Food Features

Unusual food combinations

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ANNIE STEVENS New York's latest craze, the cronut, has us thinking about weird and occasionally wonderful food combinations.

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Fried carbs, oh yes

Fried carbs, oh yes

Good Food - Hot Food. Jill Dupleix. Arancini Balls. Wednesday 1st May 2013. Photograph by James Brickwood. SMH GOOD FOOD 130501

JILL DUPLEIX It's hard to top fried balls of risotto as the ultimate bar snack.

Coffee and chocolate equals a bounty of riches

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Bill Granger Caffeine fiends will love these wonderfully wicked desserts from Bill Granger.

Vivid Sydney

Is print really dead?

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NICOLE ELPHICK Chris Ying from Lucky Peach, otherwise known as the best food publication around, has other ideas.

Cooking with spice

Warming dishes

Garam masala.

Karen Martini Like any spice mix or paste, some versions of Garam masala are better than others, and the one you make yourself is always the best.

Celebrity chefs and their mums

Portrait of Kylie Kwong and her mother in the kitchen. Cooking, chopping up vegetables and more.
Photos by PIP BLACKWOOD for SHD SUNDAY LIFE mag

Larry Writer Five leading chefs recall their mums' passion, dedication and inspiration.

Spanish passion

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Bill Granger Bill Granger serves up a delicious paella and follows it with an orange and almond cake. Ole!

Zesty refreshers

Zesty refreshers

Frank Camorra recipes for Spectrum Food and Good Food. Photographed by Marina Oliphant, March 29, 2013. The Sydney Morning Herald, Fairfax Media.

FRANK CAMORRA Citrus fruits, in all their guises, add seasonal colour and zest.

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A taste of Paris

A little taste of Paris

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Kate Gibbs These buttery little biscuits are the perfect mix of sweet and salty, grownup and childlike.

Cookbooks for mum

Cookbooks for Mother's Day

For Good Food Kitchen Spy. Poh Ling Yeow. 7th Nov 2012. Photographer-Randy Larcombe.

Jane Holroyd Publishers go gangbusters in the lead-up to Mother's Day. We've scoured the offerings to find one that suits every mum.

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Our best restaurant

Melbourne restaurant Attica voted Australia's best

Attica's Native fruits of Australia dish

Jane Holroyd and Joanna Savill Melbourne’s Attica restaurant can now lay claim to being Australia’s best after an annual poll of more than 900 industry experts.

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Food trend: kimchi

Hot food trend: Kimchi

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JILL DUPLEIX This tangy, spicy Korean pickled staple adds crunch and punch to a meal.

Bitter sweet dessert

A versatile citrus sauce

Vanilla and fig leaf panna cotta with scorched lemon syrup. Karen Martini SCORCHED LEMON SAUCE recipes for Epicure and Good Food. Photographed by Marina Oliphant. Styling by Andrea Geisler. Photographed March 5th, 2013. The Age Newspaper and The Sydney Morning Herald.

KAREN MARTINI The bitter-sweet marmalade tang of this syrup adds a great accent to desserts, sauces and savoury dishes.

Bananas

Five things to do with over-ripe bananas

Hummingbird cake. Caroline Velik CAKES recipes for Epicure and Good Living. Photographed by Marina Oliphant. Food preparation and styling by Caroline Velik. All props styllist's own. Photographed August 19, 2011. The Age Newspaper and The Sydney Morning Herald.

Annabel Smith From banoffee pie to seriously butter-laden banana bread.

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Bill Granger's tarts

The tart is far superior to the quiche

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Bill Granger serves up some delicious savoury tarts.

Weekend cooking

Neil Perry's Spanish comfort food

Neil Perry recipe for Good Weekend - Churros

Photography by William Meppem
Styling by Hannah Meppem

NEIL PERRY It doesn't really get better than a hearty soup and crisp, sugary churros.

Cooking: noodles

Use your noodle(s)

Life loves. Pho with noodles and rare beef from iDo Kitchen in Albert Park.
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Mary-Jane Daffy What noodles work best in soups and stir-fries.

Bucket list

53 unmissable Australian food experiences

Tetsuya's Confit of Petuna Ocean Trout

Sally Webb From a Barossa breakfast to a sunset feast in Uluru, the things you should eat before you die.

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Food trend

Hot food trend: caramel popcorn

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JILL DUPLEIX At home or as part of a favourite dessert, this snack is popping up everywhere.

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Cook: puff pastry

Diamonds in the puff

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KAREN MARTINI Rough puff pastry is simple to make and a great recipe to have in your repertoire.

