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Masterclass

Adam Liaw compares preparing his classic beef stew in a pressure cooker, casserole pot and slow cooker.
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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
Adam Liaw’s spanakopita.

Your new vegie go-to, plus 20 more recipes you couldn’t stop cooking in April

It’s been a golden month for recipes, with beautiful new bakes, one-pots and Adam Liaw’s very special Greek-style pie all proving especially popular.

Adam Liaw’s spanakopita.
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Adam Liaw’s golden rules for making a showstopping (and sog-free) spanakopita

A soggy base and bland filling are the enemies of this classic Greek pie. Adam Liaw shares his foolproof techniques to beating both for a flaky, crisp result.

  • 1-2 hrs
  • Adam Liaw
Scoop cookie dough and chocolate fudge ice-cream straight into a waffle cone.

We know what you ate last summer (and number one was a sweet surprise)

From substantial salads and supersized sangas to irresistible ice-creams, these are the recipes you loved the most this summer. Let’s get (c)licking!

Pasta marinara.
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Master the marinara: Adam Liaw’s guide to making Australia’s favourite romantic pasta

Elevate date night at home with this restaurant-quality marinara – a decadent seafood classic that is surprisingly simple to perfect.

  • < 30 mins
  • Adam Liaw
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Adam Liaw masterclass: Caprese salad.
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Adam Liaw reveals the one secret to a better Caprese salad

With so few ingredients, every element must work twice as hard. The key to this classic dish isn’t adding more – it’s better curation.

  • < 30 mins
  • Adam Liaw
Porchetta.

Adam Liaw’s step-by-step guide to cooking porchetta with perfect crackling all over

From which cut to buy, why it’s important to keep your nerve and what to serve it with – here’s how to make the rolled pork roast the star of the table.

  • 2 hrs +
  • Adam Liaw
Barbecued steak with chimichurri.
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Adam Liaw’s secret to mastering thick steaks – and the biggest barbecue mistake people make

His slow-cook method, Argentinian brine, and essential chimichurri will change your summer grilling forever.

  • 30 mins - 1 hr
  • Adam Liaw
Australian curried sausages.
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Naff or underrated? Adam Liaw reckons it’s time to serve this Aussie classic with pride

Shake off the cultural cringe and put these true-blue Aussie curried sausages back on the dinner table.

  • < 30 mins
  • Adam Liaw
Adam Liaw’s Singapore noodles.
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The dish everyone thinks is Singaporean? It’s not (but here’s how to cook it)

What if Australia’s favourite “Singaporean” dish isn’t Singaporean at all? Adam Liaw busts a culinary myth, and shows how to make these noodles at home.

  • < 30 mins
  • Adam Liaw