Mince

You will need about 2 iceberg lettuces for this recipe. To easily separate the lettuce leaves without tearing, use a sharp knife to remove the core at the base of the lettuce. Hold the lettuce, cut-side up, under cold running water. Gently separate leaves one at a time, using the weight of the running water […]

Instead of pure vegetable oil to deep-fry, you can blend it (50/50) with sesame oil. Note

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.

Try something different with this delicious Middle Eastern specialty.

Your kids will love this recipe, great tasting and easy to make

To freeze complete recipe to the end of step 2. Transfer to an airtight container. Label, date and freeze for up to three months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator. Reheat in a saucepan and continue from step 3. Note

Short-order; chilli scallops Chilli jam goes with everything from pork chops to fried rice, but for an entrée with a difference, buy some scallops in their shells; remove the scallops, wash and dry the shells well, and keep aside for later. Marinate the scallops overnight in a little lemon juice and oil combined with a […]

Nothing beats an old family recipe for good comfort food.

This traditional Middle Eastern dish is so versatile in how it's served. Try baking in different shapes and styles.

These fun nibbles are quick and easy to make. They are great to freeze so your next tasty snack will take only minutes to prepare!

Served with fluffy mashed potato, this golden pie makes the ultimate family dinner.

Both the kids and adults will love this Mexican-inspired dish with dollops of sour cream and salsa.

These crispy pork spring rolls are the ultimate crowd-pleaser.

Popular in Southeast Asia, sang choy bow can be made with all types of mince. The folk at recipes+ have chosen chicken here, and flavoured it with the traditional spices loved by all.

Use ramekins, omit pasta and layer boiognaise with leftover mashed potato. This can be made in a 7-cap rectangular baking dish; cooking time will vary. Pizza cheese is a packaged mix of grated mozzarella, cheddar and parmesan. Note

This delicious lunchbox treat will put a surprise your children and put a smile on their face.

Like a pie without the pastry, this meatloaf pie by Woman's Day is meaty and crispy on the outside, and filled with creamy vegetable flavour, vitamins and goodness on the inside.

Improve your go-to meatloaf recipe with the addition of zingy barbecue sauce. Photograph by Rob Shaw.

Make-ahead tips 1 month Make meatballs and relish, freeze. 24 hours Thaw meatballs and relish in refrigerator overnight. Last Reheat meatballs in 180°C (160°C fan-forced) oven and relish in saucepan, or both can be reheated separately in microwave oven. Note

We’ve used penne pasta in this recipe, but feel free to use spaghetti, if you prefer. Stir in ⅓ cup loosely packed fresh basil leaves just before serving, if you like. Note

To freeze; complete recipe to the end of step 3. Individually wrap slices of meatloaf in plastic wrap. Label, date and freeze for up to three months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator. Reheat in the microwave. Continue from step 3. You need approximately a third of a small savoy cabbage for this recipe. If you […]

Chicken puffs should not be reheated more than once. Puffs can be baked several hours ahead. Cool slightly then refrigerate. Reheat thoroughly in a 160°C preheated oven just before serving. Note

Dumplings can be assembled, then frozen in an airtight container up to a week ahead. Steam dumplings for 12 minutes from frozen. Soup dumplings or xialongbao, as they are called Yum Cha restaurants, are a shanghainese speciality. They are commonly filled with minced pork and a firm, gelatine-rich stock, which turns to a soup when […]

The combination of pork and veal mince gives these meatballs a deliciously rich quality that you won’t get with beef mince. Note