Lemon soy chicken
Slow marinated and overnight in a sweet, lemon soy dressing, these delicious baked drumsticks make a delicious dinner that will delight the whole family.
Dinner ideas
See allQuick midweek dinner recipes using slow-cookers, leftovers and simple, no-fuss recipes for time-poor weeknights.
Creamy cauliflower and bacon soup
Hot, creamy and packed full of goodness, this tasty cauliflower and bacon soup is beautiful served warm with a slice of crusty bread on a cool winter's evening.
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Veal with lemon and caper sauce
These veal schnitzels soak up the tasty lemon and caper sauce providing a delicious dinner in just 18 minutes.
Chicken with brandy and grapes on soft polenta
Enjoy this brandy sauce as it soaks from the juicy chicken into the smooth bed of polenta underneath.
Pork cutlets with bacon, brussels sprouts and peas
With such creamy mashed potato, crunchy bacon and juicy pork cutlets no kids will be complaining about the flavoursome addition of brussels sprouts.
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Aussie burger with the lot
A quick beef burger to barbecue for the whole family, with the Aussie touches of pineapple and beetroot.
Bucatini puttanesca with tuna
Add some spice to your life with this chilli pasta, complete with olives, capers and juicy chunks of tuna.
Crunchy veal cutlets with rosemary potatoes
Herb crumbed veal, or any meat of choice, served with rosemary-infused potatoes is a great way to jazz up an ordinary weeknight family meal.
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Mini shepherd’s pies with cheesy potato topping
Try these traditional British cottage pies, topped with cheesy, creamy mashed potato and served in four individual ramekins. Great partnered with a rosemary salad.
Crispy skin salmon on braised peas and mash
It's hard to imagine a better combination than fresh salmon cooked to medium rare perfection and served on a bed of creamy mash potato with simmered pea mixture.
Chicken schnitzel parmigiana
Recreate the mouth-watering Australian pub favourite, the humble chicken parma, for your family this weekend. Golden, crumbed chicken schnitzel is brilliant served topped with melted oozy cheese and a rich tomato sauce, with a dollop of creamy mash on the side.
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Sardine fritters
If you're looking to try something a little different, then give these fritters a go. They're made with good old-fashioned cans of sardines in oil and will on the table in 10 minutes flat! Also great as finger food at a party.
Fast red chicken curry
Whip up this chicken curry in no time at all then sit back and savour the spicy feast.
Creamy chicken, bacon, pea and spinach pasta
The kids and adults will lovely this creamy pasta dish... and so will the chef as it only takes 25 minutes to get on the table.
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Middle eastern fish with spiced couscous
Enliven your lunch, dinner or special occasion with this middle eastern inspired seafood dish. It features flaky freshwater fish sprinkled with ground spices and served on a bed of couscous.
Moroccan fish tagine with almond couscous
Get lost in the full Mediterranean flavours of this tasty seafood tagine, complete with juicy olives and tomatoes that will burst in your mouth.
Chilli chicken pizza with pesto
This end-of-the-week favourite gets a contemporary makeover here by adding chilli and pesto ... and for the kids, you can simply leave out the chilli.
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Aromatic prawn and mussel curry
This delicious seafood curry will tantalise your taste-buds - bursting with spice and flavour, it's a dish worthy of a dinner party!
Veal and mushroom with garlic mustard butter
This succulent, tender veal is sure to impress, particularly when paired with a thick mustard butter. And the best part is no one will believe you did it all in 30 minutes!
Veal pie with cheesy semolina topping
Satisfy those savoury cravings with this hearty winter bake. Tender veal, carrots and celery sit perfectly under a layer of cheesy semolina that will leave your belly and your taste buds perfectly content.
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New England-style clam chowder
Warm up with this creamy, seafood broth infused with clams and snapper and seasoned with thyme and tabasco sauce.
Garlic cheese pizza
This simple vegetarian pizza uses a homemade pizza base. If you haven't done it before, making your own dough can be very satisfying. Experiment with your favourite toppings.
Garlic prawn pots
With a delicious herb butter sauce, zesty lemon tang and a spicy chilli kick, these prawn pots served with a crusty baguette are sure to impress your guests.
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“Lipsmacking” spicy chicken drumettes
Spicy, saucy chicken drumsticks - the ultimate finger food for parties! Packed full of flavour, these drumettes are sure to satisfy any taste buds.
