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 reservedThis dill pickle dip is creamy, tangy, cheesy and seriously moreish! Made with a whole jar of pickles, cream cheese, sour cream, herbs and a touch of spice, it is the ultimate party dip. Served it with potato chips or crackers it is put together easily and can be customised with or without bacon! Try to stop at one mouthful!https://www.notquitenigella.com/2026/04/05/dill-pickle-dip/ Try the best local food in Da Nang, Vietnam! From iconic Mi Quang noodles and fish cake soup to crispy banh xeo, pork skewers and refreshing coconut jelly, this guide covers must-try local dishes and hidden foodie gems and where to eat them.https://www.notquitenigella.com/2026/04/04/da-nang-food-restaurant/ Looking for a 5 course Easter dinner menu including drinks and dessert? This 5 course menu includes an Easter-tini cocktail, an Easter dome pie, glazed Dutch carrots, savoury hot cross bun dinner rolls and finishes with a spectacular carrot cake (of course!).https://www.notquitenigella.com/2026/04/03/5-course-easter-menu/ Harrison's is all about European-inspired cuisine in a cozy, vintage-style setting. It's located in Hamilton, a suburb of Newcastle. Find out what their signature dishes are and what you have to order when dining there.https://www.notquitenigella.com/2026/04/02/harrisons-newcastle/ This easy plum cake is the perfect way to use seasonal plums. Made in one bowl with no mixer, it combines wholemeal and plain flour for a super tender, buttery crumb. Juicy plums peek through the top with a crunchy sugar finish. This is a reliable cake you'll bake again and again!https://www.notquitenigella.com/2026/04/01/plum-cake/ Looking for somewhere to go this Easter long weekend? Here are 7 new reasons to visit this beautiful part of NSW! Find out where you can do a unique foraging cocktail experience, eat a Tomahawk steak at a bargain price, eat with a stunning water view, try new Italian inspired food and a brand new wine bar or just enjoy a meal at a pub!https://www.notquitenigella.com/2026/03/31/central-coast-nsw-australia/ This lamb shoulder porchetta is the ultimate showstopping roast for Easter or special occasions. A boneless lamb shoulder is rolled with an aromatic mix of fennel, rosemary, sage, garlic and lemon then slow roasted until tender. It is perfect to make-ahead the day before. Juicy, flavour packed and easier than it looks, this lamb porchetta is perfect for entertaining and I'll give you tips on making it super easy!https://www.notquitenigella.com/2026/03/30/lamb-shoulder-dish-rolled-porchetta/ These bird's nest cookies are a fun and easy no-bake Easter treat perfect for making with kids or if you need to bring something fun to an Easter party. Made with melted chocolate and crunchy fried noodles they're shaped into nests and filled with colourful mini eggs. You can add a hint of spice with cinnamon chocolate or keep it classic with milk or dark chocolate. Ready in minutes and so cute for Easter celebrations, parties or edible gifts!https://www.notquitenigella.com/2026/03/29/birds-nest-cookies/ Jumbo is said to be one of Singapore's best restaurants for chilli crab. Come along as we visit Jumbo at Dempsey to try both the chilli crab and the black pepper crab as well as some other dishes and see if it is worth the hype.https://www.notquitenigella.com/2026/03/28/jumbo-singapore-chilli-crab/ Looking for delicious fish recipes for Good Friday? These 5 easy ideas include crispy beer battered fish and chips, classic steamed fish with ginger, comforting fish pie with golden mashed potato, chilli snapper baked in a paper bag and simple miso salmon with just 5 ingredients!https://www.notquitenigella.com/2026/03/27/top-5-fish-recipes-good-friday/ Looking for a fun dessert place in Sydney? Toyatento is a popular Asian dessert cafe known for its soy-based sweets and creative treats. The menu features silky tofu pudding made fresh every few hours, stretchy warabi mochi, shaved ice desserts, tang yuan and sweet soy milk drinks. Many desserts are vegan-friendly and packed with interesting textures like chewy mochi, purple sticky rice and black sesame fillings.https://www.notquitenigella.com/2026/03/26/toyatento-waterloo/ This easy caramelised onion pasta is the ultimate comfort dinner: creamy, sweet and spicy with Italian herbs, garlic, chilli crisp and Parmesan. Ready in 20 minutes, it is vegetarian-friendly with optional seared scallops. Perfect for a quick, delicious weeknight meal!https://www.notquitenigella.com/2026/03/25/caramelized-onion-pasta/ Rasa House in Rose Bay serves Southeast Asian inspired dishes with bold flavours. Try the crispy eggplant martabak, spanner crab dumplings in tom yum broth, charcoal grilled satay and ribeye steak with pear and ginger curry sauce. A relaxed Sydney dinner spot with a view of the water across the road.https://www.notquitenigella.com/2026/03/24/rasa-house-rose-bay/ Learn how to make your own white chocolate Rocky Road Easter egg filled with mini eggs, marshmallows, Turkish delight, coconut and cranberries. This fun DIY Easter treat is easier than you think and perfect for gifting or customising with your favourite fillings!https://www.notquitenigella.com/2026/03/23/chocolate-easter-egg/ Want to have some tasty fun with your hot cross buns? Here are a dozen delicious toppings for hot cross buns! Serve them as a platter so that everyone can choose which suits them best. Or use this astrology guide to see which hot cross bun topping is for you! Are you more a bannoffee hot cross bun filling sort of person (an Aries), a bacon and egg hot cross bun sort of person (a Leo) or a fresh fig, blue cheese and walnut hot cross bun sort of person (i.e. a Taurus)?https://www.notquitenigella.com/2026/03/22/hot-cross-bun-topping-ideas-creative/ We escape to Da Nang, a popular area of Vietnam to visit for its beachfront, things to do and proximity to other areas like Hue and Hoi An. Take a closer look at our beachfront accommodation, Michelin recommended eats, local food and rooftop dinner with a view.https://www.notquitenigella.com/2026/03/21/vietnam-hotel-da-nang-radisson-red/ If you're deciding what to cook for Easter lunch or dinner may I offer you some delicious Easter main options. Here are 10 Easter main meal suggestions for you from lamb, pork, fish, vegetarian and vegan recipe ideas!https://www.notquitenigella.com/2026/03/20/top-10-easter-dinner-recipes/ Craving authentic Lebanese sweets? Sweet Beirut in Bexley has flaky pistachio and walnut baklava to creamy Sfoufa Ashta, knafeh Nabulseye and halawet el riz. With friendly service, festive Ramadan vibes and unique treats you will not find anywhere else.https://www.notquitenigella.com/2026/03/19/sweet-beirut-bexley/ These savoury hotcross buns are a delicious twist on the classic Easter favourite. Made with cheddar, parmesan, chives and jalapenos, they are soft and fluffy thanks to the tangzhong method that keeps the buns extra light and fresh for longer. Perfect served warm as a dinner roll for Easter lunch. If you love cheesy bread with a little kick, these savoury hot cross buns are a must bake!https://www.notquitenigella.com/2026/03/18/hotcross-buns-savoury/ Love sushi and hand rolls? Norimono specialises in temaki (Japanese hand rolls) served fresh across the counter. They have creative combinations like seared scallop with XO sauce, wagyu with foie gras and ikura and lobster egg benedict. Find out what we tried, what we loved and which dishes we'd order again (and the ones we'd leave behind!).https://www.notquitenigella.com/2026/03/17/norimono-crows-nest/