What the F is for Dinner? Podcast

Legendary chef and TV presenter Peter Kuruvita joins Jane de Graaff to talk about the joy of food and memories and to share a luscious recipe for the ultimate fried vegetable fritters, pakora. Easy, delicious and perfect for any time of day, they’re a snack, main meal or the perfect bring-a-plate. And the chef’s travel stories are enough to make you want to pack a bag and head out to try all the tastes of the world right now.

Warm flaky, tasty, pastry pies are  an easy and delicious meal to bake up through the week, so Jane de Graaff has journeyed into the kitchens of Sydney's Shangri-La Hotel to talk to the punk princess of pastry, Anna Polyviou. Spinach Pie, also known as Spanakopita is always a family favourite and Anna shares her tips and tricks to ensure yours will be exquisite. For full details on the recipe head to: https://kitchen.nine.com.au/2017/09/12/21/07/anna-polyvious-spanakopita-greek-spinach-pie

Cheesy, warm, comforting lasagne is one of those dishes that everyone loves. So, exactly how do you make it the perfect meat-free-Monday dish, without upsetting its perfect balance? Vegan pin-up and chef, Shannon Martinez of Smith & Daughters, joins Food Editor Jane de Graaff to share the lushest vegan lasagne recipe you can imagine… and to explain why not being a vegan is what makes her the best kind of vegan chef. Find our standard vegetarian lasagne recipe here:https://kitchen.nine.com.au/2016/05/18/05/25/vegetable-lasagne  Or go for the lush vegan version with Shannon's Smith & DELI-cious recipe here:https://kitchen.nine.com.au/2018/11/19/10/50/shannon-martinezs-smith-and-deli-cious-vegan-lasagne-recipe

Sticky date pudding is one of those desserts that is filled with nostalgic memories, and in this episode, chef Nelly Robinson pf Sydney’s Nel. shares his own granny’s decadent recipe with Jane de Graaff. It’s the perfect, easy dessert to practice for the season of celebration, and with Nelly’s tips, it’ll be so easy to make that you’ll never wonder what the F is for dessert again. Find the full recipe for Nelly’s nan’s classic and comforting sticky date pudding right here:https://kitchen.nine.com.au/2018/11/12/13/56/nels-sticky-date-pudding-recipe

Chef and restaurateur Curtis Stone drops in to officially kick off the Christmas season, sharing his ice cream gingerbread cake recipe with Jane to make ahead of all the festivities. The internationally acclaimed surfing chef also spills all his tricks and tips for how to make the big day go smoothly in the kitchen, including things that you can do now to take pressure off on the day. Find the full recipe for Curtis Stone's get-ahead gingerbread ice cream cake here:https://kitchen.nine.com.au/2018/11/05/10/06/curtis-stones-get-ahead-gingerbread-ice-cream-cake 

Matt Moran is joining Jane de Graaff to give the best tips for cooking ultimate spring lamb. He's not just an acclaimed restaurateur, iconic chef and judge of Channel Nine's Family Food Fight, he's also a lamb farmer and he's got the secrets that will change your roast from epic, to epically easy, with the cheekiest secret to keeping it moist. It's so simple you'll gasp and it's the best way to celebrate spring. Perfect lamb is simpler than you'd ever think. Find the full recipe for Roasted rack of spring lamb with baby vegetables at https://kitchen.nine.com.au/2016/05/05/10/45/roasted-rack-of-spring-lamb-with-baby-vegetables

It’s meatball time and acclaimed cookbook author, restaurateur and founder of the Kitchen Garden Foundation, Stephanie Alexander, is sitting down with Jane de Graaff to give us all the secrets to the best meatball recipe. These are the balls that work for every meal, all it takes is a great base recipe and the rest is a choose-your-own-adventure of the flavours that you love. Fifteen minutes and you’ve got anything from spaghetti and meatballs to burgers on the grill. Find the full recipe for Stephanie Alexander’s The Versatile Meatball at   https://kitchen.nine.com.au/2018/10/22/15/07/stephanie-alexanders-the-versatile-meatball-recipe

