How baker and psychologist Helen Goh aims to create recipes to make your life better
Helen Goh talks about combining the two sides of her life in her cookbook ‘Baking and the Meaning of Life’, which won a James Beard award
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Newest first · UTC+11:00How baker and psychologist Helen Goh aims to create recipes to make your life better
Helen Goh talks about combining the two sides of her life in her cookbook ‘Baking and the Meaning of Life’, which won a James Beard award
· Winnie Chung
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· Carrie Berk
Lal paneer (Indian cheese in spicy tomato gravy)
This classic Kashmiri dish features golden cubes of paneer simmered in a rich tomato gravy, or masala, infused with warm spices. Mustard oil frames the taste of this dish. It is available at Asian grocers and in the Indian food section at many supermarkets.
· Sarina Kamini
Kaddu sabji (pumpkin curry)
This vibrant curry pairs sweet pumpkin cubes with aromatic spices such as turmeric, cassia and Kashmiri chilli. Ready in less than 20 minutes, it pairs perfectly with dhal and rice – or serves as a delicious side to grilled fish or chicken salad.
· Sarina Kamini
Sarah Pound’s roasted cauliflower, chickpea and golden halloumi salad
If there is one ingredient that transforms a winter salad, it’s halloumi. There is something incredibly comforting about pairing that salty, pan-fried cheese with sweet, caramelised, roasted cauliflower and nutty chickpeas. This dish has heaps of texture, a wonderful savoury depth, and is substantial enough to stand…
· Sarah Pound
Sarah Pound’s slow-cooker chicken and risoni soup
This is the ultimate “throw it in and leave it” slow-cooker meal. Everything goes in raw, the slow cooker does all the heavy lifting and by the end of the day, you have a nourishing, comforting soup that tastes like it’s been lovingly simmering for hours – because it has. The chicken becomes beautifully tender and c…
· Sarah Pound
Sarah Pound’s slow-cooker Moroccan vegetable and chickpea stew
Vegetarian slow-cooker meals can sometimes lack the deep flavour of meat-based dishes, which is why I love taking a few extra minutes to saute the base ingredients first. This step creates a richness and depth that completely transforms the final result. After that, the slow cooker takes over, leaving you with a bea…
· Sarah Pound
Broth, tart and salad: Kirk Haworth’s vegan tomato recipes for summer
A smoky tomato broth, a grilled peach, tomato and almond ‘ricotta’ salad scattered with roast almonds, and a sparky tomato tarte tatin
· Kirk Haworth
Japanese noodle bar vibes at home: Curry schnitties meet slurpy udon
Bringing the warmth of a Japanese noodle bar straight to your table, this bowl features crispy curry-spiced schnitzel over slurpy udon noodles and a light chicken broth. Drizzled with a creamy sesame dressing, it’s a bold, comforting dish that hits every mark – crunchy, savoury, and deeply satisfying.
· Jessica Brook
Adam Liaw’s New York chicken with yellow rice
This spin on the popular New York “halal cart” dish makes for a simple, delicious dinner.
· Adam Liaw
Helen Goh’s toasty and interesting new take on banana cake
This loaf came about from wanting something in the spirit of banana bread but with a little more definition. Ripe bananas bring a delicious sweetness, but they can sometimes tip a cake towards one-note comfort, so I’ve added coffee and toasted walnuts to pull in the opposite direction: the coffee sharpening and deep…
· Helen Goh
Angela Hartnett’s Italian summer recipes: grilled peaches, green beans and mozzarella, and gnudi in tomato sauce
Two inspiring summer dishes to enjoy in the sunshine: grilled peaches with green beans and mozzarella, and gnudi in a roast tomato sauce
· Angela Hartnett
Mifgash Ticho: A fantastic meat meal in the heart of Jerusalem - review
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Herby frittata and a knockout fruit and feta salad: Sami Tamimi’s Arabic summer recipes
Levantine summer magic in a herby and moreish Arabic frittata with a peachy fruit, red onion and rocket salad
· Sami Tamimi
Spaghetti aglio e olio with crispy chicken
A simple Italian classic gets a golden twist. Garlic and chilli-spiked spaghetti meets crispy, juicy chicken for a weeknight dinner that feels a little bit special.
· Jessica Brook
Pollock tacos and hake with saffron aïli and butter beans | Andy Beynon’s summer fish recipes
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· Andy Beynon
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Adam Liaw’s cheat’s char siu chicken
Char siu is usually made with pork in a high-temperature oven, but this sticky, glazed cheat’s chicken version can be done in an old frying pan.
· Adam Liaw
Adam Liaw’s stir-fried prawns and pak choy
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· Adam Liaw
Craving a bowl of comfort? This 20-minute Malaysian-style noodle soup hits every mark
Fragrant, creamy and deeply comforting, this one-saucepan noodle soup combines aromatic lemongrass, warm curry spices, tender pork and rich coconut milk for a bowl of Malaysian-inspired flavour that’s ready in no time.
· Jessica Brook
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Grilled prawns, red rice, boozy baked peaches: Thomasina Miers’ Spanish-style summer lunch recipes | Sunday Best
An indulgent and satisfying summer lunch: grilled prawns with red rice and allioli; and boozy baked peaches, amaretti biscuits and cold custard for dessert
· Thomasina Miers
This chef turns down-to-earth Cantonese recipes into luxury diasporic gastronomy
Eva Che draws on her Chinese heritage and luxury experience for her catering brand whose clients have included Saint Laurent and Adidas
· Ashlyn Chak
This chef turns down-to-earth Cantonese recipes into luxury diasporic gastronomy
Eva Che draws on her Chinese heritage and luxury experience for her catering brand whose clients have included Saint Laurent and Adidas
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Vegan pho and Thai fishless cakes: Richard Makin’s southeast Asian-style tofu recipes
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· Richard Makin
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Yellow curry chicken and pumpkin pies
This recipe, a collaboration between Brisbane’s Jocelyn’s Provisions and Martin Boetz, of Brisbane’s Short Grain, pairs crisp pastry with a deeply fragrant yellow curry chicken and pumpkin filling. Rich with spice and with plenty of savoury depth, it is comforting without being predictable. The finishing touch is a …
· Marty Boetz
Vintage cookbooks trace Hong Kong’s food heritage from Hakka to haute in new exhibition
‘Treasured Recipes’ at PMQ Taste Library features food-themed books and magazines spanning decades to show how the city’s food scene evolved
· Ashlyn Chak
Vintage cookbooks trace Hong Kong’s food heritage from Hakka to haute in new exhibition
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How Hong Kong’s PMQ is offering fresh perspectives on culinary traditions
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· Douglas Parkes
How Hong Kong’s PMQ is offering fresh perspectives on culinary traditions
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· Douglas Parkes
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· Ravinder Bhogal
One-pan 30-minute pork, sage and fennel lasagne
Lasagne, but make it a 30-minute skillet meal. Cooked entirely in one frying pan, this speedy recipe pairs a rich pork sauce with tender fennel and crispy sage for all the comfort of the classic, without the wait.
· Jessica Brook
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This dal is a quick, simple and satisfying winter warmer
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Marie Frank’s recipes for strawberry shortcakes and cardenales with apricot compote
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This Seoulful garlic chicken tray bake packs a rich and deeply savoury punch
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Nornie Bero’s crispy-taro nachos, fragrant cassava curry and a ‘queen of the hash’ recipe
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Chakalaka and spicy wings: Nokx Majozi’s South African braai favourites
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