Dress it up, dress it down. It's time to go back to basics with the leek.
Viva Food & Drink Archive
This one ticks the boxes for a quick midweek meal or an impressive dinner party dish.
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Quick to assemble, big on flavour, these cones are a nice addition to your afternoon tea.
These eclairs strike the perfect balance of sweet and salty.
From crumbs coated in citrus syrup to a mousse-topped chocolate cake.
Make these sweet and savoury stuffed onions for a impressive winter meal.
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This vegetarian pumpkin cannelloni can also be made ahead for busy nights.
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This osso buco recipe is a gently spiced twist on a classic – and gets better with time.
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This broth will be one to have on heavy rotation throughout the winter months.
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They're teamed with a deeply comforting chicken broth.
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The always-underrated silverbeet is the star in this healthy dish.
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Fresh tuna with black garlic paste makes for a sophisticated weeknight dinner.
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This easy Greek Rice with Roasted Chicken will be a winter dinner hit with the family.
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This goulash is an abundance of healthy goodness and hearty flavours.
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Throw the ingredients for this banana loaf into a food processor, and voila!
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Frozen raspberries add a tart touch to these scrumptious brownies.
The savoury choux pastry dish stands the test of time to become officially 'iconic'.
This makes for an excellent heat-and-eat workday meal.
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From potato and leek to creamy tomato, this soups will satisfy a winter craving.
Each tart is topped with a softly poached egg and seasoned to taste.
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Shitake mushrooms add a rich, earthy flavour to the spaghetti, while gorgonzola adds funk.