Smoked Chicken, Cream Cheese and Apricot Filo Pie
Recipe Vicki Ravlich-Horan, Images Ashlee DeCaires Filo pastry can be a lot of fluffing around only for it to all crumble down your front when you eat it. After years of making filo parcels in the café, I had come to the conclusion, why bother? That was until I saw this innovative way of using […]
Sfincione
Words Vicki Ravlich-Horan, Images Ashlee DeCaires One of the true joys of travelling is getting a real taste for a place, and for me the challenge is always how to recreate that at home. I was back in New Zealand just two days before I was in the kitchen trying to see if I could […]
Italian Summer
Words by Tash McGill Picture yourself strolling through the vibrant streets of an Italian town during the late afternoon – finally enjoying a touch of European summer! This summer is the perfect time to indulge in the most popular Italian aperitif ever created – Aperol. First released in Padua, Italy in 1919, Aperol is full […]
KIWI BANH MI
Words and image Amber Bremner A Vietnamese banh mi on the side of the road in Hanoi will win your heart. A DIY banh mi made at home won’t be exactly the same without the ethereally light yet crisp Vietnamese bread, but trust me when I say you can still pack a bright and tasty […]
VEGAN MUFFULETTA
Words and images Amber Bremner A muffuletta is an Italian sandwich invented in New Orleans, typically layering meats, cheese, and olives inside a loaf of great bread. Here I’ve assembled layers of tasty plant-based antipasti inside a loaf of sourdough. Everything is done the day before, so the loaf can chill (and set somewhat) overnight […]
Tofu, Shiitake + Rice Cake Skewers with Gochujang Sauce
Words and images by Emma Galloway Veggie skewers can all too often be a lacklustre combination of vegetables, charred and then served as is. But with a little bit of love, they can be flavour-packed meals in their own right. I’ve given oven and frying pan options for cooking, but they can also be popped […]
Prawns with Lemon Caper Butter
Words and images Fiona Hugues Nothing screams summer quite like a bright orange prawn, and this recipe is super simple, easy to knock up, and delicious to boot. Just add bread to sop up all the buttery juices. 6–10 large whole prawns, raw, or precooked if you’re short of time 100g butter 2 tbsp capers […]
Balsamic Vinegar
Words Vicki Ravlich-Horan, Images Ashlee DeCaires Growing up I think there were only two types of vinegar in my parents’ pantry, malt and white. In comparison, my pantry contains a whole shelf of vinegars – white wine, red wine, chardonnay, sherry, rice, Chinese black vinegar… OK, so my pantry may not be a good example, […]
Lamb and Pomegranate Flatbreads with Watermelon and Mint Salsa
Recipes By Harriet Boucher More often than not, watermelon is served as is, as a cool and refreshing summer fruit. And while simple is always good, is that too simple? Have you been missing what watermelon can bring to the table? These lamb flatbreads are a fresh, light dinner that just scream summer. The sweetness […]
Baked Aubergines with Salsa Verde
Words and images by Fiona Hugues Sometimes all you need is a hero vegetable prepared deliciously to wow your guests. These small aubergines grilled until soft are fabulous on their own as a light lunch or as a side to grilled meats. Just add some leafy greens on the side. 3–4 small aubergines, halved Extra […]