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Pistachio, Pink Pepper & ROSE PETAL BARK

Pistachio, pink pepper & rose petal bark

These pretty shards may look and taste like you've spent a long time in the kitchen but in fact they're a brilliant cheat's cookie, utilising bought savoury crackers, dark chocolate and a sprinkling of exotic ingredients.

Garlicky mushroom pizza

Garlicky mushroom pizza

Quick, easy, and full of flavour Italian-style garlic and mushroom pizza.

kumara and turkey burger recipe

19 sweet potato recipes

We've all tried sweet potato fries, but these recipes really show just how versatile this root vegetable is.

coconut-roasted pumpkin and cauliflower with chilli, lime and cashews

Coconut-roasted pumpkin and cauliflower with chilli, lime and cashews

Add some brightness to your roast cauliflower and pumpkin with zesty chilli and lime cashews and the fresh, light flavour of coconut.



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banoffee meringue with honeycomb

Banoffee meringue with honeycomb

This banoffee meringue is set to impress with layers of crispy toffee, tender banana and rich cream all on top of a crumbly sweet meringue base.

gluten free chocolate brownie

Easy gluten-free sweet treats

These indulgent gluten-free recipes show that nothing can stand between you and satisfying your sweet tooth.

pumpkin and maple bacon tarts

Pumpkin and maple bacon tarts with fried eggs

Here's how you can take your bacon and egg sandwich to the next level.

cheesy leek quiche

11 vegetarian quiche recipes

The magical things about vegetarian quiche recipes is that there is one for even the pickiest of eaters.

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Chipotle spiced chicken pieces with creamed corn and sweet potato wedges

Chipotle spiced chicken pieces with creamed corn and sweet potato wedges

With a plethora of tantalising spices, these chipotle spiced chicken pieces do not skip on the flavour, that's for sure.

Spelt pasta with vegetables

Roast vegetable spelt pasta

Looking for a quick, easy and nutritious dinner or lunch? Well, spelt flour is a nuttier, more flavourful option than regular pasta and with roasted vegetables, you can't go past this.

Slow-cooked lamb with braised green beans

Slow cooker recipes

Slow-cooked lamb with braised green beans

Roasted till it's soft and tender, served with light tortillas and braised bean, our slow-cooked lamb is worth every second.

Spiced chicken pizza

Spiced chicken pizza

Add a kick to your dinner tonight. With only three steps our spiced chicken pizza makes for the perfect mid-week dinner.

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Mexican-inspired beef pie

Mexican-inspired beef pie

It's stacked with layers of crisp tortillas and a spiced beef filling.

Chocolate hazelnut pudding mug

Chocolate hazelnut pudding mug

No need to skip dessert on busy weeknights with this easy, microwaveable chocolate and hazelnut pudding recipe. For an extra touch of decadence, top with icing sugar, cream and fresh raspberries.

Cheese filo triangles

Cheese filo triangles

With two types of cheese, these perfect pastries will be gone in a heartbeat. Maybe make two batches just to be safe.

Orange coconut biscuits

Orange coconut biscuits

This crisp classic is chock-full of fresh flavours.

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Apricot Danish pastries

Apricot Danish pastries

Our easy-breezy Danish pastry recipe uses a food processor and a fast folding method. The results are simply delicious!

Red lentil and pumpkin wraps

Red lentil and pumpkin wraps

To make the perfect lunch you have to start with the perfect wrap. These pumpkin and lentil wraps are so tasty and full of all the goodness!

blackberry parfait

Blackberry parfait

The quality of store bought meringue is excellent, and once smothered fresh blackberries, yoghurt and cream your guests won't know the difference. For a grown up version, splash a little blackberry liqueur such as crème de mûre for a boozy twist.

Quick & easy minestrone

Quick & easy minestrone

Achieve that deep rich flavour in under an hour!

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salmon parcels with kipfler potatoes

Salmon parcels with kipfler potatoes

Deliciously healthy, we've baked our salmon fillets in a parcel to lock all the flavours, juices and steam away to give a moist and tasty end result. Served with tasty kipfler potatoes, it's a winning dinner dish.

