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Monday, September 30, 2024

Food & Wine

Mix it up with these date night cocktails

Date night done right, with a twist on the classic summer G ‘n’ T.   Two-fold and tonic Recipe courtesy of Starward Whisky.   Serves: 1 30ml Starward two-fold double grain whisky 80-100ml Fever-Tree Indian tonic...

Sweet dreams

You'll be having sweet dreams this Valentines after trying some of these recipes. Date night desserts, done! ‘I love you’ cake Serves 12: Prep: 50 mins Cook: 50 mins, plus cooling time 250g...

Buttermilk fried chicken and waffles

Canberra Daily Food writer Libby Kimber has picked out this irresistible recipe of buttermilk fried chicken and waffles for you to indulge. Image and text from Epic Air Fryer Cookbook by Emily Paster,...

Gone brunchin’

Get your brunch on with these recipes – perfect for a family breakfast or a bottomless brunch with friends. Sweet potato waffles with eggs and avocado Recipe courtesy of Australian Eggs | australianeggs.org.au Serves: 4...

Lower-alcohol wines, Good Food Month

The latest in foodie news, events and products. Ready for a ‘summer session’, Crafters Union has released ‘In Session’ – a range of lighter, low-alcohol wines. The new range includes a sauvignon blanc, pinot...

Out to a long lunch

A long lunch for a long weekend! Dudes pesto presto scallops This is an edited extract from Keto for Life by Mark Sisson, published by Hardie Grant Books, RRP $29.99 and is available...

Maple cheesecake with strawberries

Image and text of maple cheesecake recipe is from Taste the Wild by Lisa Nieschlag and Lars Wentrup. Murdoch Books RRP $49.99. Photo credit: © Lisa Nieschlag. 150g oatcakes2/3 cup (75g) walnuts90g...

Love your lunch

Prepare to head back to school and work with some delicious meals that will make you love your lunch no matter how your day is going. The sandwich filler: haloumi and pumpkin...

Bruffins and salad bowls

This week, food writer Libby Kimber brings you some tasty recipes to make this Summer! Featuring some delicious bruffins and salad bowls. Recipes from SuperFastDiet by Victoria Black and Gen Davidson, published by...

Nosh dinner delights and Beerfest 2020

Nosh in the Canberra Centre has launched a new offering of dinner delights with plenty to tempt the taste buds. We had the opportunity to try the Pan Seared Duck ($21) –...

Kick-start the New Year

This week, food writer Libby Kimber brings you some nourishing recipes to kick-start the New Year in the best way possible, with delicious, healthy food! Overnight summer oats with roasted nectarines Recipe courtesy of...

Ice ice baby

Time to cool off! Food writer Libby Kimber shares some simple icy treats to beat the summer heat. Watermelon ice lollies This is an edited extract from Five Ingredient Vegan by...

Aussie Christmas

This week, CW is feeling festive! To celebrate, food writer Libby Kimber brings you two Aussie Christmas classics with a twist. Iced VoVo trifle Image and text from Bake Australia Greatby Katherine Sabbath, photographer...

Cheers!

Blackberry botanical gin and tonic Recipe and image courtesy of Megann Evans for Fresh Aussie Berries | fresh berries.com.au Serves: 1 60ml gin120ml good quality tonic1 sprig of rosemary3 fresh blackberries (keep 1 for garnish)Ice Fill...

Pineapple gingerbread crumble

Recipe courtesy of Wholesome Cook for Australian Pineapples Serves: 4 Prep: 15 mins Cook: 25 mins 3/4 cup rolled oats1/4 cup wholemeal flour2 Tbsp slivered almonds, chopped finely75g cold butter or cold coconut oil3...

Summer season

This week, CW food writer Libby Kimber has sourced some delightful summer desserts using sublime seasonal fruits. Vanilla cake with ricotta icing and roasted peaches Just Desserts by Charlotte Ree, Published by Plum, RRP...

Barbecue bonanza

Enjoy dinner in the garden with food writer Libby Kimber’s roundup of recipes perfect for a summer barbecue. Smoky barbecue spare ribs The Barbecue Guide, New Holland Publishers, $24.99. Available from all good book...

Pocket surprise: Hills of Hall

As a long-term Canberra resident for over 30 years, I was genuinely surprised to explore the Hills of Hall Wine Trail on a recent media famil – and mortified it was my...

Spooky Snacks: Chocolate ‘RIP’ mousse pots

Chocolate ‘RIP’ mousse pots Recipe and image courtesy of CSR Sugar | csrsugar.com.au Makes: 6 125g dark cooking chocolate, roughly chopped20g butter2 eggs, separated1/4 cup CSR caster sugar3/4 cup cream6 plain chocolate biscuits, roughly crushedPlain...

Pumpkin board

Image and text from Beautiful Boards by Maegan Brown, photography by Jerrelle Guy, Rock Point Gift & Stationery, $24.99. Serves: 10+ 3 triangle-shaped cookie cutters, for the eyes and nose2 large bunches black Concord...

Stuffed Halloween capsicums

Stuffed Halloween capsicums This is an edited extract from Chyka Celebrates by Chyka Keebaugh, published by Hardie Grant Books, $40 and is available where all good books are sold. Photographer: © Commission Studio. Serves:...

Spooky shortbread

Spooky shortbread Makes approx. 16 ghosts (depending on the size of your cookie cutter) 250g butter, softened1/3 cup caster sugar1/4 cup rice flour, sifted2 1/4 cups plain flour, sifted To decorate Icing sugarSmall quantity icing of...

Sweet potato melts

Recipes and image courtesy of Australian Sweet Potatoes | australiansweetpotatoes.com.au Makes: 4 Prep: 10 mins Cook: 32 mins 650g sweet potato, peeled1 Tbsp olive oil50g butter, softened4 slices grain bread, toasted Preheat oven 200°C fan forced. Slice...

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...