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Julia's Heavenly Passionfruit Melting Moments

Julia Busuttil-Nishimura shares her recipe for a quintessential Aussie treat — passionfruit melting moments!
Food

Julia's Japanese BBQ Skewers + Simple Summer Salad

Julia Busuttil-Nishimura's butakushi and yakitori (Japanese pork and chicken skewers) are the perfect simple summer barbecue dinner.
Food

6 Sweet Recipes By Julia Busuttil-Nishimura

Satisfy your sweet tooth with our favourite cakes, tarts, desserts and chocolate delights by Julia Busuttil-Nishimura from 2024!
Food

Julia's Whole-Baked Salmon With Quick-Pickled Shallots + Dill Crème Fraîche

Julia Busuttil-Nishimura shares her recipe for the perfect (and simple) Christmas day centrepiece.
Food

Julia's Upside Down Burnt Butter + Peach Cake

It's officially stone fruit season! Try this delicious cake recipe by Julia Busuttil-Nishimura.
Food

Julia's Lemon Oregano Chicken + Grilled Zucchini Salad

Dinner is served with this easy-to-make and utterly delicious oregano lemon chicken with a fresh herb and zucchini salad!
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Julia's Rhubarb, Raspberry + Pistachio Tart

Prepare yourselves folks, Julia Busuttil Nishimura says this is one of the best things she's ever made!
Food

Julia's Harissa Roasted Carrots With Labneh + Flatbread

The humble carrot is made into a mouth-watering meal when served up alongside these easy-to-make flatbreads! Find the recipe.
Food

Julia's Chocolate Hazelnut Cake With Sour Cherry Compote

This indulgent, flourless chocolate cake is the perfect afternoon treat or decadent dessert served with cream and sour cherry compote.
Food

Julia's Heart-Warming Chicken, Leek + Porcini Pie

If there's ever a time for a deliciously stomach-warming pot pie, it's winter. Get the recipe here!
Food

Julia's Sumptuous Sticky Date Pudding With Butterscotch Sauce!

Sweet, salty and creamy, there's nothing quite like a sticky date pudding with butterscotch sauce on an autumn eve. Get the recipe here!
Food

Julia's One-Pan Saffron Chicken With Potatoes + Olives

We love a one-pan dinner! Julia Busuttil Nishimura's saffron chicken with potatoes and olives is sure to be on high rotation.
Food

Julia's Hot Cross Bun-Inspired Spiced Apple Cake

Julia Busuttil Nishimura's hot cross bun-inspired spiced apple cake is the perfect autumnal afternoon tea treat. Find the recipe here.
Food

Julia's Velvety Chocolate Mousse

Julia Busuttil Nishimura's delicious chocolate mousse recipe might just be the perfect dinner party dessert.
Food

Julia's Green Tea Soba Noodles With Salmon + Broccolini

Serve up this refreshing salmon soba noodle dish on a hot summer evening, and then enjoy the leftovers for lunch!
Food

6 Of The Sweetest Recipes From 2023!

The most mouth-watering cakes, tarts and dessert recipes this year – from classic pavlova, to Julia's dreamy gluten-free vanilla cake with strawberries and cream!
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Lucy's Crowd-Pleasing Berry Pavlova!

Messy, crunchy, gooey and served with lashings of velvety cream, raspberry coulis and fresh berries, this truly is the ultimate summer dessert.
Food

Julia’s BBQ Prawns With Watermelon + Feta Salad

Summer cooking is all about keeping things simple, seasonal and fuss-free, which is what makes this dish the perfect go-to dish!
Food

Julia's Gluten-Free Vanilla Cake With Strawberries & Cream

You wouldn't know this delectable vanilla cake with strawberries and cream was gluten-free - it's THAT good!
Food

Julia's Picnic-Perfect Chicken Schnitzel Sangas!

Get re-acquainted with this excellent take on a beloved Aussie classic; chicken schnitzel sandwiches, with delicious herbed mayo! Find the recipe here.
A Day In The Life

A Day In The Life With Cookbook Author + Culinary Icon, Stephanie Alexander

As her 18th cookbook hits shelves and her Kitchen Garden Program continues to grow, Stephanie Alexander is inspiring the next-gen of cooks!
Food

Julia's Surprisingly Simple Chocolate, Peanut + Caramel Tart!

This might just be one of the most delicious and decadent desserts going around! Get the recipe here.
Food

Julia's One-Pot, Slow-Cooked Lamb Shanks With Risoni, Feta + Lemon

Julia Busuttil Nishimura's one-pot lamb shanks with risoni is a deceptively low-effort dish, that can be served straight from the pot to the table.
Food

Julia's Sumptuous Chocolate + Raspberry Self-Saucing Pudding!

