A classic French beef and red wine stew - comfort food at its best and a great way to add, or hide, extra veg in the dish.
Forget duck. Try a combination of Thai red curry with the more delicate flavours of quail, 5 ingredients and ready in minutes.
Pork has never tasted this good: with a helping of raspberry jam and poached Autumn fruits, it's become one of my favourite dishes for Fall.
Steamed to release the yummy broth, then lightly fried they are absolutely irresistible and go down a treat.
A quick and flavourful one-pan dinner solution for busy weeknights that's easy to make and full of flavour!
Not all sandwiches were created equal: this fresh Vietnamese number is easy to make a super delicious!
Ginger lends a warm and slightly spicy flavour to the broth that goes really well with sweet and juicy pork scotch fillets, my favourite cut for braising.
Who knew cooking with quail could be so quick, easy and delicious? 2 must try recipes for anyone into their game.
With only 3 basic ingredients, the gnocchi are easy to make and taste delicious with this deep-flavoured meaty Bolognese.
This is the most delicious and uncomplicated way to use up leftover chilli, coriander and lime.
Smoking meat lends it a wonderful, rich flavour and can be easily achieved at home. Try it with the side of thise Asian-inspired salad.
This pasta-less lasagna is a lighter option for spring and summer, as it is filled with extra serves of veggies and lots of flavour. Gluten free of course.
Chanterelles, or Girolle, are a wonderful addition to grilled chicken or steak, but if you're on a budget try them in these flavourful little dumplings. Delicious!
Crispy spring rolls that are oven-baked and packed to the brim with raw vegetables or delicious duck - a classic turned nutritious and guilt free.
While this is not a traditional bright orangy red sweet and sour sauce and the pork is not deep fried, it's a quick and completely additive free alternative that tastes great and is simple enough to make even for the most novice cooks.
Although considered more of a junk food than not, my version of chilli beef tacos has more fresh vegetables in a single serve than your regular sandwich.
Celebrating the release of Bakers Delight new pizza bases I'm making cheesesteak pizza. Read and vote to help me win the best pizza maker title + should I win the prize money I will donate at least half to a charity or community organisation in need!
The flavours melded together so well, resulting in a filling was mind-blowingly good. Topped with mushy peas and velvety gravy - winter perfection.
Sticky flat rice noodles with suculent beef strips and fragrant fresh basil leaves. A healthy version of a Thai favourite.
Crisp flaky filo pastry layered with sticky date pork and nut mixture all smothered in a mandarin-peel infused sugar syrup for that extra zing.
The meat is so tender you don't even need a knife to cut it and the veggies are rustic and have a nice balance of flavours, somewhere between earthy and sweet. A great new Sunday roast.
I was on the search for perfection. The wafer-thin skin was so light and crisp it was more like eating light layers of duck cracking. No fatty bits whatsoever. The meat itself was beautifully moist and tender and flavorful. Perfect!
Full of Mediterranean flavours, the dish will turn you into a lamb lover in no time. And the side is as perfectly satisfying as it is suitable for vegetarians.
The pork belly country-style terrine is rich, fragrant and moist, drizzled with some drippings and served with juicy, sour beetroot relish it's a perfect Winter's supper meal.
The following recipe will help you make real mac & cheese with ease. It only takes a few minutes longer to prepare and I'm pleased to say that it passed the taste test with flying colours! You'll think twice about the "ease" of making the fake packet stuff...
A perfect midweek roast for two in 40 minutes? Indeed. The fillet is wrapped in some lovely (salty and lightly fatty) prosciutto then sealed, roasted and lastly poached in a mixture of Shiraz, butter, balsamic, figs and honey which make for a to die for reduction!
Pork scotch fillet steaks are a great alternative to a regular Sunday night's roasts. The meat is succulent and soft because the it is braised (cooked in stock) gently and full of beautiful flavours from the exotic spice mix. Best of all, it takes care of itself.
The pie takes less than 20 minutes to make, it's packed full of veges, great for using leftover roast chook and whatever vegetables that came with it and it's a fun for the kids to eat as well. A perfect midweek dinner.
It is great fun to have a make your own pizza night where everyone, kids and grown ups alike, can customise their toppings to what they like. One rule though, make sure that there is at least 2 vegetable ingredients on the pizza. Wholesome and additive free base, sauce and toppings. Top that!
Did you know that the two animals on Australia's national emblem, the kangaroo and the emu, were chosen because neither of them can travel backwards? I bet now you'll see our coat of arms in a brand new light... And no, we are definitely not the only nation in the world which eats what's featured on its coat of arms. Find out the 21 reasons why.
The chicken and beetroot dinner tastes great and is easy to make. It is a great fitness meal as it is relatively high in protein, low-gi carbs and filled with the goodness of iron, magnesium and potassium found in the beetroot spinach combo which are helpful in managing muscle recovery and help prevent cramping. Great for anyone who is active, kids included.
Spaghetti is one of those meals that even the most hesitant cooks can master as their speciality. So, when it comes to making the carbonara, it is a pretty simple recipe that takes only minutes to cook - a perfect midweek meal. The recipe does not overcater either and the dish feels light yet so deliciously creamy.
May 30, 2012
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