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  1. Read more: Tomato and Sardine Salad, with Watercress Broth and Rice
    Tomato and Sardine Salad, with Watercress Broth and Rice

    Tomato and Sardine Salad, with Watercress Broth and Rice

    Seafood and tomatoes are foundational to Mauritian cooking. This salad brings them together simply: ripe tomatoes dressed ...
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  2. Read more: Nagesh Seethiah
    Nagesh Seethiah

    Nagesh Seethiah

    From Mauritius to North Melbourne, Nagesh Seethiah’s cooking is shaped by heritage, seasonality, and small, community-led ...
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  3. Read more: SPRING FRITTO MISTO
    SPRING FRITTO MISTO

    SPRING FRITTO MISTO

    Crisp, golden, and feather-light, this fritto misto is spring on a plate. The soda-water batter keeps it airy, and the mix...
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  4. Read more: OLD FASHIONED SPONGE CAKE WITH LEMON CURD, CHANTILLY CREAM & PASSIONFRUIT ICING
    OLD FASHIONED SPONGE CAKE WITH LEMON CURD, CHANTILLY CREAM & PASSIONFRUIT ICING

    OLD FASHIONED SPONGE CAKE WITH LEMON CURD, CHANTILLY CREAM & PASSIONFRUIT ICING

    Light and nostalgic, this sponge is both airy and indulgent. The bright tartness of lemon curd and passionfruit cuts clean...
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  5. Read more: Sian Redgrave
    Sian Redgrave

    Sian Redgrave

    The first time I met Sian Redgrave was at her place in Paddington. From the kitchen, she called out “come in” as the kettl...
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  6. Read more: Upside-down Rhubarb and Ricotta Cake
    Upside-down Rhubarb and Ricotta Cake

    Upside-down Rhubarb and Ricotta Cake

    This cake, made with whipped ricotta, browned butter, and just enough flour to hold it together, is both creamy and light....
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  7. Read more: Nettle, Fennel and Potato Soup with Garlic Toum
    Nettle, Fennel and Potato Soup with Garlic Toum

    Nettle, Fennel and Potato Soup with Garlic Toum

    Nettle and garlic are both old-world remedies—good for circulation, immunity, and warding off winter colds. Here, they com...
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  8. Read more: Dom Gattermayr
    Dom Gattermayr

    Dom Gattermayr

    Whether it’s a simple sausage with all the trimmings or a seasonal cake, Dom Gattermayr’s approach to food is generous in ...
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  9. Read more: WASHING UP
    WASHING UP

    WASHING UP

    For Mother’s Day, we invited photographer Lisa Sorgini and writer Stephanie Guest to reflect on the daily repetitions of c...
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  10. Read more: Braised Roman Beans with Tomato and Dill
    Braised Roman Beans with Tomato and Dill

    Braised Roman Beans with Tomato and Dill

    These beans remind me of lunches at my grandparents' house, on lace tablecloths covered with a sheet of thick plastic for ...
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  11. Read more: Slow-Cooked Lamb on the Bone with Lemon Potatoes
    Slow-Cooked Lamb on the Bone with Lemon Potatoes

    Slow-Cooked Lamb on the Bone with Lemon Potatoes

    This one reminds me of Easter, but without the need for a backyard spit or a crowd. Just lamb and potatoes, slow-roasted a...
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  12. Read more: Very, Very Simple Rice Pudding
    Very, Very Simple Rice Pudding

    Very, Very Simple Rice Pudding

    This is a simple rice pudding base that you can top with any combination of nuts and fruits. I’ve used figs and hazelnuts,...
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