Easy melt-and-mix fruit cake recipe
Rich and moist, this easy melt-and-mix fruit cake makes turning out a winning Christmas cake simple, with no need to soak fruit.
Easy oven-baked mushroom gnocchi parcels
A simple oven-baked recipe made with store-bought gnocchi.
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Chia bircher muesli
Start the day off the right way.
Brandy custard and brandy butter
It's beginning to taste a lot like Christmas.
Classic Christmas pudding
A classic fruit pudding is everything that's right about Christmas desserts.
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Gluten free fillo pastry
Make your own gluten-free fillo.
Mushroom soup
Make yourself toasty warm with this thick, creamy mushroom soup, infused with garlic and olive oil.
Quick and easy plum tart
Dessert doesn't need to be complicated!
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Hungarian goulash
Comfort food at its best.
Hungarian veal goulash
Rich with the distinctive flavours of paprika and sour cream, this Hungarian goulash makes for a hearty and delicious meal.
Beef and red wine casserole
Let that rich and inviting aroma permeate your house as it cooks.
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Beef carbonnade
Warm up with this rich beer-based stew.
Coffee walnut streusel cake
Enjoy this coffee infused treat!
Thermomix Swedish meatballs with gravy and horseradish mash
No need to visit IKEA (at least not for meatballs)!
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Pickled cucumbers
Don't let any of your veggies go to waste, turn them into a selection of tangy pickles for later in the year.
Lamb ragu
Ragù to riches! This versatile dish is perfect for entertaining.
Gingerbread folk
Adorable festive treats.
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Cauliflower and broccoli au gratin
Bake it till you make it.
Hungarian goulash with Spätzle
Hearty, healthy and full of flavour.
Perfect potato salad
Creamy, fresh and completely delicious.
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Panettone
Create this Italian Christmas classic at home.
Cherry Ripe choc cheesecake
Rich and indulgent.
Fresh apricot jam
That's my jam!
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Lamb goulash
A hearty winter dish.
Tangelo tart with candied blood oranges
Treat yourself.
Pomegranate syrup cake
Delightfully rich and sweet.
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Sweet potato rösti with roasted vegetables
We've recreated this traditional Swiss breakfast dish with grated sweet potatoes (kumara) and served with roasted vegetable.
Moist Christmas cake
A Christmas staple.
Blancmange
Classic, creamy and comforting.
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Salmon gravlax platter
The perfect easy to make breakfast for salmon gravlax.
Mediterranean lamb burgers
It's burger time, Mediterranean-style.
Roast vegetable terrine
This vegetarian terrine is as tasty as it is colourful, packed full with char-grilled vegies and hints of garlic throughout.
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Dark and dreamy chocolate cake
This cake is unapologetically all about chocolate. So much so, that it’s even flourless, creating a fudgy, dense indulgent cake – you’ll find a little goes a long way.
Persimmon tarte tatin
The tangy chill of the sorbet cuts through the sweet, warm tarte tatin.
Paprika chicken
Tender pieces of chicken in a fragrant creamy sauce, this slow- cooker paprika chicken served with creamy mash is the embodiment of comfort food.
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Carrot cake with caramelised pecans
You'll love this moist and easy carrot cake with a silky smooth cream cheese frosting
Bread and butter pickles
Bring out the relishes and pickles when entertaining – they impress every time!
Van de Reuben sandwich
The strong, tart flavours in the sauerkraut and silverside give the everyday sandwich a real zing!
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Portuguese chickens with fig salad
It's quite easy to make Portuguese chicken at home. Flatten a whole chicken, marinate it and drizzle with spicy piri piri sauce. We serve ours with a fresh fig salad
Apricot Danish pastries
Our easy-breezy Danish pastry recipe uses a
food processor and a fast folding method. The results are simply delicious!
Asparagus, peas and zucchini with fresh mint
This gorgeous side dish is perfect for cooking up delicious in-season spring vegetables.
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Sensational strudel recipes
Delight your loved ones with one of our Austrian-style strudels. Delicate, flaky filo pastry is filled with sweet fruits, crunchy nuts and creamy ricotta for the ultimate dessert. From a classic apple and cinnamon combination to a stonefruit recipe perfect for summer, you're sure to find something to love here. Just serve with a big scoop of ice-cream for a delicious treat.
Orthodox Christmas recipes
Yiayia's lemon soup just not cutting it this year? We have you covered! Switch up your Christmas feast with our versions of those traditional recipes you're likely to find on an Orthodox Christmas spread. From Serbian cabbage rolls, known as "sarma", to an impressive stuffed goose, popular among our Russian friends, we have everything you need to complete your festive meal. Whichever denomination you belong to, you're sure to find a recipe that works for you. Merry Christmas!
