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Serve these delicious Thai spiced tofu patties on their own with a fresh salad, or upon toasted Turkish bread for a complete meal that will satisfy even the fussiest meat-eaters.

When the fridge is bare and you need a fast, filling meal you're likely to opt for pantry staples. This pot-luck recipe gives a whole new meaning to that old stand-by beans on toast!

Packed full of fresh vegetables, this tasty bean and vegin gratin is wonderful served hot from the oven. Topped with crunchy herbed croutons, it is a flavoursome and nutritious family meal.

This simple, tasty chicken curry converts easily to a vegetarian dish by substituting the chicken for tofu and using vegetable stock in place of chicken stock.

Tuna salad is a perennial lunch time favourite. This simple recipe includes beans and nuts for a super nutritional kick. If you're taking it to work, store dressing in a small airtight container and add just before serving.

This aromatic easy side dish will ignite the senses alongside many mains you might be considering for lunch or dinner. It's also an exciting way to tick off the daily vegetable intake.

To put a fresh twist on the new season’s spring vege, Julie Biuso looks to Italy for inspiration.

When unexpected guests pop around and you need food fast, this quick bean dip is sure to impress.

If you love a cooked breakfast on the weekend, then tuck into bacon, baked beans and melted cheese on toasted muffins. Yum!

Give tried-and-true baked beans a fun Mexican twist - this dish will be on the table in just 15 minutes!

Jam-packed full of hearty baked beans, melted oozy cheese and scrambled eggs, this tasty jaffle is perfect for a quick and satisfying breakfast. Take one bite into this toasted, golden sandwich and enjoy the hot filling that spills out.

There are few things more enjoyable than thick, juicy homemade beef meatballs. We've served ours with warm beans and added spinach for extra goodness.

This hearty, spicy chilli gets a modern makeover with these polenta-based dumplings. Slow cooking brings out the flavours.

Laced with goodness, there's always reason to whip up this effortless and tasty accompaniment for any meal or occasion.

Embrace the wok and whip up this flavour-packed chicken stiry fry for your friends and family. Full of Vietnamese herbs and spices, rice noodles and toasted almonds, this is a delicious dish for any occasion.

This quick and fresh seasoned beef salad packs a punch courtesy of spinach and herbs blended with mustard and a lemon zing. Perfect to enjoy barbecued or grilled during summer.

Packed full of oozy, melted cheese, crispy ham and hearty baked beans, these tasty grilled sandwiches are perfect for a late breakfast or brunch. Topped with a runny poached egg, they are packed full of goodness to keep you fueled for the day.

This old-fashioned favourite with lamb shanks and cheesy dumplings will warm you up as the weather cools down.

No longer do you have to serve up boring side dishes. These steamed green mixed beans are delicious topped with a tasty, crumbly spiced mustard sprinkle. Serve with your favourite meat or grilled fish for a brilliant dinner spread with minimal effort.

Pan-fried in a hearty, sweet tomato sauce, these homemade baked beans are perfect served atop a piece of golden, crunchy toast. Top with crispy bacon to create a cafe-style breakfast or brunch at home.

Warm, hearty and packed full of fragrant Mexican spices, this chunky chicken, bean and vegetable soup is brilliant served with dense, fluffy polenta dumplings to soak up the rich, tasty sauce.

Perfect for a cool winter's evening, this creamy, nutritious broad bean soup is wonderfully warming and best enjoyed with homemade cheesy parmesan twists.

The choice of pizza topping is only limited by our imagination. This quick and tasty version combines egg and cheese with a Mexican twist.

Bursting with flavour, these smoky barbecue jaffles really stack up well. Better still, they're budget friendly and on the table in just 15 minutes.

Tender chicken simmered in a tasty portuguese apricot sauce is a perfect family dinner idea, great tossed with green beans and served on rice.

This tender braised apricot pork is wonderful served with caramelised onions, flaked almonds and long-grain rice.

Packed full of vegetables and tender ham off the bone, this curried cauliflower and butter bean soup is beautiful served with a warm piece of freshly toasted garlic bread.

These flavoursome Mexican bean and mince cups are brilliant served as finger food or starter. Topped with creamy avocado and sour cream, they are packed full of flavour to wow your guests.

Fragrant, garlic infused beans and thin zucchini ribbons are tossed together with a zesty dressing to create this beautiful vegetarian side dish.

Individual nacho bowls topped with avocado, melting cheese and sour cream make an excellent starter, share plate or meal in their own right.

