CELEBRITY CHEFS
Adam Liaw
Adam Liaw's slow-roasted lemony chicken with pumpkin and chickpea salad
![Slow-roasted chicken with anchovy, lemon and capers.](/web/20160611080436im_/http://www.dailylife.com.au/content/dam/images/g/o/m/n/t/v/image.related.StepOutsThumbnail.90x60.gonvzh.png/1462927206294.jpg)
Adam Liaw Make friends with your oven, it's the best sous chef you'll ever have, says Adam Liaw.
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Adam Liaw's ocean trout with braised fennel and leek
![Ocean trout with braised fennel and leek.](/web/20160611080436im_/http://www.dailylife.com.au/content/dam/images/g/o/f/w/1/c/image.related.StepOutsThumbnail.90x60.goi1kw.png/1461896353121.jpg)
Adam Liaw Can't boil an egg, but want to spoil a fabulous mum? This simple Mother's Day menu requires little skill but will make a big impression, says Adam Liaw.
For you, Mum
![Ocean trout with braised fennel and leek.](/web/20160611080436im_/http://www.dailylife.com.au/content/dam/images/g/o/f/w/1/c/image.related.StepOutsThumbnail.90x60.go7mph.png/1461895895788.jpg)
Adam Liaw Can't boil an egg, but want to spoil a fabulous mum? This simple Mother's Day menu requires little skill but will make a big impression.
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Adam Liaw's spaghetti with zucchini and spinach
![Spaghetti with zucchini and spinach.](/web/20160611080436im_/http://www.dailylife.com.au/content/dam/images/g/o/a/r/3/7/image.related.StepOutsThumbnail.90x60.god94g.png/1461561265840.jpg)
Adam Liaw Your parents were right, of course. Vegetables are good for you, especially the greens, says Adam Liaw.
Eat your greens
![Spaghetti with zucchini and spinach.](/web/20160611080436im_/http://www.dailylife.com.au/content/dam/images/g/o/a/r/3/7/image.related.StepOutsThumbnail.90x60.go1w7u.png/1461200166132.jpg)
Adam Liaw Your parents were right, of course. Vegetables are good for you, especially the greens, says Adam Liaw.
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Adam Liaw's pork belly and cabbage superior soup
![Superior soup.](/web/20160611080436im_/http://www.dailylife.com.au/content/dam/images/g/o/4/i/y/5/image.related.StepOutsThumbnail.90x60.go7293.png/1460682196889.jpg)
Adam Liaw This Asian classic is a feast in a bowl, says Adam Liaw.
Souped up
![Superior soup.](/web/20160611080436im_/http://www.dailylife.com.au/content/dam/images/g/o/4/i/y/5/image.related.StepOutsThumbnail.90x60.gnw580.png/1460527381529.jpg)
Adam Liaw "Soup of the evening, beautiful Soup!" wrote Lewis Carroll. It's a feast in a bowl, says Adam Liaw.
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Adam Liaw's turmeric fish skewers and garlic greens
![Turmeric fish skewers and garlic greens.](/web/20160611080436im_/http://www.dailylife.com.au/content/dam/images/g/n/z/q/d/f/image.related.StepOutsThumbnail.90x60.go1h5x.png/1460077974674.jpg)
Adam Liaw There's no need to have your tastebuds surgically removed to enjoy these healthy dishes. They're both nutritious and delicious.
Getting fresh
![Turmeric fish skewers and garlic greens.](/web/20160611080436im_/http://www.dailylife.com.au/content/dam/images/g/n/z/q/d/f/image.related.StepOutsThumbnail.90x60.go0f9l.png/1460010744761.jpg)
Adam Liaw There's no need to have your tastebuds surgically removed to enjoy these healthy dishes. They're both nutritious and delicious.
Easter feast
![Slow-roasted lamb with tarragon, peas and crispy potatoes.](/web/20160611080436im_/http://www.dailylife.com.au/content/dam/images/g/n/q/1/f/e/image.related.StepOutsThumbnail.90x60.gnp709.png/1458778920814.jpg)
Adam Liaw Lamb is a traditional spring dish in many European cultures, and luckily works equally well in our autumn.
Down Mexico way
![Carne Asada Tacos.](/web/20160611080436im_/http://www.dailylife.com.au/content/dam/images/g/n/e/4/0/d/image.related.StepOutsThumbnail.90x60.gnei1e.png/1457655103200.jpg)
Adam Liaw Marinated meat, an onion relish and a tomato salsa. Put it all together and your taco is done. Simple. And simply delicious.
