INGREDIENTS (MAKES 2 TOASTIES) 4 slices of sourdough bread 150g unsalted butter 12 scallops Salt and pepper 2 Granny Smith apples 1 fennel bulb (fronds reserved) 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves 1/2 cup chicken stock 1/2 cup cream 150g streaky bacon 1 cup rocket leaves 100g sharp cheddar, sliced METHOD 1. To make the apple and fennel sauce, cut the tops off the fennel bulb, reserving fennel fronds for later. Core the bulb and dice into 1cm pieces. Peel and core the apples and dice into the same size as the fennel. 2. Heat 50g of butter in a frying pan over medium heat. When melted, add the chopped fennel and apple. Add a good pinch of salt, pepper and thyme leaves. Stir, cooking for 5 minutes or until the apple and fennel is starting to caramelise. Add the chicken stock and let simmer for 1-2 minutes or until the stock has been absorbed. Add the cream, stir to combine and simmer for a few minutes until the mix is nice and thick and the apple and fennel has softened. Remove from the heat and blitz with a stick blender. 3. Slice bacon rashes into thin strips and cook in a dry 5. To build the toasties, place two slices of sourdough frying pan over medium heat until crispy and golden. into a board. Top with cheese, reserved fennel fronds, Remove onto a plate lined with paper towel to absorb rocket, apple and fennel sauce, scallops and bacon excess fat. Set aside. crumb. Place the remaining two slices of bread on top. 4. To cook the scallops, add 50g of butter to the frying 6. Heat the frying pan over medium heat and add pan over medium-high heat. As soon as the butter has the remaining 50g of butter. When melted, add the melted, add the scallops and season them with salt sandwiches and cook for a few minutes either side and pepper. Flip after 1 minute and cook for a further until golden. minute. Remove onto a plate. Serve with a sprinkle of salt and enjoy every mouthful! Recipe by Tim Bone Tim Bone is a Ballarat-based chef who rose to fame during his appearance on MasterChef Australia in 2019. His passion for food is re昀氀ected in his bold and hearty 昀氀avours, and he draws inspiration from famous chefs like Jamie Oliver and Anthony Bourdain. Bone quit his day job and started his own toasted sandwich venture, Tim’s Toasties, which has become a popular destination for foodies. He is known for his kind and entertaining personality, and his dedication to his family and community shines through in his creations. Tim Bone is a chef who stands out for his passion, authenticity, and commitment to his craft.