MasterChef’s Theresa Still Resilient After Intense Pressure Test

In last night's episode, the show welcomed back Quay's extrodinare chef Peter Gilmore to host the elimination. Theresa, 44, was up against stiff competition and close friends Trent Harvey and Mimi Baines to try to replicate Peter's Cherry Jam Lamington recipe that wasn't as simple as it seemed. With 32 steps to cook the dish and another 17 to…

ByThe Carousel05/07/20160Comments

Food & Drink

7 Recipes To Keep Kids Busy In The Kitchen These School Holidays

More like boohoo... It's 10am and you have already exhausted every possible activity to keep your children busy. You've got one kid on each arm begging for your attention and you're trying to avoid plonking them in front of the TV to watch Frozen for the 64th time. Here's where cooking comes in! Pop an apron on…

ByMillie Constable04/07/20160Comments

Fitness Nutrition Wellness & Health

7 Healthy Ways To Avoid The Winter Blues

We asked Simone Tregeagle from Australia’s oldest health fund, rt health fund, to share her seven super tips to keep you feeling awesome this winter 1. Eat a rainbow Fruits and veggies are rich in potent plant pigments – that’s what gives them their vibrant colours. And, each colour packs a different nutritional punch. For the…

ByThe Carousel04/07/20160Comments

Entertaining & Wine Healthy Your Recipes

Oxtail, Mushroom And Dumpling Soup Recipe

Jam-packed with goodness, this hearty oxtail soup is perfect for a healthy lunch or dinner Serves 4 Preparation time 15 minutes Cooking time 3 hours + 45 minutes INGREDIENTS 1.2kg oxtail, cut into 3cm pieces* 2 tbsp olive oil 2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced 2 small brown onions, roughly chopped 2 carrots, peeled, roughly chopped 2 celery stalks, roughly chopped 2 tbsp tomato paste 2 bay leaves 2…

ByThe Carousel04/07/20160Comments

Baking Entertaining & Wine Your Recipes

Onion And Coriander Stuffed Naan Recipe

Makes 8–10 Preparation time about 30 minutes Cooking time 4–5 minutes per naan INGREDIENTS Fresh 1 small red onion, finely grated and squeezed dry using a cloth or placed in a sieve, and liquid pressed out as much as possible with the back of a spoon 3–4 tablespoons finely chopped coriander 1 quantity Plain Naan dough (recipe below) Spices ¼ teaspoon red chilli…

ByThe Carousel03/07/20160Comments

Entertaining & Wine Your Recipes

Pistachio Kulfi Recipe

This Kulfi is delicious on its own or served with griddled or barbecued tropical fruit. Serves 4 Preparation time 10 minutes Freezing time at least 6 hours INGREDIENTS Fresh 600ml double or whipping cream Spices 2 pinches of saffron threads, soaked in a little warm milk 2 pinches of green cardamom seeds 1 teaspoon kewra water (optional) Pantry/larder 600ml condensed milk 600ml evaporated milk 2 tablespoons pistachios, finely chopped METHOD 1…

ByThe Carousel01/07/20160Comments

Anti-Ageing Beauty & Fashion Health Nutrition

Anti-Ageing Diet: Best Foods To Fight The Wrinkles

The answer is a resounding yes, say Zoe and Kim Roebuck, aka the founders of holistic Australian skincare brand Dr Roebuck's. To prove their point, the twins have compiled an anti-ageing diet that promotes elasticity in the skin and a youthful complexion. Essentially a skin diet, so your outsides will be as happy as your insides. 7-Day Suggested Diet Breakfast To begin:…

ByChrisanthi Kaliviotis30/06/20160Comments

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London Guide: 5 Of The Best Brunches

Burnt Toast Signature dish: Bread baked in-house that you can toast at your table Coffee: Roasted in-house Tea: Regular builders’ and the usuals For the morning after: Full English or their wellloved pancakes, plus a Bloody Mary Opening hours: Tuesday 8am–5pm; Wednesday–Friday 9am–5pm; Saturday 9am– 5.30pm; Sunday 10am–5pm Address: Shop 88, Brixton Village Market, Coldharbour Lane, SW9 8PS Telephone: 07717 642812 Nearest station: Brixton In a corner shop of busy brixton market,…

ByThe Carousel28/06/20160Comments

Entertaining & Wine Healthy Your Recipes

Meat Free Monday: Butternut Squash Risotto With Goats Cheese

INGREDIENTS 1 butternut squash, peeled, deseeded and cut into chunks 8 sage leaves, chopped 4 garlic cloves, whole and lightly bruised 4 tablespoons olive oil 25g unsalted butter 4 shallots, chopped 250g pearled spelt 200ml dry white wine 750ml hot vegetable stock 2 handfuls of baby leaf spinach 10 chestnuts, cooked, peeled and roughly chopped hard goat's cheese or pecorino salt and freshly ground black pepper METHOD 1 Preheat…

ByThe Carousel27/06/20160Comments

Careers Entertainment Food & Drink News

MasterChef 2016: What Anastasia Is Up To Now

Although Anastasia, 26, unravelled during a harrowing 62-step Beet Wellington pressure test, it hasn’t dented her dreams one bit. Since leaving the MasterChef kitchen Anastasia has undertaken work experience at several restaurants including Sydney’s Quay at Circular Quay and Firedoor in Surry Hills. She is now developing a range of savoury organic products and eventually wants to…

ByThe Carousel21/06/20160Comments