Colour your world
![Cauliflower gratin with pickled celery.](/web/20160611080436im_/http://www.dailylife.com.au/content/dam/images/g/n/1/x/6/l/image.related.StepOutsThumbnail.90x60.gn23ai.png/1456693271250.jpg)
Adam Liaw Vegetables not only taste amazing but there are dozens of them, and so many delicious ways to cook them.
Southern soul
![Brown rice and seafood gumbo.](/web/20160611080436im_/http://www.dailylife.com.au/content/dam/images/g/m/w/1/c/g/image.related.StepOutsThumbnail.90x60.gmw0hr.png/1456450117609.jpg)
Adam Liaw With its roots in steamy, cross-cultural New Orleans, Creole food borrows from many cuisines and produces a melting pot of robust flavours.
Valentine's night in
![King prawn spaghetti with prawn oil.](/web/20160611080436im_/http://www.dailylife.com.au/content/dam/images/g/m/q/4/o/4/image.related.StepOutsThumbnail.90x60.gmsio4.png/1455833402078.jpg)
Adam Liaw What could be more romantic than cooking up a feast with your beloved? Eat, enjoy ... then see where the evening leads.
Life of spice
![Chicken and peppers.](/web/20160611080436im_/http://www.dailylife.com.au/content/dam/images/g/m/e/t/0/o/image.related.StepOutsThumbnail.90x60.gmfqwr.png/1453941624287.jpg)
Adam Liaw Spices can easily overwhelm a dish, so a light touch is best when you want to add some zing.
Celebrity chefs
Why we should give female food writers more respect
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Carody Culver Fresh from the Australian leg of her Simply Nigella book tour, Nigella Lawson is still being touted by the media as a 'domestic goddess'. This cutesy moniker has stuck ever since the release of Lawson's How to be a Domestic Goddess 16 years ago – a title that was meant to be ironic. But our characterisation of women who cook (for some people, that equates to 'all women, everywhere') hasn't moved far beyond the 1950s housewife cliché.
Advance Australia fare
![The ultimate barbecued sausage.](/web/20160611080436im_/http://www.dailylife.com.au/content/dam/images/g/m/9/m/i/7/image.related.StepOutsThumbnail.90x60.gma7g8.png/1453347986049.jpg)
Adam Liaw If you are going to toss a sausage on the barbie, there is a perfect way to do it. Then follow up with a novel take on the beloved lamington.
Cold comfort
![Chicken noodle salad.](/web/20160611080436im_/http://www.dailylife.com.au/content/dam/images/g/m/4/u/j/v/image.related.StepOutsThumbnail.90x60.gm4tti.png/1453931688792.jpg)
Adam Liaw Feel-good food doesn't have to be heavy: you can make something lighter and still feel the love.
Lighten up
![Salmon sang choy bao.](/web/20160611080436im_/http://www.dailylife.com.au/content/dam/images/g/l/j/2/9/u/image.related.StepOutsThumbnail.90x60.glk5u3.png/1449722705476.jpg)
Adam Liaw Set your summer table for a two-course Asian-inspired menu perfectly suited to the warm days ahead.
Taste of tokyo
![Cherry tomato salad with Japanese onion dressing.](/web/20160611080436im_/http://www.dailylife.com.au/content/dam/images/g/l/7/9/n/h/image.related.StepOutsThumbnail.90x60.gl6p2s.png/1448510931307.jpg)
Adam Liaw Quality ingredients and simplicity are the hallmarks of Japanese home cooking. Adam Liaw suggests two easy recipes for beginners to try.
Winner chicken dinner
![Yoghurt roast chicken.](/web/20160611080436im_/http://www.dailylife.com.au/content/dam/images/g/l/1/p/m/v/image.related.StepOutsThumbnail.90x60.gl1kod.png/1448397156799.jpg)
Adam Liaw Adam Liaw offers up a fresh twist on this classic, with a perfect-for-summer salad as accompaniment.
One wok wonders
![Chinese-style prawn and eggs with oyster sauce.](/web/20160611080436im_/http://www.dailylife.com.au/content/dam/images/g/k/w/a/c/a/image.related.StepOutsThumbnail.90x60.gkw8mi.png/1447383837661.jpg)
Adam Liaw It's not what you cook but how you cook it when stir-frying. It all comes down to wok technique, says Adam Liaw.
Sunday roast
![Beef fillet with chilli and spring onion oil.](/web/20160611080436im_/http://www.dailylife.com.au/content/dam/images/g/k/p/b/i/6/image.related.StepOutsThumbnail.90x60.gkqfvp.png/1447200304099.jpg)
Adam Liaw With summer on the way, it's a great time to give an old favourite a light, fresh makeover, says Adam Liaw.
