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Salad of Southern Calamari

Salad of Southern Calamari

A salad of southern calamari, eggplant, tomato and mint made with the freshest seafood

Passionfruit Custard Slice

Passionfruit Custard Slice

A scrumptious slice for afternoon tea.

Rustic Rhubarb Tart

Rustic Rhubarb Tart

A rustic tart of seasonal rhubarb and strawberry.

Asian Chicken Pies

Asian Chicken Pies

These tasty little pies are good either hot for a leisurely lunch or serve them ...

Beef and Beer Casserole

Beef and Beer Casserole

Now that the colder weather is upon us, try this tasty winter casserole.

Greek Bean Soup

Greek Bean Soup

Warm up this winter with this Greek dish

Curry Laksa

Curry Laksa

Flip Shelton shares one of her favourite dishes – a curry laksa.

Omelette Arnold Bennett

Omelette Arnold Bennett

Named after the critically acclaimed author

Spicy Pulled Pork

Spicy Pulled Pork

A delicious pork dish for winter

Lime Tart

Lime Tart

An easy to make dessert with no cooking involved.

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Enjoy a six-day guided holiday with Trafalgar Tours

Spanakopita (spinach and feta filo parcels)

Spanakopita (spinach and feta filo parcels)

Try Flip Shelton’s Spanakopita from her Veg In cookbook.

Middle-eastern Eggs

Middle-eastern Eggs

A crimson swamp peppered with eggs resembling crash-landed UFOs

Whole Baked Snapper

Whole Baked Snapper

Don’t be daunted by cooking a whole fish

Spicy Chicken Curry

Spicy Chicken Curry

Try this amazing chicken curry – it has a bit of a kick!

Chilli Salt Prawns

Chilli Salt Prawns

For a really decadent entrée try a mix of prawns, squid and scallops

Breakfast Burrito

Breakfast Burrito

This tasty dish was invented in Santa Fe

Blue-Eye Trevalla ‘Acqua Pazza’

Blue-Eye Trevalla ‘Acqua Pazza’

A delicious pasta dish from Naples

Lamb Fillets with Coconut Cabbage Fettuccine

Lamb Fillets with Coconut Cabbage Fettuccine

Serve your lamb with a tasty side dish

Barbecued Snapper with Pear and Walnut Salad

Barbecued Snapper with Pear and Walnut Salad

Recipe from Feeding the Dinosaur Gene by Pam and David Mitchell

Eggplant Lasagne

Eggplant Lasagne

Looking for a lasagne with a twist?

Poached Atlantic Salmon with Cream Dill Sauce

Poached Atlantic Salmon with Cream Dill Sauce

Recipe from Feeding the Dinosaur Gene by Pam and David Mitchell

Lemon-curd Frozen Yoghurt

Lemon-curd Frozen Yoghurt

This icy treat is delicious on its own or served with fruit

Lower-cholesterol Ratatouille

Lower-cholesterol Ratatouille

Easy to throw together and healthy for your heart

Savoury Japanese Pancakes

Savoury Japanese Pancakes

These delicious cabbage, egg and mince savoury pancakes make a nice change

Apple and Brandy Brown Betty

Apple and Brandy Brown Betty

Apple Brown Betty is a traditional baked pudding, similar to a crumble

Bolognaise Pies

Bolognaise Pies

These Bolognaise Pies are low on pastry, so they are a healthier dinner option

Creamy Mushroom Pasta

Creamy Mushroom Pasta

This creamy mushroom pasta is simply delicious

Spaghetti with Meatballs and Cherry Tomatoes

Spaghetti with Meatballs and Cherry Tomatoes

Whip up this simple dish for a quick, mouth-watering meal

Antipasto Cob

Antipasto Cob

This delicious Antipasto Cob is great to share with friends for lunch

How to make chocolate

How to make chocolate

Learn how to make chocolate from scratch in under 10 minutes

Starry, starry shiraz

Starry, starry shiraz

Why not try Ian Parmenter’s gutsy meat stew?

Budget Hot Cross Buns

Budget Hot Cross Buns

Why waste dollars on boring supermarket buns?

Low-fat Bacon and Cauliflower Soup

Low-fat Bacon and Cauliflower Soup

Tasty soups are a great option for lunch or dinner

Low-fat Chicken Meatloaf

Low-fat Chicken Meatloaf

This Low-fat Chicken Meatloaf is light enough to have for lunch.

One-pot Moroccan Chicken

One-pot Moroccan Chicken

This spicy chicken dish is high on flavour and low on washing-up

Beef and Barley Bowl

Beef and Barley Bowl

This one-pot dish is low in fat, high in taste and healthy

Night-before New York Cheesecake

Night-before New York Cheesecake

Whip up this cheesecake on Friday and take the stress out of cooking on the ...

