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Food

Lunch

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Julia's Miso Eggplant Rice Bowls

Quick, tasty and oh-so-healthy (and vegan!) - Julia Busuttil Nishimura's sticky and sweet miso eggplant bowl will be your new go-to dinner!
Julia Busuttil Nishimura

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Julia's Hand-Rolled Cavatelli With Clams + 'Nduja

Julia's latest heart-warming dish combines all the best things; hand-made pasta (if you please), fresh seafood and smoky, spicy 'nduja (a sp...
Julia Busuttil Nishimura

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Julia’s Fresh-Yet-Filling Cucumber, Freekeh and Poached Chicken Salad with Yoghurt Tahini

Julia Busuttil Nishimura creates the perfect lunchtime salad; one that is crunchy, creamy, and, of course, full of flavour. Get the recipe h...
Julia Busuttil Nishimura

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Julia's Herby Prawn Mayo Sandwiches

Julia Busuttil Nishimura serves up the ultimate summer sanga. YUM!
Julia Busuttil Nishimura
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Julia's Pillowy Ricotta Tortelli With Butter And Asparagus

It's asparagus season and Julia Busuttil Nishimura has the best pasta recipe for this sweet, seasonal stalk!
Julia Busuttil Nishimura

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Two Super Simple, Hearty Vegetarian Spring Dishes From Clem Day!

Clem Day aka Some Things I Like To Cook shares her easy peasy recipes for a charred cabbage in brown butter with toasted hazelnuts, and a sp...
Clem Day

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Clem Day's Anchovy Roast Chicken With Salsa Verde And Lemony Aioli

The creator of Some Things I Like To Cook shares the start of a three-part feast to celebrate spring... stay tuned this week for the rest!
Clementine Day

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Julia's Spinach And Feta Flatbreads

Inspired by the weekend ritual of visiting the farmer's market with a Börek or Gözleme in hand, Julia Busuttil Nishimura puts her own spin...
Julia Busuttil Nishimura

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Julia's Miso Salmon Bowl With Udon Noodles And Crunchy Greens

The onset of winter and lockdown in Victoria means we're back in comfort food mode – and this warm miso salmon bowl with crunchy greens h...
Julia Busuttil Nishimura

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Julia's Perfect Savoury Galette – Three Ways

Casing ingredients in a flaky, buttery golden crust is the perfect way to spotlight gorgeous seasonal vegetables. Julia Busuttil Nishimura s...
Julia Busuttil Nishimura

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Julia's Picnic-Perfect Marinated Zucchini And Feta Crostini

Show up to your next socially-distanced outdoor gathering with THIS knockout dish! It's not a competition, but it also is.
Julia Busuttil Nishimura

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Summery Vegan Pad Thai With Shredded Kale And Cabbage, From Hetty McKinnon's New Book

In 'To Asia, With Love', the culinary heavyweight (and longtime TDF fave!) explores the fusion of her Chinese-Australian heritage.
Hetty McKinnon

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Julia's Salmon + Potato Spring Salad With Yoghurt Dressing

A versatile salad of salmon, potatoes and vibrant zesty greens from Julia Busuttil Nishimura.
Julia Busuttil Nishimura

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Two Recipes From Julia Busuttil Nishimura's New Cookbook, Out Now!

'A Year Of Simple Family Food' has FINALLY arrived! Today we share recipes for soba salad and pork gyoza, from this instant classic!
Julia Busuttil Nishimura

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The Ultimate Working From Home Salad

Sweet and crispy roasted Brussels sprouts, toasted hazelnuts and tart apple makes this the perfect late winter lunch!
Julia Busuttil Nishimura

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Julia's Teriyaki Chicken Rice Bowls With Cabbage Salad + Pickled Carrots

A bright and healthy rice bowl with plenty of colour and crunch for a satisfying lunch or dinner.
Julia Busuttil Nishimura

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Week 2 Of Pantry-Friendly Meal Ideas From Julia Busuttil Nishimura

The queen of home cooking returns to warm our hearts with another seven day's worth of meal ideas, and a shopping list for everything you'll...
Julia Busuttil Nishimura

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7 Days Of Home-Cooked Meal Ideas from Julia Busuttil Nishimura

The queen of comfort food gives us a menu of nourishing meal ideas, plus a mega shopping list for all of it!
Julia Busuttil Nishimura

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