Internationally acclaimed food writer and judge of Family Food Fight Tom Parker-Bowles joins Jane de Graaff to discuss the easiest chilli prawn linguini for your dinner tonight. He’s got the best pasta tips, and he’s a chilli aficionado, so he’s here to explain what we’ve been doing wrong with hot peppers. To learn how to de-vein prawns watch this video  https://kitchen.nine.com.au/2018/07/06/16/52/how-to-devein-a-prawn For the full details on how to cook Garlic and Chilli Prawn Linguine go here https://kitchen.nine.com.au/2016/05/17/23/14/garlic-and-chilli-prawn-linguine

I Quit Sugar’s Sarah Wilson joins Jane de Graaff to talk about the easiest and most satisfying burrito you are ever likely to make. It’ll save you time and money, and will sort you out for any meal (not just dinner). Even better, you’ll have all the ingredients in your fridge to make this dish tonight, and you’ll come away with Sarah’s cheeky tricks to make your kitchen really work for you. For full details on the recipes and all the tips head to 9Honey Kitchen:Sarah’s ‘If you’re going to make one bloody burrito you might as well make six’ recipe-https://kitchen.nine.com.au/2018/10/02/14/35/sarah-wilsons-simplicious-i-quit-sugar-breakfast-burritoBasic breakfast burrito recipe- https://kitchen.nine.com.au/2016/05/05/14/41/breakfast-burrito

This is it, all the secrets you’ll ever need to make the best burger of your life. This episode Jane de Graaff catches up with 8bit. burger genius, chef Shayne McCallum, to find out what makes his burgers a cult hit and how to get a bite of that at home. Your home burgers will become the stuff of legends. From perfect patties to the ultimate sauce pattern. 

Macaroni cheese is a dish that perfectly embodies comfort food for so many of us. Today, its reputation as a guilty pleasure is about to be challenged when Jane de Graaff sits down with cookbook author and food community builder, Hetty McKinnon, to get the ultimate secrets to healthier, easier and just one-pot mac’n’cheese. Get ready to have your mind blown, because this is a cheat’s secret recipe that will shake things up.   For full details on the recipes and all the tips head to 9Kitchen:Healthier one-pot mac’n’cheese - https://kitchen.nine.com.au/2018/09/23/20/12/one-pan-sweet-potato-mac-and-cheeseClassic mac’n’cheese - https://kitchen.nine.com.au/2016/05/16/10/25/macaroni-cheese

Picnic season is officially here, so this episode looks at the perfect picnic sandwich… the muffaletta by chef Clayton Wells at Sydney’s A1 Canteen – starring on Instagram accounts everywhere. This is a sandwich on steroids, and it will change how you feel about a meal between bread, forever. You’ll swoon over the layers of cheese, cold meats, olives and more, while Jane de Graaff gets all the chef’s secrets on making this ultimate sandwich so that your next meal is the stuff of sandwich dreams. For full details on the recipes and all the tips head to 9Kitchen:https://kitchen.nine.com.au/2016/05/17/12/54/muffaletta

It’s prawn on the barbecue time. The weather is warming and we’re heading for the days of sunshine and seafood, so Jane de Graaff sits down with chef of Sydney’s acclaimed Nomad restaurant, Jacqui Challinor, to get the secrets to the perfect prawn dish. The chef has all the ultimate tips for choosing, storing, prepping and cooking your prawns, and we kick things off with an easy and crowd-pleasing garlic butter recipe, followed up with Jacqui’s simple saffron butter twist. Get ready to become a king of the seafood platter season. For full details on the recipes head to:https://kitchen.nine.com.au/2016/05/18/03/55/garlic-prawns

This episode is all about ultimate pantry dinners, the kind you can pull together on a whim.Jane de Graaff sits down with TV host and food writer Melissa Leong (aka Fooderati) to find the ultimate pantry hack to make your next last minute meal one to remember - and it will have you swapping out the chicken salt for a different miracle pantry staple. It goes in everything is so simple it will blow your mind. For full details on the recipes in this episode head to: Melissa Leong’s Chinese hot pot  https://kitchen.nine.com.au/2018/08/31/12/50/a-vegan-chinese-hot-pot  Easy vegetable hot pot   https://kitchen.nine.com.au/2016/05/17/13/54/vegetable-hot-pot  

