Pantry essentials
The secret to perfect dhal – and why you should salt your pot from the start
Master this budget-friendly staple – a foolproof, nutritious vegetarian main or versatile side that delivers spectacular flavour every time.
- Sarina Kamini
Flatbreads filled with kale and potato masala
Swap your usual side for these spiced greens and spud discs. Hearty and versatile – serve them alongside grilled meats or with a dollop of creamy yoghurt.
- < 30 mins
- Rosheen Kaul
We went shopping with Donna Hay and picked up some surprising tips along the way
The cookbook queen filled up her baskets with her favourite ingredients and shared some golden cooking and hosting advice we can all benefit from.
- Ardyn Bernoth
Old Bay noodles
Old Bay and smoked garlic provide a gourmet shortcut in this flavour-packed dish. It’s a one-two punch of savoury oomph for a truly addictive noodle bowl.
- < 30 mins
- Katrina Meynink
Eight supermarket items nutritionist Sarah Pound always has in her shopping basket
The best-selling author and mum of three takes us on a spin around her favourite IGA and shares her favourite everyday ingredients (and how to use them) along the way.
- Ardyn Bernoth
The 11 condiments you should always have in your fridge
From staples like mayonnaise to those growing in popularity like gochujang – these are the jars to add to your shopping list.
- Johanna Derry Hall
From $2 espressos to tinned tomatoes: Julia Busuttil Nishimura takes us shopping for Italian ingredients
The cookbook author has a deep knowledge and passion for Italian products. She shows us around Mediterranean Wholesalers and shares some of her favourites.
- Ardyn Bernoth
Three six-ingredient noodle dishes to throw together to rescue dinner
For those days when you just can’t, these simple recipes prove that a satisfying meal doesn’t have to be a struggle.
- Katrina Meynink
Fresh v dried: Which version of the spice is right and when you can swap them
Plus the powerful powder that can be used as an alternative to onion and garlic.
- Sarina Kamini
How to tell when it’s time to replace your dried spices
Even the most robust dried spice has a use-by date. And it’s not as far into the future as you might think.
- Sarina Kamini