But fret not, as it's nothing that can't be fixed. All you need to balance an acidic tomato sauce is a dash of vanilla extract. Sweet vanilla has the ability to highlight subtle flavors hidden in ...

In today's fast-paced world, where synthetic medications are often the go-to for treating ailments, there's a resurgent interest in the power of nature. Medicinal plant extracts, with their rich ...

Mushrooms add a rich savoury flavour to a lentil bolognese; a punchy spoonful of yeast extract will boost the flavour of the ragu further. Serve with pasta, or use in a vegetarian or vegan lasagne.

This is an edited extract from Pranzo by Guy Mirabella (Hardie Grant, $60, available from Tuesday.) Photography by Guy Mirabella. The tomatoes have it. Guy Mirabella’s tomato tart. Photos ...