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Creamy pumpkin and potato soup

Our classic version of this popular soup.

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Chicken and leek pie

The search for a hearty dinner that the whole family loves is over!

Green mango chutney

A tangy chutney made with raw green mangoes, ginger and spices.

Choko pickle

Chokoes fruiting in your garden? In this pickle recipe, choko is turned into a delicious sandwich condiment.

Corned beef cooked in the pressure cooker, on a chopping board, sliced, with caper berries

How to cook corned beef in a pressure cooker

Have this classic meal on the table in no time.

Classic golden syrup dumplings

A classic and comforting dessert.

Potato and bacon soup

Warm, hearty and creamy, this potato and bacon soup is packed full of delicious ingredients to create the ultimate comfort food.

How to make bechamel sauce

Master this classic sauce and use it in everything.

Pappardelle with tomatoes, basil, ricotta and olives

A quick and easy dinner idea.

Savoury mince

This savoury mince is so tasty and versatile.

Homemade tomato sauce

There is some time involved in this recipe, but the rewards of homemade tomato sauce are well worth the effort.

Family-sized meat pie

Feed the family with this beef and mushroom pie recipe.

Beef stroganoff

Comfort food at its best - this rich and creamy stroganoff will have you coming back for seconds.

Traditional beef casserole

There's nothing like a hearty beef casserole for a warming winter meal.

No-bake Mars Bar slice

Mars Bars are a classic treat and what better way to enjoy them than this quick and easy slice.

Our best spaghetti bolognese

This dinner winner never fails to delight both young and old in the family.

Spiced lamb pilaf

Fragrant, nourishing and delicious! This Middle Eastern dish makes for a fantastic weeknight dinner.

Hollandaise sauce

There's so much to love about this rich buttery sauce.

Sticky date pudding with butterscotch sauce

Simple to make, and absolutely delicious, sticky date pudding is a bistro dessert staple you can take home today with this recipe.

Vegetable soup

The most comforting way to get your five-a-day.

Quince jelly

Create this delightfully sweet quince jelly to enjoy on fresh crusty bread or toast, or as an accompaniment to your favourite cheese platter.

Aussie meat pies

Nothing beats a hot meat pie in your hand.

Easter bread with dyed eggs

Bake this sweet and zesty Easter bread then gather the kids and decorate your Easter eggs with bright colours.

Our unbeatable lemon curd recipe

Learn how to make lemon curd and you'll unlock a delicious topping for toast, scones, pikelets and pancakes as well as a dreamy filling for tarts and sponge cake.

Corned beef with mustard sauce

Create this classic comfort dish.

Dark plum jam

This plum jam uses blood plums creating a rich dark coloured preserve and a beautiful sweet flavour.

Mexican rice

This fragrant Mexican inspired side dish is packed with healthy vegetables and full of flavour. The ideal addition to any meal.

Curried sausages

A one-pot sausage recipe that's delicious and quick to make.

Mango chutney

This fresh mango chutney is the ideal condiment to serve with your favourite Indian curry.

Coffee wreath (with chocolate sauce)

What's better than a Christmas wreath? One you can eat!

Seafood and chorizo paella

This seafood paella is loaded with traditional flavours of chorizo and seafood, in a deliciously spiced rice broth.

Chile con queso

This chile con queso dip is packed with flavour.

Penne napoletana

A timeless combination of tasty flavours come together to create this simple weeknight pasta dish.

Sweet mustard pickles

Save wilting veg from the bin and create these sweet mustard pickles.

Rogan josh lamb pie with coriander chutney

Use up leftover rogan josh paste and create a super tasty pie for dinner.

Mish mash choc tops

Simple and fun treats to make with the kids.

Pasta primavera with poached salmon

Bust this spring pasta out for the ideal light meal that really satisfies.

Gluten-free mini meat pies

Gluten free pastry with a rich, savoury filling.

Stewed apple

These sweet stewed apples are perfect for pie fillings and cereal toppers.

Slow cooked lamb and white bean soup

This slow-cooked lamb and white bean soup is packed with energy as well as flavour. Savoury and sustaining, a great lunch on an active weekend day.

Chicken and artichoke pot roast

Incredibly tender and deeply imbued with flavour, chicken pot roast is fabulous as a Sunday lunch special.

