Mushroom

Mushroom fans will devour this garlic-infused pizza topped with caramelised onion. Mozzarella cheese melts beautifully into the crust contributing a sweet, mild earthly taste.

Baby beets are a delicious addition to this salad. Note

There’s no need to wash mushrooms beforehand – simply wipe them with a wet paper towel. Note

Brought to you by Woman's Day - served over egg noodles with a garlic and ginger-infused sauce, this quick yet tasty vegetarian stir fry features eggplant and crisp tofu.

For extra flavour, drizzle tomatoes with a little balsamic vinegar before baking. Note

There is no need to wash mushrooms as they are grown very hygienically. Simply wipe away any dirt with a damp paper towel. Note

Look out for mixed mushroom packs. We used shiitake, oyster and shimeji (or nameko). Note

Guinness adds a beautiful depth of flavour in this beef and mushroom pie. With crispy pastry and delicious chuck steak cubes, it's a warming meal that is well worth the extra effort!

Wombok, or chinese cabbage, is identified by its elongated shape and overlapping leaves. It has a mild flavour and a wonderful crunch, perfect for stir-fries and salads. Note

This quick, fresh stir-fry makes a great mid-week dinner. Just add steamed rice or noodles. Too easy!

You can use chicken drumsticks or wings if preferred, but the cooking time will increase. Note

For perfect crisp potatoes, parboil kipfler potatoes until just tender. Drain well and pat dry. Cut in half lengthways to increase surface area. Place on a tea towel and cool, uncovered, to remove excess moisture. Pan-fry in a little olive mixed with butter and rosemary sprigs, until crisp and golden. Season to taste. Note

Have everything prepared in advance and cook omelettes when ready to eat. Note

Suitable to freeze. Not suitable to microwave. Note

Make yourself toasty warm with this thick, creamy mushroom soup, infused with garlic and olive oil.

Roasting tomatoes on a low heat prevents splitting and bursting while enhancing their natural sweetness. Note

Garlic-infused pizza topped with caramelised onions and mushrooms is topped with mozzarella cheese that melts wonderfully into the crust creating a sweet, mild earthly taste.

If preferred, instead of filo, use 2 puff pastry sheets. Place on a baking tray and roll edges in to form a border. Divide filling between them. Sliced zucchini can be used instead of asparagus. Note

This meatless version of the Chinese favourite is packed with protein and delicious too!

Pesto, bacon and mushroom pizza

To make a clipping sauce, combine 2 tablespoons black vinegar with 1 tablespoon light soy sauce and 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil. Black vinegar can be bought at Asian supermarkets Replace mushrooms with an equal amount of enoki and shitake mushrooms for extra flavour. Note

MAKES 30 Gow gee wrappers are found packaged in the refrigerated section of the supermarket or Asian grocery stores. Note

Tender eye fillet steak wrapped with prosciutto, served with a delicious creamy mushroom sauce, sprinkled with chives and accompanied with mashed potato and a fresh salad.

To roast tomatoes, place them in a baking dish and drizzle with olive oil. Season. Bake 10-15 minutes with mushrooms, until beginning to collapse. Note

Delicious and quick vegetarian stir-fry with crisp tofu, eggplant and mushroom cooked in a garlic and ginger-infused sauce, served over egg noodles and sprinkled with cashews.

A top entree or serve with salad as a main. Note

To make ahead of time, wrap log of dumpling mix in plastic wrap and keep chilled with chicken mixture. Note

To make fresh breadcrumbs, process stale bread in your food processor on high speed. Note

Look for gow gee wrappers in the Asian food aisle of your supermarket, or a specialist Asian grocer. Generally, a 275g packet will yield 30 wrappers. You could make these ahead of time and chill, covered, until ready to deep-fry. Note

lf preferred, you can use frozen chestnuts (available from some grocers) or fresh chestnuts, if in season They must be scored and baked in a very hot oven, 220°C, for 15 minutes. Remove the shell and papery skin while still hot. Use as required. Note

This is a classic lamb burger with a cheeky Moroccan twist. The patties can be made ahead and chilled until required and can also be cooked on the barbecue.

