Chicken afritada
The rich flavour of afritada – a Spanish-inspired, tomato-based chicken stew – belies its wonderful simplicity.
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Ginger chickenGinger chicken
Strain the rice and place in a mortar. Pound with a pestle for 4 minutes, or until crushed. Stir in the stock and set aside. Add the vegetable oil to a hot wok. Add the garlic and ginger, then sauté...
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Insalata di farro with pickled eggplant, pomegranate and ricottaInsalata di...
This is a fresh, creative dish using farro – Italy's rustic staple and an ancient grain believed to have sustained the Roman legions. Nicco Pizzimenti from Ladro in Melbourne talks us through how it's...
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Stir-fried tomatoesStir-fried tomatoes
Any cook new to Chinese cuisine will be delighted with this versatile dish that's a favourite among many home cooks in China. James Cao of Renaissance Tours talks us through the finer points of...
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Macarons with white chocolateMacarons with white chocolate
Chef Geert Elzinga from Essen Restaurant gives us his recipe for sweet-and-spicy macarons with a rich chocolate ganache filling. Geert recommends making the ganache the night before, and allowing the...
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Mole verdeMole verde
Mexico is a country of thousands of delicious sauces and green mole (mole verde) is one of them. Traditionally, this is made with herbs and greens, while the sauce is known as “pipián” with nuggets and...
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TiramisuTiramisu
Tiramisu is one of the most loved Italian desserts the world over. Meaning "pick me up", its creaminess and coffee taste is perfect for dinner parties. We enter the busy kitchen of Melbourne’s +39...
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UkoyUkoy
There are many variations of this Filipino fritter known as ukoy. What binds them is their ease to make and their addictiveness. This version, a favourite of the Morillo Family in Calapan, Mindoro in...
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Pork and buffalo patties with sticky ricePork and buffalo patties with sticky...
To make the sticky rice, drain and rinse the soaked rice in cold water three times. Pour water into the bottom of your steamer and line the steaming section with muslin (cheesecloth). Place the rinsed...
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Chargrilled capsicum stuffed with porkChargrilled capsicum stuffed with pork
Using a large mortar and pestle, pound the lemongrass, shallot and chilli to a rough paste. Add the pork, sugar and a pinch of sea salt and pound again. Add the spring onion, dill and lime leaves and...
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Luang Prabang saladLuang Prabang salad
Peel the hard-boiled eggs, then cut them into quarters. Separate the egg whites and yolks. Place the egg whites in a salad bowl and set aside.To make the dressing, mash the egg yolks in a mixing bowl....
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Summer beetroot soupSummer beetroot soup
Beetroot is very popular in Poland, and is usually cooked, baked and served hot, except for in chlodnik, which is another cold beetroot soup. Chef Bohdan’s recipe is a good proposition for the upcoming...
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Ginger squaresGinger squares
These sweet squares laden with ginger, seeds and coconut are a feast of flavour and texture. Ginger has medicinal value; it’s beneficial during the colder months as it keeps the body warm and helps to...
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Ladro swordfish with trapanese sweet-and-sour sauceLadro swordfish with...
Mix a pinch of salt, pepper and 1 tbsp of olive oil in a shallow dish, Add the fish to marinate before starting the sauce.Heat a pan with 1 tbps olive oil and fry off the celery, garlic and shallots....
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Caramel banana spring rolls (turon)Caramel banana spring rolls (turon)
Start the party early and make breakfast a social occasion. Our warm banana spring rolls, Thai-inspired fruit salad and pull-apart French chorizo bread are sure to guarantee a good morning.If you love...
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Cachaca and guava-glazed hamCachaca and guava-glazed ham
Set your festive table apart with these inspired global feasts. Reinvent baked ham with our delicious rum and guava glaze or turn succulent roast chicken into Peking-style pancakes. Throw in some...
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Prawns with okra sambalPrawns with okra sambal
Peel the potatoes, carrots and beetroot, and scoop into balls using a small melon baller. Keep the beetroot balls separate, but you can combine the potato and carrot. Place potato and carrot in a large...
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Provençal chorizo and onion breadProvençal chorizo and onion bread
This beautiful leaf-shaped pull-apart bread is traditionally made with olives and thyme, but more recent variations on the toppings include lardons, tomato, saucisson (cured meats such as chorizo), or...
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Korean barbecue tacosKorean barbecue tacos
Korean barbecue taco trucks are an increasingly popular in America. This is a successful fusion of Korean spicy barbecue and Mexican street food, and this recipe highlights a version of tacos known in...
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Beef wok-tossed in Lao whiskeyBeef wok-tossed in Lao whiskey
Combine the garlic, whiskey, soy sauce, oyster sauce, fish sauce and sugar in a mixing bowl. Mix well to dissolve the sugar. Add the beef and toss until well coated, then cover and leave to marinate...
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