Almond pilaf

This fragrant pilaf with crunchy almonds is a great accompaniment to meat, stews and curries.

Corned beef with parsley sauce

Take your tastebuds on a trip back in time to enjoy this classic dish.

Spanakopita

So much to love about this traditional Greek pie.

Speedy tofu laksa

Meat-free meal made in minutes - and a delicious way to eat fried tofu!

Chunky beef and mushroom pies with mushy peas

Nothing beats a good pie!

Cauliflower tortillas with pulled pork

This Tex-Mex favourite goes low-carb.

Corned beef silverside with parsley chat potatoes

Tender and tasty corned beef served with lightly buttered parsley potatoes. Yum!

Homemade refried beans

These hearty homemade beans add flavour and texture to your next Mexican feast.

Quick & easy mushroom soup

Make yourself toasty warm with this thick, creamy mushroom soup, infused with garlic and olive oil.

Italian meatballs

Reconnect with childhood memories and sit down with a big bowl of spaghetti and meatballs.

Beef and lentil curry

Enjoy this rich and fragrant beef curry for dinner.

Roast pork with apple sauce

The whole family will love this classic combo of salty roast pork and sweet apple sauce.

Ham and lentil soup

With the smoky saltiness of ham hock and the hearty goodness of lentils and fresh veg, dinner doesn't get much better than this.

Beef Rogan Josh

Traditionally made with lamb but tastes just as good with beef, you'll love this fragrant curry.

Prawns saganaki

Named for the small dish that its traditionally cooked in. It's super easy, quick and makes a scrumptious summer meal.

Seafood chowder

We're on a seafood diet, see food - we eat it!

Marshmallow rice bubble slice

This brightly coloured easy treat is ideal for getting the kids involved.

Tuscan tomato bread soup

Try this rich and warming tomato and bread soup to warm up your winter evenings.

Pumpkin, pea & fetta baked risotto

This risotto is designed to make life easier. Baked in the oven reducing all that stirring over the stove.

Fettuccine carbonara

Fettuccine carbonara is a comfort food classic with salty cured pancetta and a creamy sauce.

Pappardelle with saffron tomato and prawns

A luxurious date night meal thats designed to impress.

Chicken and corn soup

Warm up with a bowl of this classic favourite.

Creamy beef and mushroom rigatoni

Restaurant quality pasta meal made easy.

Rhubarb and strawberry sponge puddings

This gorgeous winter pudding with rhubarb and strawberies is light enough to enjoy on any night of the week.

Soft polenta

Creamy, cheesy polenta is a side dish that goes great with all kinds of meats and sauces.

Chicken and fennel tray bake

A flavoursome meal cooked in one pan meaning it's high on flavour but low on effort (and saves washing up too).

Chilli beef with cornbread dumplings

Spicy Southern-style beef with homemade cornbread dumplings.

Pumpkin, ricotta and goat’s cheese lasagne

A delightful vegetarian dinner.

Fluffy frosting

The addition of a few drops of colouring will tint this frosting to any hue of your liking.

Chicken stroganoff

Everything you know and love about stroganoff, but with chicken!

Lamb shank and barley soup

Recipe is suitable to freeze. French-trimmed shanks have the gristle and fat removed and the bones scraped cleaned. Note

Indian dry beef curry

This rich beef curry isn’t swimming in sauce like other curries but it is jiust as tasty. Richly spiced and cooked until tender for the family to love. Looking for more beef curry recipes?

Classic lamb stew with dumplings

Comfort food at it's best.

Romesco sauce with eggplant and zucchini

Traditionally served with fish, this tomato and capsicum based sauce works wonderfully with chargrilled zucchini's and eggplant.

Vegetable and white bean stew

Warm up with this nourishing vegetarian meal.

Summer lemon cheesecake with sticky rhubarb topping

Enjoy with a cup of tea.

Mulled wine

The classic winter warmer drink made from red wine, orange liqueur along with various spices.

Spiced semolina and almond halva

Halva recipes are many and varied - but broadly speaking are dense, sweet treats popular in Middle Eastern cuisines made on either nut butter or flour. Our halva recipe uses semolina and almonds to create a deliciously spiced treat for any time of day.