Mexican sausages and beans
This one pot dish will be a real weeknight favourite - delicious beef sausages are sauteed with fresh vegetables, mixed beans and flavour packed Mexican spices. Serve hot with warm tortillas and you've got yourself a family winner!
Roast chicken with lemon and garlic
We show you how to turn roast chicken into a gourmet meal the whole family will be raving about! The chicken pieces are also ideal to take to a picnic or add to school and work lunch boxes.
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Vongole and chorizo linguine
Combine the best of meat and seafood with this vongole and chorizo pasta. These small, juicy clams compliment the spicy sausage and provide a delicious meal that only takes 30 minutes to make.
Pumpkin and leek soup
This creamy pumpkin and leek soup is perfect for a cool evening and is beautiful served with a dollop of sour cream, crispy bacon and crusty bread.
Salt and pepper tofu with chilli lime dressing
Enjoy this light and crispy vegetarian dish, embracing Asian flavours to bring a zesty twist on the Aussie classic. Salt and pepper spiced tofu is coated in a golden crust - beautiful when dipped in this fresh chilli lime dressing.
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New York steak with potato and spinach dauphinoise
Give your tenderly cooked steak some accompanying French-style pizazz - with this buttery, creamy and garlicky potato and spinach bake.
Pasta with eggplant, tomato and mozzarella
Whip up this hearty vegetarian pasta with tomato, eggplant and chilli flakes for some added spice.
Cauliflower and leek soup
Bursting with the goodness of cauliflower and tasty leek, this soup is a great way to warm up your night
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Gruyere souffle
Golden, fluffy and infused with the glorious flavour of creamy gruyere cheese, this divine French savoury souffle is beautiful served on it's own with a simple side salad, or accompanied by fresh slices of smoked salmon to create a beautiful gourmet dinner spread.
Pork cutlets with salsa verde
This Italian-inspired herbaceous green sauce elevates perfectly grilled pork cutlets to another level. Include a salad to make a complete summer meal for family or friends.
Provencal-style fish soup with garlic toast
This herbaceous seafood soup showcases plenty of French country charm.
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Mustard roast chicken
Enjoy a hearty Sunday roast with chicken marinated in herbs, butter and mustard for that extra flavour.
Ocean trout and avocado tartare
There's no need to slave over a hot stove with this delectable starter. Smoked ocean trout melts in your mouth with zesty avocado, a treat no one will believe was so easy to make.
Roast lamb and vegetables
Delight your family this weekend with this classic Australian roast dinner. Rosemary and garlic infused lamb is cooked to perfection, and served with roasted pumpkin, potatoes, onions and kumara.
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Bacon and mushroom quiche
Frozen pastry makes this bacon and mushroom quiche quick to whip up for any family meal, lunchbox or party. Serve with a salad for a complete meal.
Chicken and mango rice paper rolls
Enjoy these light, refreshing chicken and mango rice paper rolls on a warm summer's afternoon. A Vietnamese classic, the rolls are wonderful served as finger food with a zesty chilli lime dipping sauce.
Roast beef rump with red wine gravy
Enrich a winter family meal with this glorious roast beef coated with mustard, worcestershire sauce and red wine gravy. It also wouldn't go astray on the Christmas dinner table.
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Apple and pork pie
The ultimate savoury pie for cool weekend evenings with your family - the delightful combination of warm apple and slow-cooked pork with a fennel crust will impress the fussiest of eaters.
Mushroom, leek and potato pithiviers
These creamy vegetarian delights bring a gourmet twist to the traditional Aussie pie. Leek, potatoes and mushroom ooze from these pithiviers while puffed pastry melts in your mouth.
Mexican meatloaf
Add some onions, chilli and lime to the classic meatloaf to create a fiesta in your mouth you won't forget any time soon.
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Asian marinara mix with coconut rice
Fresh seafood is marinated with Asian flavours and served on a bed of creamy tumeric coconut rice - whip up this delicious and filling dinner for your family in no time at all.
Sardine and fresh tomato pasta
Cook a delicious Italian pasta in just 20 minutes with this sardine and tomato recipe.
Mushroom and bacon scalloped potatoes
This cheesy potato bake is perfect for pleasing a hungry family. Packed full of mushrooms and crispy bacon, this dish is full of flavour and makes a tasty one-pot dinner.
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Orecchiette with capsicum, chilli and rocket
Whip up a meal for dinner or a quick work lunch in less than 30 minutes with this spicy orecchiette pasta recipe.