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Table for one

Table for one

Young woman eating meal in cafe

STEPHANIE WOOD These days, if you dine by yourself, you're not alone. But at what price to our health?

Amazing desserts

Ten outrageous desserts (to make at home)

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Katrina Meynink, AKA Daily Life's exceptional food blogger, creates desserts of gluttony-inducing proportion.

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Tofu doesn't have to be bland

Bill Granger food in Sunday Life - Eggplant and tofu laksa 

Photography: Kate Whitaker
Food stylist: Marina Filippelli 
Props merchandising: Rachel Jukes

Bill Granger Bill Granger has a couple of great ideas for this super-healthy soybean curd.

Reasons why butter is the best

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Frank Camorra It makes everything taste better. Also, almond croissants.

Super grains

How to cook with ancient grains

Arabella Forge's quinoa salad with pumpkin and hazelnuts. 11 April 2013.
The Age Epicure. Photo:EDDIE JIM.

ARABELLA FORGE So you've bought quinoa, spelt, chia and buckwheat? Now here's what to do with them.

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Pretty party drinks

HOT FOOD - Jill Dupleix. Hibiscus flower jelly with cream. Wednesday 27th March 20123. Photograph by James Brickwood. SMH GOOD FOOD 130227

JILL DUPLEIX Planting this striking bloom on your party menu is certain to impress guests.

Slow food

Food worth slowing down for

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KAREN MARTINI Karen Martini's slow-cooked meats and tender braises are perfect for cool autumn nights.

Food trends

How the rum baba got its groove back

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ANNIE STEVENS Chef Boris Curzon on why he loves classic dishes such as the rum baba.

Feed them meat

Steak out

Bill Granger - Steak
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Photography: Kristin Perers 
Food stylist: Marina Filippelli and Rosie Reynolds Props merchandising: Rachel Jukes

Bill Granger Bill Granger serves up beef with plenty of sizzle.

Wine politics

The rise of female winemakers

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INGA TING More women are working in the Australian wine industry than ever before, but the playing field isn't even yet.

Pumpkin pie

A stand-up pumpkin pie

Pumpkin & feta pie with olive oil pastry. Karen Martini PUMPKIN recipes for Epicure and Good Food. Photographed by Marina Oliphant. Styling by Andrea Geisler. Photographed March 5th, 2013. The Age Newspaper and The Sydney Morning Herald.

KAREN MARTINI Recipes for a pumpkin pie, baked lasagnette and soup. Comfort alert.

Toasted sandwiches

Hot food trend: Jaffles

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Jill Dupleix Yes really, the retro-tacular jaffle is making a comeback. Everybody rejoice!

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Fancy Airline food

How airline food got fancy

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ROBERT UPE How top chefs and national dishes are making bad mile high meals a thing of the past.

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Say cheesecake

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Bill Granger Baked or chilled, a cheesecake is always a beautiful thing.

Hazelnut chocolate nests

Hazelnut chocolate nests. Karen Martini EASTER recipes for Epicure and Good Food. Photographed by Marina Oliphant. Styling by Andrea Geisler. Photographed March 5th, 2013. The Age Newspaper and The Sydney Morning Herald.

Karen Martini These pretty little treats from Karen Martini are perfect for Easter.

Sugar and spice

Hot Cross Buns. Karen Martini EASTER recipes for Epicure and Good Food. Photographed by Marina Oliphant. Styling by Andrea Geisler. Photographed March 5th, 2013. The Age Newspaper and The Sydney Morning Herald.

KAREN MARTINI These spicy, fruit-rich buns are the best way to start Easter morning.

Best milkshakes

Hot food trend: Shakes

Drink up: Double chocolate and peanut butter shake.

JILL DUPLEIX Milkshakes are on the menu again thanks to the American diner food trend.

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Easter menu by Bill Granger

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Bill Granger Bill Granger puts together an Easter menu for us. It's simple (hurrah) and entirely delicious.

A tasty taco fiesta

A taco fiesta!

Food. Neil Perry's soft tacos with smoky shredded pork.
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NEIL PERRY Head Mexico way with Neil Perry’s soft tacos, salsa and guacamole.

Easter treats

Karen Martini Easter recipes

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KAREN MARTINI It's almost Easter and time to get into the swing of things with some chocolate-laced recipes.

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Green tomatoes

Hot food: Fried green tomatoes

Good Food. Jill Dupleix Hot Food.
March 19. Green tomatos. 
Photo: Edwina Pickles. 1st March 2013.