Better spaghetti
![Garlic bread salad.](/web/20160611080436im_/http://www.dailylife.com.au/content/dam/images/g/k/k/f/n/l/image.related.StepOutsThumbnail.90x60.gkkpk7.png/1446303876732.jpg)
Adam Liaw Traditional dishes are lovely, says Adam Liaw, but a few simple twists can make a classic even finer.
Long lunch in Kolkata
![Mullik Ghat banana market in Kolkata.](/web/20160611080436im_/http://www.dailylife.com.au/content/dam/images/g/k/e/d/6/r/image.related.StepOutsThumbnail.90x60.gkgmgd.png/1445565040821.jpg)
Christine Manfield Chef Christine Manfield meets a Bengali family who are even more obsessed with food than she is.
Modern twist
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Adam Liaw Australian cuisine is the everyday dishes we like to cook and eat, says Adam Liaw, who gives two home-grown favourites an update.
Tasty bites
![Vietnamese fish cake parcels.](/web/20160611080436im_/http://www.dailylife.com.au/content/dam/images/g/k/3/0/6/i/image.related.StepOutsThumbnail.90x60.gk4e3i.png/1444352294613.jpg)
Bill Granger Fish cakes need to pack a flavour punch, so pep them up with spices and herbs from different cultures and cuisines, says Bill Granger.
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Bill Granger's thai corn fritters with cucumber relish
![Thai corn fritters with cucumber relish and herbs.](/web/20160611080436im_/http://www.dailylife.com.au/content/dam/images/g/j/y/2/f/w/image.related.StepOutsThumbnail.90x60.gk0zpk.png/1443941097273.jpg)
Bill Granger Fritters and pakoras are a fantastic – and endlessly versatile – solution to the problem of leftover vegetables, says Bill Granger.
Frittered away
![Thai corn fritters with cucumber relish and herbs.](/web/20160611080436im_/http://www.dailylife.com.au/content/dam/images/g/j/y/2/f/w/image.related.StepOutsThumbnail.90x60.gjzcra.png/1443750420405.jpg)
Bill Granger Fritters and pakoras are a fantastic – and endlessly versatile – solution to the problem of leftover vegetables, says Bill Granger.
Smokin' hot
![Hot-smoked salmon with beetroot and radish salad.](/web/20160611080436im_/http://www.dailylife.com.au/content/dam/images/g/j/n/p/3/y/image.related.StepOutsThumbnail.90x60.gjnncb.png/1442366463109.jpg)
Bill Granger Smoking food at home is almost as easy as steaming, with no need for fancy kit or exotic woodchips, says Bill Granger.
Elegant fowl
![Roast duck with tangelos and sticky ginger sauce.](/web/20160611080436im_/http://www.dailylife.com.au/content/dam/images/g/j/i/a/z/l/image.related.StepOutsThumbnail.90x60.gji86l.png/1441765362524.jpg)
Bill Granger Duck lends itself to a special meal and a Chinese approach makes the most of this rich, flavoursome meat, says Bill Granger.
Beef it up
![Sticky ribs with lettuce and gochujang.](/web/20160611080436im_/http://www.dailylife.com.au/content/dam/images/g/j/d/3/l/x/image.related.StepOutsThumbnail.90x60.gjd10j.png/1441576511594.jpg)
Bill Granger Sticky ribs Korean-style will give dad a meat treat the whole family will want to tuck into as well, says Bill Granger.
Slow burner
![Lamb tagine with prunes and roasted honey vegetables.](/web/20160611080436im_/http://www.dailylife.com.au/content/dam/images/g/j/7/u/f/4/image.related.StepOutsThumbnail.90x60.gj7zgt.png/1440641152618.jpg)
Bill Granger A little advance preparation is the key to this warming meal. Once that's done, kick back and let the oven do the rest.
What's for pudding?
![Pear and chocolate self-saucing pudding.](/web/20160611080436im_/http://www.dailylife.com.au/content/dam/images/g/j/2/d/d/o/image.related.StepOutsThumbnail.90x60.gj2j8z.png/1439952025618.jpg)
Bill Granger Make the most of cool nights by warming up with delicious, indulgent desserts the family will love. by bill granger.
Curry favour
![Make double quantities of curry pastes and freeze the extra.](/web/20160611080436im_/http://www.dailylife.com.au/content/dam/images/g/i/x/2/o/1/image.related.StepOutsThumbnail.90x60.giycdr.png/1439449402948.jpg)
Bill Granger Think you can't make a curry from scratch? Don't be daunted - the flavour is worth it.