Super quick homemade pesto

Super quick homemade pesto

This quick-and-easy basil pesto can be whipped up in a matter of minutes

Summer Vegetable Bake

Summer Vegetable Bake

Relish in the last few days of summer by sharing this delicious vegetable bake

Baked Bolognaise Pasta Shells

Baked Bolognaise Pasta Shells

These bolognaise-filled pasta shells are a delicious variation on a traditional pasta bake

Bacon and Egg Tarts

Bacon and Egg Tarts

Why not break out of the breakfast mould and try these Bacon and Egg Tarts ...

Ham, Cheese and Pea Frittata

Ham, Cheese and Pea Frittata

For an easy, no-fuss dinner on these warm summer evenings, why not try this filling ...

Low-fat Mango Fool

Low-fat Mango Fool

This Low-fat Mango Fool is a delicious snack for a warm day

Tasty Beef Burritos

Tasty Beef Burritos

An inexpensive dinner option, these Tasty Beef Burritos will satisfy any hunger.

Ian Parmenter’s Meat Pies

Ian Parmenter’s Meat Pies

Ian Parmenter has offered up his Steak and Kidney Pies recipe from his latest book, ...

Low-fat Baked Chicken Parcels

Low-fat Baked Chicken Parcels

These Chicken and Tomato Parcels only take about 30 minutes to make

Chicken and Camembert Rolls

Chicken and Camembert Rolls

Looking for an easy, low fat meal to make on a warm summer evening? These ...

Tasty Apple Turnovers

Tasty Apple Turnovers

These Tasty Apple Turnovers are a great way to use up fruit which have ...

Mediterranean Mushrooms

Mediterranean Mushrooms

A delightfully simple lunch which can be cooked on the barbeque

Vietnamese Chicken Balls

Vietnamese Chicken Balls

If you are expecting a number of guests then this easy-to-make recipe is sure to ...

Easiest Fruit Cake Ever

Easiest Fruit Cake Ever

If you’ve just run out of time in the lead up to Christmas, then the ...

Which cook book for Christmas?

Which cook book for Christmas?

All Consuming Passions is a cook book favourite

Raspberry Ice Cream Cake

Raspberry Ice Cream Cake

So easy you can whip one up in under 10 minutes

Summer Berry Bakewell

Summer Berry Bakewell

Summer is here, which means berries are back in season. Share this stunning Summer Berry ...

How to make a perfect poached egg

How to make a perfect poached egg

This how-to video shows you a foolproof method

Butter Chicken

Butter Chicken

This tasty Butter Chicken is the very definition of versatile. Light enough for lunch, ...

Simple Cornish Pasties

Simple Cornish Pasties

If you're running here, there and everywhere, grabbing something to eat or thinking about ...

Wicklow Pancake

Wicklow Pancake

Not your typical pancake, this dish is similar to a frittata or omelet. Serve for ...

Banana and Chocolate Cake

Banana and Chocolate Cake

Ian Parmenter suggests the perfect recipe for using up those over-ripe bananas.

Three Kinds of Impossible Pie

Three Kinds of Impossible Pie

What is so impossible about Impossible Pie?

Ian Parmenter tells ‘almost’ all

Ian Parmenter tells ‘almost’ all

Ian shares with us his passion for slow, but simple, food

15-minute Cheesy Chive Eggs

15-minute Cheesy Chive Eggs

These baked eggs with chives and fetta are an easy snack to whip up, and ...

Leftover Risotto Balls

Leftover Risotto Balls

Create a tasty treat with your leftover risotto. These Leftover Risotto Balls are a ...

Baked Custard Tart

Baked Custard Tart

This cake-sized Baked Custard Tart is much quicker an easier than making individual tarts, ...

Surprise Pudding

Surprise Pudding

This surprising twist on traditional bread and butter pudding is a great warm spring dessert.

Dutch Apple Pancakes

Dutch Apple Pancakes

Enjoy Capt. van der Loo’s delicious Dutch Apple Pancakes

Hummingbird Cake

Hummingbird Cake

This little Hummingbird Cake is the perfect size for an intimate gathering.

Recipes under $10 – Eggplant Bake

Recipes under $10 – Eggplant Bake

This Eggplant Bake is a great winter warmer, and it won’t break the bank

Recipes under $10 – Bolognaise Sauce

Recipes under $10 – Bolognaise Sauce

Much cheaper and healthier than the calorie, salt and sugar-laden sauces at the supermarket

Self-Saucing Chocolate Fudge Pudding

Self-Saucing Chocolate Fudge Pudding

This Self-Saucing Chocolate Fudge Pudding is a deliciously rich treat

Budget Potato Soup with Onion Scones

Budget Potato Soup with Onion Scones

This Potato Soup with Onion Scones costs less than $3 per serve, and it's ...

Simple Chicken in Red Wine

Simple Chicken in Red Wine

Coq au Vin, as the French call it, is nothing more than chicken casserole

One Pot Chicken Curry

One Pot Chicken Curry

This is a great dish to rustle up when you’re on the move

Grilled lamb loin chops

Grilled lamb loin chops

This meal is a guaranteed mouthwatering crowd-pleaser.

Thai Prawn Curry

Thai Prawn Curry

Thai curries can be as mild or as spicy as you like. Keeping in ...

