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Pear and date tarte tatin.
EASY

Adam Liaw’s pear and date tarte tatin

Pears and dates are a classic flavour combination that works exceptionally well in another classic, the tarte tatin.

  • 1-2 hrs
  • Adam Liaw

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Cauliflower cheese fritters.
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Adam Liaw’s cauliflower cheese fritters

Classic cauliflower cheese gets a makeover to become these delicious pan-fried fritters.

  • 30 mins - 1 hr
  • Adam Liaw
Fruit loaf comes in a kid-friendly shape and a more adult version spiked with red wine.

A ‘house of sourdough’ opens in a hallowed bakery site in Melbourne’s north

An eastern suburbs pastry specialist expands and bets big on bread, crafting crusty pizza slices, Italian deli sandwiches and artisanal loaves kids and adults will love.

  • Haymun Win
Toby Wilson with his signature Anzac porridge recipe at Ricos Tacos, where he was the founder and executive chef.

The most heartwarming documentary you’ll see all year is not what you might expect

The Golden Spurtle is a stirring tale set in the quirky Scottish town of Carrbridge. You’ll be forever thankful you watched it.

  • Ben Pobjie
From left: Roma chef Matt Wilkinson, owner Con Christopoulos and manager Giovanni Patane inside the new trattoria.

Roma is Melbourne’s hot new Italian, with extra-large pastas and a shrine to antipasti

From the creator of The European and Kirk’s, it’s a love letter to the Italian capital. Here’s everything you need to know about this all-day restaurant.

  • Quincy Malesovas
Filled flatbreads with kale and potato masala.
EASY

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
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Hotel breakfast buffets are wondrous, but they’re changing.

Why hotel breakfast buffets are shrinking (and where to find the world’s best)

Change is in the air. In many hotels, and especially at the upper end, the breakfast buffet has been reimagined.

  • Michael Gebicki
Herbs are perfect companions for eggs.

Seven ways to make the best scrambled eggs of your life

This fast, reliable staple can be even more delicious with these seven surprising hacks.

  • Ali Slagle
Jen Kwok Lee's party-ready crumpets topped with wagyu bresaola, egg yolk jam, and creme fraiche.

The three ingredients that turn crumpets into the ultimate party starter

This recipe by the SMH Young Chef of the Year Jen Kwok Lee transforms the classic breakfast dish into an impressive party starter.

  • Jen Kwok Lee
Adam Liaw's fried egg salad.
EASY

Fried egg salad with honey mustard dressing

Why should boiled eggs have all the fun? Eggs fried in extra virgin olive oil make for a great centrepiece in this simple salad.

  • < 30 mins
  • Adam Liaw