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Have you ever plated up your food, plonked yourself in front of your telly, and then spent ages finding the right show to watch while you nom? No more cold TV dinners, we have you covered.

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New Gold MountainImageNew Gold Mountain tells the untold story of the Australian gold rush from the perspective of the Chinese miners who risked everything for a chance at unlikely fortune in a new land. Inspired by real-life events, the series follows a group of compelling characters brought together by a mysterious murder, and takes an unprecedented look into the wild west era of the Australian gold rush. Adam Liaw's mince and peas is a quick throw-together of rice, beef mince, peas and classic Cantonese flavours like dark soy sauce and white pepper. COOK ADAM'S MINCE AND PEAS

Going Places with Ernie DingoImageJoin Ernie Dingo in this captivating series as he explores Australia's most iconic destinations. But this is no ordinary travel show, as Ernie introduces us to the traditional owners and other people who live, breathe and work amongst these incredible places. Koori TikTok star Nathan Lyons shares a family favourite dish that has fed many a hungry Koori kid. With tins of corned beef being popular to many peoples of the Pacific, bully beef and rice has been adopted by Indigenous people from all over Australia. MAKE NATHAN'S BULLY BEEF

The Unusual SuspectsImageWarm, funny and utterly gripping, The Unusual Suspects is a compelling heist caper about female friendship and empowerment. Filmed and set in Sydney's glamourous Eastern Suburbs, this four-part drama series weaves a complex story that heroes the Filipino-Australian community. Filipina food photographer Luisa Brimble shares here quick halo halo recipe. Halo halo is a classic Filipino dessert that really works to beat the intense tropical heat of the coming summer. Layered with sweet beans, shaved ice, jelly, jackfruit and coconut, it's emblematic of the Philippines. MAKE LUISA'S HALO HALO

MastermindImageAiring in the UK for over 40 years, and back in Australia in a new season, Mastermind is the legendary quiz that sets the toughest questions on television. Join Mastermind quizmaster Marc Fennell, as each night he puts four contenders to the test. Marc shares his udon salad recipe - a light Japanese dish with udon noodles, poached chicken, eggs and plenty of veggies, served with a warm dressing. MAKE MARK'S UDON SALAD

Hungry GhostsImageWhen a tomb in Vietnam is accidentally opened on the eve of the Hungry Ghost Festival, a vengeful spirit is unleashed, bringing the dead with him. As these spirits wreak havoc across the Vietnamese-Australian community in Melbourne, reclaiming lost loves and exacting revenge, young woman May Le (Van-Davies) must rediscover her true heritage and accept her destiny to help bring balance to a community still traumatised by war. Fairfield City councillor Dai Le'swater spinach with garlic and fermented bean curd is a speedy and inexpensive Vietnamese side classic. MAKE DAI LE'S WATER SPINACH

The Cook Up with Adam Liaw

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In each episode of this weeknightly cooking show, host Adam Liaw is joined by two special guests - chefs, cooks and celebrities - and together they cook up a variety of dishes, sharing their knowledge, tips and tricks of the trade, and providing everyday inspiration for foodies and non-foodies alike.

For the series' TV Dinners episode, food writer Tori Haschka makes her quinoa poke bowl - it’s bowl food at its best (and also handy if you have kids that are obsessed with sushi).

MAKE TORI'S POKE BOWL

Quinoa poke bowl

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Published 28 October 2021 11:35am

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