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SPLENDOUR in the RAINFOREST

Enveloping nature, tropical humidity and drippings of luxury... the newly reawakened Silky Oaks Lodge is suspended in a Daintree wonderland

THE KITCHEN GARDENER Parsley

This fragrant Mediterranean plant is so much more than a garnish

СОММЕ IL FAUT

Bistro, brasserie, bouillon or café? The answer lies in a unique social order. CALLUM MCDERMOTT decodes the rules of French restaurant hierarchy.

VIVE LE BISTRO

LEE TULLOCH returns to Paris and revisits some of her favourite bistros, reflecting on what makes the classic French style of cooking and hospitality so magical.

Sweet Cravings

Grab yourself a slice of heaven.

What's in the pie maker?

Our national love affair with pies is made easy with bought pastry sheets and a nifty kitchen must-have.

Sunday roast

Mix up your Sunday supper and choose between the oven, slow cooker or smoker to create a family feast.

cooking class Money bags

Why go out for takeout when you can make this restaurant favourite at home with our step-by-step guide.

LENTIL SALADS 4 ways with

French-style green lentils, originating in Puy in France, are a delicious addition to salads.

jams, conserves & marmalades

Plan to make jam when fruit is at its peak so you are using fresh local produce at its prime – that way you can savour the flavours year round.

gluten-free bake Baked lemon-iced donuts

No gluten? No worries! Create these delicious baked donuts for the perfect gluten-free afternoon tea treat.

cooking class Jambalaya

Our hearty, Creole-style all-in-one rice dish is easy enough for midweek and smart enough for weekend entertaining.

cook the Cover Classic moussaka

Moussaka has a special place in Greek hearts. This is a dish made to share, a hearty and filling family favourite.

cook it slow Braised beef cheeks in stout

Pop this recipe in the slow cooker overnight for a hearty dish you really can make with your eyes closed.

cake of the month Orange blossom torte

Sweet and tangy, this delicious torte with big citrus flavours makes the perfect dessert or afternoon tea treat.

An introduction to Wok-smoking

A wok is great for smoking duck, cheeses and vegetables indoors using woodchips, tea leaves, rice, herbs or spices.

The art of...eating entertainment

The combination of culture and cooking is a pleasure worth pursuing on your travels

THE ART OF PLATESCAPE

Still life has always been one of the art world's most enduring forms. Now a group of Australian artists are transforming the genre with their visions of food, wine and good times

LISA HAVILAH

Kylie Kwong celebrates the individuals helping to grow a stronger community. This month, we meet arts administrator and Powerhouse Museum chief executive Lisa Havilah.

Khao soi

The magic of this dish lies in the contrast between fresh noodles bathed in spiced soup and the crunch of crisp fried noodles.

Kettle sours

Soured using fruits and lactobacillus, these beers offer refreshingly tart, easy drinking.

ARTFULLY AMBITIOUS

Freewheeling creativity and sharp kitchen skills ensure this gallery restaurant succeeds as a drawcard in its own right

A CHEF'S GUIDE TO... Bangkok, Thailand

Celebrated chef GAGGAN ANAND takes us to the heart of Bangkok. And unlike his own acclaimed restaurants, you won't find these places in any guide book.

A QUICK WORD WITH THEA ANAMARA PERKINS

She is the granddaughter of trailblazing Indigenous activist Charles Perkins, the daughter of art curator Hetti Perkins and a creative force in her own right. The Arrernte and Kalkadoon artist reminisces about childhood trips to the Central Desert region and celebrates those working to preserve cultural stories.

Culture of kindness

In mayhem and mourning, food is a universal tool for expressions of care, discovers

DINNER THEATRE

Food and art collide in Mona's new "revolving restaurant" concept for Faro

GIMLET

The beauty of the Gimlet lies in its simplicity.

GROWING TOGETHER

Native Australian ingredients are true superfoods but their greatest value, writes MAX VEENHUYZEN, is to connect us with more than 60,000 years of First Nations knowledge.

HEADLINE ACT

This stellar hit continues to deliver seasonal dishes and quality service

HIGH PERFORMANCE

Bennelong augments its always-elegant dining experience with a little late-afternoon jazz. It's smooth