Oven-braised lamb shanks
Relive the classic British Sunday roast with these tender lamb shanks. Gather the family for a warm winter feast that everyone will enjoy.
Zucchini, walnut and ricotta fettuccine
Ricotta and pecorino cheese make this quick vegetarian pasta absolutely irresistible while walnuts add a delicious crunch.
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Sweet chilli calamari stir-fry
Tender fresh calamari is tossed with sweet chilli sauce, hokkien noodles and fresh vegetables to create this delicious Asian stir-fry in no time at all.
Chermoula-rubbed snapper with coriander yoghurt sauce
Add a spicy Moroccan kick to your seafood dish with this chermoula infused snapper recipe, served with a thick, minty yoghurt sauce.
Mushroom and spinach quiche
This delicious quiche uses frozen puff pastry, making it an easy budget weeknight dinner. And any leftovers can be eaten cold for lunch the next day.
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Lamb cutlets with chunky salsa verde and parsnip puree
Tender lamb partners with this herbaceous, lemony, vintage italian green sauce and is held up by creamy, smooth parsnip. It will dance on your tastebuds.
Zucchini feta patties with tomato salad
These zucchini feta patties taste even better with undertones of mint and oregano. Served with a fresh tomato salad this meal takes just 30 minutes to make.
Mexican beef pie
The Aussie meat pie gets a Mexican makeover with tortillas, spices, salsa and sour cream.
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Prosciutto-wrapped turkey with pears
This succulent oven-roasted turkey with salty prosciutto is served with tenderly cooked pears and a sauce made from sour, fruity juices. It's sure top enliven any festive feast.
Vegetable and lamb curry
Bring the heat with this wonderful red curry dish, complete with chunks of veggies and lamb.
Winter vegetable gratin
This generous vegetable gratin, layered with two types of potato, a creamy white sauce and cheese, is a fantastic winter warmer.
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Grilled Portuguese chicken and spiced rice
Take some inspiration from Portugal with this spicy aromatic chicken and rice dish seasoned with paprika, oregano, chilli and garlic
Creamy garlic prawns and scallops
These creamy garlic prawns and scallops are wonderfully fragrant and saucy, perfect served as an appetiser or main. Serve this delicious seafood dish with crusty bread and lemon wedges for a complete meal.
Chilli tuna pasta bake
Hearty, warming and packed full of flavour, this tuna pasta bake is cooked with a spicy tomato-chilli sauce and topped with oozy melted cheese to create the ultimate comfort food for a tasty Winter dinner dish.
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Potato, spinach and tuna bake
With golden parmesan and a zesty tuna sauce this hearty bake will warm your family on cold winter nights.
Lamb shanks with risoni and tomato
Meaning "big rice" in Italian, risoni is pasta shaped like long grain rice. It blends beautifully with these fragrantly slow-cooked lamb shanks.
Barbecued spiced prawns
Enliven a summer feast by blending fresh seafood with smoked paprika, garlic and cayenne pepper until ready to throw on the barbecue.
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Prosciutto and pea pasta
No need to spend hours to satisfy the family for dinner, this cheesy pasta delights with pieces of prosciutto and takes less than 30 minutes to make.
Lamb meatballs with mint and coriander chutney
These lean lamb meatballs seasoned with a spicy, herbaceous chutney make for a sensational and relatively easy weeknight dinner.
Smoky chickpea stew
Conjure images of India with this colourful vegetarian stew. Cooked in paprika, this spicy dish will invigorate the senses from the smokey capsicum to the tiny chickpeas.
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Shepherd’s pie
Family and friends will flock to your table for this dish.
Pasta bianco
Pasta bianco literally means white pasta, as it is cooked without tomatoes. lt's a really cheap and simple dish but has a beautiful silky texture and is full of flavour.
Roasted rolled shoulder of beef
Get the family and friends together over this classic roast beef served with potato wedges.
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Puttanesca sauce
You won't even need to spend 20 minutes on this rich, filling pasta dish, filled with deliciously salty anchovies and olives.
Pumpkin and tuna pie
Perfect for a picnic, this pumpkin and tuna pie is quick and hearty.
Best sosaties (South African-Malay kebabs)
Bring this version of an african specialty to the table, threading tender lamb onto skewers then barbecuing or grilling them to perfection with a spicy curry and apricot jam marinade.
