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ARE YOU TO FU enough?

Love it or hate it, everyone has an opinion about tofu. Tofu is a very popular plant-based protein for vegans and vegetarians, but now this humble bean curd is starting to shine for meat lovers too as an alternative source of protein.

Sweet TRAYBAKES

Whether you want to feed a group of people or make a batch of treats for the week, traybaking is a no-fuss way to cook up something sweet and easy that will please everyone. Your family and friends will love you when you offer them some of our: cinnamon scrolls; fruity chocolate; espresso brownies; lemon & coconut slice; or ginger cake with brown butter frosting.

ROLL UP

When you roll food, whether in Lebanese bread, a thin pancake or whatever you choose, you can create a parcel of nutrition that is perfectly suited to your own tastes and needs. Here are some roll-up recipes that will suit every occasion including: mango, snow pea, & sprout rice paper rolls; oat crepes with coconut yoghurt & mixed berries; or beef meatball & tzatziki flatbreads.

RICE BOWL Lunches

If you are working from home, or even enjoying your weekend, and lunchtime rolls around but you have no plans for lunch, then a rice bowl is an ideal saviour.

PLANT-BASED PIES

Pies are a piece of gastronomic brilliance: a filling with a case and lid you can eat is food genius. The first pies date back to Egyptian times and there is a recipe for chicken pie that was carved into stone more than 4000 years ago. For millennia, however, the pie casing was mostly used to cook the filling, but for around 500 years or more we have been eating the pie crust too.

20 FOOD CRAVING HACKS

Decipher the deeper causes of your cravings and discover tricks to curtail them.

Eggplant (Solanum melongena L)

Eggplant is a wonderful option for vegans and vegetarians, extremely nutritious and highly versatile in the kitchen.

5 PANTRY SAVIOURS

Whether you're cooking a simple breakfast or something more exotic, here are five pantry food staples you should have on hand to cook plenty of delicious meals in the comfort of your own home.

Cucumber (Cucumis sativus)

Cucumbers are delicious fresh but they also offer plenty more options in the kitchen.

Our Chefs

Meet the chefs who bring this issue's recipes to you: Lisa Guy, Georgia Harding, Lee Holmes, Sammy Jones, Raquel Neofit, Naomi Sherman and Ames Starr.

9 WAYS TO REDUCE gas

Feeling bloated and gassy after a meal can be uncomfortable and even embarrassing. Eating too quickly, overeating and eating the wrong types of food are often to blame. If you're experiencing these digestive symptoms frequently, though, it could be a sign that you have poor digestion or gut health, or some other underlying health issue that needs addressing.

SEVEN SUPER seeds

They may be tiny, but humble seeds are often underutilised, used as a quick garnish or an afterthought in cooking rather than a hero. These small nutritional powerhouses have a wide range of nutritional and delicious benefits; not only do they add texture and flavour to a dish, but they are also chock full of nutrients, protein and healthy fats that can boost energy, reduce cholesterol, and promote immunity and cardiovascular function.

IN CONVERSATION WITH Pip Sumnak

Pip, tell us about your journey into the food world. Where did it begin and how? It has been a roundabout kind of journey, that’s for sure.

THE DELIGHTS OF mascarpone

Born of the Renaissance era in Northern Italy, mascarpone is a wonderfully versatile cheese celebrated as a national treasure by the Italians. Today its praise is sung by chefs and foodies in all corners of the globe, such are the delights of the irresistibly smooth and rich quality that mascarpone brings to sweet and savoury dishes alike.

NICE TO MEET yuzu

With its delicious tang and fresh, citrusy aroma,  yuzu brings an exquisite twist to drinks, marinades, desserts and more. Here’s why the unique Asian fruit  is set to become the next big thing in our kitchens.

Blueberries (Vaccinium spp.)

Blueberries are packed with antioxidants but are also a delicious snack.

Our Chefs

Ames Starr Ames Starr is a kitchen creative, food educator, recipe developer and founder of the popular Brisbane plant-based brand Raw & Peace.

IN CONVERSATION WITH Alice Zaslavsky

Alice Zaslavsky is a broadcaster, award-winning author, teacher and the passionate food educator behind Phenomenom, a free digital food educational program for schools.

Choose organic

There's never been a better time to choose organic than during Australian Organic Awareness Month this September

FEED YOUR microbiome

Did you know there are billions of beneficial bugs brewing in your belly? By choosing foods to support these bugs, you reap rich mind-body rewards.

FLU-FIGHTING foods

Foods that boost your immune system are an important part of your armoury to keep yourself free from flu this winter.

Lunchbox treats

ORGANIC MERCHANT

Fabulous flaxseed recipes

STONEY CREEK OIL PRODUCTS

5 REASONS TO GO ORGANIC

There's no doubt organic food is good for you and tastes better, but there are even more reasons why organic food is a sensible choice. We explore five good reasons to go organic today.

EatWell with Emma

BROUGHT TO LIFE BY Tilda products

7 FOODS TO EAT EVERY DAY

Discover the top seven nourishing foods you should work into your diet on a daily basis.

Radish (Raphanus sativus)

Radishes are super easy to grow and have a delightful peppery flavour, making them a joy in your kitchen.

Stacks OF FLAVOUR

Stacking food allows you to get creative and combine foods into a single dish that offers amazing flavours with each bite. We have come up with some delicious, nutritious stacked meals that you and the family will simply adore. See how these yummy dishes stack up: cheesy potato and thyme stacks; zucchini fritter stacks; Caprese stack with homemade pesto; antipasto stack; roast veggie and haloumi pesto stacks; meringue stacks; blackberry and apple almond pancake stack; and a chocolate sponge stack.

Saka Saka: Adventures in African Cooking, South of the Sahara

COOKBOOK REVIEW saka saka

Beet (Beta vulgaris)

Preparing beetroot takes a little time but the delicious health-giving options in your kitchen are worth the wait.