• Opinion
• Stirring the pot

Do we really have the best coffee culture in the world? Not if you want one after 3pm

Australians proudly claim our coffee is the world’s best. Perhaps it’s time to look up from our flat whites and see what other countries have to offer.

• February 27, 2025
• Adam Liaw

• Pancakes and crepes

Adam Liaw’s blueberry pancakes

Blueberry and cinnamon are great partners. The sugar mix here goes heavy on the cinnamon, as the maple syrup provides the sweetness.

• 2 hrs +
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• Quick & easy

Adam Liaw’s satay roast chicken salad

A pre-roasted chicken and a jar of peanut butter are the building blocks of this simple and delicious chicken salad with satay flavours.

• < 30 mins
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• Baking

Adam Liaw’s pineapple, orange and carrot cake

The inclusion of fruit and olive oil lift an ordinary carrot cake into something a little more special.

• 30 mins - 1 hr
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• Substantial salads

Adam Liaw’s peach and goat’s cheese salad

A classic French chèvre chaud is goat’s cheese grilled on slices of baguette and served with a simply dressed green salad.

• < 30 mins
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• Substantial salads

The two-ingredient salad dressing that makes lettuce something special

Tahini and molasses is an excellent combination that can be used for everything from a dip for pita to a simple green salad such as this.

• < 30 mins
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• Mince

Adam Liaw’s lamb, almond and apricot kofta

It may sound fancy, but these kofta are no more difficult than making hamburgers or a meatloaf.

• 30 mins - 1 hr
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• Fruit desserts

Woo your Valentine with Adam Liaw’s sweet and simple strawberry and chocolate pudding

This simple, trifle-like pudding is rich and indulgent.

• 1-2 hrs
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• Summer seafood

Adam Liaw’s Puglian-style tuna and kingfish crudo

Puglia is known for raw seafood and this dish couldn’t be easier to make. Just slice the fish and serve it with citrus, olive oil and some salt.

• < 30 mins
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• Recipe collection
• Lunar New Year

Five lucky Lunar New Year desserts to make this weekend (starring this ‘irresistible’ pudding)

Usher in a sweet life for the year ahead with these treats from Helen Goh and Adam Liaw.