To celebrate the launch of Chatswood Chase’s newly revamped Fresh Food & Dining Precinct, beloved cook and TV personality Justine Schofield shares her fresh take on home cooking. With French roots and MasterChef cred, Justine blends classic technique with relaxed Aussie flair — where simplicity and flavour take centre stage. Justine! Your career has been golden. What have been the main highlights? MasterChef paved the way into a career I never thought I would have. It’s been a dream! For the past 15 years I’ve been lucky enough to host my own TV show, Everyday Gourmet, which has been incredible to be able to teach Australians how to cook my favourite dishes through their TV screens. Similarly, being an author of 5 cookbooks is another huge highlight. You’ve created a recipe using only ingredients from the Chatswood Chase food retailers. Tell us about this dish. I’ve created a cheat’s version of cassoulet, which is a traditional French slow-cooked stew made with white beans, meat, and herbs. There’s something deeply nostalgic about cassoulet because going up with a French mum, as soon as winter was upon us, this is what she would make. It’s a humble dish yet generous and perfect for sharing and mine takes under an hour to create. Do you have any go-to tips for home cooks when shopping for quality produce? My biggest tip is to plan ahead but stay flexible — go in with a rough idea of meals but be ready to swap ingredients 5 Minutes with Justine Schofield ‘MasterChef’ alum and host of ‘Everyday Gourmet’ Yangga Korean Deli A great spot to explore bold, authentic Korean flavours, I love trying something new each time, from spicy stews to savoury pancakes. Justine Schofield’s Chatswood Chase favourites: 1. 3. based on what looks the freshest. The best ingredients are usually seasonal, so if you see an abundance of something at a good price, it’s likely what you should be cooking with. If you had to plan your perfect foodie day at Chatswood Chase, where would you start — and where would you end up? I’d start with a coffee from one of many cafés followed by a delicious panini filled with freshly sliced prosciutto, ricotta and sundried tomatoes at Quattro Deli. Then I’d get started on my food shop. Always beginning at Vic’s and/or Astakos followed by my fruit and vegetable shop at LoSurdo’s. @yanggafoods 2. La Viet Passionate about fresh, vibrant flavours, La Viet offers a beautiful balance of herbs, spice and texture — a go-to for a nourishing, feel-good meal. @takasushiau Taka Sushi Taka Sushi is always so fresh, beautifully prepared, and perfect for a quick bite that never compromises on quality. @lavietrestaurant @justineschofield @everydaygourmettv everydaygourmet.tv @justineschofield 08 Artisit’s Impression of Chatswood Chase Redevelopment. Credit: Vicinity
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