Broad Bean, Pea and Ricotta Tagliatelle

Recipe Vicki Ravlich-Horan, Images Ashlee Decaires This is quick, fresh pasta which makes the perfect midweek meat free meal. If you still have a few members of the household that need meat with every meal, serve it with a crispy piece of prosciutto crumbled on top. Wonderful in spring, but equally you could make this […]

Niçoise Salad to Share

Recipe and Images by Fiona Hugues Niçoise (pronounced niˈswaz) salad originated in the French city of Nice and has been popular since the early 20th century. Its official ingredients are hotly argued about within the culinary elite. For me it is the best use of boiled eggs, tuna in a can, fresh spring beans and […]

Vietnamese Style Chicken Noodle Soup

Recipe Harriet Boucher, Images Ashlee Decaires Serves 6 Spring is still soup season in my eyes and this version of chicken noodle soup is soul warming and nourishing. The use of Asian herbs and spices brings a bit of culture into this classic soup, and I’m sure it’ll quickly become a family favourite. 1 whole […]

Jackfruit and Lentil Kedgeree

Recipe and Images Amber Bremner Popular in many parts of Asia, unripe jackfruit has a fibrous texture that lends itself well to curry and even plant-based twists on ‘pulled pork’. Here I’ve used unripe, canned jackfruit, marinated and baked to create tender, moist, slightly oily chunks of jackfruit with a sharp, salty and pleasingly smoky […]

Heidi’s 10-Minute Chickpea Curry

This is a fantastic go-to recipe when time and money are in short supply. It’s super quick, nutritious and so tasty, not to mention cheap to make! Serves 4 1 red or brown onion, chopped 1 tsp garlic, minced 1 tsp ginger, minced 1 tbsp curry powder (optional) 1 tsp paprika 1 tsp coriander 1 […]

Creamy Kohlrabi Soup

Recipe and Images by Emma Galloway My love for kohlrabi runs deep. While sadly still not the most well known of vegetables, I was lucky enough to grow up eating homegrown kohlrabi as my parents had an extensive veggie garden. If you’re someone who fights over the broccoli stalk (me!), then you’ll love kohlrabi’s crunchy […]

Flavourbomb Miso Soup

Words Vicki Ravlich-Horan Flavourbomb by Belinda MacDonald landed on my desk at an opportune time. Back at work after a festive season of overindulging I was, like many, contemplating those new year resolutions. You might recognise Belinda, she won My Kitchen Rules in 2017 and pops up regularly on the food scene from bone broth […]

Pumpkin + Jackfruit Yellow Curry

Recipe and Images By Emma Galloway I know people get nervous making Thai curries from scratch as the ingredient list can look a little daunting; however, it is a really straightforward process. You can also make the curry paste well in advance, as it stores in the fridge for up to 4 days, or double […]

Pumpkin + Kimchi Fried Rice

Recipes and Images by Emma Galloway I’ve used butternut pumpkin here, but any flavoursome pumpkin will do. Do your best to dice it as finely as you can to ensure quick cooking. If vegetarian or vegan, ensure your kimchi is free of fish-sauce. For added protein, serve topped with a fried egg or tofu. This […]

Fig Salad

Recipe Harriet Boucher, Images Brydie Thompson Almost any grain will work for this salad. I love the earthy nutty flavor of freekeh though, and it’s readily available at Vetro.   Ingredients: 1 cup (180g) freekeh, rinsed, drained 5 figs, quartered 3 tbsp honey ¼ cup olive oil 2 tbsp pomegranate molasses juice and zest of […]