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Entertaining

Finger food for entertaining

Some quick and easy finger food to whet the appetite or keep the cocktail party guests going. Read more...

Luscious nibbles

With Christmas, New Year and summer entertaining upon us, Vanessa Jones presents easy-to-prepare and delicious bite-size finger foods. They can be prepared in advance, leaving plenty of time for you to enjoy your party – just like everyone else. Read more...

Olives

South Australia's Mediterranean climate is perfect for growing – and eating – olives. Make the best of them with these recipes. Read more...

Dishes to get your tea into

It is said that the Chinese Emperor Shen Nong (2700BC) was the first to drink tea. The emperor would only drink boiled water until one day, when a servant was preparing his water, a wild tea leaf fell into the brew … and the first cuppa was made! Food writer Vanessa Harcourt takes making tea and cooking with tea much further. Read more...

Summer in Provence

Here are recipes suitable for Christmas, or any special summer occasion: delightful baked palmiers, barbecue prawns, delicate poached zucchini flowers with light nicoise salad, goat’s cheese timbale. Read more...

Party Food

Entertaining doesn’t have to be difficult, whether it’s a lazy afternoon with friends grazing, or a sophisticated get-together, we have the answer for you. Read more...

The versatile mushroom

… toss them through salad, serve sautéed on brioche for breakfast, pickle them, serve with creamy polenta, make a ragout of mushrooms with root vegetables and chestnuts. Read more...