Caramelised onion and balsamic relish
Not suitable to freeze or microwave. Note
Cauliflower and green pea curry
Suitable to freeze without yoghurt and egg. Suitable to microwave. Note
Char-grilled chilli squid salad
Not suitable to freeze .Not suitable to microwave Note
Char-grilled lamb with tomato chickpeas
Suitable to freeze. Not suitable to microwave. Note
Greek char-grilled octopus (octapothi sta karvouna)
Uncooked marinated octopus suitable to freeze. Not suitable to microwave. You could also use baby octopus. Rigani is Greek oregano, available at some delicatessens or spice stores. If it’s unavailable, substitute dried oregano. Note
Char-grilled steak and vegetables with gremolata
Not suitable to freeze. Not suitable to microwave. Note
Cheat’s peking duck pancakes
This Chinese classic is fresh and delicious. And it's easier to make than you think.
Cheesy bacon and egg slice
Not suitable for freeze or microwave. For variation, you can add sliced mushrooms when cooking the bacon, or green onions or corn with the capsicum, if desired. Note
Cheesy chicken and corn wraps
1 barbecued chicken will yield 3 cups (480g) shredded meat. You could use poached or pan-fried chicken breasts or thighs, if preferred. Not suitable to freeze or microwave. Note
Pork, veal and cherry terrine
Not suitable to freeze . Cherry Compote suitable to microwave. Note
Chicken and chorizo salad with garlic mayonnaise
Not suitable to freeze or microwave. Note
Chicken and vegetable filo pie
Suitable to freeze. Not suitable to microwave. Note
Chilli con carne
Chilli con carne mixture suitable to freeze. Not suitable to microwave. Note
Chilli garlic mince with snake beans
Not suitable to freeze. Not suitable to microwave. Note
Chilli rice noodles with bok choy
Not suitable to freeze or microwave. Fresh rice noodles are found in the refrigerated sections of supermarkets as well as in Asian grocery stores. Because they’re fresh and not dried, they do not need to be reconstituted by cooking, nor do they require a lengthy soaking time. Note
Chilli tuna pasta salad
Not suitable to freeze or microwave. This salad, without the dressing, can be made several hours ahead and refrigerated, covered. Note
Chocolate and raspberry cupcakes
Chocolate and butter suitable to microwave. Suitable to freeze. Note
Chocolate baklava rolls
Set aside for 4 hours or overnight for the syrup to be absorbed. Serve with any remaining syrup drizzled over. Not suitable to freeze or microwave. Note
Chocolate hazelnut gelato
This recipe can be made up to two weeks ahead. Note
Chocolate shortbread
Sweet, crumbly and utterly indulgent, enjoy a piece of this beautiful chocolate shortbread with a cuppa for morning or afternoon tea. Or, make it for your loved ones - it's the perfect gift for Christmas or birthdays.
Cranberry, almond and cherry nougat
A sugar (candy) thermometer, from kitchenware stores, is essential for this recipe. Nougat can be made a week ahead. Store nougat in an airtight container between layers of baking paper in a cool, dry place. If the weather is humid, make close to serving. Not suitable to freeze or microwave. Note
Creamy mushroom and bacon sauce
Sauce suitable to freeze. Not suitable to microwave. Note
Crisp beef brisket
Beef brisket is an inexpensive cut of meat. Ask your butcher to remove most of the excess fat from the beef. This recipe can be prepared two days ahead, up to the final frying stage. This recipe is based on one from Tai Woo Restaurant in Hong Kong, winter of the beef category in the […]
Croutes with beef and horseradish cream
Croutes are best assembled close to serving. Note
Crunch sugared nuts
This recipe can be made up to two weeks ahead; store in airtight containers in a cool, dry place, but not in the refrigerator. Not suitable to freeze or microwave. Note
Dried apricots in cardamon syrup with pistachio ice-cream
Ice-cream can be made several days ahead. Apricot mixture can be made a day ahead. Suitable to freeze. Not suitable to microwave. Note
Duck liver pate croutes with sweet and sour onions
This recipe can be prepared a day ahead. Assemble just before serving. Not suitable to freeze or microwave. Note
Easy prawn curry
Not suitable to freeze or microwave. Note
Feta and mint omelettes with crisp bacon
Wake up to feta-spiked omelettes.
