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The secret to making crunchy, fluffy chip shop-style chippies at home
Peel on or off? And which potatoes? Popular Melbourne chip shop and spice bag specialist, Northern Soul, and other spud experts give us the inside scoop.
- Dani Valent
You’ve been layering the salad in your sandwich wrong all along. Not anymore
Experts share the crucial construction considerations and seasoning secrets that separate a great salad sandwich from a sad, soggy mess.
- Dani Valent
The humble grain that’s on everyone’s lips these Winter Olympics
As one of the signature dishes of the Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo region, polenta is finally having its golden moment. Plus: how to cook it at home.
- Nina Rousseau
Quick hacks to transform packet curry kits into dishes that taste made from scratch
There’s no beating a curry made from scratch, but when time and budget are tight, a sloosh of these simple ingredients can make a big difference.
- Sarina Kamini
How often you should replace tea towels, chopping boards and other kitchen essentials
When was the last time you properly cleaned or replaced these potentially germy items? A food safety expert reckons probably not recently enough.
- Emily Smith
The 11 condiments you should always have in your fridge
From staples like mayonnaise to those growing in popularity like gochujang – these are the jars to add to your shopping list.
- Johanna Derry Hall
Trust your instincts: Helen Goh’s 10 essential tips every baker should know
Fresh from publishing her first solo cookbook, Yotam Ottolenghi’s Australian-raised collaborator reveals the secrets to her baking success.
- Helen Goh
Mochi madness: How this stretchy, chewy, dramatic dessert became a viral hit
This pillow-soft Japanese social media sensation has endless flavours. Here’s your complete guide, including how to make it yourself.
- Jane de Graaff
Seven things you should always pack for your holiday rental kitchen
Cooking in a rental property can be stressful, but packing a few treasured items from home can help you actually relax, and eat and drink in style.
- Vaughn Vreeland
Fresh v dried: Which version of the spice is right and when you can swap them
Plus the powerful powder that can be used as an alternative to onion and garlic.
- Sarina Kamini