Western Bulldogs star Marcus Bontempelli and partner Neila Brenning have opened a cafe in Kew.

This corner milk bar is now a destination cafe with added Bontempelli magic

Roll up for pancakes with blueberry compote,buffalo fried chicken rolls and generous breakfast plates at the AFL superstar’s new cafe – and no,it’s not in Footscray.

  • Emma Breheny
Chicken korma.
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Adam Liaw’s chicken korma

Korma comes from the Urdu word for “braised”,and most modern varieties include a rich gravy of browned onions,yoghurt and nuts.

  • 2 hrs +
  • Adam Liaw
This warming vegetarian risotto is ideal for the transition to cooler weather,made with naturally sweet roasted pumpkin.
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Pumpkin risotto with rosemary and goat’s cheese

Roasting the pumpkin brings out its natural sweetness in this warming vegetarian risotto.

  • 30 mins - 1 hr
  • Jessica Brook
Quick fish and cauliflower skillet pie with horseradish.
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Quick fish and cauliflower skillet pie with horseradish

This fish pie with a creamy tarragon-flecked horseradish sauce is as comforting as traditional pies but can be made in half the time.

  • 30 mins - 1 hr
  • Jessica Brook
Hot cross bun pudding.
EASY

Adam Liaw’s hot cross bun and butter pudding

Hot cross buns and butter are a match made in heaven,so you’re sure to love this matching of bun-and-butter pudding with Easter egg ice-cream

  • 2 hrs +
  • Adam Liaw
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One-pan rosemary chicken and potatoes.
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Adam Liaw’s one-pan chicken and potato recipe might just be the perfect midweek meal

Less than six ingredients? Tick. Crowd-pleasing? Tick. Budget friendly? Tick,tickety tick. This new classic has all-time chicken dinner winner written all over it.

  • 2 hrs +
  • Adam Liaw
Ginger braised pork.
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Raise your Friday fakeaway game with Adam Liaw’s ginger braised pork

The simmering liquid for this pork dish can be frozen and reheated multiple times,making it a perfect go-to dish for home cooking.

  • 2 hrs +
  • Adam Liaw
The classic schnitzel gets a Japanese twist with this sushi vinegar powder and panko crumb,plus wasabi mash.
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Surprising ingredient adds crunch and zing to this midweek chicken schnitz

Looking for a feel-good recipe with an adventurous twist? Click this way.

  • 30 mins - 1 hr
  • Jessica Brook
Super-green pasta rotolo.
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Fancy enough for a dinner party,easy enough for weeknights

Store-bought lasagne sheets are the secret shortcut behind this vegetarian pasta bake. Just add a salad.

  • 30 mins - 1 hr
  • Jessica Brook
Tom yum fried rice.
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Adam Liaw’s tom yum fried rice is a real Friday night banger

This dish captures the flavours of the classic Thai soup,but as a crowd-pleasing main course.

  • <30 mins
  • Adam Liaw