Chocolate drives us wild, and today we’ve got an ultimate chocolate kitchen hack. New Ruby pink chocolate is set to change the look of desserts everywhere, so Jane de Graaff sits down with chocolatier Kirsten Tibballs, to find out how to use it and why it’ll give you the best bang for buck with no extra effort in your next dessert. You’ll look like a pro just by swapping out one simple ingredient. Game on for your next dessert.   For full details on the recipe head to:  https://kitchen.nine.com.au/2016/07/28/12/35/chocolate-coated-honeycomb  And find Kirsten’s Ruby chocolate lollipops recipe here:https://kitchen.nine.com.au/2018/07/05/15/04/ruby-lollipops  

Jane de Graaff and Alice Zaslavsky (aka Alice in Frames) share the ultimate secret that’ll have kids everywhere eating all their vegetables and begging for more. It’s a dinnertime battle that rages every night, so the creative genius behind Phenomenom! talks what we’re doing wrong, how wecan fix it, and what delicious vegetable frittata can actually change it.

Jane de Graaff unlocks the secret to guilt-free chicken nuggets with personal trainer and nutritional therapist Luke Hines, because you can have your nuggets and eat them too, with all the flavour that you love. They also talk Smart Carbs (Luke’s new cookbook) and all the ways you can improve what’s on your dinner plate. Guaranteed you’ll be frying up some nugs by the end of the week. Recipe:https://kitchen.nine.com.au/2016/05/18/10/31/homemade-chicken-nuggets Luke’s recipe:  https://kitchen.nine.com.au/2018/08/13/12/53/luke-hines-better-for-you-hot-and-spicy-chicken-nuggets

As Millennials everywhere opt to eat smashed avocado rather than ‘save for a house’ (cough cough), Jane de Graaff checks in with the god-father of smashed avo in Sydney, Bill Granger. Celebrating 25 years of an iconic dish, Bill spills the secrets to make this poached-egg topped favourite a meal that transcends breakfast and becomes an ultimate feed for any time of the day. Perfect poached egg tips and cheeky flavour updates included. For full details on the classic smashed avocado and poached egg recipe head to:  https://kitchen.nine.com.au/2016/05/20/10/57/poached-eggs-with-smashed-avocado-preserved-lemon-and-sumac And for Bill’s latest version of smashed avocado check out:  https://kitchen.nine.com.au/2018/08/01/14/40/bill-grangers-avocado-and-smashed-cucumber-salad-mirin-and-sesame

Jane de Graaff has a hankering for pumpkin soup and everyone seems to have their own way of making this winter favourite. So, Jane has tracked down cookbook author and Instagram home cooking sensation, Leah Itsines, to learn about her version of this family staple, with a cheeky, sweet twist. Even better, there’s a sneaky chicken nugget recipe into the deal that will change how you do fast food. For full details on the recipe head to:https://kitchen.nine.com.au/2018/07/30/13/23/sweet-potato-and-pumpkin-soup

Joe Beddia of Philadelphia's Pizzeria Beddia is in Sydney and if you're a pizza lover this is big news. Joe is known for making America's best pizza, and has shared all of his secrets with Jane de Graaff. She has extracted all the information needed to make the perfect crispy base and how to treat your pizza to ensure it's a tasty delight. Oh and if you are too lazy to cook, Joe will be serving up some of his finest at Bondi Beach Public Bar from July 22-28.Here's a link to the original recipe:https://kitchen.nine.com.au/2016/05/16/15/51/pizza-dough

As winter has settled in, Food Editor Jane de Graaff has cozied up with The Bridge Room's Chef Ross Lusted to find a way to fall in love with winter vegetables. The chef’s unique approach to veggies is so inspiring you’ll be making them the star of your dinner tonight, and he’s even got some tips to convince the kids to eat them. For full details on the recipe head to:   https://kitchen.nine.com.au/2016/05/13/12/34/warm-roast-vegetable-haloumi-and-pine-nut-salad

