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Vadouvan curry, also known as French curry, is a masala spice blend believed to have emerged during the French colonial period in Pondicherry, southeast India. The culinary fusion combined Indian spices with French elements, notably eschallots, creating a versatile and unique sp...

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May 2024
Carlofortina toast is a creative spin on the Sardinian dish, pasta alla carlofortina, a dish featuring pesto, tomatoes and tuna to create a modern canapé perfect for dinner parties. Serve with tinto de veranos, a Spanish red wine citrus concoction similar to a light sangria, for the ultimate companion beverage.
This simple honey mustard chicken with peas is a simple, comforting dish the whole family (including fussy kids!) will love. With only 10 minutes of preparation, let the oven do all the work with this one-tray wonder.
Donburi (or Japanese rice bowl) is a rice meal topped with a savoury accompaniments with popular versions including oyakodon, katsudon or gyudon. This version is served with a homemade tare (a Japanese dipping or seasoning sauce) which can be used for a multitude of culinary applications such as a condiment, marinade for m...
April 2024
Grilled Squid with Oregano & Paprika of The Cook Up was broadcast by SBS ONE on Saturday 20 April 2024 at 14:00.
Pork Neck Steaks with Rocket, Fennel & Apple Salad of The Cook Up was broadcast by SBS ONE on Saturday 20 April 2024 at 14:00.
Steamed Flathead with Spinach & Lemon Sauce of The Cook Up was broadcast by SBS ONE on Saturday 20 April 2024 at 14:00.
Turkish Lamb Shoulder (Kuzu Tandir) of The Cook Up was broadcast by SBS ONE on Saturday 20 April 2024 at 14:00.
This barramundi express recipe is ready in just 30 minutes and takes inspiration from the classic Filipino dish Bicol Express – a dish made with pork, garlic, chillies, bagoong and coconut cream and the African curry, kuku paka, cooked with a tomato base, coconut and spices. Serve with plenty of steamed rice to soak up the...
Monkey bread is a sweet and sticky American pastry comprised of small dough balls tossed in cinnamon and baked together in a bundt cake tin. The name is said to have come from the playful act of pulling apart the baked bread balls to eat, much like a monkey would do.
Chicken tenderloins are called ‘sasami’ in Japanese, translating to ‘bamboo leaf meat’ referring to its bamboo leaf shape, is often eaten at yakitori restaurants as a medium-rare skewered meat, served with pickled plums and shiso (perilla leaves). This modern Asian version skips the skewering for a simplicity and marinates...
This roasted pumpkin with whipped tahini makes for a simple plant-based side dish or main to share with friends. The pumpkin traybake slow-roasts whole garlic cloves to make a caramelised garlic and tahini sauce to serve with grilled sourdough to scoop up the sweet pumpkin and nutty sesame sauce.
These smoky grilled chicken burgers use a clever trick of marinating chicken thigh fillets in tomato sauce marinade to not only add a sweet, umami flavour, but also to prevent the chicken from overcooking by giving home cooks a visual, charring cue to look out for. The result? Juicy, smoky chicken burgers topped with a lus...
Gong Bao Ji Ding of The Cook Up was broadcast by SBS ONE on Saturday 6 April 2024 at 13:00.
Minced Seafood Sate of The Cook Up was broadcast by SBS ONE on Saturday 6 April 2024 at 13:00.
Mozzarella Mash of The Cook Up was broadcast by SBS ONE on Saturday 6 April 2024 at 13:00.
Petit Pois à la Française of The Cook Up was broadcast by SBS ONE on Saturday 6 April 2024 at 13:00.
Zucchini Loaf of The Cook Up was broadcast by SBS ONE on Saturday 6 April 2024 at 13:00.
March 2024
Chicken Kofta Curry of The Cook Up was broadcast by SBS ONE on Saturday 30 March 2024 at 13:00.
Ricotta & Parmesan Meatloaf of The Cook Up was broadcast by SBS ONE on Saturday 30 March 2024 at 13:00.
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