This delicious vegetable and bean curry can be served as a side dish or as a main dish in its own right.

There couldn’t be an easier way to make a fun, tasty family dinner. And it makes a little chicken go a long way. Try this with pork or beef too.

This creamy, nourishing vegetable soup is perfect for a quick cold-weather lunch, a starter ... or for a heartier meal, top with parmesan and serve with crusty bread.

We take humble bacon and egg rolls to a new level by adding baked beans and serving them in crunchy bread baskets.

Tender balsamic glazed chicken breast is tossed with fresh corn, green beans and baby spinach to create a tasty and nutritious salad.

You'll have a fiesta in your mouth with this fiery dish. With steak, Italian sausage and kidney beans covered in a spicy sauce this filling is best served with warmed tortillas, avocado and shredded cheese.

Prepare these delicious Mexican burritos for your family for a fun, quick weeknight dinner. Your diners will enjoy assembling their own dinner, combining a tasty chicken, rice and bean mix with grated cheese and fresh vegetables on a light tortilla.

Fresh chilli gives this classic Malaysian dish quite a kick, but you can also leave it out. This dish can be served with rice or try it with your favourite noodles.

Delicious spiced hearty beef mince is wonderful served with crunchy, golden tortilla chips, creamy Mexican guacamole and sour cream.

The flavours of this fresh salad brighten the whole meal.

Cook up a big batch to reheat at work for a warming winter lunch option.

Mexican flavours work incredibly well with raw food especially as a lot of components are raw anyway, like salsa, guacamole and slaw.

This is an easy dish to put together for a midweek meal. Serve it with crusty bread or jacket-baked potatoes and silverbeet.

Thick, tasty and meaty, this meatloaf is packed full of hearty kidney beans and fragrant Mexican spices, putting a delicious twist on the classic recipe.

Cooking time for beans can be changed, depending on preference. Note

Add torn mint leaves if desired. Note

Classic and versatile chilli con carne served on a bed of corn chips and topped with sour cream. This hearty dish is one of the best dishes to serve for a casual dinner party.

Chicken Loaf is also delicious cold and sliced for sandwiches. Note

Rich, opulent European dishes put an international spin on any occasion. This platter works as an entree, paired with hearty breads.

Cut chicken and pumpkin into similar-sized cubes. Scrape seeds from pumpkin with a spoon, remembering to remove all membrane. Note

You’ll find ground sumac in the spice section of supermarket. Made from berries of a wild Mediterranean bush, sumac is a staple ingredient in Arabic cooking Note

Snake beans are commonly used in south-east asian cooking, but you can use small green beans. Note

To make this dish more kid-friendly, reduce the amount of tandoori paste you add to the kids’ portion of mince. Note

Pasties freeze well. Reheat from frozen in a 180°C oven for 15-20 minutes. Makes 16 Serve with salad, if desired. Note

Deal with the dinner rush with this tasty and filling meal from Sophie Gray

You could use chopped chives in place of the parsley. Note

It is not necessary to use butter. Note

Microwave potatoes with egg and beans

Smoked Paprika can be purchased in the spice aisle of major supermarkets Note

If you don’t have a zester, peel lemon and remove the white pith. Slice the skin very thinly and soak in iced water for 10-15 minutes, until curled. Yellow beans are also called wax or butter beans. Choose crisp, unblemished pods with no swelling where the seeds are as it indicates over-maturation, meaning the beans […]

These old-fashioned favourites are so simple to make for breakfast or for after-school munchies.

For a quick meal, use canned tuna. Baked chat potatoes may be added to make it more substantial. Note

To grill pancetta, arrange on a baking tray and grill for 5-10 minutes, until crisp. Cool. Note

For an easy, homemade guacamole, mash 1 avocado with 2 tablespoons of lemon or lime juice and season to taste. Note

If you don’t have any tamarind puree, soak 2 teaspoons tamarind pulp in 150ml warm water for 10 minutes. Strain, discard pulp and use liquid. Note

Reduce or leave out the spices for kid-friendly patties Note

Kid-friendly tip: adding worcestershire sauce gives a little heat, but leave it out if your children dislike spicy food. Note

This would be delicious served with a dollop of harissa, a moroccan-spiced chilli sauce available at delicatessens. Note

Add a little bite to this soup by serving it with grated vintage chedder instead of parmesan. Note

Lamb shoulder is usually more succulent than leg. Diced leg may need to be cooked for a little longer. Note