Fish fillets with celeriac remoulade
Not suitable to freeze. Not suitable to microwave. Note
Garlic and lemon thyme steamed chicken
Not suitable to freeze. Not suitable to microwave. Note
Goat’s cheese and leek tart
Not suitable to freeze or microwave. Note
Greek shortbread
Suitable to freeze. Not suitable to microwave. Note
Greek-style chicken salad
You will need a large barbecued chicken for this recipe. Not suitable to freeze or microwave. Note
Home-made gnocchi with chicken and mushrooms
Not suitable to freeze or microwave. Note
Individual tiramisu
Not suitable to freeze. Note
Irish cream and dark chocolate mousse cake
We used Baileys Irish Cream, a liqueur made of blended cream, Irish whiskey and Irish spirits. Don’t over-beat the chocolate and liqueur mixture as it will curdle. Note
Kofta with tunisian carrot salad
Kofta suitable to freeze. Not suitable to microwave. Note
Lamb saltimbocca with cheesy polenta
Not suitable to freeze or microwave. Note
Limeade
You will need about eight to 10 limes for this recipe. Not suitable to freeze. Suitable to microwave. Note
Little chocolate hazelnut cakes
Un-iced cakes can be made four days ahead; store covered in an airtight container at room temperature or suitable to freeze. Ice cakes on the day of serving. Chocolate and butter suitable to microwave. Note
Gazpacho
You could use Spanish sherry vinegar in place of the red wine, if preferred. For a more smoky flavor, grill capsicums over coals, without oil, turning them as they blacken. If you have a juicer on hand, use this to juice your vegetables in Step 4, instead of the blender. Note
Melt-in-the-mouth pistachio shortbread
Uncooked dough suitable to freeze. Not suitable to microwave. Store biscuits in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week. Note
Mini fennel and scallop spring rolls
Green prawns can be used in place of scallops. If a small piece of wonton wrapper dropped into the oil sizzles immediately, it is ready to use. Note
Mixed berry and chicken salad
Add a little extra honey to dressing if it is too tart. Toast almonds in a dry frying pan over a medium heat for 2-3 minutes until golden. Note
Mocha cupcakes
Adorable chocolate cupcakes with a hint of coffee and a gorgeous swirl of coffee buttercream for the coffee lover in your life.
Mongolian lamb with wombok
This recipe could also be made with sliced lamb steaks. Note
Moroccan chicken with pistachio and coriander couscous
If the skin of the chicken doesn’t get crispy enough in the cooking time, simply place the chicken under the grill for about 2 minutes. Note
Mushroom and spinach tarts with tomato salad
Fresh and tasty, these mushroom and spinach tarts are simple to make and sure to impress any guests. They're also vegetarian.
Mushroom and zucchini pizza
You will need one bunch of silverbeet for this recipe. Note
Mushroom soup with herbed creme fraiche
This delicious creamy soup is packed full of earthy mushroom flavour, making the perfect lunch or light dinner in the cooler months.
Mustard chicken casserole
Suitable to freeze (without mustard, cream, peas and parsley). Not suitable to microwave. Note
Nashi pear puds
Nashi – the main variety being nijisseiki – are ready for eating when their skin is a light yellow-green colour. When over-ripe they turn a richer yellow and begin to loss their crisp texture. Note
Nasi goreng
You will need about 2 cups (400g) uncooked jasmine rice for this recipe. The rice is best cooked the day before you want to cook the nasi goreng – spread it in a thin layer on a tray, cover and refrigerate overnight. Note
Oat pancakes with bacon and figs
These fluffy oat and buttermilk pancakes marry crispy bacon and fresh figs for the perfect combination of sweet and savoury. For the final touch, add a drizzle of maple syrup.
Chocolate bonbons
These divine little chocolate bonbons, studded with turkish delight, pistachios and cranberries, are like a grown-up version of rocky road.
Fruit mince pie pops
These decadent bite sized cakes will leave an explosion of flavour in your mouth with every nibble. Perfect to serve at Christmas time, we've combined fragrant fruit mince pies with sweet, creamy melted chocolate.
Mini fruit mince cakes
You can whip up these mini fruit mince cupcakes in a flash with just 15 minutes baking time. They're a great addition to a festive spread at Christmas, and a welcome treat all year round!
Chocolate salami
Suitable to microwave. Note
Grissini sticks
Suitable to freeze. Not suitable to microwave. Note
Spinach and ricotta cannelloni with olive tapenade
An alternative to stuffing the tubes for this spinach and ricotta cannelloni is to use fresh lasagne sheets and roll each one around a line of filling.
Roast chicken for two
There's no need to wait for a family gathering or until you get a group of friends together before you can enjoy a roast meal. Sit down together to our roast chicken for two and enjoy!
Golden syrup chocolate cake with fudge icing
The treacly richness of golden syrup adds a dark, caramel tone to this moist chocolate cake with fudge icing.
Warm barley and vegetable salad
Serve this salad as an accompaniment to grilled fish or roast chicken, or with crumbled goat’s cheese as a main meal.
Green curry chicken pie
Green chicken curry goes exceptionally well with a golden, crispy pastry lid.
Tuna, cauliflower and cheese pie
This one is guaranteed to be your new family favourite!
Lime and golden syrup tart
Not suitable to freeze or microwave. Note
Lemon posset with brandied oranges
Not suitable to freeze or microwave. Note
Lemon curd
A simple recipe for a classic spread, a jar of lemon curd is always a welcome sight in the fridge.
Glazed parsnips and brussels sprouts
Not suitable to freeze. Brussels sprouts suitable to microwave. Note
Smashed swede with chilli and herbs
Chilli and herb swede crush
Rhubarb and strawberry jam
Spreads tastes so much sweeter when you've made them yourself with less preservatives and more of the good stuff like quality rhubarb and strawberries.
