Discover Margaret River Region’s Gourmet Delights

Imagine - a destination with a Mediterranean climate, stunning beaches, majestic forests, ancient caves and glorious sunsets as well as world class food and wine? With a dramatic coastline and breath-taking scenery all the way from Busselton to Albany, the South West of Western Australia offers all this and much, much more. Located an easy…

ByLyndey Milan15/01/2025

Destinations Travel & Leisure

TV Chef Lyndey Milan On Discovering the Hidden Charms of Southern Italy

As the sun sets, casting a golden hue over ancient olive groves and whitewashed villages with their distinctive trulli cone-shaped roofs, Puglia and its wilder western neighbour, Basilicata, unveil their timeless magic. Even after four visits and another planned for 2025, I never tire of these regions. Nestled in the heel of Italy’s boot, these…

ByLyndey Milan12/12/2024

Baking

Caramelised Pear Scones Recipe With Whipped Cream

Lyndey Milan, Australia's favourite cook, shares her caramelised pear scones recipe with whipped cream. Perfect for the ultimate high tea party. Makes 12 Preparation 15 minutes Cooking 20 minutes INGREDIENTS 2 small firm pears e.g. Corella, Josephine or Beurre Bosc 4 cups (600g) self-raising flour Pinch sea salt 1 cup (250ml) cream 1 cup (250ml) water 1-2 tablespoons brown sugar 40g…

ByLyndey Milan07/09/2024

Food & Drink Your Recipes

Lyndey Milan’s Roast Turkey With Italian Sausage Seasoning And Vegetables

There's nothing more exciting than preparing the roast turkey for a special family meal. So you don't want to get the timing wrong - and you want to prepare all the trimmings. Here, Lyndey Milan shares her fabulous recipe for Roast Turkey with Italian Sausage Seasoning and Vegetables. Serves 10 Preparation 40 minutes Cooking 4¾ hours 1 x 4kg turkey Salt and…

ByLyndey Milan24/05/2024

Healthy Quick & Easy

Lyndey Milan’s Healthy Chicken, Vegetable & Pearl Barley Soup Recipe

Try this healthy soup by Australia's favourite chef, Lyndey Milan. Preparation and cooking time 50 minutes Serves 4 INGREDIENTS 11/2 cups (300g) pearl barley 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 red onion, thinly sliced 2 sweet corn, cobs removed 3 (330g) chicken thigh fillets, shredded 1.5 litres chicken stock 1/2 teaspoon dried tarragon leaves 1 bunch…

ByLyndey Milan15/05/2024

Food & Drink Recipes

Macadamias, Figs And Honeycomb Chocolate Bark

The only thing to remember about this blissful combination of crunchy macadamias with chocolate, figs and honeycomb is that it may become your new addiction! Ingredients 200g good quality dark chocolate, melted ½ cup macadamias, roughly chopped ½ cup dried figs, thinly sliced ½ cup honeycomb, crushed Method Line a baking tray with baking paper.…

ByLyndey Milan24/12/2023

Baking Food & Drink

Blair’s Banana Cake With Passionfruit Icing

I made this cake for my son Blair for every one of his 29 happy years and do it each year on his birthday since we lost him to Acute Myleoid Leukaemia. The profit from sales of this cake tin go to the Blair Milan Memorial Scholarship in association with Charles Sturt University. The insert in this…

ByLyndey Milan27/10/2023

Destinations Entertaining & Wine Food & Drink Travel & Leisure Videos

Gooree Park: The Winning Blend Of Thoroughbred Horses and Wines

Just ten minutes from Mudgee in the Heart of New South Wales, Gooree Park is one of the region's most historic and picturesque properties. Producing both champions of the track and a wide range of award-winning wines, there's no doubting Gooree's thoroughbred credentials. Much-loved Aussie cook Lyndey Milan visited for the day with The…

ByLyndey Milan30/06/2023

World

Lyndey Milan’s Failsafe Risotto Bianco Recipe

Risotto Bianco is the most basic of all risottos. Master the technique and you can make any risotto you like. It's the perfect vehicle for using up leftover roast meat and vegetables or any of the variations below. Preparation time 10 minutes Cooking time 30 minutes Serves 4 INGREDIENTS 1.25 litres (5 cups) chicken, beef or veal stock 3 tablespoons…

ByLyndey Milan28/06/2023

Baking

Lamington Trifle With Raspberry Sauce

This is a play on Lamington flavours: chocolate chiffon cake layered with whipped cream and raspberry sauce garnished with crunchy coconut toffee. Serves 8-10 INGREDIENTS ¾ cup (105g) plain flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon cornflour 2 tablespoons cocoa 3 eggs, separated 2/3 cup (150g) caster sugar 1/4 cup (60ml) extra virgin olive oil 1/3 cup (80ml) espresso coffee, cooled 1 teaspoon…

ByLyndey Milan23/04/2023