Parsnip noodles with spicy lamb meatball ragu

Parsnip noodles with spicy lamb meatball ragu

The tender spiralled parsnip noodles replace traditional spaghetti, helping you get some more vegies into your diet.

MINT JELLY

Mint jelly

Granny Smith apples are best for this recipe. The jelly has a natural soft pink colour before the colouring is used; you can omit the colouring, if you prefer. Note

layered banana butterscotch cake

Layered banana butterscotch cake

You need about 7 overripe medium bananas for this recipe. Note

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HARISSA HALOUMI BURGERS WITH LEMON MINT MAYONNAISE

Harissa halloumi burgers with lemon mint mayonnaise

Try these fantastic vegetarian burgers with piping-hot halloumi, lemon mint mayo and fried onions.

RABBIT STIFADO

Rabbit stifado

Ask the butcher to chop the rabbit into pieces for you. Note

Rhubarb crumble

Rhubarb crumble

When grating orange rind, make sure you don’t include any white pith as it tastes bitter. Note

vegetarian spaghetti

Our best spaghetti recipes

There's no better feeling than serving up a big pot of pasta to your family and friends. As a meal that never fails, you just know they will love it. But if you're looking to surprise with your next spaghetti dish, these creative takes on everyone's favourite pasta will take your mid-week meals to a whole new level. Whether you're looking for a healthy wholemeal option or are adopting a meat-free mantra, you're sure to find a recipe that will please every time.

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seafood paella

Our best Spanish recipes for dinner and dessert

Whether you're dreaming of the beaches of San Sebastian or of practicing your flamenco in Sevilla, cooking up one of these tasty recipes will transport you straight to the beautiful streets of Spain, all without leaving your kitchen. We have recipes for a colourful seafood paella that's sure to be a winning dinner dish and a decadent boca negra cake for dessert. There's also a fun boozy jug of white summer sangria that pairs perfectly with just about everything. So why not treat your tastebuds to the flavours of Spain and cook up a feast this weekend?

lamb kebabs on rosemary skewers

Lamb kebabs on rosemary skewers

Threading chunks of lamb onto sticks of rosemary allows the perfume of this wonderful herb to permeate all the way through the meat. Delicious served with dips, salad and fresh Turkish bread.

savoury impossible pie

Savoury impossible pie

Grilled haloumi salad recipe with nectarine & kohlrabi

Grilled haloumi, white nectarine & kohlrabi salad

This grilled haloumi salad recipe is a wonderful balance of salty haloumi, sweet nectarine and crisp kohlrabi for a delicious side salad or light lunch.

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Tamarind beef stir fry recipe

Tamarind beef stir fry with kohlrabi salad

This fragrant beef stir fry recipe similar to a Thai beef salad, but makes use of Vietnamese mint and coriander roots and stalks which minimises waste and maximises flavour!

Kohlrabi rosti recipe with cashew dip

Kohlrabi & sweet potato rosti with cashew dip

This healthy and delicious recipe is an ideal light lunch or brunch dish, served with a delightful dairy-free creamy cashew dip.

Roasted pumpkin, spinach & feta slice

Roasted pumpkin, spinach & feta slice

Perfect as a tasty, light lunch.

Waffles and ice-cream à la suzette

Waffles à la suzette

Drizzled with a citrus caramel suzette sauce, this recipe is the perfect way to elevate store-bought Belgian waffles.

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vegetable and chickpea fritters recipe

Vegetable and chickpea fritters

Fabulously tasty and loaded with veggies, this handy fritter recipe is a perfect lunchbox-filler. You can also serve them with bacon and a lovely poached egg for more substantial meal.

Crispy Thai tofu with pomelo slaw

Crispy Thai tofu with pomelo slaw

Marinated in Thai spices and chargrilled, this delicious tofu recipe absolutely bursting with flavour. Alongside a pomelo slaw, this is a refreshing dinner any night of the week.

baked brie recipe

Baked brie with pine nut dukkah

As it bakes, the creamy centre of this brie becomes infused with garlic. Topped with pomegranate molasses and pine nut dukkah, this molten cheese is a delight for the senses.

chorizo and tomato omelette with chilli beans

Chorizo and tomato omelette with chilli beans

The frying pan goes under the grill in this recipe, so you need a frying pan with an ovenproof handle, or cover the handle with a few layers of foil to protect it from the heat of the grill.

