Emma Dean

Emma Dean is an Australian cook, forager and author, and the winner of the 2013 series of MasterChef Australia. Her first cookbook A Homegrown Table was published in December 2013. Emma’s passion for food began in the paddocks and kitchen of her regional Victoria childhood home. Her parents instilled a love of growing and cooking farm-fresh produce in Emma and from her youngest years she was taught to knead bread, grow veggies, and collect freshly-laid eggs. “One of my earliest memories was helping Dad plant pumpkin seeds in the dry, hot, central Victorian soil. Using my small hand as a template, I spaced the precious seeds 10 hands apart...needless to say, I loved pumpkins when I was little, mainly because I grew them myself.” Emma’s beautiful cooking style is inspired by a combination of her regional upbringing and her enthusiasm for urban foraging, resulting in dishes that mix classic ingredients with the more unusual and adventurous. Emma lives in the inner-city Melbourne suburb of Northcote.

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Chocolate-covered crisps

Crunchy, salty, slightly sweet and of course chocolate-y. With a sprinkle of chilli flakes. Perfect for a present or simply to chomp away.

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Salted Hazelnut Brittle

This Salted Hazelnut Brittle recipe is delightfully moreish. I enjoy eating it on its own or using it as a garnish for my epic caramel cheesecake with blackberries on page 10. The addition of Murray River Salt Flakes adds a touch of sophistication to it. Serves: 10 Ingredients: 1 cup raw caster sugar 2 tbsp […]

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Lindt Chocolate Bark

To add texture to this delicious chocolate bark, sprinkle some crushed speculoos cookies and enjoy the festive crunch.

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Edible Gifts

There’s nothing better than a homemade treat, here are Emma Dean’s go-to recipes using ingredients that every home has on hand during the festive season

by Emma Dean November 18, 2022
EatWell TV Christmas Special

EatWell Christmas: A Merry Breakfast Banquet

Christmas morning has finally arrived, and there’s excitement in the air. The kookaburras are laughing, the sun is shining, and the coffee is brewing. Here, you’ll find the first of many delicious and decadent recipes. Dig in, take a breath and let your food digest, then wash it all down with a Bloody Mary Mocktail […]