24 beautiful ways to cook with veal
Often served thinly sliced in a rich, creamy sauce, veal is one of the most tender cuts of red meat available. Here, we've shared our favourite ways to cook with it, from hearty casseroles and homemade pies, to meatloaf and spinach-stuffed involtini rolls. Opt for our Chinese-braised veal shoulder, or try a Hungarian-style goulash, topped with herb and cheese dumplings. Whatever appeals to you, you'll find everything from messy comfort food to refined dinner party recipes in this collection.
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24 retro dinner party recipes and dessert ideas
Whether you're hosting a retro-themed dinner party or you just feel like taking your family on a trip down memory lane, these timeless recipes are worth holding onto. We've got all the classic savoury starters like prawn cocktails and easy-to-make cheese balls. There's also main meal ideas like our beef Wellington recipe and traditional quiche Lorraine. Then, finish up with one of our old-school desserts... Black forest cake or chocolate bombe Alaska, anyone? Let's get cooking.
Panettone with mascarpone and raspberries
Enjoy this traditional sweet panettone dish, complete with creamy mascarpone and fresh raspberries. A perfect way to end Christmas lunch or dinner.
Spelt baguettes
Spelt wheat produces beautiful artisan-quality bread with a razor-sharp crust and delicate crumb.
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Mushrooms with feta on garlic croutes
Dress up humble mushrooms with crumbled fetta, rocket and drizzled basil then serve atop crispy italian garlic bread for a stylish appetizer.
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.
Crudites with roast capsicum dip and eggplant caviar
Take your guests on a trip to Paris with this traditional French appetiser and two delicious dips to choose from.
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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.
Chestnut meringue tarts
Known for being a good source of starch, chestnuts are used in sweetened puree form for these gorgeous baked tarts. Once you top them with softy and chewy meringue, you'll have everyone coming back for seconds.
Chocolate hazelnut torte
This mouthwatering torte contains a decadent chocolate, hazelnut spread topped with sweet meringue - whip it up for your guests if you dare.
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Coconut cherry strudel
Add some sweet and sour bliss to an Austrian favourite. Layered with nutritious morello cherries, cinnamon, coconut and delicate filo pastry, this is sure to please your tastebuds.
Classic biscotten torte
A luscious finale to a dinner party, this biscotten torte (biscuit cake) requires no cooking and can be made up to 24 hours ahead and refrigerated ready to impress your guests.
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.
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Coffee creme brulee
Awaken your senses by injecting a rich coffee flavour into this exquisitely caramelised sweet custard dessert.
Provencal-style fish soup with garlic toast
This herbaceous seafood soup showcases plenty of French country charm.
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.
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Berry jellies with liqueur and mascarpone
What could taste better together than berries, liqueur and mascarpone? This indulgent jelly is super easy to make and tastes just as good as it sounds.
Seared salmon with lemon creme fraiche
An impressive dinner has never been easier to make with this 20 minute treat. Combine the sweet, supple tastes and textures of salmon fillet with a zesty yet creamy lemon creme fraiche. Adorn with salmon caviar for an extra burst of flavour.
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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Caramel pear self-saucing puddings
These sweet pear puddings draped with caramel sauce make an uplifting dessert for the whole family - especially on a cool autumn or winter night.
Melt-in-mouth vanilla biscuits
Indulge in a fresh pot of tea or coffee with this irresistible vanilla biscuits. They take just 30 minutes to make and are so soft, sweet and buttery they will simply melt in your mouth.
Peach and hazelnut friands
Brighten up your morning or afternoon with these stone fruit and nutty french cake delights.
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Old-fashioned strawberries romanoff
A sweet, fruity treat has never been easier than with this strawberry romanoff. With only five ingredients and taking just 20 minutes to create, this dish is a staple for busy dessert lovers.
Sour cherry custard tart
This scrumptious tart combines sweet and sour flavours to become a crowd-pleasing dessert, high tea or special afternoon treat.
Roasted peach and nectarine compote
Bring a smile to your face with this wholesome and sweet fruit breakfast or dessert, partnering stewed peaches and nectarines.
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Baked caramel custards with roasted pears
This creamy caramelised and baked mixture, enjoyed alongside juicy, sweet pears, is the ideal afternoon pick-me-up or pleasurable dessert.
Barbecued spatchcocks with garlic chilli and herb salt
Prepare these succulent spatchcocks in advance then give them a spicy and herbaceous kick to make them dinner worthy for any occasion.
