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How to care for MAKO Japanese Steel Knives

In this guide, we’ll walk you through the essential steps to keeping your knives in peak condition, from cleaning and storing to honing and sharpening.

Tea-Smoked Salmon

The MAKO wok can add flavour, texture, and a unique personality. This tea-smoked salmon recipe proves it.

Beer Battered Fish and Triple Cooked Chips

The ultimate take on traditional Fish & Chips. You won't regret re-creating Andy's step-by-step recipe.

Luke Hines Best Butter Chicken

Luke's fakeaway version of the classic Indian butter chicken can be made all in the comfort of your own home.

Malaysian Fried Chicken (Ayam Goreng)

Once you try this homemade fried chicken recipe, you'll be making it again and again and again!

Marion's Perfect Glazed Ham Guide

Marion's visual step-by-step guide will walk you through preparing and glazing your ham like a pro this Christmas.

The key ingredient to perfect your Christmas roast

Your guide to the perfect roast this Christmas.

One Pot Creamy Chicken & Mushroom

Is there anything better than a comforting meal to get you through the week? We don't think so. This recipe is just what you need.

How to care for a wooden chopping board

This is our approach to maintaining a wooden chopping board.

What Makes MAKO Non-Stick Different?

Discover what makes MAKO Genius 5-Ply Plasma Non-stick so good.

Mongolian Beef Udon Noodles

Grab your wok and get cooking. Dinner will be on the table in under 20 minutes.

How To Care For Non-Stick pans

It's important to take the correct steps when caring for your non-stick cookware.

How long should a wooden chopping board last?

Quality, construction and maintenance are all important factors when considering the life length of a wooden chopping board.

How to make chicken stock

The flavours are rich and deep, plus it’s incredibly simple to make.

How to clean stainless steel

Here is our approach to cleaning really messy stainless steel cookware.

Ragu Bolognese

This ragu bolognese recipe will satisfy all those pasta cravings.

How to season black carbon steel

A well-seasoned surface gives the fabulous, naturally non-stick properties that makes carbon steel so desirable.

What’s the history of 5-ply stainless steel?

Celebrated for their robust performance and enduring quality, here's how we got 5-ply stainless steel pans.

Mortar and Pestle vs Food Processor

You might think the mortar and pestle is totally obsolete now that we can do these tasks at the flick of a switch. But no – it’s not obsolete. There are still jobs it does better.

How to make an easy pan sauce

A good sauce impresses, and who doesn’t want to do that?

Your checklist when shopping for cookware

With different brands, materials, price-points and levels of quality, nailing down your ultimate preferences can be tricky.

Carbon Steel vs. Ceramic Cookware: Which Should You Choose?

How does ceramic cookware stack up against a more traditional material like carbon steel?

Which is the best pan for cooking fish?

Different scenarios favour a different material or type, but don’t sweat it; it’s not complicated. At all. Here’s the low-down:

How to make stainless steel non-stick

Our top tips for making your stainless steel pan as non-stick as possible.

How to get rid of rust on black steel pans

Carbon black steel can rust. Luckily, it’s easy to remedy and restore a pan to its former glory. Heres how.

What Sort of Cook is He? Find the perfect gift for Father’s Day.

Father’s Day. It’s just around the corner and if you’re scrambling, our great gift ideas are here...

5 ways to approach shopping for cookware

Those big kitchen stores with row after row, brand after brand of discounted cooking gear. It’s the same zoo online. Where do you even start?

5-ply Cookware 101

We’re big devotees of 5-ply, and one of the reasons you may not know much about it is because this type of cookware has traditionally been hard to find in Australia.

Cast Iron vs Carbon Steel: Which should you choose?

Understanding the differences, plus the cooking jobs they’re best at, helps you decide which you might prefer. Let’s dive into the details.

How to cook with black carbon steel

If you feel daunted by using carbon steel, we’re here to tell you the learning curve isn’t steep. Carbon steel honestly gives you superior control and really does make you a better cook.