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Jane de Graaff

Jane de Graaff

Good Food contributor

Jane de Graaff is a food writer and recipe developer who regularly demonstrates fun food on Nine’s Today Show.Connect via X.

Rosheen Kaul's strawberry and tomato salad is packed with spicy, fruity flavours.

Why ‘fricy’ food is so hot (and sweet) right now

The zingy fruit and spice flavour combination is popping up everywhere across social media, recipes and events. Here’s how to try it home.

  • Jane de Graaff
Yes, you can bake your cakes in the air-fryer.

Five things you didn’t know you could cook in an air fryer (and three you should avoid)

You can – and should – cook more in your air fryer than chicken nuggets and chips. Here are some top tips to help you get the most from it.

  • Jane de Graaff
Banana bread cooks beautifully in the air fryer.
EASY

Air fryer banana bread

This easy air fryer banana bread, which comes together in under 50 minutes, is an excellent way to use ripe bananas.

  • 30 mins - 1 hr
  • Jane de Graaff
The humble baked potato is back on the menu.

Hot potato! How the classic jacket potato came back in from the cold

Simple, affordable and packed with fibre, this old-school snack is back on the menu. These are our top tips for the perfect baked spud, plus an easy cheesy recipe.

  • Jane de Graaff
Chip charcuterie board

Why chip charcuteries are the new loaded nachos (and how to make them)

It’s the viral social media trend that’s virtually impossible to mess up. Grab a packet of crisps, your favourite charcuterie platter toppings and pile it up.

  • Jane de Graaff
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This Cherry Ripe-inspired version of overnight Weet-Bix is something you’ll actually look forward to eating.

The endurance of overnight Weet-Bix: Is this viral make-ahead breakfast worth the hype?

The humble Weet-Bix has had a glow-up, becoming a hit with meal-preppers. Here’s everything you need to know, plus a recipe you’ll actually enjoy.

  • Jane de Graaff
Consider replacing plastic lunchboxes with more sustainable alternatives.

Plastic out, low-tox in: How to pack a safe (yet cool) school lunchbox

Things have changed since the old plastic lunchbox with a Vegemite sandwich. Here’s the latest expert advice. Plus: new lunchbox muffins your kids will love.

  • Jane de Graaff
Fairy bread.

The magic of fairy bread: Why everyone loves Australia’s rainbow party snack

This beloved childhood treat is the “perfect trifecta of carbs, sugar and fat”. And as it’s officially Fairy Bread Day today, perfectly acceptable to eat for lunch.

  • Jane de Graaff
The history of Japanese mochi stretches back thousands of years.

Mochi madness: How this stretchy, chewy, dramatic dessert became a viral hit

This pillow-soft Japanese social media sensation has endless flavours. Here’s your complete guide, including how to make it yourself.

  • Jane de Graaff
Acai bowls are a delicious alternative to ice-cream.

From food fad to cafe fixture: Why acai bowls have outlasted the hype (and how to MYO)

Equal parts healthy breakfast bowl and vibrant dessert, the acai bowl can be customised to suit almost any palate.

  • Jane de Graaff