We’ve all heard of chilli con carne, but carne con chilli is a completely different creature. More in keeping with the true Mexican dish, this is a rich, slow-cooked wonder that will never let you look at the meek mince and beans you’re used to the same way again. Chilli con carne was a staple … Read more
Stop for a moment, close your eyes and imagine this: tender, crunchy base, opulent, oozing salted caramel centre and a crisp, peanut brittle top. This is how you make the ultimate salted caramel peanut slice. Do you know who I feel sorry for? The poor souls who are allergic to peanuts. Life must suck for … Read more
Crispy with a soft tender middle, puffy yet robust and packed with flavour – here’s a simple pizza dough recipe that you can make at home but will take you back to evening strolls through the romantic streets of Napoli. We owe a lot to the magnificent Italian city of Naples – not least for … Read more
Crisp golden edges, a caramelised base of crunchy layers and a centre so rich and fulfilling the contented smiles and sighs of your dinner guests will be as satisfying as the gratin pot is scraped clean. This potato dauphinoise recipe is an instant dinner all-star. From the moment I pulled the dish from the oven, … Read more
Puffy, crunchy, chewy naan is the best accompaniment to a spicy Indian feast you can get. And this easy naan bread recipe lets you have that experience at home – no giant tandoor or lots of ingredients needed. I’ve always been jealous of my mate Paul. He once told me a story about a curry … Read more
Rich, creamy, smoky and delicious, a spinach and lentil dhal like this is the dish you want to complete any Indian curry feast. Saag tarka dhal is vegetarian and easily vegan. Here’s how to make a quick version of a timeless classic. I’ve lived in Australia for a long time now, but every so often … Read more
There are few things in life quite so singularly satisfying as a perfect roast potato. The crunch and salt of the outside and the creamy soft white fluff within – it’s the complete package. Here are three tried and tested ways to the best roasties you’ll ever eat. A quick glance at all-knowing Google will … Read more
Humble as it may seem, the BLT sandwich is a work of art in its own right, and crafting the perfect BLT a true skill. But this Kansas City Prohibition bar gets the BLT blue ribbon. We also have the secret recipe to world-beating buffalo wings. You’re welcome. Opening a bar in Prohibition America sounds … Read more
There’s nothing quite like the satisfaction of pulling out a perfectly baked loaf from your oven, your house full of the delicious smells fresh bread. Here are a two secrets to making bread at home plus our bread recipe I use all the time. One of the things I most miss when we’re travelling is … Read more
Every culture has its version of dumplings. In Italy it’s gnocchi. Delicious pillowy potato dumplings in your favourite pasta sauce – the perfect soul food and fun to make at home. Here’s Christina’s family recipe for gnocchi. Gnocchi is – and has been for a while now – a popular dish to have on restaurant … Read more