Co-chair Chris shrugged off criticism about his low-key attire and hung out with Hugh Jackman. Why stop at one dress?! This dramatic gown was the first of four knockout looks worn by the actress and co-chair during the evening. We’ll have what she’s

Returns Thu. May 23 at 7.30pm on Network 10 and 10 Play Everyone’s favourite comedy panel show Taskmaster is about to return for more fun and games. Judge Tom Gleeson and his trusty sidekick, Tom Cashman, tell New Idea they couldn’t be happier to be

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SERVES 4-6 PREP & COOK 45 MINS ■ 325g bottle Buttermilk Pancake Shake ■ Melted butter, for greasing ■ Thinly sliced orange halves and whipped cream, to serve ■ 2 tsps cornflour ■ 1 ¼ cups strained, freshly squeezed orange juice ■ ½ cup caster

When Maggie Banton jumps into bed each night, she looks over to the baby kangaroo nestled beneath the blankets. The seven-year-old loves taking care of her new companion, often checking to ensure the joey is as cosy and comfortable as possible. Maggi

Cuddling up on the couch as they complete each other’s sentences, it would appear David and Shirley Morris have spent a lifetime in love. However, until 18 months ago, they never imagined romance or marriage would be part of their futures. “I thought

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I don’t have a landline anymore, but I use my mobile in the exact same way. I love getting on the blower to a good friend and having a proper catchup. Technically, I can read an email on my phone, but I don’t know how to send one. I don’t know how t

Cher has confessed she once turned down a date with music legend Elvis Presley! In a new interview on The Jennifer Hudson Show, the ‘Believe’ singer explained why she knocked back ‘The King’. “It was because I was nervous and I knew of the people a

New Idea Magazine newideamagazine or visit newidea.com.au/food MAKES 12 PREP & COOK 50 MINS ■ 200g unsalted butter, chopped ■ 1 cup caster sugar ■ 180g block dark cooking chocolate, chopped ■ 2 tblsps brandy ■ 3 eggs ■ ½ cup self-raising flo

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SERVES 6 PREP & COOK 4 HOURS 30 MINS ■ 1 large red capsicum, roughly chopped ■ 1 large carrot, roughly chopped ■ 1 leek, trimmed, roughly chopped, washed ■ 3 cloves garlic ■ 700ml bottle Passata Tomato Puree with Basil ■ ¼ cup tomato paste ■

MAKES 10 PREP & COOK 40 MINS ■ 1 bunch baby pak choy (350g) ■ 500g pork mince ■ 3 cloves garlic, crushed ■ 1 tblsp fresh ginger paste ■ 1 chicken stock cube, crumbled ■ 2 cups self-raising flour ■ 4 eggs, lightly beaten ■ 3 green spring onio

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