As we hit flu season, one of Australia's cooking legends Maggie Beer has helped Jane de Graaff in creating the ultimate chicken soup. This therapeutic and delicious dish is easy to make, and can be easily altered to suit the season. Maggie shares some details that will ensure your soup is the tastiest it's ever been. For full details on the original recipe head to:  https://kitchen.nine.com.au/2016/05/16/15/44/spring-chicken-soup You can find a recipe for Maggie Beer's chicken soup here:https://kitchen.nine.com.au/2018/07/05/14/18/maggie-beers-chicken-soup-with-leek-onion-and-barley

Everyone loves a good home made spaghetti bolognese, even vegetarians are trying to get in on the action.  Food editor Jane de Graaff has taken this classic dish to nutritionist, author and yoga teacher, Lola Berry to discuss how she might make this meal healthier, without having to inconvenience the kids. It's not the same old hide the carrots in the mince discussion, because Lola is bringing some soul to the dish with her Ayurvedic knowledge. Namaste! For full details on the bolognese recipe head to: https://kitchen.nine.com.au/search?q=bolognese&page=2 For full details on Lola's superfood pasta recipe head to:  https://kitchen.nine.com.au/2018/07/02/11/43/lola-berrys-wish-noodles

In the cold winter months it's nice to sit by a fire, but  Jane de Graaff has gone one step further and found an expert to teach us how to cook over one. Firedoor's Chef, Lennox Hastie brings his expertise to the podcast and explains the intricacies of cooking like the people of ancient times, which wood to use and how to make the best tasting lemon and oregano, lamb kebabs you've ever had.For full details on the recipe head to:https://kitchen.nine.com.au/2016/05/05/14/51/lemon-and-oregano-lamb-kebabs

Jane de Graaff is on a health kick so she has tracked down Sam Wood to  get his tricks on how to cook a curry that can be served up guilt free. Sam's healthy butter chicken sounds like a dream come true as it holds flavour without packing too many calories.For full details on the recipe head to:https://kitchen.nine.com.au/2018/06/18/14/15/sam-woods-healthy-butter-chicken

It seems the Japanese style katsu sando has made its way across the seas to settle on Australian menus. This sandwich has definitely made a big impression, so Jane de Graaff has sought help from Chef Ben Seers, to cook it at home. Ben and his wife Eun Hee Ann are the brains behind Paper Bird, which features the katsu sando on their brunch menu. After one bite of this tasty delight, you will never look at sandwiches the same way again. For full details on the recipe head to: https://kitchen.nine.com.au/2018/05/23/12/08/the-famous-katsu-sando-by-paper-bird

Have you ever tried cauliflower rice? It may sound strange, but it is actually very tasty....and super healthy. This week Jane de Graaff talks with nutritionist Jessica Sepel, to find the ultimate cauliflower rice recipe.  For full details on the recipe head to: https://kitchen.nine.com.au/2016/05/20/11/08/cauliflower-fried-rice

One of the most googled recipes of last year was the classic winter warmer, Beef Stroganoff. Jane de Graaff takes a recipe for this classic dish to chef, author and "Eat Well for Less" television presenter Ben O’Donoghue, to see how he can make it easier cheaper and tastier. For full details on the recipe head to: https://kitchen.nine.com.au/2017/06/26/13/58/classic-beef-stroganoff

Food editor Jane de Graaf has a hankering for some mushrooms so she sought out Lyndi Cohen, the nude nutritionist, to discuss a very tasty sounding recipe for a mushroom, lamb and feta gozleme. Lyndi has some interesting tips to share with regards to mushrooms and eating healthily. For full details on the recipe head to:https://kitchen.nine.com.au/2017/04/18/14/54/mushroom-lamb-and-feta-gozleme

The nights are getting cooler and that means it's time to cook up some good hearty meals like moussaka. To get the expert info on how to make this meal super tasty Jane de Graaff talks to Turkish Australian Chef, Somer Sivrioglu. For full details on the recipe head to: https://kitchen.nine.com.au/2016/08/26/12/31/somer-sivrioglus-eggplant-musakka 

Over summer Food Editor Jane de Graaff caught up with one of Australia's finest young chefs, Analiese Gregory (who we stole from New Zealand) while she was visiting from Tasmania. Zucchini fritters are up for discussion and what this chef cooks up will have you reaching for the squash tonight.  For the full recipe head to:  https://kitchen.nine.com.au/2016/05/18/12/44/zucchini-fritters 