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Garlic and coconut prawns
Packed full of Asian flavour, fresh prawns with garlic and coconut create a meal sensation in one bowl.
Asian beef and rice noodle soup
Commonly referred to as Vietnamese pho, this tasty rice noodle soup is packed full of Asian veggies and uses the heat of the flavoursome broth to cook thinly sliced rare beef.
Lemon balm syrup with pineapple and passionfruit
With just five ingredients and taking only 15 minutes to make this tangy, fruity delight is a tasty and rather healthy treat.
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Roasted capsicum and tomato pasta with salsa verde
There's no need to feel guilty with this delicious pasta. Brimming with fresh capsicum, capers, garlic and tomatoes it's as healthy as it is delicious.
Roast vegetables with autumn tabouli
As the cooler weather encroaches following summer, serve up carefully roasted vegetables and sweet banana chillies with this popular Middle Eastern salad for a wholesome addition to any meal.
Middle eastern-style pizza
Packed full of flavour and spice, this Middle Eastern style lamb pizza is perfect for wowing your guests. This dish is divine served topped with Greek yoghurt and sprinkled with fresh mint, parsley and sumac.
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Pumpkin bake
This hearty vegetarian dish is so simple and tastes so good you'll soon be adding pumpkin bake to your list of staple recipes.
Lamb cutlets with capsicum sauce and wedges
These lamb cutlets are grilled to perfection and partner beautifully with roasted potato wedges, vegetables and a capsicum sauce with a garlic and onion kick.
Artichoke pizza
Enjoy the irresistible flavour combination of caramelised onions, fresh artichokes and creamy, crumbled goats cheese on this gorgeous pizza.
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Arancini
A classic Italian starter - battered balls of creamy risotto, melted cheese and minced meat make the perfect finger food.
Roasted baby capsicum & feta pappadelle
This delicious summer pasta is easy to make
Kumara and ginger spiced soup with kumara chips
While you can serve smaller portions as an entrée, this soup is filling enough to offer as a main course.
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Quick sausage pasta with cherry tomato sauce
This delicious dish is simple to make, easy on the pocket and won’t take up too much of your time.
Sausage and bacon wraps with minted pea mash
Tip: the onions will cook more evenly if you spread them out in the pan.
Paprika roast chicken with corn and polenta stuffing
Polenta is a low carbohydrate food, rich in vitamins A and C, making it a good source of carotenoids.
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Chicken sausage dumplings in noodle soup
Chutney and a green salad give this tasty meal a refreshing edge.
Seafood crepes
Winter Warmers. Tuck into these hearty meals, perfect for cool nights.
Filo salmon quiche
Made with golden, crumbly pastry, these delicious flaked salmon and brie quiches are wonderfully light and tasty. Packed full of nutrients and wonderful flavours, this savoury dish can be enjoyed any time of the day.
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Chicken parmigiana
This is a more traditional take on the popular Italian chicken dish, often seen served as a single schnitzel in Australian pubs. Tender chicken is cooked in a fragrant, hearty tomato sauce and topped with oozy, melted cheese to create a classic chicken parmigiana.
Spaghetti bolognese
Everyone has their favourite spag bol recipe and it's usually the first ever main dish we learn to cook. This one is simple but classic and ideal for the rookie chef in your family when it's their turn to make dinner.
Claypot fish
Simmered in a caramel, fish sauce, these tender white fish fillets channel all the flavours of traditional Vietnamese cooking. They are scrumptious served over steamed rice with herbs and lime.
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Mini pork, apple and sage meatloaves
Pork with apple is already a marriage made in heaven - but the addition of earthy sage to this mixed meatloaf, wrapped with prosciutto and brushed with apple jelly, takes it to a new level.
Pasta with mushrooms and lentils
Perfect for dinner or lunch this pasta dish takes less than half an hour to make. It's a healthy vegetarian option, filled with tasty mushrooms and lentils.
Peppered lamb with kale and chickpeas
Give your next dose of lamb a nutrition upgrade with the robust superfood, kale, and protein-rich chickpeas.
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Pork spare ribs with chilli plum sauce
Savour these tender, juicy pork ribs, drizzled in Chinese chilli plum sauce. It's meaty and sticky and you'll be licking the sauce off your fingers to get every last bit of the gorgeous porky flavours
Pumpkin and chilli quesadillas
Treat your family or friends to these savoury tortillas, blending cheese, spice and vegetables.