JILL DUPLEIX The unique flavour of this deep south delicacy is making its way Down Under.

Fragrant food

Cooking with coconuts

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Bill Granger Bill Granger brings a taste of Asia thanks to a very adaptable ingredient.

The pizza secrets

Pizza secrets

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FRANK CAMORRA Chef Frank Camorra reveals the key to a crispy crust.

Pasta perfection

Pasta perfection

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Bill Granger Go-to meals with a side of deliciousness. And carbs, lovely carbs.

An exotic take on a pie

Spiced lamb shank and haloumi pie. Karen Martini HALOUMI recipes for Epicure and Good Food. Photographed by Marina Oliphant. Styling by Andrea Geisler. Photographed February 15, 2013. The Age Newspaper and The Sydney Morning Herald. Spiced lamb shank and haloumi pie. Karen Martini HALOUMI recipes for Epicure and Good Food. Photographed by Marina Oliphant. Styling by Andrea Geisler. Photographed February 15, 2013. The Age Newspaper and The Sydney Morning Herald.

KAREN MARTINI These are really elegant and flavourful little pies: sticky, rich and layered with spice.

Food trend: Samphire

Hot food trend: Samphire

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JILL DUPLEIX This native plant has a saltwater tang that teams perfectly with fish.

A lighter kind of cake

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Bill Granger Natural yoghurt is the secret ingredient in these treats from Bill Granger.

Food trends

Hot food trend: Yuzu

Good Food. Hot Food. Jill Dupleix.
March 5. Yuzu juice (grilled prawns or scampi with yuzu dressing). 
Photo: Edwina Pickles. 20th Feb 2012.

JILL DUPLEIX This citrus delight adds a Japanese twist to any number of dishes.

Best coffee machines

What's the best home coffee machine?

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James Smith James Smith gets some expert help putting the latest devices through their paces.

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Gluten free recipes

This cake is gluten and dairy free

Coconut and raspberry cake with chocolate ganache. Karen Martini GLUTEN FREE recipes for Epicure and Good Food. Photographed by Marina Oliphant. Styling by Andrea Geisler. Photographed February 15, 2013. The Age Newspaper and The Sydney Morning Herald.

KAREN MARTINI Can you believe it? There's a pizza recipe too. Glory!

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Coffee

How to make the perfect espresso at home

Perfect espresso at home.

Jane Holroyd Champion barista Caleb Podhaczky, a roaster for Five Senses, shares his wisdom on making cafe-quality espresso at home with Jane Holroyd.

Soul food

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Bill Granger Fried chicken and corn bread, oh boy.

Spicy Mexican

So hot right now

Barbequed paprika chicken with haloumi and pico de gallo. Frank Camorra MEXICAN recipes for Spectrum, The Sydney Morning Herald. Photographed by Marina Oliphant. February 7, 2013.

Frank Camorra Play your part in Australia's love affair with spicy Mexican food.

How to tip in Australia

Diner waitress in uniform holding burger and fries

Nina Rousseau Because we've all felt a bit awkward about it, right?

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Trend: Cobb salad

Hot food trend: Cobb salad

Good Food. Hot Food. Jill Dupleix. Feb 26. Cobb Salad (American chopped salad). 
Photo: Edwina Pickles. 20th Feb 2012.

JILL DUPLEIX A dish favoured by Hollywood stars has its origins in leftovers.

Top 20 cooking tips

Nigella Lawson's 20 tips to be a better cook

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The much-loved British cook gives Sally Webb her recipe for bliss in the kitchen.

A cracklin' Roman classic

Porchetta served with Jap pumpkin with cinnamon and currants. Karen Martini PORCHETTA recipes for Epicure and Good Food. Photographed by Marina Oliphant. Styling by Andrea Geisler. Photographed February 15, 2013. The Age Newspaper and The Sydney Morning Herald.

KAREN MARTINI Karen Martini's take on porchetta, served with jap pumpkin and silverbeet gratin.

Italian biscuits

A lovely little biscuit

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Kate Gibbs There's nothing lovelier than a plate piled high with Italian biscuits.

Mmm (goats) cheese

Goat's curd with soda bread and pickled beetroot. Frank Camorra Goat's Curd recipes for Spectrum, The Sydney Morning Herald. Photographed by Marina Oliphant. February 7, 2013.

FRANK CAMORRA Goat's curd cheese adds a subtle twist to a host of dishes.

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Baking online

Using the internet to get better at baking

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ANNIE STEVENS Elise Strachan's Youtube channel is devoted to cupcakes. It's hard to think of a better devotion, non?

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