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‘Connections’, by local Gomeroi woman

September 13, 2023 at 11:19 AM

Alkira have commissioned an Aboriginal Artwork called ‘Connections’ by a local Gomeroi woman Hollie Crawford. Connections is hung proudly in the main living space of Alkira.

This artwork is depicting the spirit and connection that Alkira holds On Country. Nestled on Gomeroi Country, the heart of Alkira along with its 4 wings sit centred to the artwork. To the North the mighty Namoi river flows abundantly, in its power it provides us with life and deep listening. To the South, the plains, where great journeys of hunting and gathering of game and bush tucker could be done.

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Corn Chowder by Julie Goodwin

June 5, 2024 at 9:43 AM

Sweet corn is beautiful at the moment. This is a hearty, filling soup which is great for lunch but would also make a satisfying main meal at night- just serve with some toasted sourdough.

 

 

Serves 6:   Prep time 10 minutes: Cooking time: 30 minutes


1 tablespoon olive oil

4 rashers bacon, rind removed, cut into thin strips

1 brown onion, chopped

4 medium Sebago potatoes (around 700g), peeled and diced into 1cm pieces

1 litre of chicken stock

1 x 400 g tin corn kernels

½ cup cream

Salt and finely ground white pepper

1 shallot (green onion) finely sliced

 

Method: 


Heat the oil in a large pot over medium high heat and sauté the bacon until light golden brown.

Remove from the pot. Add the onion and sauté for 2 minutes or until starting top soften. Add the potatoes, chicken stock and one cup of water and bring to the boil. Boil for 10 minutes or until the potato is completely tender. Remove the pot from the heat and add half the corn kernels.

Using a handheld stick mixer (immersion blender), puree the soup until smooth. Add the cream, then taste and season. Add almost all the bacon and remaining corn kernels, reserving a few to garnish. Serve topped with a few corn kernels, bacon, and shallots.

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Easy Chicken Curry by Julie Goodwin

June 5, 2024 at 9:41 AM
This is as easy as it gets. 

Curry Powder quality can be varied according to your taste. And it tastes even better reheated the next day!

 

 

Serves 4: Prep time 5 minutes: Cooking time 15 minutes
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1 tablespoon peanut or vegetable oil

1kg chicken thigh fillets, cut into thirds

1 large brown onion, chopped

3 cloves garlic, crushed

3 tablespoons curry powder

2 tablespoons tomato paste

2 tablespoons brown sugar

1 ½ cups natural, Greek style yoghurt

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Place onions and garlic in pan and sauté for 1-2 minutes until softened. Add curry powder and stir for a further minute. Add sugar, tomato paste and most of the yoghurt, then return chicken to the pan.

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Vegetarian Frittata by Julie Goodwin

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I love that this dish can be varied depending on what’s in the fridge, or in season. It’s a great way to use zucchini when there is an overabundance in the vege patch, and its also very nice with fresh corn kernels. It can just as easily be made into a non-vegetarian dish with the addition of some sauteed chorizo or bacon. It’s a lovely simple brunch dish with some crusty bread and salad. 

Serves 4 / Prep and Cooking Time 20 minutes
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1 tablespoon olive oil

1 red onion, diced (not a fine dice about 1cm)

½ red capsicum, diced into 1cm pieces

6 asparagus spears, cut into 2cm lengths

12 cherry tomatoes halved

6 eggs

3 tablespoons cream

½ cup grated tasty cheese

Handful of rocket leaves to serve

 

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