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.
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Cabbage rolls
A popular dish in Eastern Europe, these tasty cabbage rolls are stuffed with a tender beef filling and drizzled with a creamy sauce to create a satisfying and nutritious dinner.
Lamb ragu
Ragù to riches! This versatile dish is perfect for entertaining.
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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Classic pea and ham soup
Relive your favourite pea and ham soup with this simple recipe. Serve with crusty bread for a delicious dinner (let's just hope there's enough for leftovers).
Dutch pea and ham soup
A new take on heart-warming family favourites.
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.
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Persimmon tarte tatin
The tangy chill of the sorbet cuts through the sweet, warm tarte tatin.
Red wine duck with Jerusalem artichoke puree
Rich duck cooked in wine and tomatoes makes for a perfect winter dish.
Stuffed cabbage rolls
A popular dish in Eastern Europe, these tasty cabbage rolls are stuffed with a tender beef filling and drizzled with a creamy sauce to create a satisfying and nutritious dinner.
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Berry strudels
Golden, crumbly pastry is absolutely divine stuffed with rich cream cheese and a sweet, oozy berry filling. Top your strudels with flaked almonds for extra crunch.
Hungarian meatballs
These tender pork and veal meatballs are cooked in a fragrant, hearty Hungarian sauce. Serve with creamy mashed potato for a deliciously warming dinner.
Lamb cutlets with butternut purée and jus
A lamb dinner that’s a cut above the rest.
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Hot chocolate custard with red wine pears
Leaving the fruit intact will give your presentation a professional edge.
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.
Beef cheeks
These slowly cooked beef cheeks have been flashed up with a dollop of good balsamic vinegar.
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Walnut and tomato flat bread
Who says bread can't be the star of the meal? This hearty flat bread is filled with herbs, nuts and tomatoes that give it extra flavour and make it perfect to share with friends.
Cherry strudel
This easy dessert is a luscious mix of cream cheese, cherries, nuts and flaky filo pastry.
Cranberry and orange scones
Who doesn't love a fresh fruit scone? This recipe, with orange and cranberry, is best served with cream and a pot of hot tea.
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Apple cider rarebit
Experience a different take on the humble cheese toasty, with this classic Welsh bread dish that combines apple cider, fresh fruit and melted, oozy cheese.
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Van de Reuben sandwich
The strong, tart flavours in the sauerkraut and silverside give the everyday sandwich a real zing!
Steak with creamy garlic and chive sauce
Beef things up at home with this sizzling, delicious dinner.
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Chicken ragout soup with peas and sour cream
Filled with tender chicken and chunky vegetables, this chicken ragout recipe is soup for the soul.
Pork and sage schnitzels
This is a great twist on schnitzels which also works well with chicken in place of pork. Serve it with a mash of carrots and parsnips and cooked silverbeet.
Ricotta lemon cheesecakes
Top these off with a delicious homemade or store bought lemon curd. Delicious!
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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
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Chocolate fondue
This is best made just before serving. Note
Florentine slice
Have condensed milk at room temperature for easy mixing. 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.
Leek, potato and pea soup
A simple combination of ingredients makes this a light and refreshing soup that looks stunning.
Baked spinach and pinenut field mushrooms
This recipe works just as well as part of a hearty breakfast or lunch.
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Hot cross buns
Perfect for the whole family - these hot cross buns are a real Easter treat.
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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Tuna croquettes
To make a simple aioli, combine mayonnaise with crushed garlic and grated lemon rind. Note
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Spaghetti marinara
Ready to try this new family favourite? A superb spaghetti dinner doused in marinara sauce that sings of the flavours of the sea. This marinara is quick to make, and rich in omega-3.
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Poached chicken salad with creamy feta dressing
You could roast the chicken breast if you like, but poaching keeps it moist which is nice for a change.
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Bread and butter pickles
Bring out the relishes and pickles when entertaining – they impress every time!
Beetroot and orange pickle
For flavour, colour and versatility, this is the pickle of all pickles!
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Creme caramel
Test if custard is cooked by inserting tip of a knife into centre. If it comes out clean, it is cooked. Custard will become firmer on cooling. Note
Orange marmalade
Test for gel by placing marmalade on a chilled plate. If ready, wrinkles will form when pushed with fingertip. Note
Lemon & herb chicken meatballs
These meatballs have a delicious, light summery taste, ideal for a quick mid-week meal.
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Venison medallions with figs & red wine syrup & potato rosti
Try this easy, restaurant-style dish.
My everyday tomato sauce
It’s great to have a sauce that works with everything, and the best bit about this one is that you know what’s in it.
