We have put together a day plan of ideas on how you can celebrate Christmas Day with the family. From breakfast, to lunch and dinner we hope these ideas inspire you and add a little cheer to your special day. Breakfast Why not start the festivities early with...
With this not-even-really-a-recipe, writes Roberta Muir from 'Be Inspired', you’ll never buy pita chips (also called pitta crisps) again, nor will you ever waste a piece of leftover Lebanese bread! Pitta chips are perfect with any dips. Makes as much as you like. Ingredients Stale Lebanese or...
Some nights just call for simple, wholesome dinners that come together quickly with minimal fuss and maximum flavour. Writes Donna Hay. I've gathered one of my four favourite one-tray, too easy, recipes to make weeknight cooking effortless and delicious. Crispy haloumi and lemon risoni bake Ingredients 1...
This is the perfect family recipe for busy weeknights. Simple to prepare and sure to be a family favourite. Ingredients ⅔ cup (160ml) balsamic vinegar ⅓ cup (80g) firmly packed brown sugar 800g vine-ripened cherry tomatoes 4 x small 180g chicken breast fillets, trimmed 8 cloves...
Ingredients 1.5kg (3lb 3 oz) butternut pumpkin (butternut squash), skin scrubbed and thinly sliced 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons sesame seeds, plus extra for sprinkling sea salt flakes green onion (scallion), thinly sliced and coriander (cilantro) leaves, to serv Sticky Miso Chicken ⅓...
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...
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...
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 ...
