Straight-talking chef Matty Matheson wants you to know there’s no guilt in kitchen shortcuts.

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Golden rules

“Schnitzel should be bigger than the plate; that's the rule”*

* Or maybe not. But we do have some golden tips for schnitty success.
sauce secrets

How to make gravy so good you could drink it

You know when gravy is so good you could drink it? Rich and thick and glossy and salty…. Yeah, that gravy.
American

Matty's TV dinner meatloaf

One of the ultimate comfort food dishes.
Fry off

Which crunchy fried chicken gets your vote?

Popcorn chicken. Karaage chicken. And so many more - but which is the crisp, crunchy best?
Japanese

Easy karaage chicken

Some of the best and simplest gluten-free fried chicken you'll ever make.
American

Easy flaky biscuits

Simple and flaky and perfect when slathered in a tonne of butter.
Buttery bites

Are these scones or biscuits?

Delicious, either way.
Polish

Easy pork schnitzel

Schnitzel as big as your face.
Sandwich heaven

“Pile it on there”: all the secrets to a killer Reuben

Here's how to make the sandwich of your dreams.
Jamaican

Matty's jerk chicken

You want this juicy, smoky chicken. You really do.  
American

Chocolate lava cakes

The ultimate dessert for any chocolate lover.
Indian

Super simple butter chicken

Matty Matheson shares his fool-proof, simple recipe for perfect butter chicken.
serve it up

7 cheesy bakes to convert even the veg haters

Turn your daily serve into comfort food.
tips & tricks

Guacamole wants you to know that 'smashed avo' is an upstart

From fussy kids to shark bites**, guacamole can save the day. Here's how to make it well.
porchetta secrets

This ultimate crackling technique comes with a safety warning

It's not hard. Just be careful, okay?
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