Cooks Collective

In this edition of What’s in the Pantry?, Chef Ian shares his Magnificent 7 Kitchen Tools from Dreamfarm — Fluicer, Fladle, Brizzle, Nocutu, Dopener, Lestrain and Supoon. After more than 49 years in hospitality, these are the tools that have genuinely impressed him with their clever design, practical function and ability to replace everyday kitchen clutter.

This month’s What’s in the Pantry? is all about three hard-working favourites that prove pantry staples should do more than one job. From Pepe Saya Lemon and Passionfruit Curds to Chunky Dave’s Peanut Butter, Chef Ian explores how these flavour-packed jars can lift breakfasts, rescue desserts, inspire savoury dishes and make everyday cooking easier.

Learn how to make a silky Panama Passionfruit Panna Cotta at home with the perfect wobble, plus passionfruit curd, white chocolate shards and mango passionfruit coulis.

New in store: Island Harvest Tasmania fruit coulis. Bright, balanced and made with real fruit, these versatile sauces elevate desserts, breakfasts and drinks with ease.

“One chicken didn’t just give you seven meals… It showed you how to cook differently.” Chef Ian

Panama passionfruit is sweet, tangy, and incredibly versatile — and it deserves more than being reserved for a Pavlova topping. In this seasonal feature, Chef Ian explores how passionfruit can take centre stage as a hero ingredient across both drinks and dishes.

In the final part of the series, Chef Ian takes what’s already been created and turns it into a proper chicken fried rice — proving once again that one chicken really can become seven completely different meals.

Turn one chicken into a bold Mexican-style wrap with rice, beans, corn and smoky tomato relish. A quick, easy meal that shows how to create multiple dishes from a single cook.

This is how you turn instant noodles into something properly good. Chef Ian skips the seasoning sachet and uses homemade chicken stock + a dash of sweet soy (kecap manis) to create a balanced, flavour-packed noodle bowl.

Make a crispy open chicken melt with sourdough, cheese, and smoky relish. A quick, flavour-packed meal for one using leftover chicken.