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Viva Food & Drink Archive
Looking for weekend dining inspiration? Read on.
Read moreThink brothy noodles, crispy oven-bakes and cheesy pasta.
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This vegetarian dish is a nourishing mid-winter meal.
The "don of Italian cooking" delivers a sensational, spinach-y take on this classic pasta.
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Try these biscuits topped with a nutty, chocolatey icing.
A dash of lemon zest enlivens this umami pasta dish.
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This wholesome bowl is the ultimate winter warmer.
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These snacks are oven-baked until flaky and golden.
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This dish comes together in just 30 minutes.
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This version is seasoned with a sundry of spices.
A match made for winter.
This one-pot chicken is a fast, flavourful, brilliant dinner.
This soothing dal dish is elevated with aromatics.
Leeks are in season! Lay all your love on them with this easy meal.
The Commercial Bay spot serves power snacks, parmigiana and unmissable charred chicken.
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