There is nothing like a good steak sandwich, and this week Jane de Graaff delivers just that. Jane speaks with Patrick Warmoll, the general manager of Jack's Creek who have been awarded for producing the world's best steak for two years in a row. Patrick tells us how to pick the right steak for your sambo, and how to cook it to perfection.For full details on the recipe head to: https://kitchen.nine.com.au/2016/05/17/10/30/ploughmans-steak-sandwich

Have you ever heard of healthy chocolate? It sounds like a myth, however Jane de Graaff has tracked down Charlie de Haas at the Clean Treats Factory to discuss how to turn Chocolate Pancakes into a healthy breakfast.  For more details on the original recipe head to:  https://kitchen.nine.com.au/2017/08/11/11/49/chocolate-pancake-stack

As we head towards winter, it's time to get roasting. Jane de Graaff has met with  leading Australian chef and restaurateur, Luke Mangan, to get his tips on how to cook the perfect pork crackling. This Pork Roast will have your mouth watering after Chef Mangan shares his kitchen secrets.For full details on the recipe head to:  https://kitchen.nine.com.au/2016/05/05/11/08/crunchiest-crackling-pork-belly

Easter is approaching, so Jane de Graaff has snuck into the Flour and Stone bakery in Sydney's Woolloomooloo to speak with Master Baker, Nadine Ingram about hot cross buns. If you've never baked them before, this is your chance to get them right the first time around, as Nadine's hot cross buns sound very tasty. For full details on the recipe, head to:https://kitchen.nine.com.au/2016/05/16/11/41/perfect-hot-cross-buns

This week on the menu we have Singapore Chilli Crab, so food editor Jane de Graaff has had a chat with Sean Connolly, the executive chef at The Morrison Bar and Oyster Room. Sean's tips and charm will have you whipping up mud crab dishes at home with ease.  For full details on the recipe head to:  https://kitchen.nine.com.au/2016/05/16/17/58/petes-chilli-mud-crab

This special episode of WTFFD contains part two of a very interesting chat that took place between Jane de Graaff and iconic Australian chef and restaurateur, Neil Perry.  By the end of the podcast you will have mince on the mind as both Jane and Neil discuss various mince dishes, as well as how to cook it and where to source it.    For full details on mince recipes head to : https://kitchen.nine.com.au/mince

Cory Campbell, the head chef of Barangaroo House is a master of cooking fish. So this week, Food Editor Jane chose a recipe with her favourite fish as the feature, barramundi.Corey teaches Jane a thing or two about cooking and preparing this delicious meat and gives tips that will ensure you end up with some tasty fish on your dinner table tonight. Never be afraid to cook fish again. For the full recipe head to:https://kitchen.nine.com.au/2016/05/17/12/43/barramundi-with-thai-dressing

Learn how to cook the ultimate roast chicken! This week Jane de Graaff chats with Thi Le, head chef from Melbourne restaurant Anchovy. Thi brings some interesting tips to the table that will have you cooking up a storm of multifaceted flavours. For the full recipe head to: https://kitchen.nine.com.au/2016/05/13/12/36/roast-chicken-and-vegetables

Tomatoes are in season and are a perfect taste of summer to store for the cold winter months, so Jane de Graaff has gone to see Alex Elliott-Howery, co-owner of the Cornersmith Cafes and Picklery, to talk all about homemade passata and tomato soup. Better known as the godmother of inner-city pickling, Alex has all sorts of ideas to preserve your tomatoes for winter while making sure they pack a punch of flavour. For full details on the recipe head to:  https://kitchen.nine.com.au/2016/05/16/12/30/chilled-spiced-tomato-soup-with-middle-eastern-herbs-and-labne

As we approach Chinese New Year, Jane has dropped into Spice to Temple to chat with iconic Australian chef and restaurateur, Neil Perry. Today they discuss the classic Chinese dish, pippies with pork and Shaoxing wine, and it's so good that it’s also known as "one of the best dishes under heaven". It might sound like it’s going to be tricky, but once you hear Jane and Neil demystify the process, you’ll be ravenous and keen to heat up the wok, because it’s easier than you think. For full details on the recipe head to : https://kitchen.nine.com.au/2017/01/25/15/40/spice-temples-pippies-with-pork-and-shaoxing-wine 

