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    Fennel and lemon fritters

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    Comfort baking for Anzac Day

    In the spirit of Anzac Day we have a traditional Anzac biscuit recipe paired with new interpretations from Australian chef Helen Goh and New Zealand cook Olivia Galletly.

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    Relaxed Anzac weekend eating

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    Inspired by pioneer life

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    Shifting seasons: Green bean dal

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    Shifting seasons: Green bean dal

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    Ricotta gnocchi with quick tomato and basil sauce

    Soft, light ricotta gnocchi are one of those quiet wins in the kitchen.

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    Pinot Noir at a price for everybody

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    Cooking that sparks the feeling of home

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    Radish butter with toast

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    A bite-sized hit

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    Feasting with your eyes

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    Home-made tomato passata

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    Savouring in preparation for grape-picking season

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    Harnessing the feel-good factor

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    New ways with plums and cucumbers

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    Oven-roasted corn with chilli lime butter

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