Packing School Lunches Kids Will Eat

A lunch that will please the vegie-loving kid at your house....

13 October, 2024

Snapper With Herb Stuffing

I didn’t really care for stuffings until I cooked this snapper with herb stuffing, writes Roberta Muir. Inspired by a dish Sardinian chef Giovanni Pilu served me. Herbs, including rosemary, thyme and oregano, grow wild throughout Sardinia and are known as ‘erbette di campo’, herbs of...

05 September, 2024

Vegetarian Lentil Moussaka

Moussaka is a traditional Greek dish consisting of eggplant layered with a rich lamb sauce and topped with a layer of bechamel. This recipe is adapted to a vegetarian version using lentils as the protein source. Serves 6      Prep Time: 20 minutes       Cooking Time: 55 minutes INGREDIENTS 2 eggplants,...

23 August, 2024

Donna Hay’s Quinoa, Chicken and Kale Fritters

My modern version of the classic zucchini slice, plus my quinoa, chicken and kale fritters are perfect to see you through a few lunches for the week. Donna Hay Ingredients 500g Chicken Mince 2 Cups (320g) Cooked Quinoa, Cooled 2 Cups (100g) Trimmed And Finely Shredded Kale Leaves ...

08 August, 2024

Donna Hay’s Baked Pumpkin And Bacon Risotto

One of the things I love about school holidays is getting the kids in the kitchen. Whether they are making a simple snack, dinner or a sweet treat, giving them the experience and confidence in the kitchen will go a long way. Donna Baked Pumpkin And...

18 July, 2024

6 hacks to keep your fruit, veggies and herbs fresh longer

Senaka Ranadheera gives some helpful tips on how you can keep your fruit, veggies and herbs fresh longer We all know fresh produce is good for us, but fruit, vegetables and herbs have a tendency to perish quickly if left uneaten. This is because even after harvesting,...

04 July, 2024

Chicken Bolognese with Crispy Oregano

Looking for an easy family meal? Using chicken mince, Donna Hay's  Chicken Bolognese with Crispy Oregano will have them asking for more, please! Ingredients 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1 cup oregano leaves 1 brown onion, finely chopped 3 cloves garlic, crushed 1 tablespoon chopped...

13 June, 2024

Recipe: Ravioli with Balsamic & Brown Butter

Ravioli with balsamic vinegar and brown butter is my go-to when I’m really busy but want something delicious (and slightly indulgent) for dinner. It doesn’t get much simpler than three ingredients, but that means they have to be the very best; there’s nowhere for second-rate...

13 May, 2024

Is your child ‘overscheduled?’

  Elise Waghorn looks at how to get the balance right on extracurricular activities for your child. It’s a weeknight, parents rush through the door from work, grab a snack, and then speed off in various directions to children’s extracurricular activities. As they do, they are...

24 April, 2024

Paperbag Spaghetti with Herb Crusted Salmon from Donna Hay

Anything that looks unusual can attract hungry family members to try something different, and this Paperbag Spaghetti with Herb Crusted Salmon from Donna Hay is no exception! INGREDIENTS 400g dried spaghetti 2 cups (500ml) single (pouring) cream ½ Cup (125ml) lemon juice Sea salt and cracked...

11 April, 2024