Tomato chutney (thakkali chutney)
Image By Rajakkad Estate Abstract This simple tomato chutney is a staple in southern India where it is eaten as a condiment with most meals.
View ArticlePickled quince
Image By Matthew Evans Abstract Flavoured with a host of warming spices, these pickled quinces make a tart and peppery addition to a cheese or meat platter and balance the rich quail in this winter...
View ArticleGrilled quail winter salad
Image By Matthew Evans Abstract These tiny birds are remarkably flavoursome and are great with the sourness of a pickle. In this case, it’s pickled quince.
View ArticleQuince, hazelnut and oat crumble
Image By Matthew Evans Abstract A cast-iron frying pan makes the ideal dish to cook this crumble; its even heat cooks the quince nicely on the stove and then baking it in the oven makes the crumble...
View ArticlePink bee’s knees
Image By Matthew Evans Abstract The classic bee’s knees cocktail gets a bit of pink treatment with the addition of that wonderful elixir, quince syrup.
View ArticleGrilled prawns with West Indian lime and Sichuan pepper
Image By Adam Liaw Abstract The West Indian limes are smaller than their Tahitian relatives and known for their stronger, tart flavour and thorny bushes. Also known as a key lime, they flourish in...
View ArticleGrilled Coffin Bay baby octopus, zucchini flowers, soft herbs and spring onion
Image By Patrick Frisen Abstract This recipe from Papi Chulo uses beautiful baby octopus from Coffin Bay. It is grilled over iron bark on the restaurant’s wood-fired grill but you can use a home grill...
View ArticleRoman-style artichokes (carciofi alla Romana)
Image By Guy Grossi Abstract Globe artichokes are a variety of thistle originally from North Africa, where they still grow wild. They made their way to Australia with the First Fleet, but only grew...
View ArticleWarm goat’s cheese custards with heirloom tomato salad and sauce vierge
Image By Alla Wolf-Tasker Abstract Use the best quality goat’s cheese you can find for this recipe, such as Anne-Marie Monda and Carla Meurs’ Holy Goat goat’s cheese. The ladies have intertwined their...
View ArticleOctopus and potato salad (polipo con patate)
Image By Silvia Colloca Abstract This seafood salad makes for a stunning antipasto or light lunch. Be sure to buy the freshest octopus possible to ensure its tender once cooked.
View ArticleConfit of Petuna Ocean Trout
Image By Tetsuya Wakuda Abstract Touted as ‘the wagyu of the sea’, Petuna Ocean Trout thrives in the cool waters of the south-west coast of Tasmania. The nutrient-rich, tannin-stained fresh water from...
View ArticleKillarnee lamb chops with fennel salad and salsa verde
Image By Teage Ezard Abstract Sourced from farms across Victoria and New South Wales, Killarnee Lamb has no added growth hormones and a Meat Standards Association (MSA) grading, which ensures the best...
View ArticleIslak hamburger
Image By Somer Sivrioglu Abstract Also known as a wet burger, this popular Turkish late-night snack is dunked in a garlicky tomato sauce and then left to steam in a hamam-style glass box.
View ArticleChimi burger
Image By Phoebe Wood Abstract The chimi borrows its name from the Argentinian sauce, chimichurri, however the meaning behind its moniker is a long-standing mystery, as the two dishes draw no...
View ArticleXi’an burger (rou jia mo)
Image By Phoebe Wood Abstract These spicy burgers originated on the streets of Xi’an, a city in north-west China.They are stuffed full of slow-cooked lamb heavily spiced with cumin and an abundance of...
View ArticleAloha burger
Image By Phoebe Wood Abstract Juicy pineapple and Japanese ingredients come together in this burger, which speaks of Hawaii’s fascinating fusion cuisine.
View ArticleStir-fried fish dumplings with pak warn (luk chin plaa pat pak warn)
Image By David Thompson Abstract The leafy Asian green called pak warn translates loosely from Thai as ‘sweet leaves’ but you can use any green vegetable you like including choy sum or even asparagus....
View ArticleRugelach
Image By Phoebe Wood Abstract These Jewish favourites, of Eastern European origin, are filled with sweet apricot jam and walnuts.
View ArticleGai tod nahm prik pao
Image By Kirsten Jenkins Abstract Deep-fried chicken, or gai tod, is something of an obsession in Thailand. Sold from street carts, the chicken pieces – often wings or small drumsticks – are marinated...
View ArticleChicken 65
Image By Kirsten Jenkins Abstract Originating in Chennai, southern India, this spicy snack is now a mainstay on menus all over the country. There are countless theories that surround the number 65 in...
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