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Substantial salads

Julia Busuttil Nishimura’s heirloom tomato salad with peaches, mint and almonds.
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Heirloom-tomato salad with peaches, mint and almonds

I make a version of this salad every Christmas, it makes for a wonderful side for ham or roast meats.

  • < 30 mins
  • Julia Busuttil Nishimura
The black vinegar sauce on these Sichuan-style cumin and lamb skewers also serves as a glaze.

Put a stick in it, we’re done with November (and these were the 20 most popular recipes)

We got stuck into skewers, tucked into substantial salads and ate cake for breakfast (yes, really) this month. November’s best recipes had something for everyone.

Chicken salad with cranberries and raisins.
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Adam Liaw’s chicken salad with cranberries and raisins

A pre-roasted chicken forms the basis of a festive summer salad you can take anywhere.

  • < 30 mins
  • Adam Liaw
Rosheen Kaul’s “Hainanese chicken rice” greens bowl.

Be the envy of your workmates with these delicious al desko-friendly make-ahead salads

Three essential new salads that stand on their own as the star of the table, or can be taken to the office for a delicious lunch al desko.

  • Rosheen Kaul
Fragrant Syrian chicken with lemon and pistachio cous cous.

Beat the 3pm snack attack with a low-GI diet – plus three easy recipes to get started

A diet rich in low-GI ingredients will keep you feeling full for longer. But there are plenty of other health benefits.

  • Sarah Pound
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Braised chicken with peas and lettuce.
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Julia Busuttil Nishimura braises your midweek cooking repertoire with this chicken dish

A French-style one-pan dish celebrating fresh, spring produce.

  • 30 mins - 1 hr
  • Julia Busuttil Nishimura
Quick tuna, lentil and avocado salad.

Get smart: The 10 best foods to boost your brain (plus three new recipes to try)

Keep your brain firing by adding nutrient-rich ingredients to your weekly meal rotation.

  • Sarah Pound
Skip the grains to make this vibrant cauli tabbouleh gluten-free.

Asked to bring a plate? These stunning salads by Alice Zaslavsky are your great new go-tos

Let fresh ingredients get friendly in a bowl with a zingy dressing, and watch the magic happen.

  • Alice Zaslavsky
Pork, apple and spring onion salad.
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Adam Liaw’s pork, apple and spring onion salad

Instant coffee might seem like a strange addition but it adds a complexity to the pork that works really well with this fresh Korean-inspired salad.

  • 1-2 hrs
  • Adam Liaw
Hot smoked salmon with dill, eggs and new potatoes.
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Adam Liaw’s hot smoked salmon with dill, eggs and new potatoes

This warm salad is equally great for breakfast, brunch, lunch or dinner.

  • 30 mins - 1 hr
  • Adam Liaw