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CROQUE-MONSIEUR

Croque monsieur

A classic French bistro dish, croque-monsieur is here made with gruyère, but you can use emmental, comté, or cheddar if you prefer.

Barramundi recipe with mandarin salsa

Crisp-skin barramundi with mandarin salsa

This barramundi recipe with crisp, seasoned skin is simply delicious served with a zesty mandarin and pomegranate salsa.

caramel semifreddo recipe

Chocolate caramel semifreddo with honeycomb and mandarin

This gorgeous chocolate and caramel semifreddo is girt by waffles and decorated with crisp honeycomb and citrus wedges for a truly decadent dessert! You will need to start the recipe the day before.

souffle recipe with mandarin and chai

Mandarin and chai souffles

Fragrant spices and tangy citrus of mandarins make this lighter-than-air souffle recipe an absolute feast for the senses.

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Gluten-free muesli mandarin and cardamom

Mandarin and cardamom gluten-free muesli

This gluten-free muesli recipe contains zero grains and is flavoured with mandarin rind and cardamom spice for a flavour-infusion worth waking up for!

Mandarin and Poppy Seed Friands

Mandarin and poppy seed friands

Mandarin might seem like an unlikely citrus to include in a poppy seed friand but, with its slightly sweeter fragrance and flavour, you'll be amazed how well it goes in this recipe!

CUBAN BLACK BEAN SOUP

Slow cooker recipes

Cuban black bean soup in the slow cooker

Enjoy delicious south-of-the-border flavours in this simple, but delicious, ham and vegetable soup that does not hold back on the spice!

apple pie recipe

Apple pie

You'll understand the origins of the saying "easy as apple pie" after you make this delicious version of the old favourite. The satisfaction of knowing you made it from scratch will be surpassed only by the taste.

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Turkey parmigiana

Almond-crusted turkey parmigiana

This turkey parmigiana recipe uses almond meal in place of breadcrumbs for an extra tasty low-carb spin on the classic schnitzel.

edamame recipe

Roasted sesame edamame beans

Super simple and so tasty! This seasoned and roasted edamame bean recipe is the perfect thing to see you through your 3pm slump.

three bowls of broccoli soup

Simply the best vegetable soup recipes

One of the healthiest ways to enjoy your vegetables is in a hearty soup, where all the nutrients infuse into a delicious broth! And with these warming vegetarian soups, there's no reason to not eat your veggies!

Cream cheese-filled banana bread

Cream cheese-filled banana bread

Forget cream cheese frosting - this banana bread has tangy delicious cream cheese all through it!

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Greek mac and cheese

Greek mac and cheese

Take the traditional out of mac and cheese and try this opa-mazing Greek-inspired version.

Mexican mac and cheese

Mexican mac and cheese

Our take on the traditional mac and cheese is one we're sure you're going to love. We've combined the traditional flavours of Mexican and put it all in one!

slow cooker chicken chowder

Slow cooker recipes

Slow cooker chicken and corn chowder

This thick and hearty chowder comes together easily in your slow cooker, for a simple and delicious dinner you can set and forget.

Pear and Hazelnut Frangipane Tart

Pear and hazelnut frangipane tart

This simple frangipane tart is the perfect balance of sweet pear and nutty filling for the perfect Autumnal dessert.

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Greek-style pork steak sandwiches

Greek-style pork steak sandwiches

Everyone loves a steak sandwich but our take on this traditional pub meal using pork, will have everyone coming back for more.

Linguine with garlic prawns & chorizo

Linguine with garlic prawns & chorizo

Create a flavouful meal with minimal ingredients in less than 30 minutes.

Chunky quince, rosè and vanilla preserve

Slow cooker recipes

Chunky quince, rosè and vanilla preserve

This fragrant and sweet quince preserve is perfect served with a sharp cheese and crackers or warm scones or toast.

Baked labne cheesecake recipe

Baked labne cheesecake with strawberry and pomegranate

The luscious silky texture of this tangy cheesecake with strawberries and pomegranate is a beautiful and irresistible dessert.