Auntie Goy's Gingerbread

Auntie Goy's Gingerbread

Warm yourself up with a slice of Auntie Goy’s Gingerbread.

Ultimate Lunchbox

Ultimate Lunchbox

Learn how to make the ultimate lunchbox with Francis the talking dog.

Healthy Hamburgers

Healthy Hamburgers

Eating healthy food doesn’t mean giving up your favourite food. These Healthy Hamburgers are ...

Whoopie Pies

Whoopie Pies

Part biscuit, part cake, part pie, Whoopie Pies are the latest baking craze. This ...

Foolproof Mushroom Risotto

Foolproof Mushroom Risotto

Risotto has a reputation for being difficult to master, but not this version - ...

After Dinner Mints

After Dinner Mints

No holiday slideshow is complete without snacks to fortify your viewers, and these homemade ...

Apple and Cinnamon Muffins

Apple and Cinnamon Muffins

Muffins make a great breakfast food, mid-morning snack or afternoon treat.

Mango Salsa to go with Grilled Fish

Mango Salsa to go with Grilled Fish

This simple Mango Salsa is a fantastic way to spice up your seafood dinner. ...

Bedtime coconut drink

Bedtime coconut drink

Some people find that having something warm in their stomach before bed can help ...

Little mango cakes

Little mango cakes

These little delights are perfect with a cup of tea and good company. Share ...

Chilli Scrambled Eggs

Chilli Scrambled Eggs

Ingredients (Serves 2) 400g tomatoes (diced) 1/4 teaspoon chilli ...

Moroccan Shepherd’s Pie

Moroccan Shepherd’s Pie

Shepherd’s Pie is a great comfort food, but this version is a little more ...

Five Minute Oopsy Doops

Five Minute Oopsy Doops

For a quick, sweet treat, try these tasty, if ridiculously named, Oopsy Doops. ...

Simple Spring Pudding

Simple Spring Pudding

This ice-cream pudding with berries and pistachios is the perfect spring dessert. It takes ...

Cheat’s lasagne

Cheat’s lasagne

For those who feel it’s important to lighten up about cooking, which these days ...

Rachel’s Traditional Blackberry and Apple Pie

Rachel’s Traditional Blackberry and Apple Pie

Blackberries are in season, so why not finish the week with this Traditional Blackberry ...

Simple Saffron Chicken

Simple Saffron Chicken

Ingredients 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 4 chicken drumsticks 1 small ...

Healthy recipes to makeover your insides

Healthy recipes to makeover your insides

Give your diet a makeover with these healthier versions of family favourite dishes. Home-made wedges Ingredients 2 medium potatoes per person Sea salt Fresh ground pepper Rosemary Olive oil ...

Nutty Croissants

Nutty Croissants

Your friends will be begging you for the recipe when you make these Nutty ...

Simple Crocodile Curry

Simple Crocodile Curry

Ingredients 800g crocodile steak, cut into thin strips 300ml coconut ...

Yabby ravioli with wild lime and shiitake

Yabby ravioli with wild lime and shiitake

Ravioli Ingredients 30 yabbies 100g leeks julienne 1 ...

Christmas Panettone Trifle

Christmas Panettone Trifle

The start of December marks the beginning of the festive season, so why not ...

Healthy Veggie Slice

Healthy Veggie Slice

Getting five serves of fruit and vegetables every day is easier said than done. ...

Lava Cake

Lava Cake

Ingredients (Makes 8) 180g dark chocolate, chopped 250g butter, chopped ...

Freeform Fruit Pie

Freeform Fruit Pie

If creating a perfectly crimped pie crust drives you crazy then you will love ...

30 Minute Frying Pan Lasagne

30 Minute Frying Pan Lasagne

This Italian family favourite just got easier, quicker and healthier! Enjoy 30 Minute Frying ...

Stuffed Tomatoes on Couscous

Stuffed Tomatoes on Couscous

These Stuffed Tomatoes on Couscous make a fantastic summer meal. They’re light enough for ...

Simple Scones

Simple Scones

Kaye shares her secret recipe for perfect scones – they’re simple to make, simple ...

Sausages and Mashed Potato with Onion Gravy

Sausages and Mashed Potato with Onion Gravy

Whether you’re a man who's found himself in the kitchen for the first time ...

Neenish Tarts

Neenish Tarts

Ingredients 120g butter 120g sugar 1 egg 240g flour 1 teaspoon baking ...

Mellow Moroccan Chicken Tagine

Mellow Moroccan Chicken Tagine

Cooking with spices can be daunting for those with an untrained palate. Drew’s Mellow ...

Cooking for IBS

Cooking for IBS

As YOURLifeChoices subscriber Ron pointed out, finding recipes for those suffereing from ...

Budget Beef Teriyaki

Budget Beef Teriyaki

Buying cheaper cuts of meat and knowing how to cook them properly is a ...

Coconut Chicken Stew

Coconut Chicken Stew

For those short of time, Corey’s Coconut Chicken Stew will allow you to prepare ...

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