Mix it, roll it, bake it, make it.
Australians love bread. Whether it’s pita or sourdough, brioche or damper, naan or roti, bagels or lavash, millions of us eat it every week. And with the steady (a-hem) rise of artisanal offerings (including gluten-free and vegan varieties), it’s no longer a question of wholegrain or white? Sliced or not?
One thing that will never change: when it comes to bread, fresher is always better. And you can’t get much fresher than homemade. Here are some books to help you catch onto the latest wave of home baking, and fill your world with that fresh-baked smell.
The iconic sticky toffee pudding gets an upgrade in this recipe from Seema Pankhania that infuses the sponge with spiced dark rum to complement the flavours of ginger, cinnamon, and molasses.
My baked frittata fingers are packed full of important nutrients for developing babies.
Fairy bread is a treat traditionally served at birthday parties in Australia, but you can make it for yourself as a snack anytime.
This delicious, simple breaded cod recipe from The Batch Lady is a healthy twist on this family favourite, with lemon and Parmesan added to the coating for extra flavour.
A delicious, warming classic chicken casserole livened up with plenty of fresh herbs, that you can make in the hob or in your slow cooker.
This chicken mayo wrap recipe is a firm favourite for big and little lunches. A fun take on a burrito, this super roll is filling, and very easy to make.
This rich and spicy butter chicken recipe from Seema Pankhania, with its creamy tomato sauce and tender marinated chicken thighs, offers a deeply flavourful twist on the traditional dish, perfect for a satisfying meal served with naan and rice.
A delightful mixture of sweet and savoury, check out these air-fried tacos from Jamie Oliver.
The perfect easy dessert to serve after a roast, Jamie's air fryer crumble has a base of tender apples, pears and blackberries gently spiced with ginger and orange, and finished with a buttery oat topping.
Live the high life with these delectable air-fried fish and chips from Jamie Oliver.
These chicken tenders are a great alternative to a takeaway.
If you're a fan of porridge for breakfast, you'll love this recipe for chocolate chip baked oats from Fitwaffle. Cooked in the air fryer, this recipe comes together so easily for a delicious start to the day that will keep you fuelled until lunch.
This clever recipe from The Batch Lady uses a garlic and herb soft cream cheese (such as Boursin) as a shortcut to a deliciously creamy and flavourful tomato sauce for gnocchi.
This is an ode to one of my favorite sandwiches of all time: the Korean Chicken Cheesesteak at Fred's Meat a Bread in Atlanta, Georgia.
Feed a hungry crowd with this simple one-pot recipe for chicken tikka rice, packed with aromatic whole spices and tender chunks of chicken.
This fragrant olive oil and citrus cake from Carolina Gelen has an intricate topping of crystallised oranges in cardamom syrup. A true celebration of citrus fruit, you can switch it up with different varieties of orange, clementines and lemons as they come into season.
A cross between a soup and a stew, this extra comforting recipe from Carolina Gelen combines hearty butter beans, broccoli and Cheddar with a crispy cheesy panko topping.
Carolina Gelen proves a delicious pie doesn't have to contain meat in this hearty vegetarian pie packed with plenty of veg and lentils. Looking for a vegan pie? Look out for the easy swaps to make this recipe vegan friendly.
These pancakes are fast, fluffy, and don't make a huge mess of your kitchen.
A child spends more than 180 days of the year at school. That’s 180 lunches and a significant chunk of their nutritional intake!
