For French-born chef and television presenter Guillaume Brahimi, food has always been part of the fabric of life – not just in the kitchen, but in everyday rituals, family gatherings and village markets.
This comforting dish gives all the pleasure of stuffed vine leaves without the hours of labour. Serve alongside a lemony salad that’s rich with toasted seeds
Bright, comforting and seriously green, this hearty winter vegetable soup gets a fresh lift from basil pesto, a rich swirl of ricotta cream and the crunch of home-made garlic croutons. It’s comfort food, elevated.
This rice bowl is the epitome of Japanese comfort food: simple, full of flavour and nourishing. It comes together quickly once the eggs are added; they “set” among the prawns and onions, leaving just enough liquid to soak the rice on serving.
Australian native ingredients aren’t complex foods, so there’s no reason they should complicate a dish when cooking with them, bushfood pioneers elder Bruno Dann and Tahlia Mandie believe.
Weeknight comfort, streamlined. This recipe layers deep, smoky comfort food with a crispy veg side, using smart oven staging so that everything finishes together with minimal cleanup. Opt for a regular or three-star mince blend rather than extra-lean to ensure the meatloaf stays juicy and flavoursome.
Every family has them. Recipes that are a carefully guarded secret, lovingly handed down from one generation to the next. Their value to a family is immeasurable. Which is why it requires a very special relationship to share them with an outsider, let alone an entire airline.
There’s a common misconception that Indian cooking is time-consuming and usually involves a dizzying number of ingredients, but these two home standbys show you can create magic in mere minutes
Grains are such a staple of Lebanese cooking that you could devote an entire book to them. Here are two shining examples: a tabbüleh-style southern dish and a Sunni speciality for dessert
There are moments when a restaurant tells its story with the very first breath you take. At Picual, even before the first course reaches the table, the air is filled with the aromas of fresh olive oil, damp wood, and wild herbs. This is not merely a meal. It is an attempt to translate the landscapes of the Land of I…
A quick take on the classic French dip – a traditional American sandwich of thinly sliced beef on a crusty roll, served with a side of beef broth for dipping. This version features sliced steak, melted cheese and sweet piquillo peppers, paired with a fast beef broth that delivers plenty of flavour.
Parkin is a northern English cake, rich in oats, dark with treacle and gently spiced with ginger. In a break with tradition, I’ve added pears, which sit quietly at the tin’s base, only revealing themselves once the loaf is turned out. The pears soften as they bake, turning almost translucent and offering sweet butte…
The classic Moroccan marinade works brilliantly with oily fish, and is made for lazy summer dining, especially if served with chilli potatoes alongside
KINSHASA, DR Congo — Yam gratin, safou-fruit butter and caterpillar sauce: in the Democratic Republic of Congo, a country not usually associated with haute cuisine, a new generation of chefs is putting a gourmet spin on traditional recipes.
Yam gratin, safou-fruit butter and caterpillar sauce: in the Democratic Republic of Congo, a country not usually associated with high cuisine, a new generation of chefs is putting a gourmet spin on traditional recipes.
The comfort of risotto, made in a fraction of the time. This one-pan wonder pairs risoni pasta (orzo) with crisp pancetta, vibrant peas, and zesty lemon for a quick, vibrant dish that delivers maximum flavour with minimal cleanup.
Hidaka, Hokkaido – To many Japanese gourmands, donabe (clay pots) represent food made with care, most often to be shared. Over and above aesthetics, they are widely used by both home cooks and professionals for their efficiency, retaining heat and radiating it into food more evenly than metal equivalents.
Belgian beef stew carbonnade flamande is a firm winter favourite of mine. Steps such as caramelising the onions, braising with a dark ale and finishing with mustard and brown sugar add layers of complexity to a standard beef stew. It’s utterly delicious and made even better by serving over buttered noodles. The best…
An Indian feast that doesn’t require an overwhelming list of spices, from snackable chicken bites to a punchy crab curry and a fragrant way to use up leftover rice
It’s so full of nutrients that it tops the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s list of powerhouse vegetables. But this superfood is also surprisingly versatile
Nip Liyanapathirana is a Sydney-based chef, creator and cultural storyteller. Through his socials @nipcooks, he shares recipes and food content inspired by the food he grew up eating, his travels, and the stories behind the dishes.
Rich and fudgy, a proper mud cake should be dense, moist and deeply chocolatey. We’ve all grown up on the classic supermarket version, but making it at home allows for a significant upgrade. By using high-quality ingredients and finishing with a glossy ganache and that signature zig-zag of white icing, you can turn …
I was in my early 20s, had just moved to Italy and there I was, in a Tuscan villa, learning how to make an artichoke lasagne. It was an absolute revelation: delicate, yet rich and just so of-the-season. The artichokes were cooked in bianco (meaning no red sauce; just with some garlic, mint and a little wine.)
I’ve given my old faithful roast pumpkin salad the boot in favour of this jazzed-up version. It’s a stellar combination of flavours and looks so festive. Pomegranate molasses gives the dressing a lovely tart-sweet edge. But if you can’t find it, a similar amount of balsamic glaze will work just as well.
From spicy South African relish to Scottish tattie scones, food is an integral part of watching the beautiful game. Here’s how fans around the world fuel match day International recipes inspired by the World Cup
This recipe utilises a technique from American soul food where fish is coated with spices and seared to create a delicious coating. Serve with lots of lemon wedges.
This quick and hearty meal brings together spiced lamb mince, fluffy rice and tender cauliflower. Crowned with golden-fried paneer, it’s bold, warming and ready in a flash.
A comforting bowl packed with wholesome goodness, this soup combines protein-rich chicken and vibrant vegetables that provide essential vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants to help build the body’s defence against illness.
You HAVE to give this recipe a go! Not only is it simple and affordable, but the flavours are out of this world. The best part? It combines protein-rich chickpeas with anti-inflammatory ginger, immune-boosting spices and nutrient-dense vegies, resulting in a warming and nourishing meal that strengthens the body’s de…
This may be the perfect winter salad. It’s completely satisfying and contains a powerful combination of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants to help strengthen your immune system through the colder months. Oh, and did I mention that it tastes phenomenal?
This quick twist on the Italian classic skips the traditional step of wrapping the meat in prosciutto and sage, but keeps all the delicious flavour. Golden, parmesan-coated chicken is served on a bed of creamy polenta and topped with crispy grilled pancetta for a comforting, full-flavoured dinner – ready in no time.