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Saturday, May 18, 2024

Food & Wine

Weeknight wonders

Our food writer Libby Kimber brings you some super easy (and healthy) meals for the week ahead. Dinner, sorted. Vegan lentil bolognese The 12 Step Mind-Body-Food Reset by Jessica Sepel, published by Macmillan Australia,...

Back to school

Get the kids back to school with these cute and tasty recipes for the lunchbox or after-school snacks. Animal grain cakes Makes: 6 cakes Active prep: 10 mins Start to finish: 10 mins 3 tsp smooth nut...

Platter up

CW food writer Libby Kimber this week helps you to impress your guests with recipes that are bound to take your cheese platter to the next level. Camembosh hedgehog This is an extract from...

Food for thought: Canberra hospitality

Canberra hospitality recognised Canberra’s hospitality industry was recognised at the 2019 Australian Capital Territory Savour Australia Restaurant and Catering Hostplus Awards for Excellence in September. Caterer of the Year went to Hotel Realm...

Chicken and chorizo enchiladas

Image and recipe from Dining at Dusk by Stevan Paul, photography by Daniela Haug. Murdoch Books, RRP $39.99. Makes 8 ½ roast chicken (ready-made)425g can black beans2 chorizo sausages3 Tbsp olive oil800ml (3¼ cups)...

Lazy long weekend

Enjoy the long weekend with these two recipes that are perfect for a lazy day spent at home. Waffles with salted butterscotch sauce Image and text from Taste the Wild by Lisa Nieschlag and...

Jackfruit nachos

Serves: 2 Ingredients 150g drained and rinsed canned young jackfruit200g drained and rinsed canned black beans200g canned diced tomatoes½ red capsicum, diced2 tsp harissa paste (or chilli sauce)1 tsp smoked paprikaSea salt1 avocadoJuice of...

Veal schnitzel sliders

Recipe and image courtesy of My Lovely Little Lunchbox for Australian Veal | australianveal.com.au Serves: 4-6Prep: 12 minsCook: 8 mins Ingredients ½ cup (125ml) buttermilk1 egg3 Tbsp plain flour500g veal schnitzels1½ cups (150g) cornflake style...

Poutine

For the gravy 500g soup vegetables (carrot, onion, celeriac, leek)1 garlic bulb500g beef bones or 4 cups (1L) beef stock2 Tbsp tomato paste1 Tbsp canola oil2 bay leaves4 juniper berries3–5 Tbsp cornflour For the...

Lamb and rosemary pie

Recipe by Mitsubishi Electric Ambassador, Ed Halmagyi | mitsubishielectric.com.au Ingredients 1.2kg lamb shoulder, diced½ cup plain flour¼ cup extra virgin olive oil2 brown onions, sliced8 cloves garlic, chopped1 tsp celery seeds1 tsp rosemary, finely...

A moveable feast

The Murrumbateman Moving Feast is back again for 2019, and the region is set for an October long weekend that’s jam-packed with food and wine. A ‘roving degustation’, wineries and other producers in...

Flower power to you plate

Ring in spring by adding some flower power to your plate. Food writer Libby Kimber brings you two recipes using blooms that are both edible and adorable. Rose pistachio custard tart Pistachio base 1/2 cup...

Really porky tacos

Red Hot & Smokin!, New Holland Publishers, RRP $35. Available from all good book retailers or online www.newhollandpublishers.com. Serves: 4 400g pork belly, sliced into 3 cm thick pieces2 morcilla, black pudding or other...

Dude food

In the mood for some ‘dude food’? CW food writer Libby Kimber has got you covered, with some recipes Dad can sink his teeth into. Wasabi and herb lamb rump roast buns Recipe courtesy...

Desserts for Dad

You’ve got to make dessert for Dad, too! Wow him with these super simple desserts that look like you’ve spent all week in the kitchen. Raspberry white chocolate lemon tart Recipe and image courtesy...

Snack attack

This week we’re battling those 3pm snack cravings, so food writer Libby Kimber went in search of some sweet and wholesome afternoon pick-me-ups. Banana bread Image and recipe from What the Fat? Recipes by...

Food for thought: Amici makes a splash

The latest in foodie news, events and products. Amici makes a splash Canberra wine bar and deli Amici have introduced Splash, a wine series allowing Canberrans to get up close and personal with their...

Food for thought: Ziggys celebrates

Ziggys celebrates Ziggys Fresh in Fyshwick was recognised at The Fresh Awards in Sydney in July, taking home the award for 2019’s Best Medium Greengrocer, with nominations for both their Fyshwick and Belconnen...

Brunch 2 ways

Take your weekend breakfast to the next level with these brunch recipes, brought to you by CW food writer Libby Kimber. Raspberry and pear pancakes Recipe and image courtesy of Kayla Sciacca for Australian...

What’s in season?

Fact: fresh produce tastes best when it’s in season. But, at a time when we can source almost anything year-round, how do you know what produce is in its prime? Never fear,...

Lovely lemon

We love lemons, whether they’re the hero of a dish or just squeezed over the top! This week, food writer Libby Kimber brings you two recipes where you can use your in-season...

Custard apple and pear crumble

Try this delicious recipe custard apple and pear crumble to treat yourself. Serves: 6-8 Filling 2 medium custard apples4 ripe pears (800g), peeled, cored and thinly sliced1/2 tsp ground ginger1/4 tsp sea salt1 Tbsp (15g)...

Dreary day desserts

Warm up with a delicious winter dessert, perfect for those cold Canberra days and nights. This week, food writer Libby Kimber shares two warming recipes, with a little something for everyone –...

Winter weeknights

Get inspired for your winter weeknight meals! This week, food writer Libby Kimber shares two easy mid-week meals that will warm and nourish. Thai chicken burgers Serves: 4 | Prep: 30 mins | Cook:...

Bake it, baby!

In keeping with this week’s Bake For Babies theme, food writer Libby Kimber shares two recipes so you can get your bake on this week. Check out our cover story 'Raise some...

Chocolate for breakfast!

Celebrate World Chocolate Day on Sunday 7 July, and start the day off right with some delicious chocolatey (and vegan!) breakfast recipes. Chocolate pancakes Ingredients 3 Medjool dates, pitted1 cup unsweetened almond milk1 cup wholemeal...

Ode to oats

They say breakfast is the most important meal of the day, so make the most of it with something nutritious and delicious. Food writer Libby Kimber shares two recipes with the humble...

Feeling fruity

The winter months are no excuse for you to neglect your fruit intake. This week, CW food writer Libby Kimber brings you two fruity winter dishes for all occasions. Spicy pork tacos with...

Get curried away

With the final days of winter upon us, keep warm with two super simple curry recipes brought to you by CW food writer Libby Kimber. Light butter chicken Image and text from The Healthy...

Perfect pasta

Hayden Quinn’s spaghetti marinara Serves: 4-6 Tomato sauce 1/2 cup olive oil1 small brown onion, roughly chopped10 garlic cloves, crushed1 Tbsp fennel seeds1 tsp chili flakes4 x 400g can whole peeled tomatoesSea salt, to taste800g...