autumn 2025

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this edition

We’re diving into the revival of Greek cuisine, the art of tempranillo and why kids’ meals deserve more attention. There’s expert advice on turning restaurant dishes into retail products, the secrets to a perfect burger and a look at how gluten-free dining has evolved over the past 25 years.
 
With new products, recipes and the latest industry trends, appetiser. magazine is full of practical ideas to bring into your kitchen or business.

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Sticky braised lamb ribs with pickled rhubarb, spring slaw and polenta chips.
Recipes

Black pepper, balsamic and pomegranate glazed lamb ribs

If you’re in the lean-only meat camp, walk on by. For everyone else lamb ribs might just be the best ribs you’ve ever tried. When beautifully cooked, they’re insanely moreish – slightly crispy, perfectly rendered, glazed to unctuously sticky and melt-in-the-mouth, singularly redefining ‘finger-licking good’.

When served with a piquant pickled rhubarb, a herbaceous spring slaw and crunchy polenta chips, this dish will keep your customers coming back for more – while also making good margins.

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Picture of small bowl of diced raw tuna, flavoured with Ethiopian spices
Recipes

Ethiopian tuna kitfo, saffron tuiles and niter kibbeh

Kitfo, a beloved Ethiopian dish, is typically made with beef, but this version swaps it for fresh, sashimi-grade tuna. Marinated in berbere spice and lime zest, the tuna offers a melt-in-the-mouth experience. Paired with saffron tuiles and warm niter kibbeh – a fragrant, spiced clarified butter – this dish is a stunning fusion of flavours. Garnish with micro herbs for a touch of freshness. With options to substitute tuna for scallops, salmon, or beef, this twist on kitfo embraces culinary creativity while honouring Ethiopian tradition.

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aMag Win24 Blog Barossa On Brand
Inspiration & trends

Barossa on brand

If there’s one wine region you should never overlook on your wine list, it’s the Barossa Valley.

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aMag Win24 Blog The Catch
Inspiration & trends

The catch: New Zealand green-lipped mussels

With the cooler months upon us, it’s time to consider those traditional winter dishes – like seafood pasta, fish pie and seafood chowder. And with everyone watching food costs, I’m reminded about the fat, plump mussels from New Zealand’s North Island.

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aMag Win24 Blog Restaurant Critic
Industry

Secrets of a restaurant reviewer

Having reviewed restaurants for state and national publications for over two decades, it’s still a joy to discover new dining experiences to write about and share with the world.

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