Usually found on a tapas menu of an evening, patatas bravas is a dish native to Spain, comprising of chunky fried potatoes and a spicy tomato sauce. Recreated for the morning meal, we’ve merged the traditional morsel with our modern addiction to baked eggs for this recipe. more
Pickling fruits and vegetables is a great way to ensure you can still consume your favourite flavours once they fall out of season. Rebecca Sullivan’s new cookbook Like Grandma Used to Make embraces and shares the wealth of knowledge and wholesome recipes that can stem a family tree. To make her pickled zucchini recipe below into a delicious salad for four, take four handfuls of green beans, topped and tailed then blanched, 1⁄2 cup of pistachios, shelled and chopped, 1⁄2 jar of the zucchini pickle and juice, and mix together. Season to taste and drizzle with olive oil. more
A good one for the kids this Easter (big and small alike), this Hot Cross Bun French Toast is the kind of recipe that will leave your insides satisfied yet glad the holiday only rolls around once a year. Delicious nonetheless, this sweet breakfast could become an annual tradition. more
Sometimes it’s the simplest of meals that garner the greatest reward. A meal can be spectacular with just a few golden ingredients – think tomato, basil and mozzarella; ham, cheese and bread; or chocolate and strawberries. With this in mind, we’ve taken the deliciously decadent ingredients of figs, honey and blue cheese to make this Roasted Figs with Gorgonzola and Honey appetiser (or dessert, if you so fancy). more
A brunch dish that involves a little extra preparation, this breakfast stack combines equal measures of fresh and cooked, with the sweet potato and chickpea falafel patties able to be baked ahead of time, so you can just build your stack in the morning. more
All this rain of late has left us pining for the warm, hearty meals of winter to comfort our damp spirits. And with St Patrick’s Day just around the corner, we thought an Irish-style Slow-cooked Stout and Beef Pie would tickle your weekend cook-up fancy. A fine stout can be sourced from most good bottleshops or grab a squealer of Green Beacon Brewing’s Penny Porter to cook with at home. more
When it comes to toasted sandwiches, the French have the recipe down pat. Combining simple ingredients in lavish layers, this croque monsieur will satisfy at breakfast or lunch. Top with bechamel sauce to follow tradition, or keep things neat and tidy by sticking to just fillings. more
A sweet treat of rich undertones without the buttery element, this Lemon Olive Oil Cake will be the perfect accompaniment to your morning cup of tea of coffee come elevenses. more
Japanese soba noodles, also known as buckwheat noodles, can often be found gluten-free and taste great hot or cold. Soba noodles are traditionally served chilled with a dipping sauce or within a hot brothy soup depending on the season. We’ve opted to explore the cold option, creating a salad, to which you can also add thinly sliced lengths of cucumber and a hard-boiled egg for more flavour. more
You may have noticed we’ve got all things Mexican on our mind. These Homemade Gorditas with Pulled Chicken may take a little more time than your regular made-by-hand meal, but the combination of rich and fresh flavours makes the extra elbow grease worth it. This recipe makes six polenta cups, so double quantities for more servings (or leftovers). more
It’s easy to slip into the habit of eating the same thing for lunch every day, so we decided to shake things up this week, pairing our favourite green vegetables with some Japanese flavourings. Enjoy a generous helping on its own, or pair with fresh sashimi with soy sauce or grilled salmon if you’re partial to a lunchtime omega hit. more
Jazzing up the traditional Aussie burger, this kangaroo burger features camembert cheese and pickles alongside the traditional beetroot and pineapple slice. We opted for the easy option of tinned pineapple and beetroot slices, but you could boil and slice your own fresh beetroot and grill some fresh pineapple on the barbecue if tinned food isn’t your thing. Pop all the prepared salad ingredients in separate serving dishes so that your Australia Day party guests can build their own burgers to their liking. more
The days have been uncomfortably hot the past week, and with our new-year self-promises of embodying only the healthiest of rituals, a cool salad is just the ticket when lunchtime rolls around. This flavourful salad is both satisfying and super healthy, and can be enjoyed with some ingredients still warm or entirely cold for a refreshing summer meal. more
From a tangy of a drizzle of lime to a hint of coriander, a Mexican feast is filled with enticing flavours that happily mingle on your tastebuds. When planning a light dish for summer entertaining, fajitas are a simple option that will please both vegetarian and carnivorous guests. Fill the table with fresh tortillas, meats and salad ingredients, and allow guests to build their own meal. more
The festive season is always heavy with indulgence of both the food and drink varietals. If you feel your body needs a refresher, but not to the point of a complete juice detox, try making a single juice first thing each morning to kickstart the day. Of course, any fruit or vegetable you choose to juice will be delicious. We like adding a little ginger to aid digestion, and cucumber is a good source of silicon, refreshing the hair and skin (and supposedly reducing wrinkles) after a dehydrating silly-season drinking spree. You could also add half a bunch of watercress, which helps to energise cleansing enzymes in the liver. Just remember to add a little more apple, or perhaps some pineapple or orange, to further mask the taste of the greens if desired. more
If you’re hosting a New Year’s Eve soiree or tagging along to a friend’s house party, try making this edamame dip to enjoy throughout the evening. Serve with pita bread triangles or Turkish bread slices. more
While in our neck of the woods, eggnog isn’t a staple of the family Christmas diet due to our warmer climate, there’s no reason to miss out on the tradition entirely. This eggnog ice-cream recipe is sure to please on balmy summer evenings. more
Adding a little frozen fun to our favourite Spanish cocktails is this recipe for Sangria Popsicles. Enjoyed either on their own as an ice block or used as a giant ice cube to chill and flavour an additional glass of wine, Sangria Popsicles will add a dash more merriment to your family Christmas lunch. more
A classic summertime soup of Spanish origins, gazpacho is easy to prepare and bursts with flavour. This Watermelon and Tomato Gazpacho recipe includes watermelon and a sprinkling of a cucumber garnish for extra refreshing tastes. Prepare this chilled soup in the morning, head to the beach and then return to a cool, satisfying lunch. more
There’s no doubt that Brisbane folk enjoy a good meal. From the simplest cup of fresh-cut fruit from the markets to a gastronomic creation of a fine-dining restaurant, meals can play a big role in the memories that linger. Capturing those moments where people come together over a common love of food and cooking is food publication, Gather Journal. This visually stimulating, recipe-driven magazine chronicles elements of food and cooking from harvest through to dining. Based out of New York, Gather Journal features range from whimsical essays of memorable meals, to in-depth, intriguing studies of ingredients. Issue One sold out ridiculously fast at Fortitude Valley’s Scrumptious Reads, but Issue Two has just dropped in bulk form, so pop by fast for a copy to call your own. more
