranch dressing is a creamy, tangy condiment made from a base of buttermilk, sour cream, and mayonnaise, often flavored with garlic, onion, and a variety of herbs such as dill, parsley, and chives.

Hot honey drizzle is a sweet and spicy topping made by infusing honey with chili peppers or hot spices.

Deliciously juicy, crispy and you know exactly what's in them. You can just create the strips but check out my hot honey drizzle and ranch dressing to have a full flavour explosion.

A popular fried or baked pastry made from dough that is typically sweet and flavored with ingredients like sugar, milk, eggs, and sometimes spices like nutmeg or cinnamon.

Omit the cross and you get a moist and flavorsome fruit bun. Usually reserved for Easter but I say let's make them all year round.

Panipuri (water bread) is a popular Indian street food consisting of small, hollow, crispy puri (bread) filled with a spicy and tangy mixture are topped up with some flavoured water (pani).

Choux à la Crème, profiteroles or cream puffs
What do you call them? Regardless they are a delicate French pastries made from choux dough, which puffs up when baked, creating a light and airy texture.

Birria tacos are a delicious Mexican dish originating from the state of Jalisco. Traditionally made with slow-cooked, spiced meat—often beef or goat—these tacos are served with a rich, flavorful broth for dipping.

A fragrant and flavorful spice blend consisting of a variety of spices such as bay leaves, cumin, coriander, cardamom, cinnamon, and cloves

Cinnamon scrolls are at their best with too much butter, sugar and cinnamon. These are as soft as a pillow. Smeared with a healthy covering of cream cheese frosting.