The slightly eccentric eating, cooking and travel adventures of a Sydney girl who loves cakes, cooking, Nigella Lawson and eating. She eats, breathes and dreams food and indeed will never get cable TV as she'd quit working and watch the Food Channel all day long.https://www.notquitenigella.com/Copyright 2007-2026 all rights reservedSkip the takeaway and make this incredible homemade doner kebab recipe instead! This easy oven-baked version uses beef and lamb mince, yogurt, garlic and spices to create juicy, thinly sliced kebab meat with crispy edges. Serve it in pita bread with salad and your favourite sauces for a delicious Turkish-inspired dinner.https://www.notquitenigella.com/doner-kebab-recipe/ Learn how to make the best homemade hot honey with just honey and chilli flakes! This easy 2 ingredient recipe is ready in under 5 minutes and is perfect drizzled over pizza, fried chicken, sandwiches, seafood, cheese boards and even ice cream. I'll also show you how to adjust the heat level and make a raw hot honey version too! If you love a good drizzle, browse more sauce recipes too.https://www.notquitenigella.com/hot-honey/ St. Lucia is the new Latin American restaurant at Honeysuckle, the waterfront area of Newcastle. Opened in May 2026 by Garry and Melissa Risteski of Blanca and The Kingfish it features Latin American cuisine and drinks in a stunning setting. Come along and see what it is like!https://www.notquitenigella.com/st-lucia-newcastle/ Looking for new ways to enjoy oats? These 5 easy oatmeal recipes include baklava oatmeal, chai oats, overnight oats, pumpkin oatmeal and fluffy oatmeal hotcakes. Whether you want a cosy winter breakfast or a quick make-ahead option, I've got you covered!https://www.notquitenigella.com/top-5-oatmeal-recipes/ Sydney is having a love affair with sandwiches with new sandwich stores opening frequently. One of these is Sangcuary by the team at Pantry Story in Stanmore. The proposition here is all about Asian style sandwiches with Asian ingredients and flavours that reflect the owners and their Indonesian background.https://www.notquitenigella.com/sangcuary-stanmore/ Love S'mores? These irresistible S'mores Brownies combine a crunchy Graham cracker crust, a rich fudgy brownie and toasted marshmallows with chocolate on top. They're easy to make, wonderfully gooey and perfect for parties, bake sales or whenever you're craving a seriously chocolatey dessert!https://www.notquitenigella.com/smores-brownies/ Kuon is a hidden away, exclusive Japanese restaurant that offers omakase for up to 14 diners per night. Diners sit at the counter and try a range of dishes selected by the chef. With 1 chef's hat for the past 4 years it is down a little laneway in Surry Hills.https://www.notquitenigella.com/kuon-omakase-sydney/ Love dumplings? This viral Dumpling Lasagne is the easiest way to enjoy them! Layers of wonton wrappers and pork and prawn dumpling filling are steam baked in the oven and finished with chilli crisp, sesame dressing and spring onions. It's a fun, delicious dinner that's quicker than folding individual dumplings and perfect for feeding a crowd. Plus my method doesn't require a giant steamer!https://www.notquitenigella.com/dumpling-lasagne/ These Salted Caramel Energy Balls are the perfect healthy snack! Made with Medjool dates, cashews, coconut and vanilla, they're naturally sweet, vegan, no-bake and ready in just 10 minutes. This easy recipe from a well known wellness retreat is perfect for meal prep, lunchboxes or satisfying sweet cravings without refined sugar.https://www.notquitenigella.com/energy-balls/ Nestled on the mid North Coast of NSW sits The Tiny Mile, a stunning tiny house that punches well above its size. Every inch of this perfectly outfitted house is designed for a relaxing visit situated right in front of Berady Creek on acreage farmland.https://www.notquitenigella.com/the-tiny-mile-old-bar/ It's Hass avocado season right now and here are 5 tasty ways with avocados beyond avocado toast! I'll show you the very best guacamole, a green goddess salad that uses up so many vegetables, a creamy avocado pasta, a light and creamy avocado coconut cheesecake. Plus the piece de resistance: an avocado pound cake where avocados take the place of butter!https://www.notquitenigella.com/top-5-hass-avocado-recipes/ Ha Noi Oi is a Northern Vietnamese restaurant in Cabramatta that is known for their platters of food. The restaurant has an open kitchen behind glass where you can watch people preparing and cooking the food and the whole space transports you overseas. Find out what the food is like here and why there's always a queue!https://www.notquitenigella.com/hanoi-oi-am-sweets-cabramatta/ These Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts are crispy on the outside, tender in the middle and ready in just 12 minutes! Tossed in a simple shallot vinaigrette with sherry vinegar and mustard, they're an easy vegetable side dish that pairs with roast chicken, steak, pork or fish. If you think you don't like Brussels sprouts, this recipe might just change your mind! Save it for your next dinner.https://www.notquitenigella.com/brussels-sprouts-air-fryer/ Follow the neon pink angel to get to Letra, the hidden away Spanish subterranean restaurant and bar with a cosy vibe. Letra House is named after its historic 1860s heritage building, which previously housed the Sydney headquarters of the London based Letraset typography company. The menu features Spanish food and drinks with some standout dishes.https://www.notquitenigella.com/letra-house-sydney/ These Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas are the easiest weeknight dinner! Juicy chicken, colourful capsicums/bell peppers and onions are tossed in a simple homemade fajita seasoning and baked on a sheet pan until caramelised. With just 10 minutes prep and one pan to wash, this family friendly chicken fajita recipe is great for meal prep or busy nights.https://www.notquitenigella.com/sheet-pan-chicken-fajita-recipe/ This easy Homemade Chilli Crisp takes just 5 minutes to make and tastes every bit as good as store bought! Packed with crispy garlic, chilli flakes, sesame seeds and plenty of savoury umami flavour, it's delicious spooned over dumplings, noodles, eggs, avocado toast, roasted vegetables and grilled meats. It's a must have in every fridge!https://www.notquitenigella.com/chilli-crisp/ Looking for the best places to eat in the Hunter Valley? From vineyard restaurants with stunning views and award-winning farm-to-table dining to French favourites and casual all-day spots, these 8 Hunter Valley restaurants and wineries showcase some of the region's most delicious food. Save this guide for your next Hunter Valley escape!https://www.notquitenigella.com/2026/08/01/hunter-valley-vineyards-restaurants/ Nothing beats a stuffed pasta for comfort and I've got 5 stuffed pasta recipes for you. From the spectacular stuffed rigatoni pasta cake to the gutsy flavour of chorizo, spinach and feta shells to shells filled with balls of bocconcini and pesto or shells stuffed with slow cooked pork ragu to a delicious duck and porcini ravioli!https://www.notquitenigella.com/2026/07/31/top-5-stuffed-pasta-recipes/ Looking for matcha and hojicha in Sydney? Nana's Green Tea in Haymarket has a huge selection of matcha and hojicha drinks plus desserts, food and snacks. Find out what we loved, what we'd order again and whether it's worth a visit for Japanese desserts and tea lovers!https://www.notquitenigella.com/2026/07/30/nanas-green-tea-haymarket/ Love banana bread and chocolate chip cookies? These Banana Bread Cookies combine both into one incredible cookie! Made with browned butter, ripe bananas and chocolate chips, they're soft in the middle, chewy around the edges and perfect for using up overripe bananas. They're freezer-friendly, easy to make and taste just like warm banana bread in cookie form.https://www.notquitenigella.com/2026/07/29/banana-bread-cookies/