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ANTICIPATION IS MY buzz word this Christmas (and no, it’s not a pivot!). As the resident Festive Fanatic, it’s probably no surprise to the delicious . team that I’m going to milk every Christmas moment in the lead-up to this year’s big day. It’s a we

If you’re going to go all out with a dessert, Christmas is the time to do it. Phoebe Wood , who whips up epic desserts on the daily here at delicious ., creates an extra special pav to dazzle on the biggest day of the year. SERVES 8-10 Begin this

SERVES 4-6 AS A SIDE 600g daikon, peeled, cut into 6cm-long matchsticks200g turnips, trimmed, peeled, cut into 6cm-long matchsticks2 tbs dried wakame (from Asian food shops)1/3 cup (50g) white sesame seeds1/2 cup (150g) mayonnaise100g creme fraiche3

IT’S NOT JUST Sydneysiders that are flocking to Byron Bay for the summer. David Moyle of Franklin fame has just made the move up from Tasmania to the bohemian beach town where he has taken up residence as chief of food at local haunts Harvest, Barrio

HERE AT DELICIOUS. we’ve always loved a great drinks pairing – good food and wine go hand in hand, after all. But never before have we been able to offer our very own wine cases, selected by experts to perfectly complement the recipes in our pages.

Make the holidays extra special with the little things to get in the spirit of giving. Many people will do it tough this Christmas, so we’ve partnered with Feed Appeal for its ‘Fill a Christmas Hamper’ campaign. Any donation you can give, large or sm

MAKES 40 1 cup (220g) caster sugar2 eggs1 tsp vanilla extract1/4 cup (60ml) extra virgin olive oil13/4 cups (260g) plain flour1 tsp baking powder1 tsp cocoa powder150g pistachios, roughly chopped50g sour cherries, roughly chopped150g dark (70%) cho

Merrick: What do you like with turkey? Mike: Being Jewish, my expertise in all things Christmas is limited. But my mind goes to cherries and cranberries. For me, you would smother turkey in cranberry sauce. I’d reach for a small glass of kirsch, hig

THIS WAS GOING to be my minute-by-minute guide to planning the perfect Christmas, but I’ve just read a dozen articles on the subject and I’ve gone from relatively calm about the upcoming festivities to freaking the f*** out in about 20 minutes. Now I

THE ULTIMATE CHRISTMAS EVE FEAST 66 >> EASY SNACKS (WITH DRINKS TO MATCH!) 76 >> RETRO CANAPES TO TRY 86 >> RICK STEIN’S BEST-EVER SEAFOOD 94 >> DANIELLE ALVAREZ’S FAVOURITE DISHES 102 >> SUPER-FRESH SUMMER SALADS 112 >> THE BEAUTY OF VEGIES 120 >> D

MAKES 30 This pastry is very short and crumbly which can make it a little tricky to work with, but it’s worth the effort for the result. Alternatively, you can substitute with store-bought sweet shortcrust. 150g mixed dried fruit like apricots, pe

MAKES 1 30ml rum1 tsp vanilla extract1 tsp caster sugar1 lime, quartered1 peach, seed removed, roughly chopped, plus extra to serve1/4 cup mint leaves, torn, plus extra to serveChilled soda water Place rum, vanilla extract, caster sugar, lime, p

FOR THIS PARTY we are going way back to the very kitsch 1980s and my childhood. I love the memories of Mum throwing her great dinner parties and the jobs I was given to help. I remember being allowed to put the cheese plate together and the choices o

SERVES 6 You will need a kitchen thermometer for this recipe. Sunflower oil, to deep fry1/3 cup (50g) plain flour1/3 cup (50g) cornflour175ml iced soda water2 tsp white sesame seeds, plus extra toasted seeds, to serve18 oysters, shucked, shells r

“THIS BOOK IS MY FIRST step into writing. Cooking is familiar and comforting, and I am learning how to translate what has taken years to discover into words on a page. What I hope to convey is that food and cooking should be big parts of our lives, a

@emmatknowles SERVES 4 2 tbs each hot sauce and maple syrup1 tbs chipotle in adobo, finely chopped1 garlic clove, finely chopped1 butterflied chicken (about 1.8kg), thighs and breast slashed6 long green shallots, trimmed3 corn cobs, silks removed

THIS IS MY tribute to the wonderful world of veg. I’ve chosen 50 of my favourites and delved deeper into what makes them special, offering ways to bring the best out of them in the kitchen, no matter your skill level. Once you leaf (ha!) through the

SERVES 14+ 3 x 330ml bottles apple cider1 tsp ground cinnamon Pinch of allspice5 medium red apples, cores removed, cut into quarters21/2 cups (550g) caster sugarPared zest of 1 lemon7kg whole smoked leg ham, skin on40g whole cloves, to stud (optio

SERVES 4-6 AS A SIDE 25g sea salt flakes1 tbs finely chopped rosemary, plus extra leaves to serve2kg sebago potatoes, peeled, cut into rough 6cm pieces1/4 cup (50g) fine semolina200g duck fat, melted1 tbs sherry vinegar To make the rosemary salt,

MAKES 4 1/4 bunch dill, finely choppedZest and juice of 2 lemons250g good-quality mayonnaise500g leftover roast turkey, shredded(substitute roast chicken)Unsalted butter, room temperature, to spread4 x 20cm fresh sourdough baguette, halved horizont

MAKES 34-36 Begin this recipe at least 5 hours ahead. 1 cup (250ml) thickened cream500g dark (70%) chocolate, chopped2 tbs kirsch (cherry brandy)80g dried sour cherries, choppedGood-quality Dutch cocoa, to dust Place the cream and dark chocolate

SERVES 8 Begin this recipe 1 day ahead. You will need a small palette knife. 6 eggwhites1/2 tsp cream of tartar11/2 cups (330g) caster sugar1 tsp cornflour1 tsp white vinegarPulp from 6 large passionfruit (about 175g), plus extra to serve1/2 cup (

We’ve just splashed down through a shallow part of the creek and we’re climbing up the other side in James Viles’ sturdy Land Rover. “Sorry, bit bumpy,” he says as we clutch onto the Aperol Spritzes he collected for us before we began the drive. We’r

If there’s one thing mates Charlie Hender and William Swale know it’s that Aussies are all about the breezy beach-to-bar outfit. So in 2016 they established their brand ortc clothing co., creating an effortless aesthetic that blurs the lines between

Okinawa prefecture’s chain of islands suspend from mainland Japan like the rope of a giant Buddhist prayer bell – connected yet made of a more organic, flexible substance. Inhabitants of the former Ryukyu Kingdom are recognisable from a mile off for

SOUTH KOREA WAS never at the top of my list… until I went. I travelled there while shooting Far Flung and now tell everyone to go: whether they’re food lovers, seasoned travellers or simply curious. Seoul is an easy city to get around and a great pla