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The judges get glammed up for episode two.

The aim of this game is to make Jamie Oliver not look like a plonker. Can they do it?

It’s only night two and we’re already elbow deep in a service challenge. Hopefully they can handle the heat better than chilli-shy judge Andy.

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Jamie Oliver’s fragrant pumpkin curry.

Three warming new weeknight recipes you’ll love from Jamie Oliver

To celebrate Jamie Oliver’s return to our screens on MasterChef, here are three simple new warming weeknight recipes to add to your repertoire.

Meet your mostly new judges (from left to right): Sofia Levin, guest Jamie Oliver, Andy Allen, Poh Ling Yeow and Jean-Christophe Novelli.

MasterChef recap: Cue the frantic music and fireballs, it’s back and boy are there a lot of judges

MasterChef returns with new judges, overenthusiastic contestants and moving montages. There’s also some cooking. Ben Pobjie recaps episode one.

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‘A little bit tacky’: Why Sydney’s inner west is flocking to this kitschy, colourful Filipino spot

Purple soft-serve, hearty Filipino breakfasts and takeaway milk bun brekkie rolls are customer favourites at Tita modern carinderia.

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Xinjiang-style lamb skewers over juice-absorbing flatbread.

‘Outrageously juicy and tender’: This kebab place sells lamb skewers at a steal

Bay Aka BBQ’s fall-apart chargrilled meat hits like premium wagyu.

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Eating out

Raja in Potts Point (left) and Izakaya Tempura Kuon join the growing list of Sydney restaurant closures.

‘The most challenging it has been in two decades’: Two high-profile restaurant closures hit Sydney

A hatted newcomer and a niche Japanese izakaya announce their final services.

  • Bianca Hrovat and Scott Bolles
Ppyeodagwi-haejangguk (pork bone soup with rice).
14.5/20

This Korean ‘hangover soup’ is one of Sydney’s most soothing liquids

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From the street a sign asks if you’re “feeling lucky?”

The most anticipated opening of 2024 is also Justin Hemmes’ most intriguing

  • Scott Bolles
The snow egg will make a return during Vivid.

Quay’s cult snow egg is making a comeback, but get cracking, it’s not for long

  • Bianca Hrovat

Lists & guides

Bondi Bowls Club.

From gin bars to $1 oysters: 10 Sydney bowling clubs that are on a roll

The Caterpillar Club’s cheeseburger.

Your April hit list: Hot, new and just-reviewed places to check out

Rock oysters with lemon pepper granita at Bennelong Bar.

The Guide editor’s little black book of places he usually only shares with visiting friends

Introduce visitors to the American Doughnut Kitchen, then explain it’s not actually American.

I’m coming to Melbourne for the week. Where should I eat? The critic’s top picks for visitors

Effie’s kiosk at Manly Boatshed in Fairlight.

Manly to Merimbula: Where to find waterfront feeds for less than $30

Milk bar vibes at Larrie’s at The Beach Hotel.

These are the best places to eat, drink (and dine barefoot) in Newcastle

Potato scallops

Prawn toast to potato scallops: 12 retro dishes with a new spin

Albasha Knafeh & Coffee adds a dash of Salt Bae-inspired showmanship to the traditional dessert.

‘Barbie’ chai to knafeh: Five unmissable dishes at Ramadan Nights Lakemba

Seabourn dining

Thinking about booking a cruise? Everything you need to know about the food and drink

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA, GOODFOOD, February 21: Pappadum, chutney and naan platter at Don't Tell Aunty in Surry Hills on February 21, 2019 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Christopher Pearce/SMH)

Nine of Sydney’s best Indian eateries and restaurants

It’s the year of the bakery, and these are the new classics worth queuing for

It’s the year of the bakery, and these are the new classics worth queuing for

Centro 86 is a bar for pre- or post-dinner drinks.

