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Baked Sweet Potato Fries with Smoky Chipotle DipAfter testing quite a few ways to cook sweet potatoes, I keep coming back to baking. The edges become crisp in a hot oven while the centres stay soft and…
Pasta e Fagioli: a rich Italian bean and pasta soupPasta e Fagioli is a traditional Italian bean and pasta soup built from simple ingredients: tender beans, tomatoes, pasta and aromatic vegetables. Its texture…
Slow-cooker pulled pork with homemade BBQ sauceThis is the sort of dinner I like to leave breathing on the stove while the rest of the household gets on with life. My slow-cooker pulled pork starts with a…
Panzanella salad with juicy tomatoes and basilA bowl of ripe tomatoes, torn bread and basil needs very little fuss but still feels generous. This Italian-inspired tomato bread salad suits warm afternoons,…
Blueberry muffins with crumb topping and sour creamBlueberry muffins with crumb topping and sour cream strike a lovely balance: a soft, tangy centre, juicy berries and a crisp, buttery cap. This straightforward…
Stuffed Bell Peppers with Quinoa and Black BeansThese stuffed bell peppers with quinoa and black beans make a colourful, satisfying meal from ingredients that are easy to find across Australia. Tender…
How to Make a Roux: From Blonde to DarkA roux is one of the simplest ways to thicken a sauce, yet it can transform the texture and flavour of an entire meal. Made by cooking flour with fat, it forms…
Crispy tofu bowls with peanut sauce and pickled cucumberSome dinners need a crisp edge, a cool crunch and a sauce worth spooning over every bite. This tofu bowl brings all three together: golden-edged tofu over warm…
No-churn vanilla bean ice cream with two ingredientsNo-churn vanilla bean ice cream with two ingredients is the answer when you want a cool dessert without a machine, ice or a long ingredient list. It is smooth,…
Garlic butter shrimp with zucchini noodlesGarlic Butter Shrimp with Zucchini Noodles is a quick, glossy dinner built for busy evenings: sweet prawns, garlicky butter and a tangle of tender courgette…