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Salmon tacos with chipotle mayonnaise

Salmon tacos with chipotle mayonnaise

A healthy and light midweek dinner for the whole family to enjoy.

pumpkin soup recipes

12 easy pumpkin soup recipes to warm you up this winter

Creamy, warming and utterly mouth-watering, a hearty pumpkin soup becomes our go-to dinner during the cooler months. They're super easy to whip up, are guaranteed to please the whole family and can be transformed in a number of delicious ways. And whether you have half an hour or a half a day, these tasty recipes are sure to inspire. Add some kick to dinner time with our spicy soup recipe or give our creative capsicum and pumpkin dish a go. The choices are endless...

Potato and leek soup

Potato and leek soup

This dish is the perfect example of just how rich and satisfying an inexpensive soup without meat or stock can be.

creamy bacon and fish pie with potato topping

Creamy bacon and fish pie with potato topping

We used blue eye in this recipe, but any white fish fillet will be fine. Note

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Flourless almond, peach and orange blossom loaves

Flourless almond, peach and orange blossom loaves

These tasty little loaves are the perfect accompaniment with a cup of tea on a lazy afternoon.

Roasted mushrooms with baked eggs recipe

Roasted mushroom with baked eggs

This delicious breakfast dish of baked eggs and mushrooms is not only a fast feed, but is also perfect for those seeking a diabetes-friendly, low-carb or paleo meal.

Chicken skewers with peach caprese salad

Chicken skewers with peach caprese salad

Traditionally served as an antipasto (starter), here we have made our caprese salad a little more substantial with the addition of grilled chicken skewers and peach cheeks.

Malted hazelnut layer cake

Malted hazelnut layer cake

This surprisingly simple celebration cake uses some crafty shortcuts so you can get all the decadence with none of the drama.

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Easter chocolate and strawberry pavlova recipe

Chocolate & strawberry Easter pavlova

We have a pavlova recipe for every occasion! With chocolate dipped strawberries, this beautiful chocolate pavlova is an elegant way to celebrate Easter.

MOROCCAN-SPICED CHICKEN CASSEROLE

Moroccan-spiced chicken casserole

This Moroccan-spiced chicken casserole with chickpeas and apricots will take your taste buds on a trip to North Africa. We serve it with quinoa for a nutritious twist.

lemon curd tart

17 ways with lemon curd

Sweet and tart, lemon curd is a dessert recipe staple that perfectly lends itself to a whole range of recipes. Here, you can find cheesecakes, souffles, cookies, pastries and tarts that all make the most of this delicious treat.

Cauliflower pizza

Cauliflower pizza

Sink your teeth into this deliciously wholesome, healthier cauliflower pizza - loaded with fresh tasty ingredients and mouthwatering flavour!

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Coconut & quinoa flake porridge with maple baked pears

Coconut & quinoa flake porridge with maple baked pears

This coconut porridge recipe uses quinoa flakes and coconut milk to create a delightfully creamy - but dairy-free - version of this classic winter warmer.

baked porridge recipe with fig and raspberry

Fig and raspberry baked porridge

To save time in the morning making this delicious and warming porridge, weigh and combine all your dry ingredients the night before. Instead of raspberries and figs you can also use the same weight of other fruits such as apricots, apples, pears, blueberries, blackberries and plums.

Postre chajá cake

Postre chajá cake

Postre chajá was created by the owner of a family restaurant in Uruguay. He called his meringue-based dessert 'chajá' after an indigenous bird of the same name, whose fluffy white neck and head plumage reminded him of the meringue. The ability to spot the resemblance seems to be unique to the cake's creator.

Triple-chocolate crackle crunch cake

Triple-chocolate crackle crunch cake

This triple chocolate cake recipe is features a deliciously crunchy chocolate crackle-inspired topping.

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Chilli Haloumi Salad recipe

Chilli barbecued haloumi recipe with zucchini salad

Haloumi is the perfect summer side to any family bbq.

potatoes Pommes anna

Pommes Anna

Also known as "potatoes Anna", this buttery and garlicky side dish will give you a new love of potatoes.

