Goan-style crunchy chorizo mussels
Image By Anjum Anand Abstract “This is a great starter to have when you have people coming around for dinner. You can assemble the mussels during the day and refrigerate them, then pop them under the...
View ArticleSpiced slow-roast lamb shoulder with edgy peas
Image By Anjum Anand Abstract “I do love peas, I love their mushy texture, sweetness and subtle flavour, I always have some in the freezer and they cook in minutes. But and it is a big but, sometimes...
View ArticleRadish, snap pea and burrata salad
Image By Cristina Sciarra Abstract I’ve made this salad at least a dozen times since sugar snap peas appeared at the market – I’m crazy for it. It’s dead simple, but it looks like a million bucks on...
View ArticleGreen garlic and farro salad with marinated zucchini
Image By Cristina Sciarra Abstract There is certain produce that, once it comes into season, I cook and eat compulsively until it disappears from the market. Green garlic – the immature garlic bulb...
View ArticleCoconut, lime and strawberry popsicles
Image By Cristina Sciarra Abstract When strawberries are at the end of their season, these popsicles are a good way to use those last, tired-looking ones. You can exchange the water for milk, if dairy...
View ArticleBarbecued pizza with roasted cherry tomato and garlic scape pesto
Image By Cristina Sciarra Abstract In the summertime, when the Frenchman and I (sporadically) have access to a barbecue, we often barbecue pizza. It’s especially good for feeding a crowd: it’s...
View ArticleIndian-style salted lime pickle
Image By Matthew Evans Abstract When I first met my partner, Sadie, she didn’t let on that her family recipe for salted lime pickle was a thing of wonder. It was only after I wooed her for a few...
View ArticleDamson cheese
Image By Matthew Evans Abstract Damson cheese is a very old recipe. It isn’t a cheese in the dairy sense but a thick fruity paste; a throwback to when the term ‘cheese’ was used more loosely. It is...
View ArticleCrabapple and Port jelly
Image By Matthew Evans Abstract This fruit is beautiful to look at, like perfect blushing baby apples. Our favourite tree bursts forth in nearby Huonville and tempts young hands to test out the fruit,...
View ArticleComforting semolina halva
Image By Anjum Anand Abstract " This halva isn’t sexy or pretty but it is delicious and a favourite. Traditionally, this halva would be made on holy days as a prasad, an offering to the gods, which...
View ArticleVietnamese-style baked fish cakes with vermicelli salad
Image By Brett Sargent Abstract They are ubiquitous in Thai cuisine, but I’ve never really met a fish cake that I’ve liked, until now. Baked instead of fried and served with a punchy nuoccham, this...
View ArticleHot wings with red cabbage, apple and fennel slaw
Image By Brett Sargent Abstract Inspired by North America’s Buffalo wings, these punchy little numbers lose nothing from being baked rather than fried. Hot sauces vary widely in heat and potency....
View ArticleThai-style lemongrass and chilli san choy bau
Image By Brett Sargent Abstract There’s an allure to san choy bau that everybody seems to love, yet few people actually cook it at home. It’s a simple dish to prepare and all the ingredients should be...
View ArticleSpicy lamb pizza with pickled red onions (lahmacun)
Image By Brett Sargent Abstract Thin and crisp with a spicy lamb topping, the lahmacun is an easy do-it-yourself pizza that doesn’t require yeast or proving time. With a wholemeal base, no cheese and...
View ArticleChargrilled vegetables with zucchini hummus, pine nuts and mint
Image By Brett Sargent Abstract Zucchini hummus is a fresher, lighter alternative to the chickpea variety and only takes a few minutes to prepare. Use as a base for vegetables, as a spread for...
View ArticleBlue swimmer crab and sweetcorn soup
Image By O Tama Carey Abstract This is a deluxe version of a very simple Chinese dish, a particular favourite of mine, the sweetness of the crab and corn pairing very nicely. I use meat picked from a...
View ArticleBoiled mud crab with mustard butter
Image By O Tama Carey Abstract This is a very simple yet rich dish that allows you to taste the pure flavours of crab. Cooking it in this way ensures a gentle heat and allows the proteins in the crab...
View ArticleBlue swimmer crab and celery toasts
Image By O Tama Carey Abstract This is a goody fancy snack to have with drinks to impress your friends and is quite easy to make. It has a delicate creaminess to it that is balanced with the freshness...
View ArticleSpiced spanner crab cutlets
Image By O Tama Carey Abstract This is a version of a Sri Lankan short eat, a spicy morsel to snack on to whet your appetite as you have a pre-dinner drink. These are great for parties and are best...
View ArticleYucatán pickles
Image By Freddie Janssen Abstract You can find these pickles at pretty much every taqueria and taco stand in Yucatán, Mexico. They’re super easy to make and are a great addition to tacos, sandwiches,...
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