Kale storm
![Cavolo nero and zucchini soup with chickpeas.](/web/20160611080436im_/http://www.dailylife.com.au/content/dam/images/g/i/r/s/s/b/image.related.StepOutsThumbnail.90x60.girqvb.png/1438737914626.jpg)
Bill Granger Known also as Tuscan kale, cavolo nero adds a tangy twist and a dash of colourful drama to any dish.
Light work
![Steamed bream with orange peel.](/web/20160611080436im_/http://www.dailylife.com.au/content/dam/images/g/i/m/m/o/w/image.related.StepOutsThumbnail.90x60.gio9kx.png/1438319921831.jpg)
Bill Granger The beauty of this menu is that the main dish is so fresh and simple, there's no guilt when you dive into dessert
Dinner at my place
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Bill Granger Our chef-in-residence Bill Granger lights the fire, hangs out for a while in the kitchen with friends, then sits everyone down to a hearty winter repast.
Eating by the seasons
!["I want to enjoy slowly braised root vegetables, a roast chicken or leg of lamb."](/web/20160611080436im_/http://www.dailylife.com.au/content/dam/images/g/i/h/p/1/d/image.related.StepOutsThumbnail.90x60.gihz6h.png/1437536806878.jpg)
Stephanie Alexander Most foods are available all year round, but Stephanie Alexander does not want asparagus in the dead of winter.
La dolce vita
![Sharing Italy: Silvia Colloca, in a dress by Alex Perry, tucks into some traditional fare.](/web/20160611080436im_/http://www.dailylife.com.au/content/dam/images/g/i/h/p/2/r/image.related.StepOutsThumbnail.90x60.gihw0i.png/1437861552968.jpg)
Erin O'Dwyer She learnt to cook at her Nonna's knee, but Silvia Colloca was an actress and an opera singer long before she found her fame in food. Erin O'Dwyer skips breakfast, then misses lunch to meet her.
Middle East feast
![Roast chicken legs with fennel and onions.](/web/20160611080436im_/http://www.dailylife.com.au/content/dam/images/g/h/v/8/n/t/image.related.StepOutsThumbnail.90x60.ghw2ct.png/1435102642616.jpg)
Bill Granger Entertaining doesn't have to be a chore. Start with share dishes, then an all-in-one main bursting with flavour.
Bill Granger's movie night
![Smoky beef nachos with tomato salsa.](/web/20160611080436im_/http://www.dailylife.com.au/content/dam/images/g/h/0/h/h/o/image.related.StepOutsThumbnail.90x60.ggzz4o.png/1431670440230.jpg)
Cuddling up next to my girls on the sofa with a DVD and some fantastic snack food is my perfect night in.
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Bill Granger's modern Italian
![Orecchiette with tomatoes, zucchini and ricotta.](/web/20160611080436im_/http://www.dailylife.com.au/content/dam/images/1/m/q/j/e/o/image.related.StepOutsThumbnail.90x60.1mqkw4.png/1430452843931.jpg)
Bill Granger These contemporary classics embrace italy's approach to cooking: food that's prepared simply and savoured slowly.
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Bill Granger's kids' stuff
![Blueberry swirl cheesecake.](/web/20160611080436im_/http://www.dailylife.com.au/content/dam/images/1/m/l/f/0/m/image.related.StepOutsThumbnail.90x60.1mleld.png/1430285807475.jpg)
Bill Granger If the kids are going to indulge – and they will – you might as well make sure their sugar fix is home-made.
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Bill Granger's aloha Hawaii
![Prawn burger with pickled zucchini and radish.](/web/20160611080436im_/http://www.dailylife.com.au/content/dam/images/1/m/g/j/m/i/image.related.StepOutsThumbnail.90x60.1mgk2l.png/1430285975439.jpg)
Hawaii is home to the ultimate fusion food, with Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese and American all coming together.
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Bill Granger's Easter lamb
![Roast lamb and potatoes with fresh mint relish.](/web/20160611080436im_/http://www.dailylife.com.au/content/dam/images/1/m/c/l/a/d/image.related.StepOutsThumbnail.90x60.1mbny0.png/1430286085197.jpg)
A perfect menu for this long weekend, when you want to relax with friends. Just whack it in the oven and let it happen.
Bill Granger's Easter baking
![Chocolate, fruit and nut bread.](/web/20160611080436im_/http://www.dailylife.com.au/content/dam/images/1/m/7/8/b/x/image.related.StepOutsThumbnail.90x60.1m7f6v.png/1427263641470.jpg)
Why stop at hot cross buns when there are other delicious treats you can pull out of the oven?
