delicious. magazine celebrates good food and the people who produce it, from renowned international chefs and food-lovers around Australia. Inside each issue you’ll find achievable recipes that work every time, plus inspiration for foodie travel.
WE’RE IN A Mediterranean frame of mind. And not just because we’re craving carving out a spot of sand along the Amalfi Coast while the world is still mostly locked down. 2020 has to be the year where fad diets finally bit the dust, and tried-and-true methods of eating, such as the Mediterranean diet, prevailed. Through so much uncertainty, we’ve desired low-fuss, reliable eating, full of flavour, driven by what was in close proximity – good, local produce. No matter what trends come and go, the Mediterranean diet remains a pillar of delicious but healthful eating, and a model we can all relate to, or adapt. Olive oil, fresh vegetables, spices, seafood, wholegrains, a spot of quality cheese and meat, with carbs and wine allowed! There is a reason this…
JUNE’S MOST-LIKED POST 6644 likes, 361 comments When life gives you lemons, make this lemon curd tiramisu and invite us over to eat it. A dash of limoncello is the secret behind its sweet-sharp flavour, which helps to cut through the richness of mascarpone and cream. Recipe: @phoeberosewood WINNING TRIFECTA: Last year, my three special nieces gave me a delicious . subscription. I recently sent them a photo of my successful pork and fennel lasagne (May issue, p 57) and they immediately asked for the recipe! One lives in Indonesia, one in Australia and one in Spain. Phoebe Wood’s recipe is truly international. When delicious . began 18 years ago, I had given their mother, my beloved late sister, a subscription. Your magazine is a vital part of our family.…
SPRING FLAVOURS Zucchini blossom & Taleggio galette, p 102 2016 Wallcliffe White Barrel Fermented Sauvignon Blanc Semillon Roasted lamb leg with lemon, olive and spring veg, p 38 2017 Trinders Cabernet Merlot Vanilla panna cotta with strawberry granita, p 14 2017 Estate Rosé “The acid in our Wallcliffe white is perfect for enhancing the zucchini and cutting through the Taleggio, while the rich palate melds well with the galette crust. Our Trinders Cab Merlot was built for lamb, highlighting that gamey richness and teasing out the savoury notes of the wine with the lemon and umami character of the olives. There is an abundance of juicy strawberry and watermelon in our rosé, that the granita will enhance, and the milky panna cotta will draw out the richness.” Ben Cane, Wine…
PRAWN, ZUCCHINI FLOWERS & SAFFRON RISOTTO SERVES 4 1 pinch saffron threads 2 tbs extra virgin olive oil 100g unsalted butter 4 eschalots, finely chopped 2 garlic cloves, crushed 400g carnaroli rice 3/4 cup (180ml) dry white wine 6 zucchini flowers, stamen removed, stems thinly sliced, flowers halved lengthwise 6 cups (1.5L) prawn stock 24 medium green king prawns, peeled (shells and heads reserved for stock), deveined, halved lengthwise 1/4 bunch flat-leaf parsley, leaves chopped, stalks reserved for stock, extra leaves to serve PRAWN STOCK (MAKES APPROX. 6 CUPS – 1.5L) 2 tbs extra virgin olive oil 1kg reserved prawn shells and heads 1 each roughly chopped white onion, carrot, leek, celery stalk and tomato Reserved parsley stalks For the prawn stock, place oil in a large heavy-based saucepan over…
MARKET BASKET ZUCCHINI FLOWERS “I love zucchini flowers because they are so delicate and ephemeral. As soon as you buy them, you really need to cook them and eat them that same day, they can go downhill very quickly. You can cook them a few different ways, but I like them best deep-fried. They can be stuffed with just about anything, but I like to fill them with cheese.” STRAWBERRIES “Strawberries are known for being sweet, but I really love the acidity they can bring to a dish. The best way to eat them is fresh. I like to cut them in quarters and toss them together with an aged balsamic vinegar and some torn basil leaves.” MUSSELS “Mussels have to be one of my favourite ingredients in the world.…
SECRET’S OUT The Speakeasy Group has opened a new luxe Champagne bar Nick and Nora s (named after the detective duo from the 1934 mystery novel The Thin Man ) in Melbourne Expect more than just the usual suspects on the menu, from smoked eel blinis to whipped cod roe with potato chips. Start your investigation with a glass of Champagne from the 400+ strong sparkling list before working your way through the handcrafted cocktails. TABLETALK 1 A former Art Deco florist has bloomed into a pretty all-day cafe in Sydney’s Darlinghurst. The Mayflower is as colourful as ever, with new interiors revealing pastel pinks and blues entwined with fresh florals and greenery. Former Momofuku Seiobo chef Jihwan Choi has created a luxe menu – including ocean trout gravlax (above),…
