Whether you’re adding meat or not, writes Roberta, the secret to making creamy mushroom pasta without cream is to add some pasta cooking water. A good splash of the starch-rich water that pasta is cooked in gives any sauce a lovely creamy texture without the need...
Donna Hay's easy peanut butter and caramel fudge — great for a school holiday treat or the perfect fudge to wrap up for gifting (if it lasts that long!) Ingredients 150g unsalted butter, chopped ⅓ cup (80ml) single (pouring) cream 1 ⅓ cups (370g) smooth peanut...
Is it true that foods with a short ingredient list are healthier? Nutrition expert Margaret Murray explains At the end of a long day, who has time to check the detailed nutrition information on every single product they toss into their shopping basket? To eat healthily, some...
These super-easy cookies, from Roberta Muir, are inspired by melting moments, using rice flour instead of cornflour for a more shortbread-like texture. Instead of sandwiching the lemon buttercream between two cookies, Roberta spreads it generously on top. Enjoy them with a cup of tea or coffee,...
From Donna Hay's Easy Weeknight Dinners, a very healthy, simple and tasty meal for the whole family: Quinoa, Chicken and Kale Fritters Ingredients 500g chicken mince 2 cups (320g) cooked quinoa, cooled 2 cups (100g) trimmed and finely shredded kale leaves 200g firm feta, crumbled 2 eggs 2 teaspoons finely...
Who doesn't love Tacos for a mid-week dinner? This simple one-pan, vegetarian, All-In-One Crispy Baked Tacos is a meal for the whole family, from Donna Hay. Ingredients 8 x 20cm (8-inch) flour tortillas extra virgin olive oil, for brushing 400g cherry tomatoes ½ red onion, finely...
This South American (Peruvian) dish is a family favourite. A perfect stir-fry for cooler months, writes Lauren Allen Lomo Saltado Prep: 10min Marinate: 15 mins Cooking: 20 mins Total: 45 mins Serves: 5 Ingredients Beef: 750 g (tenderloin, sirloin, flank steak, or boneless ribeye), cut into thin strips salt and pepper 4 cloves garlic, minced ...
Looking for a warm winter soup that is a meal in itself? This is one of Donna’s great soups that will make a great family meal—just add crusty fresh bread! Ingredients ⅓ cup (85g) Thai red curry paste 1 x 400ml can of coconut milk 2...
My favourite Thai dish, writes Lauran Allen, is EASY, fast, and fiery Drunken Noodles, a delicious recipe that's ready in 30 minutes! Prep Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Total Time: 30 mins Ingredients 228g wide rice noodles 2 Tbsp sesame oil (or canola) 2 shallots, chopped 2 carrots, thinly sliced ...
Perfect for anytime of the day but great for an easy midweek dinner, Donna's Cheat Bacon and Egg Pie is family favourite for cooler weather. Ingredients 2 x 27cm flour tortillas Melted butter, for brushing ⅓ cup (25g) finely grated parmesan cheese 6 rashes bacon, rind...
