Mushroom

This is an excellent way to use pearly white button mushrooms when you can find them. Note

Cook squid on high to help prevent from releasing its moisture. Note

Chuck steak is cooked low and slow until tender for this simple beef bourguignon recipe

Be careful not to overcook your risotto rice – the grains should be al dente.

This recipe works just as well as part of a hearty breakfast or lunch.

These seasonal favourites are perfect for cosy autumnal evenings. As the recipes cook, your home will be filled with beautiful aromas that the whole family will thank you for.

Wholemeal pasta is high in fibre so you’ll likely eat less of it and feel full for longer.

Jazz up your next big breakfast with the eye-opening flavours of lemon and chilli.

Mushrooms or tomatoes work well with this dish for a simple side or entrée.

Serving suggestion: Serve with pan-fried boneless sirloin (new york cut) or rib-eye steaks. Note

Squid tubes are found at seafood counter of supermarket. If possible, purchase small squid tubes for individual servings. Note

This dish would also be delicious with chicken or pork. Instead of peanuts, garnish with fresh herbs like coriander, if you prefer. Note

The combination of big, juicy mushrooms with tender steak is unbeatable. Packed full of protein, this makes a healthy dinner for an individual diner or the whole family.

Share some love with this totally dishy salmon meal

To remove kernels from cobs, hold upright and, with a sharp knife, cut lengthways down the cob. Note

Choose from swiss brown, enoki, shiitake, shimeji, white fungus, oyster, flat or button mushrooms. Note

Swiss brown mushrooms have the perfect flavour to complement the prawns. Note

Choose button mushrooms for this salad as their clean taste offsets the slightly bitter flavour of radicchio and the salty romano. Note

You can serve this with small bowls of rice vinegar, too, for a little extra seasoning. Note

Not only is this warming, rib-sticking soup delicious, it’s also low GI, which helps to lower cholesterol and control blood sugar spikes, reducing your risk of heart disease and diabetes. Note

Cooking butterfly-style ensures more even cooking and a richer flavour on the meat.

You’ll find verjuice (sour grape juice) near the vinegars in supermarkets. Note

You can substitute 500g of chicken thigh fillets for the marylands (thigh and leg joints), if you prefer. Keep the onion quarters intact by leaving the root of the union attached. Note

Creamy mushroom ragu with spinach is mouth-watering delicious. Perfect for a quick mid-week meal for the family.

This rich beef casserole dish is a perfectly comforting and hearty meal for cold winter nights. The addition of potatoes means it’s a complete meal, serve some green beans or any of your favourite green vegetables on the side. What cut of beef should be used for this dish? Chuck, braising and stewing beef all […]

Luca Villari raids the liqueur cabinet to add extra dimensions of flavour to this elegant dinner dish

Use button mushrooms only for the kids, as they might find the taste of some types, such as shiitake, too strong or dislike their appearance. Note

Not suitable to freeze or microwave. Note

Fluffy eggs combined with the gentle taste of creamy ricotta creates a delicious cheese omelette makeover, especially when crispy bacon, corn and fresh chives are added.

Not suitable to freeze or microwave. You will need to purchase a large barbecued chicken weighing approximately 900g for this recipe. Note

Sauce suitable to freeze. Not suitable to microwave. Note

Not suitable to freeze or microwave. Note

You will need one bunch of silverbeet for this recipe. Note

You can use any combination of mushrooms totaling 900g. Note

Suitable to freeze (without mustard, cream, peas and parsley). Not suitable to microwave. Note

You will need about 2 cups (400g) uncooked jasmine rice for this recipe. The rice is best cooked the day before you want to cook the nasi goreng – spread it in a thin layer on a tray, cover and refrigerate overnight. Note

Do not wash mushrooms-simply wipe over with a damp paper towel is necessary. Note

You could use a mixture of enoki, oyster, shiitake and button mushrooms but use whichever mushrooms you like. Creamy mushrooms and garlic on toast is delicious served with steamed asparagus or wilted baby spinach. Note

You could use canned salmon in place of mushrooms, and add a little lemon juice. For a thicker sauce, make a smooth paste with a little evaporated milk and 1 tablespoon of cornflour before blending in remaining milk. Note

Replace pork with chicken thigh fillets or turkey portions if preferred. Note

This side salad is made spectacular by adding a little twist to the vegetables. Try pickling for a new depth of flavour.

Flavourful, aromatic chicken and corn noodle soup. Easy and soothing Asian-inspired soup is the perfect way to warm up and take the chill out of the air on a cold winter�s night.

Other mushrooms in season can be used in this dish, if you like, or if these ones aren’t available. Firmer mushrooms should be added to the pan sooner, and more delicate mushrooms should be added later. Note

You’ll need 1 cup of raw mixed rice to make 3 cups cooked. Note

Roll out Luca Villari’s sensational small plates for a relaxed afternoon in the sunshine with friends

Alexa Johnston bakes European-inspired savoury vegetable tarts. Like many people I have a bit of a love affair with savoury pies, but tend not to make them very often. The time that goes into making and resting pastry, making and cooling a filling, then putting it all together, is a bit daunting – and yet I’d happily spend just as much time making a complicated cake or sweet pastry. Lately, however, I have been making savoury tarts inspired by the vegetable tarts of northern France and northwest Italy.

Tom yum paste is available at Asian food stores. Note