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THE END OF A YEAR always elicits a mixed bag of feelings inside: celebratory, nostalgic and downright amazement at how it all went by so fast. For the team at delicious. , the end of 2015 also frames a new beginning: delicious.com.au is finally here! Our first standalone website has been a long time coming, and bears the fruit of many meals, too many toasts and much passion, enthusiasm, excitement and hard work. You’ll find all your favourite delicious. recipes from throughout the years, from our wonderful family of chefs, cooks, columnists and writers. There’ll be daily news, bar and restaurant reviews, plenty of travel inspiration, entertaining menus, table setting guides, trend alerts, drinks matching, event galleries and interviews. You’ll even be able to review restaurants against our critic, Anthony…
REVIEWS DINING OUT TONIGHT? CHECKOUT OUR CRITIC'S WEEKLY REVIEWS, AS WELL AS THE BEST CAFES, BARS AND EAT STREETS AROUND THE COUNTRY. JUST BUST A MOVE » kitchen playlists What tunes does Fass play in the kitchen? It turns out the Irish chef has a lot of love for his home country (and Vengaboys). We’ve got kitchen and party playlists from Matt Preston, Anna Polyviou and more. ENTERTAINING & STYLE GUIDES We edit the trenas so you don't have e - from the latest appliances and tableware party planning 101. TRAVEL Need to get away? With travel inspiration for short breaks and longer stays, plus the latest in travel news, we have essential intel for hungry travellers. From NY’s best bars to tropical south-east Asia and fairytale-perfect Scandinavia, we’ll get…
FESTIVE FEAST EASY CHRISTMAS Charred capsicum, anchovy & thyme salad, p 102 Smith & Hooper Pinot Grigio 2015 Preserved lemon roast chicken with spiced potatoes, p 95 Smith & Hooper Reserve Merlot 2013 Frozen Christmas pudding cake, p 110 Yalumba FSW8B Botrytis Viognier 2015 “Sit by the water and go for drinks that match the moment – think light, fresh, crisp, refreshing and you’ll go well.” Mike Bennie, drinks writer SUMMER VIBES FRESH CATCH Out-of-the-glass prawn cocktail, p 170 Blind Corner Governo Sauvignon Blanc 2015 Barbecued whole snapper with coconut miti sauce, p 74 Fikkers Two Bricks Sauvignon Semillon 2015 Coconut pine-lime pops, p 148 Heiwa Shuzo Tsuru-ume Yuzushu Sake “NYE is one of those occasions where you should go all out. Oysters, great cocktails and prawns – I…
PHOTO OF THE MONTH #MAKEITDELICIOUS Great way to start the long weekend – zucchini fritters, smoked salmon & poached eggs (Exclusive Extract, Oct 15, p 92).Thanks @deliciousAUS! @MarieCarmody main event Can I just say how outstanding the October 2015 Faster Food feature is (p 66)! My family have benefited regularly from delicious. – I think our standard of living has gone up tenfold. Honestly, food editor Warren Mendes has outdone himself this month. Can’t wait to get cooking! Kaz Reiman hit the spot I made the salmon and & spring pea salad (Valli’s Kitchen Diary, Oct 15, p 147) last night. Such a hit with the whole family! @emack86I spring fling Your October 2015 issue was as fresh as a daisy, it had me hotfooting it to the markets. I’m…
NIGELLA IS COMING TO AUSTRALIA! Excited, much? The Domestic Goddess is Down Under to promote her beautiful new book, Simply Nigella: Feel Good Food, and new series Simply Nigella, which premieres December 2 on Foxtel’s LifeStyle Food, and we’re giving you the exclusive chance to meet her over lunch at Andrew McConnell’s hot Melbourne restaurant, Supernormal. Andrew and head chef Ben Pigott have created a five-course shared feast of bright Asian flavours that will be matched with fine wines from Brown Brothers, including their Pirie NV sparkling, 2015 Tamar Ridge Pinot Gris and 2013 Tamar Ridge Pinot Noir. Nigella’s new book offers effortless recipes to make you feel good, from stress-free ideas for feeding a crowd and nourishing bowl food for nights on the couch to her signature luscious sweets…
ZUCCHINI FRITTERS WITH SPINACH & GOLDEN RAISIN DIP MAKES 20 FRITTERS 600g (about 5) zucchinis, grated 1 small onion, grated 1 garlic clove, crushed 100g Greek feta, crumbled 2 eggs, lightly beaten 2 tbs flat-leaf parsley leaves, finely chopped 2 tbs dill sprigs, finely chopped 1/2 tsp dried mint 1/3 cup (50g) plain flour 2 tbs (30g) rice flour 1/3 cup (80ml) olive oil, to shallow-fry Lemon wedges, to serve SPINACH & GOLDEN RAISIN DIP 2 tbs golden raisins, roughly chopped, plus extra to serve 1 tbs olive oil 2 eschalots, finely chopped 1/4 tsp ground turmeric Pinch of saffron threads 3/4 cup (200g) thick natural yoghurt 250g English spinach leaves, blanched, finely chopped 1 tbs lemon juice Combine zucchini with 1 tsp salt. Place in a colander set in…