Indulge in Julia Busuttil Nishimura's decadent chocolate and raspberry pudding, to help beat the winter blues!
Food

Julia's Teriyaki Chicken Rice Bowls

Julia Busuttil Nishimura's simple — and delicious — weeknight meal will have you coming back for more!
Food

Julia's Classic Apple Tarte Tatin!

This French dish combines all our favourite things; hot sticky caramel, flaky pastry, sweet apples and of course (because it's French) plenty of butter.
Food

Julia's Delightfully Simple Spanakopita!

Julia's take on the Greek classic is buttery and salty with a refreshing hit of herbs - you're going to want to make this one stat! 
Food

Julia's Irresistible Baked Cheesecake With Figs

This utterly delectable baked cheesecake is rich, but not too sweet, on the perfect biscuit base. Find Julia's recipe here.
Food

Julia's Crunchy Crumbed Fish With Cos Salad + Yoghurt Tartare

Julia Busuttil Nishimura's delicious take on a classic summer fish dinner – on high rotation for the rest of the season!
Food

Julia's Summer Nectarine + Blueberry Galette

Julia Busuttil Nishimura's delicious nectarine and blueberry tart is the perfect finishing act for your Christmas party menu and summer soirees.
Food

Julia's Miso Eggplant Rice Bowls

Quick, tasty and oh-so-healthy (and vegan!) - Julia Busuttil Nishimura's sticky and sweet miso eggplant bowl will be your new go-to dinner!
Food

Julia's Ultimate Chocolate Birthday Cake!

Julia's one-bowl, one-pan chocolate cake will be your new go-to party pleaser!
Food

Julia's Fragrant Sticky Pork Ribs With Cabbage Slaw

Get your fingers sticky with Julia Busuttil Nishimura's mouth-watering pork ribs, served with a side of tangy cabbage salad.

Julia's Handmade Strozzapreti With Tiny Meatballs

Julia Busuttil Nishimura shares a recipe from her new cookbook 'Around The Table' – an instant family favourite!
Food

Julia's Delicious Apple + Sour Cherry Strudel

Julia Busuttil Nishimura shares her nostalgic recipe for strudel - with a sour twist!
A Day In The Life

A Day In The Life With Cook + Best-Selling Author, Julia Busuttil Nishimura

Join our very own food columnist for a day in her life – with insights into her latest book!
Food

Julia's Irresistible Double Chocolate + Tahini Brownies

Is there anything more irresistible than a brownie? We think not!
Food

Julia's Hand-Rolled Cavatelli With Clams + 'Nduja

This heart-warming dish combines all the best things; hand-made pasta, fresh seafood and smoky, spicy sausage.
Sweets

Julia's Mouth-Watering Semla Easter Buns With Cream + Almond Filling

Julia Busuttil Nishimura has whipped up some delicious Semla buns – just in time for Easter!
Lunch

Julia’s Fresh-Yet-Filling Cucumber, Freekeh and Poached Chicken Salad with Yoghurt Tahini

Julia Busuttil Nishimura creates the perfect lunchtime salad; crunchy, creamy, and full of flavour.
Food

Julia's Zesty Orange, Saffron And Yoghurt Drizzle Cake

Let them eat cake!
Food

Julia's Herby Prawn Mayo Sandwiches

Viva la seafood sanga!
Food

The Tastiest Recipes Of 2021

Our five best, most popular recipes of 2021!
Food

Julia's Summery Mango And Passionfruit Semifreddo

Summer festivities are upon us and as usual, Julia Busuttil Nishimura's got us covered!
Food

Julia's Hazelnut Meringues With Roasted Rhubarb

Party season is ON and these nutty meringues are what we're bringing out at our next dinner party!
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Julia's Pillowy Ricotta Tortelli With Butter And Asparagus

It's asparagus season and Julia Busuttil Nishimura has the best pasta recipe for this sweet, seasonal stalk!
Food

Clem Day's Brown Butter Vanilla Cake Filled With Chocolate Sour Cream Ganache And Boozy Blackberries

The final part in our series of spring feast recipes with Clem Day – this decadent layer cake is a total knockout!
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Two Super Simple, Hearty Vegetarian Spring Dishes From Clem Day!

Clem Day aka Some Things I Like To Cook shares her easy peasy recipes for a charred cabbage in brown butter with toasted hazelnuts, and a spring veg salad with burrata and mustard vinaigrette.
Food

Clem Day's Anchovy Roast Chicken With Salsa Verde And Lemony Aioli

The creator of Some Things I Like To Cook shares the start of a three-part spring feast!
Food

Julia's Herb + Olive Oil Crackers With Goat’s Cheese And Lemon Dip

Have you reached the 'making crackers' phase of lockdown yet? If so, this one's for you!
Food

Cook Alongside Julia Busuttil Nishimura On Her Brand New YOUTUBE Channel!