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Scotch fillet with sherry vinegar and cream
It’s rich but utterly delicious. To cut back on the calories, use a light stock to finish the sauce instead of cream.
Potato rosti with salad
Desiree potatoes have floury and waxy qualities, making them a good all-rounder. Note
Pasta with ham, zucchini and olives
Use a vegetable peeler to slice unpeeled zucchini into ribbons. Note
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Bread salad (fattoush)
The reason for baking the bread until dry is to achieve a delicate toasty flavour, even though the bread is then moistened. Note
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Cabbage rolls
To remove whole leaves from cabbage without breaking them, cut from base deep into cabbage, removing core. Carefully pull away leaves to keep them intact. Blanch, cut out thick ribs then fill and roll. If using small cabbage leaves, overlap to enlarge. Note
Summer tomato soup
Cannellini beans give the body of this soup texture and colour.
Homemade yoghurt
Wendyl takes you through a step by step process to make your own yoghurt.
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Pork fillet with peach stuffing
This fruity stuffing adds a taste of summer to a simple pork fillet.
Chargrilled cauliflower tartlets
This curry oil is delicious and you can use this method to make flavoured oil out of a number of different ingredients.
Sweet corn & kransky muffins
They include a nice surprise – a baked-in dollop of cream cheese.
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Golden sweet corn quiche
This simple quiche has only a few ingredients, but works a treat and the turmeric gives it a gorgeous golden hue.
Roasted sweet corn salad
Abundant garden produce. Roasting the corn intensifies its flavour.
Sweet corn fritters with maple bacon & avocado cream
Fluffy and full of flavour, this makes an easy and impressive brunch dish or a light supper to be enjoyed with a glass of wine.
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Rhubarb tart
Mike shows us his special Rhubarb tart recipe.
Pickled vegetables with beetroot dip & anchovy mayonnaise
Be sure to add the milk in smaller increments to slowly thin out the sauce, and whisk constantly.
Blueberry and almond breakfast scone
A delish recipe perfect for breakfast or brunch with your loved ones. You can add some lemon zest which goes very well with blueberries.
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Cabbage and beef rolls
A traditional Eastern European dish, the combination of tender cabbage leaves wrapped around a fragrant beef filling is utterly moorish. They're so delicious, even the kids won't mind eating their veggies!
Coffee and rum cake
Dropping consistency is reached when the mixture is soft enough to slide off the spoon after a few seconds, but isn’t so soft that it falls off easily. Note
Easter feta pie
Keep the sheets of filo pastry under a damp tea towel to prevent them from drying out, and secure leftovers in plastic wrap. Note
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Easy passionfruit souffles
Take care to add only as much sugar as you need, which will keep the carbohydrates down and stop the kilojoule count jumping. Note
Feta and spinach filo cases
Make extra filling and serve it as a dip or spread it on sandwiches. Note
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Rice and salmon pie
Known in its native Russia as koulibiac, this filling dish may also be made with brioche dough instead of puff pastry. Note
Blue cheese dressing
Lovers of blue cheese, rejoice! This creamy dressing is a natural match for pear and toasted walnut salad.
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Swiss fondue
Try combining either gruyere or jarlsberg with emmental. Note
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
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Gravlax on rye with herbed cream cheese
Not suitable to freeze or microwave. Note
Maple baked pears with sweet mascarpone
Not suitable to freeze or microwave. Note
Pink velvet cake
Cake suitable to freeze before decorating. Not suitable to microwave. Note
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Pork, veal and cherry terrine
Not suitable to freeze . Cherry Compote suitable to microwave. Note
Croutes with beef and horseradish cream
Croutes are best assembled close to serving. Note
Fish fillets with celeriac remoulade
Not suitable to freeze. Not suitable to microwave. Note
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Irish cream and dark chocolate mousse cake
We used Baileys Irish Cream, a liqueur made of blended cream, Irish whiskey and Irish spirits. Don’t over-beat the chocolate and liqueur mixture as it will curdle. Note
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Mushroom soup with herbed creme fraiche
You can use any combination of mushrooms totaling 900g. Note
Mustard chicken casserole
Suitable to freeze (without mustard, cream, peas and parsley). Not suitable to microwave. Note
Chocolate bonbons
These delicious chocolate treats are a perfect idea for a thoughtful Christmas gift. Wrap them up in cellophane or in a glass jar and tie with a ribbon - your friends and family will love you for it!
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Gingerbread folk
MAKES 12 PREP AND COOK TIME 1 HOUR 30 MINUTES (+ REFRIGERATION, COOLING AND STANDING TIME)
Lamb goulash with crunchy croutons
Lamb goulash with crunchy croutons is a great winter warmer meal.