Noughts and Crosses chocolate chip Easter Buns

Noughts and crosses chocolate chip easter buns

Inject an extra dose of fun for the kids at Easter, with these white chocolate-chip buns glazed with pink icing.

Almost 50 delicious sausage recipes

Almost 50 delicious sausage recipes

Sausages are one of our all-time favourite options when looking for a fast after-work dinner that'll please the whole family. Take a flick through for some creative ways to serve your bangers you may not have tried before.

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Edible gifts recipes for an egg-cellent Easter

Edible gifts recipes for an egg-cellent Easter

Give the gift of yum this Easter with a gorgeous edible gift! We've pulled together a collection of our favourite cupcakes, cookies, and chocolate bark and more to gift to your loved ones this Easter.

Pork fillet mignon with mushroom sauce

Pork filet mignon with mushroom sauce

A delicious and easy pork recipe with a side of mushroom sauce that makes a surprisingly fast and easy dinner.

Beetroot, ricotta, & hazelnut tart

Beetroot, ricotta, & hazelnut tart with sweet potato pastry

Turn an alfresco lunch into a lavish occasion with this savoury rustic tart.

Turkey and kale lasagne recipe

Low-carb turkey and kale lasagne

This Italian comfort food favourite uses lean ground turkey mince making it healthy alternative for everyone!

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Pancetta & fig Sweet potato pizzas

Sweet potato pizza with fig and pancetta

This sweet potato pizza recipe uses the versatile veg as a tasty low-carb base for a flavour-packed meal.

prawn, pea & broad bean frittata

Quiche and frittata recipes

If you need something filling, quick and nourishing, you can't go past a quiche or frittata recipe. They're packed full of protein, and the flavour combinations are endless. And the best part? These versatile dishes can be enjoyed hot or cold for breakfast, lunch or dinner.

Moroccan fish and chips

Moroccan fish and chips

Our healthy take on traditional fish and chips is the perfect midweek dinner

Brown sugar pavlova with moscato poached pears and honeycomb

Brown sugar pavlova with moscato poached pears and honeycomb

A modern twist on a classic Australian dessert, this pavlova is made with brown sugar, and piled high with syrupy sweet toppings.

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Chamomile honey cake

Chamomile honey cake

Unwind with a slice of our chamomile honey cake - delicious served fresh from the oven with a drizzle of honey and a cup of tea.

Roast veal with capsicum relish

Roast veal with capsicum relish

This relish can also be served alongside lightly grilled lean meat, chicken and fish.

Gluten free rosewater chocolate cake recipe

Gluten free rosewater chocolate cake

This gluten free chocolate cake recipe uses hazelnut meal in place of flour, with a touch of deliciously fragrant rosewater.

Chilli garlic char-grilled octopus

Chilli garlic char-grilled octopus

This chargrilled octopus recipe is bursting with garlic and chilli flavours for absolutely moreish barbecue dish.

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Lamb on a plate with fries

Can you eat meat on Ash Wednesday?

Ash Wednesday marks the first day of the holy period of Lent - the 40 days in the lead up to Easter. For Catholics and Christians observing traditional fasting, there are several food rules that need to be followed.

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simnel cake

Simnel cake

Packed with fruit, spices and marzipan, Simnel Cake is an Easter tradition. We’ve made ours with chunks of marzipan and decorated it with pretty flowers.

Easy cheesy bunny biscuits

Easy cheesy bunny biscuits

Spend some quality baking time with the little ones and whip up these easy cheesy biscuits for Easter. The only problem? They're almost too cute to eat!

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White chocolate and cranberry buns

White chocolate and cranberry buns

These beautifully glossy buns are studded with sweet white chocolate bits and tart cranberries to create a lovely morning or afternoon treat. They use the same basic mix for hot cross buns, making a great alternative for Easter treats.

Easter egg mousse

Easter egg mousse

When melting chocolate, make sure the bowl doesn’t touch the water as this will overheat it. Also try not to drop any water into it as this will make it “seize”. Note

EASTER TRIFLE

Easter trifle

This recipe is a great way to use the abundance of hot cross buns available around Easter time.

Bunny biscuits

Bunny biscuits

Pashmak is available from specialty food shops. Note