Fit-for-an-army Eggplant parmi (Serves 4, just under 3 serves of vegs per serve) What is it about crumbed steaks? Or crumbed anything? They say that texture, and in this case crunch, is more important than taste — so if you’re trying to come around to the...
There really isn’t any need to fill a taco with heaps of meat. Loaded with protein, these tacos are the meatiest ‘lesser meat’ tacos you’ll ever make. They are such a tasty way to enjoy a variety of healthy veg, topped off with a zingy...
This is one of the easiest and quickest pasta dishes you can make. The word “orecchiette” means “little ears”, a reference to the pasta shape. Lucio thinks they look more like tiny bowls, each one ready to hold a few drops of sauce. They originated...
This take on the traditional cobbler from Donna Hay makes a great dessert if you are looking for something different for the family in the cooler weather. Ingredients 400ml can coconut milk, plus extra to serve (optional) ½ cup (70g) coconut sugar 2 teaspoons vanilla extract ...
Chicken and corn soup (and crabmeat and corn soup) from the local Chinese restaurant was a childhood staple in our household and is filled with fond memories for me. This popular crowd-pleaser also provides the perfect opportunity to sneak in other hidden treasures and bump up...
Only recently I discovered that spaghetti meatballs are actually an American invention, rather than Italian, as I’d long imagined. Such a successful combination, this dish always goes down well. It is also wonderfully versatile, as you can easily cater to different tastes by serving the...
World Chocolate Day is celebrated annually on July 7th. This is a day to indulge in your favourite chocolate, whether it is chocolate milk, hot chocolate, a chocolate candy bar, chocolate cake, brownies or something covered in chocolate. Fermented beverages made from chocolate date back to 450 BCE...
Ingredients: 4 Tbsp raising flour 2 Tbsp sugar 2 Tbsp cocoa 1 egg 3 Tbsp milk 3 Tbsp vegetable oil 1/2 tsp vanilla essence 1 Tbsp chocolate chips Method: In a large mug, place all the dry ingredients and mix well with a spoon. Use the spoon to grind all the cocoa against the...
This veggie frittata is simple to make and great for a winter dinner for the whole family. Ingredients 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1 leek, white part only, thinly sliced 2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced 8 eggs 1 cup (250ml) single cream sea salt and...
These mini meatball subs from Donna Hay make a great change if you are looking for something simple and different for the kids for dinner. Better still you can freeze them for later. Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 brown onion, chopped 1 clove garlic, crushed ...