Darren Robertson, chef and mastermind behind the Three Blue Ducks has an abundance of corn growing at his Byron Bay eatery,Three Blue Ducks on The Farm.   So this week, he and Jane discuss how to make the perfect corn fritters. Darren’s got some great tips to make them super easy, and some quality suggestions that will turn these fritters into very tasty treats. For full details on the recipe, head to: https://kitchen.nine.com.au/2016/05/18/01/44/corn-fritters

Jane de Graaff has lentils on the mind so she meets up with Vladia Cobrdova, nutritionist, author and COO from About Life. The two discuss the different types of lentils and how to best cook them. Lentil and Mushroom bolognese is on the menu, and Vladia has some great information on how to best approach this dish.For full details on the recipe, head to  https://kitchen.nine.com.au/2017/10/09/15/44/mushroom-and-lentil-bolognese-with-spaghetti

Matt Moran has a new restaurant, Barangaroo House, so Jane de Graaff went to investigate. While she was there she scoped out their restaurant specialty, duck. So to take full advantage of the situation she got some tips on how we can cook all cook duck easily at home. Matt and Jane talk us through a duck in orange sauce recipe that is easy to cook and packed full of flavour. For full details on the recipe head to: https://kitchen.nine.com.au/2016/05/16/17/06/duck-breasts-in-sticky-orange-sauce

Jane de Graaff catches up with one of Australia's most seasoned food personalities Lyndey Milan. With asparagus season in full swing (and longer than you think) it’s the perfect time to find out how versatile this stalk is for an extra special meal. The recipe up for discussion is an omelette, or is it a frittata? You be the judge when you tune into What the F@*# is for Dinner! For full details on the recipe  head to:  https://kitchen.nine.com.au/2016/05/17/13/19/asparagus-and-zucchini-omelette-with-oregano-and-pecorino      

A very tasty episode as Jane de Graaff gets heated up about chilli with adventurous foodie Hayden Quinn.  Turkish menemen, a lamb mince and egg dish is on the menu  and it sounds delicious. For full details on the recipe head to: https://kitchen.nine.com.au/2017/02/21/10/16/mince-menemen-turkish-style-eggs-with-tomato-and-mince    

Jane de Graaff seeks out Jaci Koludrovic to discuss the intricacies of eggs. This week's recipe is a mushroom and cheese omelette, which Jaci turns into a very delicious sounding dinner. For full details on the recipe head to kitchen.nine.com.au

This week Jane de Graaff  chats with internet sensation and crazy cake lady Katherine Sabbath. The self confessed, sprinkle covered, sticky fingered, bake-aholic shares some useful baking tips and some easy ways to make your baking better.This week's recipe is a cheesy parmesan muffin, that proves cake can be eaten for dinner.For full details on the recipe head to kitchen.nine.com.au

Join Jane de Graaff as she speaks with Monty Koludrovic, executive chef at Sydney's iconic restaurant Icebergs Dining Room and Bar. Jane asks Monty to remix a "no stir, spring pea risotto" recipe and as Monty is a huge fan of rice dishes, he knows exactly how to make this meal tastier and easier to cook.Rice is nice and also a very easy meal to make through the week. For full details on the recipe head to kitchen.nine.com.au

This week on What The F@*#'s for Dinner Jane talks to head chef Danielle Alvarez from Fred's, one of Sydney's hottest restaurants. Broad beans are in season, and are one of Danielle's favourite ingredients, so Jane offers up a cheesy broad bean, chorizo, toast recipe. It sounds easy and delicious, but becomes even tastier after a few alterations and additions that will have you salivating at the thought. Without a doubt many of you will be adding this recipe to your weekly menu. For full details on the recipe head to kitchen.nine.com.au

This week on What The F@*#'s for Dinner Jane talks to Australian culinary great Curtis Stone.   Jane shares a recipe for a simple 15-minute spaghettini with peas, lemon and ricotta, and Curtis has a crack at amping up the flavour and complexity of the easy dish with a couple of very curious suggestions. We'll be giving them a whirl tonight. Happy cooking! For full details on the recipe head to https://kitchen.nine.com.au/