Baked until flavours have fused and sprinkled with parsley - Sour cream and eggs are mixed together with tuna, rice, onion and spinach to create this scrumptious tuna and rice dish.

You can also use portobello mushrooms. Large, flat mushrooms have a rich earthy, full-bodied flavour and meaty texture, making them perfect for roasting and barbecuing. They are sometimes misnamed field mushrooms, which are wild mushrooms. Note

Light, fresh and invigorating, this soup is best consumed the minute it's ready.

Choose field mushrooms or flat mushrooms as they have more flavour than button mushrooms. Note

Light, fresh and packed full of flavour, indulge your tastebuds while keeping your body happy with this divine Asian steamed fish served with a fragrant soy dressing and mushrooms.

Budget tips: use stock cubes; replace fresh thyme with a pinch of dried thyme. Note

A 7g sachet of dried yeast equals 2 teaspoons. Any plain flour will do, but bread flour and strong flour contain more gluten. Gluten contributes to good structure and texture. Note

Vegetarian: Replace tuna with 250g crumbled fresh ricotta. Add dried chilli flakes to the tuna mixture. You can use 1 cup shredded cooked chicken instead. It’s a great way to use leftover cooked chicken. Note

Add extra chilli for a spicier jam. Note

Paneer is used extensively in Indian cooking. You’ll find it in the cheese section. Note

Add some chopped bacon or prosciutto to the mix for extra flavour. Note

Can be made in individual dishes if preferred. Note

Freeze any remaining lasagne sheets for another use. You can slice the sheets into tagliatelle or fettuccine-shaped pasta and serve with a sauce. Note

You can sauté a chopped onion before adding the mince to the pan. Put a chopped carrot and zucchini in the mix to sneak some extra vegetables into your family’s diet If you have some, add a little red wine to the sauce. Note

Mushroom rag pasta

Use sliced asparagus in place of spinach when in season and good value. Note

Chicken Marylands are whole chicken legs consisting of the thigh and drumstick. They can be replaced by a quartered 1.5kg chicken. For a lighter version, swap red wine with a dry white wine. Note

For a cheaper version, replace backstraps with lean lamb leg steaks. Note

Sōmen noodles are a classic Japanese noodle and can be served hot or cold. Here, we've teamed them with a piping hot savoury dashi broth and shiitake mushrooms. You can add extra ingredients like sliced snow peas or green beans or shallots.

Sometimes you need real, proper energy food for breakfast or brunch, the kind of meal that can last a hike or help you recover from last night. Poached eggs and mushrooms on toast is it.

These stir-fried greens with mixed mushrooms are deliciously healthy. The unmistakeable Asian flavours lift an otherwise ordinary dish to a tasty and satisfying light lunch or dinner.

Whoever said 'life's too short to stuff a mushroom' had never tasted these babies! Big, juicy portobello or field mushrooms stuffed with herbed breadcrumbs and roasted until crisp on top. Delicious.

Surprise your brunch guests with baked eggs, delicately flavoured with prosciutto and brie. Serve with steaming hot mugs of coffee or tea, together with lightly toasted sourdough.

No, there's no mistake. It is a bread pudding. But it's not a dessert. It's simply a delicious mixture of sourdough, chorizo, olives and mushrooms, all held together with cheese and eggs. Kind of like the best brunch you will ever have.

Hot and sour soup is one of the gems of Thai cuisine, every mouthful bursts with complex flavours. Hot and sour prawn noodle soup is one of the classic versions of a classic dish.

This creamy chicken and mushroom pasta is given something extra special when topped with fetta and freshly sliced spring onions. It can be on the dinner table in under half an hour which makes it a perfect midweek meal.

Who doesn't love a pie? It's like a big warm hug.

A flavour-packed Asian broth with crispy duck and mushrooms from Australian Women's Weekly.

If you have an electric pressure cooker you won’t need to reduce the heat to stabilise pressure, your cooker will automatically stabilise itself. Always check with the manufacturer’s instructions before using. Recipe not suitable to freeze. Note