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Emelia Jackson's no-bake cheesecake is a certified crowd-pleaser " and simpler than you think
5+ hour, 28+ min ago (396+ words) In her new book, the Master Chef winner shares no-fuss cakes that always deliver. From no-bake hacks to botanical bites, here are two recipes Emelia Jackson swears by. She was the Master Chef contestant who conquered choux, but Emelia Jackson…...
Pick your side: One Anzac biscuit recipe to satisfy both chewy and crunchy devotees
3+ day, 5+ hour ago (371+ words) Elevate the icon with toasted coconut and sea salt. By pulling your trays two minutes apart, you can deliver both syrupy-soft and golden-crisp in a single batch. Few bakes are as bound to national identity as the Anzac biscuit. Born…...
Adam Liaw's golden rules for making a showstopping (and sog-free) spanakopita
1+ week, 3+ day ago (862+ words) A soggy base and bland filling are the enemies of this classic vegetarian Greek pie. Adam Liaw shares his foolproof techniques to beating both for a flaky, crisp result. The classic Greek pie of spinach, herbs and feta is far…...
Adam Liaw's butterscotch and pecan banana splits
1+ week, 3+ day ago (132+ words) Best shared between two, this playful dessert shows a bit more restraint than the classic multicoloured banana split. 2 bananas, halved lengthways 6 scoops vanilla ice-cream 4 pitted dates, roughly chopped " cup pecans, roughly chopped flake salt, to season 150g dark brown sugar 1 tsp…...
Get ahead for Easter with Helen Goh's rich yet light chocolate cake
2+ week, 1+ day ago (491+ words) This is just the cake to bring out after an Easter lunch: rich and deeply chocolatey, yet surprisingly light in texture, with little bursts of crunch from the fig seeds. The cake is quite fragile while warm, so make ahead…...
Helen Goh's sophisticated choc spin will tempt even the most traditional hot cross bun fans
2+ week, 6+ day ago (790+ words) In this grown-up twist on the Easter classic, cocoa and dark chocolate chunks add depth, casting fruit and spices into molten relief. I wasn't planning to make chocolate hot cross buns. My new fruit version, fragrant with spice and heavy…...
There are two secrets to making lamingtons. One involves calling a friend
3+ week, 3+ day ago (222+ words) March 25, 2026 " 5: 00am Each week, Good Weekend's how-to column shares expert advice on how to navigate some of modern life's big " and small " challenges. This week: How to make a lamington. The first step is obvious. "You bake the cake," Chamberlin says....
Adam Liaw's white chocolate and caramel muffins
3+ week, 4+ day ago (87+ words) The addition of caramel chips along with the white chocolate helps to give these muffins an extra-rich flavour. 1 tbsp baking powder 1 cup white chocolate chips " cup caramel chips " cup sour cream " cup demerara sugar Heat your oven to 180 C fan-forced…...
How to transport a cake so it arrives in one piece
4+ week, 2+ day ago (865+ words) Toting your home-baked creation to Cake Picnic in Melbourne or Sydney? Expert bakers share their pro tips to make the journey as smooth as your buttercream. Balancing a cake on your lap can be a white-knuckle ride " just ask my…...
Helen Goh's kefir and vanilla jelly with stone fruits and cherries
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (391+ words) This kefir jelly has the gentle set of a panna cotta but is lighter, with a refreshing tang that complements the glossy fruit salad on top. Asking for two types of citrus seems fussy, I know, but the strips of…...