Our beloved food contributor has just launched a weekly YouTube channel, with new videos dropping every Thursday!
Food

Julia's Strawberry Crumble Cake

Julia Busuttil Nishimura delivers the goods with this recipe for a golden, nutty winter treat!
Food

Julia's Spinach And Feta Flatbreads

Julia Busuttil Nishimura puts her own spin on Börek / Gözleme.
Food

Julia's Miso Salmon Bowl With Udon Noodles And Crunchy Greens

The onset of winter means we're back in comfort food mode – and this warm miso salmon bowl hits all the right notes!
Food

Julia's Epic Lemon & Raspberry Layer Cake

This nostalgic fruity butter cake from Julia Busuttil Nishimura is easier than it looks!
Food

Julia's Autumnal Weeknight Rocket and Hazelnut Pesto Linguine

Julia Busuttil Nishimura's linguine with a herby rocket and hazelnut pesto is a riff on the classic weeknight family meal.
Food

Julia's Super Scrumptious Chocolate Hazelnut Buns

Julia Busuttil Nishimura shares the perfect Easter treat!
Food

Julia's Perfect Savoury Galette – Three Ways

Why have pizza when you can have galette? Just ask the French... It's all about the pastry!
A Day In The Life

A Drool-Worthy Day In The Life Of Instagram Food Sensation, Ellie Bouhadana of Ellie’s Table

The cult status cook is an art director, project manager and producer of food-oriented events all rolled into one!
Food

Five Fail Safe Cakes From Julia Busuttil Nishimura!

The most popular recipes of 2020 were these simple cakes and sweets from our star food columnist.
Food

Julia’s Perfect Tropical Summer Pavlova

The queen of deliciousness shares her recipe for a zesty twist on an Australian Christmas classic!
In Print

The Cookbook You Need For Summer Entertaining, From Melbourne’s Newest Food Writer

The Instagram food phenomenon behind Some Things I Like To Cook is releasing the cookbook of the summer!
Food

Julia's Picnic-Perfect Marinated Zucchini And Feta Crostini

Show up to your next socially-distanced outdoor gathering in style!
Food

Julia's Raspberry, Coconut And Lime Cake

Julia Busutill Nishimura delivers a triple-threat of tropical flavours in one delicious loaf.
Food

Summery Vegan Pad Thai With Shredded Kale And Cabbage, From Hetty McKinnon's New Book

The culinary heavyweight (and longtime TDF fave!) explores the fusion of her Chinese-Australian heritage through cuisine.
Food

Julia's Salmon + Potato Spring Salad With Yoghurt Dressing

A versatile salad of salmon, potatoes and vibrant zesty greens from Julia Busuttil Nishimura.
Sustainable Design

Creating Alternative Food Systems With Melbourne Food Hub

We visit Melbourne Food Hub's urban farm in Alphington to learn more about their Grow/ Source/ Eat program.
Food

Two Recipes From Julia Busuttil Nishimura's New Cookbook, Out Now!

We share a recipe for a soba salad and pork gyoza from this instant classic, 'A Year Of Simple Family Food'.
Food

The Ultimate Working From Home Salad

Sweet and crispy roasted Brussels sprouts, toasted hazelnuts and tart apple makes this the perfect late winter lunch!
Food

Learn From Free To Feed's Favourite Cooking Instructors, In The Comfort Of Your Own Home!

A new community cooking initiative from the beloved Melbourne-based social enterprise.
Food

Julia's Ginger Cake With Brown Sugar Cream Cheese Frosting

A not-too-sweet ginger cake topped with school-fete-style brown sugar cream cheese icing!
Food

Julia's Teriyaki Chicken Rice Bowls With Cabbage Salad + Pickled Carrots

A bright and healthy rice bowl with plenty of crunch!
Food

Julia Busuttil Nishimura's Boozy Pear And Polenta Tart

Pears poached in Italian red wine and spices form the basis of this scrumptious, simple fruit tart.
Food

Julia Busuttil Nishimura's Pappardelle With Mushrooms + Crème Fraîche

A delicious, comforting pasta dish that feels like a big warm hug in a time when, well... we can’t really hug.
Food

Week 2 Of Pantry-Friendly Meal Ideas From Julia Busuttil Nishimura

The queen of home cooking returns to warm our hearts with seven day's worth of meal ideas!
Food

7 Days Of Home-Cooked Meal Ideas from Julia Busuttil Nishimura

The queen of comfort food gives us a menu of nourishing meal ideas, plus a mega shopping list for all of it!
Food

Julia Busuttil Nishimura's Blackberry And Apple Cake

This divine apple and blackberry cake is the remedy we need right now.
Food

Salty Chocolate Caramel Bars From The New Beatrix Bakes Book!

A ridiculously delicious recipe from the beloved cake shop's much-anticipated cookbook!
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