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Feed your inner carnivore scotch fillet with eggplant puree and miso butter

02 Jun 2016

It's officially winter, which means it's time to loosen that belt buckle and settle in for some good old-fashioned comfort food. But if you're not willing to sacrifice health for comfort, nutritionist Jacqueline Alwill has your back. In her new book Seasons to Share, Jacqueline presents 130 nourishing recipes, recreating delicious favourites that usually forget health for taste. You'll find warming winter recipes such as slow-cooked beef brisket with smoky homemade barbecue sauce, crispy pork belly with pear chutney, and this mouth-watering recipe for scotch fillet with eggplant puree and miso butter. more

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Whip up a decadent rose and poppy seed cake

26 May 2016

Nothing beats a beautifully baked cake for afternoon tea, but many of us are discouraged by the thought of opening the oven to a flat and flavourless disaster. Baking needn’t be a stressful exercise and Lucy Cuffin’s recipe for a delicious rose and poppy seed cake is not only a sure-fire winner at tea time, but also remarkably easy to master. Serve this to your neighbours or family and let the compliments roll in! more

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Freshen up for dinner with some crab and tomato salad with horseradish dressing

19 May 2016

Before summer leaves us completely, make the effort to use as much warm weather produce as possible – including seafood. Nathan Outlaw is a chef that knows his seafood, so rest assured that this recipe for crab and tomato salad with horseradish dressing is a winner. more

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Warm up with hearty cauliflower cheese with crispy maple syrup pancetta

05 May 2016

Comfort food comes in many forms, but if cheese is involved then you can rest assured that you’ll be feeling content after chowing down. The traditional cauliflower cheese is the ultimate comfort dish but James Martin has gone to another level by adding crispy maple syrup pancetta to the mix. James has done away with the lumpy cheese sauce and has added a crunchy topping that will make this dish a favourite at dinner, especially as the cool change keeps us indoors. more

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Make breakfast special with French toast, passionfruit curd and rose petals

28 Apr 2016

Let’s face it, there is no more impressive breakfast dish than French toast. Whether you are prepping brekkie for a loved on or are treating yourself, you can’t beat superbly cooked toast drizzled with maple syrup with a scattering of rose petals. Sound too far out of your kitchen capabilities? Not according to Simmone Logue. Her new cookbook In The Kitchen is filled with exquisite dishes such as this and many more that will be just as impressive. more

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The Weekend Series: five fast and fun Mexican recipes to celebrate Cinco de Mayo

28 Apr 2016

Pop on your poncho on and grab your maracas – it’s time to celebrate the Mexican festival of Cinco de Mayo! Here are five of our favourite Mexican recipes that will have your taste buds dancing (the Salsa, of course). Ole! more

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Shove your face into a s’more handpie

21 Apr 2016

Through the abundance of American pop culture we grew up with, we were constantly hearing about these magical creations called s’mores. Usually consumed around a campfire, s’mores sandwich roasted marshmallows and a layer of chocolate between two pieces of graham cracker. So basically, it’s just a little piece of heaven for your mouth. Here in Australia they are a little harder to create due to our lack of graham crackers, but we can do you one better – Phoebe Wood and Kristen Jenkins have played on those flavours by creating a recipe for s’more handpies. You’ll find this and 59 other decadent sweet pie recipes in The Pie Project, Phoebe and Kristen’s dedication to the humble pie. more

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Whip up a batch of instant banana ice-cream with sesame praline

14 Apr 2016

Every day we get home and stare bleary eyed at the fridge thinking, 'What can I eat that is quick, easy and healthy?' Five years ago, chef Callum Hann and dietician Themis Chryssidis conducted their first class at Sprout Cooking School based around that exact premise, and it still remains their most popular course. In their new book, aptly titled Quick. Easy. Healthy., Callum and Themis offer more than 70 recipes that use only easy-to-access ingredients, require minimal prep and clean up and are good for your insides. You’ll find dishes such as pork, fig and blue cheese salad with honey balsamic glaze, chorizo, chickpea and green olive tagine, and this recipe for delectable instant banana ice-cream with sesame praline. more

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Take high tea to the next level with homemade finger buns