10+ late-night spots in Sydney for after-midnight drinks and snacks

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Ppyeodagwi-haejangguk (pork bone soup with rice).
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Yeodongsik’s Korean ‘hangover soup’ is one of the most soothing liquids in Sydney

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Red curry of barbecue duck with snake bean and sweet basil.
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It’s not fancy, but Joe’s Table is one of the nicest restaurants in the eastern suburbs

  • Terry Durack
Porchetta pizzetta.
14.5/20

Salumeria Norcino’s porchetta pizzetta is ‘the best sandwich I’ve eaten all year’

  • Callan Boys

Sunny cafe Goldie’s brings beach vibes and a Cal-Mex menu to Sydney’s inner west

  • Lenny Ann Low
The bakar chicken blends Indonesian and Lebanese influences.
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Penelope’s mix 𝄒n𝄒 match menu is a taste of Sydney, but is it too much of a good thing?

  • Terry Durack

Recipes

Everyday chocolate cake with whipped cocoa cream.
EASY

Creator of the ‘world’s best chocolate cake’ shares her new, improved kid-friendly recipe

Helen Goh swaps the original’s dark chocolate ganache for cocoa cream.

  • 1-2 hrs
  • Helen Goh
Miso-butter chicken corn hash.
EASY

RecipeTin’s miso-butter chicken and corn hash is ready in a flash

  • < 30 mins
  • Nagi Maehashi
Sausage and rosemary stew.
EASY

Get more banger for your buck with this simple sausage one-pot from Adam Liaw

  • 1-2 hrs
  • Adam Liaw
Tortelli maremmani.

Julia Busuttil Nishimura’s tortelli maremmani (silverbeet and ricotta ravioli)

  • 1-2 hrs
  • Julia Busuttil Nishimura

Recipe collections

Fast one tray eggplant and spicy salami lasagne. Sage Creative autumn/winter recipes for Good Food online and Home Front. February 2022. Good Food use only. Please credit James Moffatt

14 of our favourite low-fuss and affordable dishes to cook this week

Manoush-style pizzas with prawns and chilli.

10 fast and curious Friday night flatbread pizzas

Vegetarian-friendly pithiviers filled with mushroom ragu.

Five crowd-pleasing Recipe Tin pies to bake this weekend

Barbecued cauliflower with mascarpone bechamel.

Five easy and cheesy new cauliflower steak recipes

RecipeTin Eats’ golden coconut pumpkin and chickpea curry.

10 budget-friendly vegie one-dish dinners to cook this week

Julia Busuttil Nishimura’s spiced apple cake with mascarpone and maple frosting.

Freshly baked recipes: Five new apple cakes to make this weekend

Adam Liaw’s chicken diane.

10 of your favourite retro recipes given the Adam Liaw treatment

This hearty meatball and pasta soup is sure to be love at first spoonful.

Eat and repeat: 10 warming new recipes to put on high rotation

14 midweek meals ready in three steps or less to make this week

14 midweek meals ready in three steps or less to make this week

Rice bowls with sticky roasted pumpkin.

20 healthy recipes to get back on track after the Easter blowout

Natalie Paull’s favourite chocolate cake, the cocoa sour cream layer cake.

Eat cake and March on: The 20 most popular recipes of last month

Julia’s tip: You can use baby spinach in the filling but English spinach has a far superior flavour.

Five great green pies to make this weekend

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Tips & advice

To preheat or not to preheat? That is the question.

Why everything you thought about preheating your oven may be wrong

  • Alice Zaslavsky
Wholemeal or rye bread is a good option for those who can’t tolerate grain bread.

A dietitian ranks eight popular supermarket breads (and reveals her favourite loaves)

  • Susie Burrell
The ultimate cheese toastie needs the perfect pull factor.

Pulling power: 10 melty cheeses for toasties, ranked for ooze and stretch by a pro

  • Ellie Studd
Cruise ships are introducing smaller venues and more specialised cuisines to suit a new generation of food-savvy passengers.

Thinking about booking a cruise? Everything you need to know about the food and drink

Cookies are a sweet and simple option.

Terrible at small talk? How baking can break down barriers and win friends

  • Megan Johnston

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Drinks

Light but tough enough to stand upright, the bagnum holds the equivalent of two bottles of wine.

Raise a glass to the bagnum, the plastic wine pouch that’s made cask wine cool again

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Top-ranking Yarra Yering is known for its cabernet and shiraz varietals and blends, but especially its Dry Red Wine No. 1.

Australia’s 52 top wineries of 2024

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