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Grill-striped oyster mushroom “steaks” are served with sauce au poivre.

Steak au poivre, but make it veg: Rosheen Kaul’s fun ways with fungi

Crunchy textures and rich flavours ensure mushrooms take the starring role in these brilliant new recipes.

  • Rosheen Kaul

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Adam Liaw’s coq au vin.

Adam Liaw shares the steps to reaching ‘coq au vin heaven’

Forget magic tricks – achieving a deeply flavoured and tender classic French braise comes down to getting the basics right (and heeding these tips).

  • 1-2 hrs
  • Adam Liaw
Leaf salad with parsley vinaigrette.

Adam Liaw’s simple green salads for every occasion

Adam Liaw describes himself as a big fan of a green salad, and these recipes are some of his best.

Keep the chicken pasta salad and the creamy dill dressing separate if you’re serving the salad later.
EASY

Chicken pasta salad with creamy dill dressing

Full of fresh vegetables and lean protein, this make-ahead pasta salad could be an easy lunch or light dinner.

  • < 30 mins
  • Sarah Pound
This dish provides the flavours of banh mi without showering you in breadcrumbs.

The best bits without the bulk: Three hit dishes get a sensational salad spin

Rosheen Kaul takes three classics – banh mi, California roll and Turkish manti – and transforms them into fresh, textural salad bowls.

  • Rosheen Kaul
Eggplant caviar on bruschetta.
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Eggplant caviar on bruschetta

Big-flavoured, meat-free and cheap to make, this works as a dip served with crunchy toast or as a sauce alongside grilled or roasted ingredients.

  • 30 mins - 1 hr
  • Neil Perry
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Chickpea and tuna ‘chaat’.
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Chickpea and canned tuna ‘chaat’ is a flavour explosion – no cooking required

Crunchy and fluffy textures meet chutneys, cooling yoghurt and aromatic spices in this oven-free dinner.

  • < 30 mins
  • Rosheen Kaul
Korean chilli flakes add vibrancy to this cooling watermelon salad.
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Watermelon and fior di latte salad with Korean chilli dressing

Chunks of juicy watermelon, rich fior di latte and a sweet-savoury dressing is a refreshing combination in hot weather.

  • < 30 mins
  • Rosheen Kaul
Romesco pasta with ricotta.

Five things to do with romesco, the Spanish flavour bomb (and how to make the sauce at home)

Traditionally served with fish and grilled meats, this brilliant capsicum sauce enlivens everything it touches. Make extra sauce so you can freeze some for later.

Romesco pasta with ricotta.
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Romesco pasta with ricotta

This big-flavoured sauce comes together in minutes, bringing a burst of sunshine to a simple pasta dish.

  • < 30 mins
  • Jessica Brook

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