07 Apr 2016

Tuckshop days were the best school days. You'd roll up to the window with your brown-paper bag and the perfect amount of spare change for a chocolate milk, meat pie and – the best 'til last – a sugary pink-iced finger bun. If, like us, its been far too many years since that sweet coconutty goodness graced your lips, it's time to make a change. Invite your nearest around for a good old fashioned high tea (or a tuckshop-themed party, now there's an idea) and whip up a batch of these delicious homemade fingers buns from Anneka Manning's new book, BakeClass. more

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Munch on vegan grawnola with coconut mylk

31 Mar 2016

Once upon a time there lived a chain-smoking, hard-partying sales manager named Maz Valcorza, who ate many bacon sandwiches and and only exercised to stay reasonably fit. One day, in an effort to tone her butt, Maz decided to take up yoga – little did she know that off-the-cuff decision would change her life forever, leading her toward an organic, plant-based life. In April 2012 Maz opened Sadhana Kitchen in Sydney, the city's first organic, vegan, raw food and wholefoods cafe. In her book The Naked Vegan, Maz shares a number of the cafe's signature recipes, including this one for grawnola with coconut mylk and coconut whipped cream. Try it coated with raw dark chocolate as a treat or sprinkle over a chia pudding for added crunch. more

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Eat yo’ greens with Mark Best’s roast brussels sprouts

24 Mar 2016

When you were a child, could there have be anything worse on your plate than brussels sprouts? If you haven't realised yet, these midget cabbages are actually damn delicious if prepared properly. In the words of renowned Australian chef Mark Best, "brussels sprouts are actually quite versatile and respond eloquently to not having the shit boiled out of them". In this recipe, Mark treats brussels sprouts with the respect they deserve to create a moreish side dish. You'll find this and a collection of more than 90 other recipes based around a single ingredient in Mark's new chef's compendium for home, Best Kitchen Basics. more

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Enjoy the oozy goodness of a panino con spinaci e brie

17 Mar 2016

The picture above says a thousand words – the words 'get in my mouth' repeated over and over again. The beauty of Italian food is that it can be so simple but so incredibly satisfying, and this recipe for panino con spinaci e brie – or warm brie and spinach roll – is no exception. On her travels throughout Florence, author Emiko Davies fell in love the rich food history of the city and decided to immerse herself through her five-year-old blog about Tuscan food, its history and quite strict adherence to traditions. Her new book Florentine takes readers on a culinary journey through the streets of Florence, sharing recipes from busy trattorias and tiny osterias to hole-in-the-wall wine bars and late-night gelatarias. more

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Do Easter Italian-style with rosemary and sultana pandiramerino

17 Mar 2016

Around Easter, the smell of freshly baked hot cross buns lingers in the air, luring you into each and every bakery you pass. If you're a true connoisseur you've likely sampled all of the Gold Coast's best hot cross buns – but this year we challenge you to take your obsession a step further. Pandiramerino – or rosemary and sultana buns – are sticky, criss-crossed rustic buns traditionally made in Tuscany the Thursday before Easter. Thanks to Emiko Davis and her new book Florentine, you can try your hand at making your own! more

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Treat your guests to grilled haloumi with pomegranate and sumac dressing

10 Mar 2016

If there is one ingredient that is sure to be a crowd pleaser, it’s haloumi. The squeaky, salty grilled cheese is the stuff dreams are made of, and is a staple in Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cooking. On his travels through Lebanon, award-winning Maltese-Australian chef Shane Delia noticed haloumi everywhere – from street corners to renowned restaurants. While driving from Beirut to Sidon, he stopped on the side of the road at a simple store with a line out the door, where a moustachioed man was making fresh cheese sandwiches, with nothing but a toaster, olive oil, some labneh, haloumi, a pile of fresh flat bread, spices and a few other bits and pieces. He made Shane a toasted sandwich with haloumi and za’atar drizzled with olive oil and local sea salt, which inspired this recipe of grilled haloumi with pomegranate and sumac dressing from Shane’s latest book, Spice Journey. more

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Dip your spoon into a supercharged chai creme brulee

