Chicken tikka masala
Image By Leanne Kitchen Abstract This dish was most likely invented in English kitchens by chefs from the subcontinent - either Pakistan or Bangladesh - though no-one seems entirely sure. Spicing...
View ArticleMeatballs with almond, onion and saffron sauce (Albondigas en salsa de...
Image By Leanne Kitchen Abstract This Catalan dish is often served as a tapas, but can easily morph into a main course with the addition of some steamed potatoes and a green salad. “Albondigas” comes...
View ArticleBiscuit of the month: Shortbread biscuits with pineapple jam
Image By Alice Storey Abstract These Puerto Rican shortbread biscuits are a favourite at parties and celebrations, including Christmas, and are often given as gifts. Simple to make, but impossible to...
View ArticleHoney cake (medovnik)
Image By Leanne Kitchen Abstract Our take on this Czech honey cake is layered with cream cheese and topped with sugared rosemary for a festive touch.
View ArticleRadicchio salad with orange and walnut dressing
Image By Leanne Kitchen Abstract Inspired by the stalls at the Mt Claremont farmer’s market in Perth, this salad charred radicchio salad is perfect for your summer salad table.
View ArticleCornish pasties
Image By Anneka Manning Abstract Designed so that the 18th century labourers of Cornwell could take their hearty meat and vegetable lunch with them to work in a clever edible parcel, Cornish Pasties...
View ArticleParkin
Image By Anneka Manning Abstract Traditionally eaten on Guy Fawkes Night (5 November), this gingerbread-like cake made with oatmeal and treacle becomes slightly softer and sticker after a day or two...
View ArticleEccles cakes
Image By Anneka Manning Abstract Sometimes known as ‘squashed fly’ cakes, these classic English pastries are equally delicious served with a cuppa or accompanied by a hard English-style cheddar or...
View ArticleScottish shortbread
Image By Anneka Manning Abstract Mary Queen of Scots' fondness for shortbread is said to be the reason for its increased popularity in the 1500s. Nowadays it is loved so much there is even a National...
View ArticleBakewell tart
Image By Anneka Manning Abstract Bakewell tart is simply a buttery almond cake in a tart case with a welcome layer of jam in the middle. On first consideration you may not think this combination would...
View ArticleQueen of puddings
Image By Anneka Manning Abstract This traditional English pudding is quintessential nursery food – nurturing, soul-warming and economical. Feel free to replace the mixed berry jam with raspberry, plum...
View ArticleDashi stock (ichiban dashi)
Video Ichiban dashi recipe Image By Adam Liaw Abstract Ichiban dashi translates literally to “first stock” and it is one of the most fundamental components of Japanese cuisine. It is incredibly...
View ArticleBasic tempura
Video Basic tempura recipe Image By Adam Liaw Abstract The secret to a good tempura batter is the reduction of gluten, the protein in wheat flour that gives strength to pasta and bread. Keeping the...
View ArticleRoasted cauliflower with Lebanese lentils and kaniwa
Image By Sarah Britton Abstract Lebanese flavors are some of my favorites. Cumin, fennel, cinnamon, lemon, garlic — could it get any better? Folded through some tender kaniwa, lentils, and caramelised...
View ArticlePan bagnat with sunflower seed "tuna"
Image By Sarah Britton Abstract When I was sixteen, I visited Marseilles, France, as part of an exchange program. The family I was living with was vegetarian, and since I wasn’t really into eating...
View ArticleCarrots, their tops, honey and smoked yoghurt
Image By Matt Wilkinson Abstract As I said in my first book, carrots are my favourite vegetable. I have always done a version of carrots as a salad, and this is the new dish we have been doing now for...
View ArticleShredded sugarloaf cabbage with burrata and spiced butter
Image By Matt Wilkinson Abstract I love this dish. It came about as a mistake, trying to do a version of stuffed cabbage. I use sugarloaf cabbage because of its conical shape, sweet taste and soft...
View ArticleDate pistachio praline tart
Image By Amy Chaplin Abstract This is one of my favourite tarts – not only does it look stunning covered with the maple-coated pistachios, but I’m also crazy about the tropical caramel flavour that...
View ArticleWholewheat fettuccine with kale, caramelised onions and marinated goat’s cheese
Image By Amy Chaplin Abstract There is a goat and sheep dairy farm in Victoria, Australia, called Meredith Dairy that makes the most amazing marinated cheese. It’s like a soft goat’s cheese but richer...
View ArticleHoney-roasted pumpkin, borlotti bean, broccolini and hazelnut salad
Image By Chrissy Freer Abstract Borlotti beans have a creamy rich texture and nutty flavour that is a perfect match with the honey-roasted pumpkin and hazelnuts. They are also nutritious, being high...
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