Bill Granger's Eastern eggs
![Egg nets with prawns.](/web/20160611080436im_/http://www.dailylife.com.au/content/dam/images/1/m/1/x/z/j/image.related.StepOutsThumbnail.90x60.1m24qd.png/1426659739614.jpg)
These recipes marry two of my great loves (some say obsessions) – eggs and the fresh, spicy flavours of Asia.
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Bill Granger's lamb rump and minted runner bean salad
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Bill Granger Fresh beans bridge the gap between summer and autumn, with a crisp, sweet, earthy taste that is unrivalled.
Bill Granger: full of beans
![Lamb rump and minted runner bean salad.](/web/20160611080436im_/http://www.dailylife.com.au/content/dam/images/1/4/0/z/9/0/image.related.StepOutsThumbnail.90x60.1412lu.png/1426048631258.jpg)
Bill Granger Fresh beans bridge the gap between summer and autumn, with a crisp, sweet, earthy taste that is unrivalled.
Bill Granger: currying flavour
![Sri Lankan prawn curry.](/web/20160611080436im_/http://www.dailylife.com.au/content/dam/images/1/3/u/w/i/2/image.related.StepOutsThumbnail.90x60.13uoj8.png/1425446923925.jpg)
Bill Granger If you've never tasted Sri Lankan food, you're in for a treat: it's a delicious mix of earthy spices and mellow sweetness.
Bill Granger's fruity ices
![Negroni granita.](/web/20160611080436im_/http://www.dailylife.com.au/content/dam/images/1/3/o/5/t/h/image.related.StepOutsThumbnail.90x60.13o8nj.png/1424840402879.jpg)
Fresh, fun and delicious, here are great ways to cool down while treating yourself to some fruity goodness.
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Bill Granger's delicious, healthy breakfasts
![Egg white and ricotta omelette.](/web/20160611080436im_/http://www.dailylife.com.au/content/dam/images/1/3/i/5/v/1/image.related.StepOutsThumbnail.90x60.13keor.png/1424401515445.jpg)
Bill Granger Keep things light and healthy in the morning so you can save your egg yolks for custard or mayonnaise says Bill Granger, a man after our heart.
Bill Granger's healthy beginnings
![Egg white and ricotta omelette.](/web/20160611080436im_/http://www.dailylife.com.au/content/dam/images/1/3/i/5/v/1/image.related.StepOutsThumbnail.90x60.13i2tp.png/1424235722955.jpg)
Bill Granger Looking in the mirror and seeing a mamil (middle-aged man in lycra) inspired Bill Granger to come up with some healthy breakfasts.
Bill Granger's taste of Provence
![Apricot, almond and orange blossom tart.](/web/20160611080436im_/http://www.dailylife.com.au/content/dam/images/1/3/b/v/9/x/image.related.StepOutsThumbnail.90x60.13blfw.png/1423632925200.jpg)
Bill Granger Provençal food is healthy, light, big on fish and vegetables, and pile-on-the-plate simple – my kind of cooking.
Bill Granger's simple desserts
![Passionfruit prosecco jelly with mangoes and lychees.](/web/20160611080436im_/http://www.dailylife.com.au/content/dam/images/1/3/5/m/i/x/image.related.StepOutsThumbnail.90x60.135rao.png/1423097425604.jpg)
These desserts are seductive and so easy, leaving you plenty of time for the important business of romancing.
Rare treats
![Seared beef, zucchini and asparagus salad.](/web/20160611080436im_/http://www.dailylife.com.au/content/dam/images/1/3/0/1/w/b/image.related.StepOutsThumbnail.90x60.13012j.png/1422420796134.jpg)
Forget about slaving over a hot stove right now, says Bill Granger. A quick marinade or sear lets the natural goodness shine through.
Surf and turf: Bill Granger's Australia Day barbecue
![Barbecued prawns and lamb with fresh peach relish.](/web/20160611080436im_/http://www.dailylife.com.au/content/dam/images/1/2/u/q/i/6/image.related.StepOutsThumbnail.90x60.12v3hj.png/1421822076562.jpg)
Bill Granger Celebrate Australia day with a colourful barbecue of prawns and lamb – it's the perfect patriotic combination.
Crowded house
![Baked Chinese-style bream with bok choy.](/web/20160611080436im_/http://www.dailylife.com.au/content/dam/images/1/2/q/s/2/d/image.related.StepOutsThumbnail.90x60.12nbdl.png/1421286781843.jpg)
Bill Granger Friends for dinner? Try these light, Asian-inspired dishes made to please a crowd on a summer evening, says Bill Granger.