25 Feb 2016

The ancient Indian healing system of Ayurveda presents a holistic approach to feeling well, creating a union of the mind, body, senses and soul. Through a combination of nutrition, yoga and meditation, Ayurveda focuses on treating the individual as a whole, rather than a specific area or ailment. After studying Ayurvedic cookery and nutrition in India, nutritionist Lee Holmes has been incorporating its principles into her life and noticed significant results. In her latest book, Supercharged Food: Eat Right for Your Shape, Lee offers guidance for an Ayurvedic lifestyle, from understanding and finding your dosha to yoga poses and breathing exercises. There are also nourishing recipes for all seasons with ingredients that correct your doshic imbalance, in order to encourage overall wellbeing, weight management and health. You’ll find delights such as tea-poached chicken with green beans,… more

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Cook up this easy Vietnamese caramelised pork

18 Feb 2016

In 2009, foodies around the world were shocked when Condé Nast’s Gourmet magazine was suddenly closed. The most stunned was its longstanding editor-in-chief Ruth Reichl, who quickly realised that she wasn’t sure what the future held for her. In an effort to process that reality she turned to the kitchen, seeking to heal her emotions through cooking. My Kitchen Year follows Ruth through the course of her challenging year over four seasons and 136 recipes – recipes that represent her life-long passion for food. Throughout the book you’ll find a perfect pound cake for autumn, a decadent grilled cheese for winter, rhubarb sundaes for spring and this recipe for easy Vietnamese caramelised pork for summer. more

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Grill healthy pork chops with pear and lilly pilly compote

11 Feb 2016

Mmm pork. Mmm pear. Mmm … lilly pilly? Chances are you haven’t had the opportunity to sample this tasty little fruit, but trust us – you’re going to love it. These purple berries grow on native Australian lilly pilly trees and have been eaten for thousands of years by Aboriginal people, but aren’t commonly found in everyday cooking. Ian Thorpe was first introduced to them by a friend on a tour of the botanical gardens in Sydney, and was immediately inspired to cook with them. You too can experiment with them in Ian’s recipe for pork chops with pear and lilly pilly compote – the berries add a slightly peppery taste to contrast the sweetness of the pear. This is one of the many recipes you’ll find in Ian’s paleo-inspired cookbook Eat Well Now, which focuses on great tasting food that is good for you too. more

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Munch on fresh turkey larb in cos lettuce cups

04 Feb 2016

In this summer heat, all we are craving is something fresh, crunchy and delicious. Even better if it’s also good for us, and this recipe for turkey larb certainly fits the bill. Combining the zesty flavours of ginger, lime, lemongrass and chilli with minced turkey breast, served in a crisp cos lettuce cup, it is one of more than 100 recipes in Chrissy Freer’s new cookbook Real Delicious. As a nutritionist and food writer, Chrissy believes in the importance and nutritional benefits of eating wholefoods to maintain a balanced diet. Broken up into food groups from grains and legumes to protein and dairy, Real Delicious encourages you to eat from the whole food pyramid. more

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Indulge in a decadent rose and raspberry tiramisu

28 Jan 2016

Italian. Sweet. Treats. Need we say more? Renowned Venetian foodie Laura Zavan has compiled some of her favourite Italian sweet experiences in her latest book, Dolce. Filled with 80 delicious and authentic recipes, the cookbook takes you on a culinary journey of Italian cakes, sweet treats and desserts, all with easy-to-follow instructions for you to create at home. From panna cotta and amaretti biscuits to classic gelato and this rose and raspberry tiramisu with a twist, you’ll find all of your Italian favourites in Dolce. more

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Bite into a healthy sun-dried tomato and coconut quinoa burger

21 Jan 2016

We know that we are all trying to start the year on a healthy note, but let’s face it, sometimes you have a hunger that only a burger can satisfy. Luckily, Jessica Nadel gets it. On a mission to put the super in superfoods, Jessica has compiled more than 100 quick, easy and fun vegan recipes in her latest cookbook, Superfoods 24/7. From breakfast through dinner, including sweet treats and snacks, the book is designed to help you incorporate superfoods into every meal of the day, and is filled with nutritional information and clever tricks. To sate your burg cravings, try this recipe for sun-dried tomato and coconut quinoa burgers. more