Not Quite Nigella

Hello! I'm Lorraine Elliott, the founder of Not Quite Nigella, a blog dedicated to food and travel. Here, I share my favorite recipes, reviews of restaurants, and my exciting culinary journeys as I explore diverse cuisines from all over the globe. xxx

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Key Lime Pie Recipe

6 days ago | notquitenigella.com | Lorraine Elliott

Recipe: Key Lime Pie Recipe »It's time for Key Lime Pie! This classic American pie is so easy - just whisk, pour and bake the filling! That's how easy this Key Lime Pie is. I'll also share the secret on how to make this if you don't have key limes and only have regular limes! Make a delicious dessert with this key lime pie recipe. This is a pushy recipe Dear Reader.
Amaretti Cookies Biscuits Recipe

1 week ago | notquitenigella.com | Lorraine Elliott

Recipe: Amaretti Cookies Recipe »Amaretti Cookies are one of the easiest cookies or biscuits and are made with egg white, almonds and sugar. These soft, chewy Italian cookies with the beautiful cracked icing sugar appearance are quick to make for when you want something satisfying and delicious. My version is filled with cherries and almonds for an extra crunch. They're also gluten free and I share a Thermomix recipe too which is super quick! This is a pushy recipe Dear Reader.
Lucerne, Switzerland

1 week ago | notquitenigella.com | Lorraine Elliott

My first day in Switzerland is full of drama and excitement. I land in Zurich and travel to Lucerne. This magical Swiss city has three things: the old town, Lake Lucerne and the Swiss Alps and is located in central Switzerland. Find out why Lucerne is a must stop on any Switzerland itinerary!"I’ve always depended on the kindness of strangers," is a quote by Blanche DuBois from the play A Streetcar Named Desire by Tennessee Williams.
Worn Out Wares, Singleton

1 week ago | notquitenigella.com | Lorraine Elliott

Worn Out Wares is a florist and cafe halfway between Sydney and Wilderluxe Lake Keepit in the Hunter Valley town of Singleton. It's the perfect place to stop on the way to and from North West NSW from Sydney. Find out what is a must order on the menu and why it's worth stopping at. Mr NQN is the kind of person that can "raw dog" a long drive. He can get in a car and drive for hours without a coffee or a water and just drive for hours. Me?
Chicken Hariyali Recipe

1 week ago | notquitenigella.com | Lorraine Elliott

Recipe: Chicken Hariyali Recipe »This Chicken Hariyali recipe is one of the most delicious Indian foods you will EVER eat. If you love Chicken Tikka or Tandoori Chicken then you'll love this "green chicken" that gets its some of its signature colour and flavour from the green chillies and fresh herbs in the marinade. It's also very easy, all you do is blend up yogurt, herbs and spices and then grill the chicken. Learn how to make the most delicious Indian Chicken Haryali with this recipe.
Sun's Noodles, Rockdale

1 week ago | notquitenigella.com | Lorraine Elliott

Sun's Noodles in Rockdale is a hidden gem Chinese restaurant. This unassuming but cheap and cheerful eatery serves up delicious Cantonese food in generous portions. We order 5 dishes and the bill comes up to $101. So what is the food like and why does it have such a following? It was the day that I was flying out for Switzerland and leaving Mr NQN and the boys behind. I had some dinners prepped for him but I had run out of steam to cook anything else.
Pistachio Cheesecake recipe

1 week ago | notquitenigella.com | Lorraine Elliott

Recipe: Pistachio Cheesecake Recipe »This pistachio cheesecake recipe is simple, straightforward but utterly delicious. With a vanilla baked cheesecake topped with a blanket of pistachio cream on top this and crunchy pistachios this deliciously creamy cheesecake will wow everyone! I'll also show you how to make this in the Thermomix too. This is a pushy recipe Dear Reader. What pairs well with pistachio cheesecake? Dessert wines pair well with this.
Lake Keepit Cooking Class

2 weeks ago | notquitenigella.com | Lorraine Elliott

It's day 2 of our stay at Wilderluxe Lake Keepit and it's a day spent eating. From a sun drenched breakfast on our star tent's balcony, to a picnic by the lake foreshore and a wonderful farmhouse cooking class and dinner at Carroll Gap Farmhouse, this is a birthday to remember. The collective noun for pelicans is a squadron, or as I prefer to call them a "pouch" which helps to inform and visualise these unusual creatures.
Top 5 Lime Dessert Recipes

2 weeks ago | notquitenigella.com | Lorraine Elliott

Limes are in season and I was lucky enough to get a 2kg/4.4lb bag from my neighbours! If you have an excess of limes try these 5 lime desserts from a key lime pie with strawberries, a toasted coconut lime bread, a key lime pavlova pie, an impossible coconut and lime pie or a matcha, white chocolate and lime muffins! Let's get zesty!1 - Key Lime Pie With StrawberriesLove key lime pie? Try this version with fresh strawberries – it's easy to make and super easy to decorate.
Phuong 18, Bankstown

2 weeks ago | notquitenigella.com | Lorraine Elliott

Phuong 18 is a Vietnamese bakery shop in Bankstown that is said to sell some of Sydney's best banh mi, all priced under $10. Find out which ones are a must order and I also share a tip on where to get the best Vietnamese iced coffee nearby (if you know, you know!).