Ready in 30 minutes, with juicy chicken and pillowy gnocchi smothered in a dreamy Parmesan cream sauce with sun-dried tomatoes. Prep time: 5 mins Cooking time: 25 mins Serves 5 Creamy Chicken and Gnocchi Ingredients 30 ml olive oil 816 g boneless skinless chicken breasts 1 tsp salt 1 tsp black pepper 1...
Uri Gal reports that Woolworths has announced a partnership with Google to incorporate agentic artificial intelligence into its “Olive” chatbot, starting in Australia later this year. Until now, Olive has largely answered questions, resolved problems and directed shoppers to information. Soon, Olive will be able to do...
Donna’s one-tray baked chicken layered with buffalo mozzarella, wrapped in prosciutto and roasted with balsamic and cherry tomatoes is a real favourite. It looks impressive, tastes incredible and the oven does most of the work for you. Ingredients ¼ cup (60ml/2 fl oz) balsamic vinegar 1...
If school lunch programs are going to work in Australia, families’ support will be crucial, report researchers Brittany Johnson, Alexandra Manson and Rebecca Golley Most Australian children bring their lunch to school through a “lunchbox system”. But there is a growing push for schools to provide students...
Coffee first entered human lives and veins over 600 years ago, writes Clare Collins. Here’s how much it’s OK to drink. Now we consume an average of almost two kilos per person each year – sometimes with very specific preferences about blends and preparation methods. How...
School is back and, with it, the daily task of packing a lunchbox, writes Margaret Murray. If your child is coming home with uneaten sandwiches, you’re not alone. They’re easy to make and transport, but sometimes the last thing kids (or adults) want to eat. The food...
Creamy, tangy and effortlessly elegant, this green olive, lemon and oregano labne* is a classic make-ahead starter from Donna Hay. Drained slowly for depth of flavour, then finished with warm oregano-infused olive oil, it’s perfect for grazing platters, long lunches or easy entertaining with flatbreads and...
Why what kids eat at school still matters – and how to keep it realistic The first weeks of a new school year often bring a surprising mix of emotions – and not always from the kids. Many parents feel the pressure most keenly at the...
This show-stopping salmon from Donna Hay balances sweet honey, gentle chilli heat and a light cure for incredible flavour and texture. Finished under the grill and served with a sharp horseradish crème fraîche, it’s an elegant yet easy centrepiece for entertaining or a special family...
While the lunch-box contents matter most, the container plays a big role in whether kids can open it, keep food fresh, and eat independently without help. Reviewers and family testers consistently highlight a few key design features: Kid-friendly latches and easy-open lids so children don’t need adult help at school. ...
