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black-eyed bean and ham soup

Black-eyed bean and ham soup

Recipe is not suitable to freeze. Note
BARBECUED FISH WITH VEGETABLE PARCELS

Barbecued fish with vegetable parcels

Cooking the dish in this way gives you a tender and moist fish, beautifully infused with the rosemary and lemon. Plus, you won't even need to clean the barbecue!
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tofu and vegetable curry

Tofu and vegetable curry with noodles

This is the perfect meal if you're after something vegetarian, healthy and filling. The noodles and tofu provide bulk and protein, and the vegetables provide plenty of vitamins and fibre.
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zuppa primavera

Zuppa primavera

Zuppa primavera is a hearty Italian soup with farfalle pasta and asparagus.
green curry with chicken meatballs

Thai green curry with chicken balls

Green curry is traditionally the hottest Thai curry. Prepared chicken meatballs are available from most major supermarkets, chicken shops and butcher shops; if you can't find them, roll chicken patties into balls.
bean and merguez with gremolata

Bean and merguez with gremolata

Merguez, the French spelling of the Arabic “mirqaz”, is a small spicy lamb sausage eaten in Tunisia and Algeria. It is served grilled as part of a mezze, or fried then cooked with pulses, various meats and vegetables in tagines, cassoulet or other hearty casseroles. Note
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BACON & LENTIL SOUP

Bacon and lentil soup

Recipe is not suitable to freeze. You can use rinsed, drained canned lentils instead of dried; reduce the cooking time in step 2 to 10 minutes. Note
KORMA LAMB BURGERS

Korma lamb burgers

Burger patties can be prepared several hours ahead. Keep covered in the refrigerator and cook as required. Note
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veal and bocconcini stacks

Veal and bocconcini stacks

Use any left-over ingredients from this dish to make a delicious pizza topping. Spread the sauce over a store-bought pizza base, top with sliced bocconcini and coarsely chopped prosciutto if there’s some left. Cook in a hot oven until the base is crisp, then top with sage leaves before serving. Note
Mustard-crumbed beef fillet with rocket salad

Beef fillet with herb and mustard crust

We've cooked this beef fillet with herb and mustard crust to a medium level of doneness. This cut of meat is delicious either rare or well done, the secret is to let it rest well before serving to preserve the tenderness.
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GRILLED LAMB & WARM PEA SALAD

Grilled lamb & warm pea salad

Celebrate the arrival of spring with this vibrant salad complete with tender grilled lamb, juicy tomatoes and fresh podded peas.
ballotine of chicken with roasted cauliflower

Ballotine of chicken with roasted cauliflower

Originally, ballotine was a boned leg of poultry that was stuffed with other ingredients; these days, it can mean any type of meat, fish or poultry that is boned, stuffed, rolled and tied into a bundle.
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chicken tikka with raita

Chicken tikka with raita

You need 12 skewers for this recipe. If using bamboo skewers, soak them in water for at least an hour prior to cooking to prevent them from splintering or burning. Note
mexican lamb tortillas

Mexican tortillas

Save yourself some evening time with these popular quick and easy Mexican tortillas. Experiment with different fillings such as sliced capsicum, avocado or baby spinach. Beef, lamb or chicken strips will work just as well for the meat component.
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David's lamb shanks

David’s lamb shanks

David's favourite meat is lamb and his favourite cut of lamb is the shank. This slow-cooked stew is best cooked the day before and reheated gently. He's a smart man, that Dave.
beef massaman

Beef massaman

This is a traditional Thai curry popular in Muslim communities located in the south of Thailand.
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Braised Duck

Braised duck

A fresh and fragrant braised duck dish that is fragrant and full of flavour. Most types of dried mushrooms will work well; if you want to stick with the Asian theme of the dish, use dried shiitakes.
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ZUCCHINI AND FETTA PIZZA

Zucchini and fetta pizza

If you can’t buy char-grilled zucchini, you can make your own. Use a mandoline or vegetable peeler to thinly slice one large zucchini lengthways, then cook the slices on a heated oiled grill plate until browned lightly and tender. Note
harissa braised vegetables with orange and mint couscous

Harissa braised vegetables with orange and mint couscous

Harissa is a Moroccan sauce or paste made from dried chillies, cumin, garlic, oil and caraway seeds. Harissa paste, available in a tube. It is very hot and should not be used in large amounts. Bottled harissa sauce, while still hot, is milder. It is available from supermarkets and Middle-Eastern grocery stores. Note
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bourbon-glazed beef ribs

Bourbon-glazed beef ribs

These sticky ribs are seriously messy, so have finger bowls and loads of napkins on hand, they're also excellent served with thinly sliced fried potatoes.
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LEMON GRASS AND PORK CURRY

Pork and lemongrass curry

Slow cooking the pork in this way will result in a meat so tender that you could cut it with a spoon. Serve with a steaming bowl of rice to ensure you soak up every last drop of that delicious sauce.
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Mediterranean roast beef and vegetables

Roast beef and mediterranean vegetables

Everybody loves a traditional roast. Ditch the usual carb-heavy vegetables for this wonderfully coloured and flavoured mediterranean ensemble and there'll be no complaints at dinnertime.
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larb tofu

Larb tofu

Larb tofu, traditionally made with ground chicken, is a spicy Thai appetizer.
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Polpettine

Polpettine

Mamma Rosa always added a handful of crumbs first soaked in milk to the meatball mixture, which kept the balls nice and light, and helped use up leftover crusts of bread.
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