Carrot

You can feel this vegie-packed chicken soup doing you good. — EASY

Comfort food

Immunity chicken soup for the soul

A nourishing, vegie-packed broth featuring shredded chicken and wholesome pearl barley – a comforting remedy to boost your body and soothe the senses.

1-2 hrs
Sarah Pound

Family meals

Adam Liaw’s garlic buttered vegetables

A simple pan-fried butter “sauce” is all you need to turn these vegetables into a quick-fire success.

< 30 mins
Adam Liaw

Carrot cake, only more deeply spiced and brooding. — EASY

Baking

One-bowl cardamom and molasses carrot cake

This simple cake is a dump-and-stir dream – richly spiced with cardamom and molasses, and topped with a luscious cream cheese frosting.

30 mins - 1 hr
Katrina Meynink

Budget

Chermoula, carrot and chickpea salad

This vibrant, smoky autumnal side – with its fresh crunch and sweet dates – is tumbled with a glorious herb paste.

< 30 mins
Katrina Meynink

Spiced honey and parmesan skewers, meet your new best friend, salsa verde. — EASY

Budget

Spiced honey and parmesan carrot skewers with salsa verde

Wow your guests with this sticky, caramelised root vegetable masterpiece – it’s moreish, a breeze to prep ahead and looks a million bucks.

30 mins - 1 hr
Katrina Meynink

Adam Liaw compares preparing his classic beef stew in a pressure cooker, casserole pot and slow cooker. — EASY

Masterclass

Stovetop, slow cooker, pressure cooker: Adam Liaw cooks stew three ways to see what’s best

Using your favourite kitchen tools, we show you how to transform economical gravy beef into a rich, tender braise. Plus: introducing the “Japanese braising” method.

2 hrs +
Adam Liaw

Comfort food

Simple, affordable, freezable: Nutritionist Sarah Pound’s classic pumpkin soup

Warm up with a silky, golden bowl of this seasonal go-to. High in nutrients and effortless to whip up, it’s a winner for busy weeknights, and the freezer.

30 mins - 1 hr
Sarah Pound

Comfort food

Chicken noodle soup

Enjoy a nourishing bowl of this timeless staple. Bursting with goodness and ideal for chilly days, it’s a brilliant way to prep ahead and feed the crew.