Food

A classic lemon tart, in New York, May 31, 2023. A press-in-the-pan shortbread crust and an easy lemon curd filling make this stunning pastry a snap to bake. Food Stylist: Monica Pierini. (Linda Xiao/The New York Times)

This easy lemon tart has a timesaving twist

This classic has a buttery shortbread crust and soft, dense lemon curd, with one tweak for ease. Instead of traditional dough, this one has a simple press-in-the-pan cookie crust made with melted butter.

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Think eating healthy costs more? It’s time to bust that myth — your wallet (and body) will thank you.

You’ve been lied to about healthy food

Think eating healthy costs more? It’s time to bust that myth — your wallet (and body) will thank you.

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Seeded chicken nuggets

Even fussy eaters will ask for more of these recipes

Senior dietitian Georgina Agius from MindChamps shares three healthy, kid-approved recipes that fussy eaters of all ages happy

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Chicken and celery salad with wasabi-tahini dressing. Food Stylist: Barrett Washburne.

This chicken salad comes with a kick

The next time you get delivery or takeaway, don’t throw away those condiments. Use them in your next dinner.

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Eating foods like Greek yoghurt, fruit and nuts will trigger the “full” hormone.

Foods that trigger the Ozempic effect without the jab

While many may use drugs used to manage obesity and type 2 diabetes there are also foods that can have the same effect. Here’s everything you need to know.

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Courtney Ralston’s Mexican inspired mushroom dish.

International flavours with Australian mushrooms

Three recipes for international cuisines that each utilise a different type of Australian mushroom best.

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 Italian wedding soup with turkey meatballs.  A simmer in broth keeps the lean turkey meatballs moist and tender in Sarah Copeland’s take on this darling of the soup world. Food styled by Barrett Washburne.

Italian wedding soup with turkey meatballs

A simmer in broth keeps the lean turkey meatballs moist and tender in this take on this darling of the soup world. A brilliant shortcut that gets this family-friendly recipe on the table in a breezy 30 minutes.

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Crispy air fryer sushi tacos

How to make viral air fryer sushi tacos

The recipe has already racked up more than 6 million views.

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Butter chicken: Simple recipe for sophisticated tastes

Simple Home Edit founder Nicole Maguire shares her family favourite recipe for garlicky chicken.

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Despite all the strong evidence for its benefits,  Australians are not eating enough seafood.

The one seafood swap your body will thank you for

Nutritionist Sarah Di Lorenzo: Think seafood’s too pricey or complicated? The best options are already in your pantry.

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KFC are going to unveil a world first fried chicken vending machine.

KFC’s world first chicken vending machine in secret location

Lovers of KFC are scrambling to guess the secret Aussie location of a world first first for the takeaway giant  — a fried chicken vending machine.

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Southern macaroni and cheese. Food styled by Rebecca Jurkevich.

Southern macaroni and cheese

There is macaroni and cheese, and then there is special occasion macaroni and cheese like this one. Instead of a roux, this one begins with a milk-and-egg base, which gives the dish a rich, silky taste.

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The Pulled Beef Brisket Street Tacos aren’t the crunchy kind — they’re made with tortilla wraps.

Recipes: delicious soft tacos and easy quesadillas

Chef and TV personality Michael Weldon shared these recipes for delicious soft tacos and easy quesadillas the whole family will love. 

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Do we actually need to snack or is three meals a day better? 

Beat those 80s-style eating habits by snacking smarter

Nutritionist Sarah Di Lorenzo asks do we actually need to snack or is three meals a day better? 

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 Spring is the perfect opportunity to give yourself a little overhaul and focus on being your best self.

Why Spring is the best time to give your health an overhaul

Nutritionist Sarah Di Lorenzo: Spring is the perfect opportunity to give yourself a little overhaul and focus on being your best self.

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