Caramelised peaches with coconut
These peaches, cooked to soft perfection and drizzled with sweet and zesty syrup, become a dream dessert once partnered with coconut ice cream.
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Cheese and herb souffle
Give a savoury twist to the decadent French souffle. Oozing with melted parmesan and taleggio cheese this is yet another example of good French food.
Chocolate roulade with coffee cream
Heaven comes in the shape of a log with this chocolate roulade. Mixed with a thick coffee cream this only takes 30 minutes to bake and even less time to eat!
Baked field mushroom stack with haloumi and salsa
Easy and attractive meat-free meals that are bound to please.
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Beef steak roll with bearnaise cream
Bearnaise sauce comes from the French province of Bearn and is traditionally paired with steak.
Lamb on rosemary skewers with tzatziki
Create your very own greek perfect match by grilling or barbecuing these rosemary stem, marinated lamb skewers and serving with a renowned garlicky yoghurt sauce.
Pork ragu with pappardelle
This hearty slow-cooked pork ragu combines beautifully with fresh, flat pasta noodles for a dinner or weekend lunch prepared in advance.
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Salmon patties with avocado and dill salsa
Power load meal time on any day of the week, whipping up these light and fresh salmon and vegetable patties drizzled with a nutritious herb salsa.
Snapper and fennel pie
Swap the classic Aussie beef pie for this winter delight. Maintain the crunchy golden crust but swap the gravy for dijon mustard and the beef for chunks of snapper fish.
Stuffed salmon with potatoes and hollandaise
Give your usual sweet salmon a surprising twist with creamy and zesty hollandaise, crunchy potato chunks and a tasty stuffing of almonds, breadcrumbs and garlic.
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Hearty bacon, lentil and vegetable soup
A healthy meal has never been easier than with this effortless soup. Bacon adds a crisp, salty flavour while carrots, celery and lentils pack this meal with nutrition.
Sticky redcurrant glazed corned beef
Create a marriage made in heaven with this succulent beef baked and brushed with the flavours of sweet berry jam, port and rosemary.
Chicken and eggplant provencal
You can make this in advance and freeze it for later or divide it into individual takeaway portions to give away. Simply defrost and heat.
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Roasted beetroot and onion tart with creme fraiche
Whether it’s a special birthday, family event or simply a mid-winter catch-up, sometimes we just need an excuse for a dinner party. So break out the silverware... this menu is sure to please.
Red wine duck with Jerusalem artichoke puree
Rich duck cooked in wine and tomatoes makes for a perfect winter dish.
Hot chocolate custard with red wine pears
Leaving the fruit intact will give your presentation a professional edge.
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Creamy beef with bacon and button mushrooms
This hearty, flavoursome mix works just as well served with creamy mashed potato or rice. Like a cross between beef bourguignon and stroganoff, this combo is sure to please – so let the slow cooker do the work.
Mediterranean risoni
Make ahead: Prepare almost to end of Step 3, adding fetta, parsley and zest just before serving. Risoni is rice-shaped pasta. No need to thaw onion before using. Don’t overcook beans; they only need to be warmed. Note
Oma’s appeltaart
Nothing tops off a meal better than my grandmother’s own apple tart, which my mother learnt to make as a young girl in Holland.
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Mezze platter with salmon gravlax
Rich, opulent European dishes put an international spin on any occasion. This platter works as an entree, paired with hearty breads.
Baked spinach and pinenut field mushrooms
This recipe works just as well as part of a hearty breakfast or lunch.
Wholemeal spaghetti with creamy bacon and mushrooms
Wholemeal pasta is high in fibre so you’ll likely eat less of it and feel full for longer.
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Beetroot and orange pickle
For flavour, colour and versatility, this is the pickle of all pickles!
Slaw
Equally at home accompanying chicken, fish or meat, this slaw recipe by New Zealand Women's Day is easy to throw together, simple and delicious. It's also bursting with nutritional value.
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Cauliflower with chilli and pine nuts
Not suitable to freeze or microwave. When cooking cauliflower, a light-handed treatment is best. It contains sulphur compounds similar to that of cabbage, which break down as they cook, releasing an odour that strengthens the longer they are cooked. Note
Gravlax on rye with herbed cream cheese
Not suitable to freeze or microwave. Note
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Maple baked pears with sweet mascarpone
Not suitable to freeze or microwave. Note
Pink velvet cake
Fluffy rose-pink cake dressed in a sinful mascarpone frosting, this dessert is almost too pretty to eat. Almost!