december
Smoked salmon tortilla pizzas
This is much healthier and tastier than any takeaway, and takes hardly any time or effort.
Tandoori chicken
This tandoori chicken recipe is super-quick and easy and something the whole family will enjoy.
Sticky zinger chicken
Sweet and tender, this recipe makes a great burger or sub, or a proper dinner if you serve it with couscous and vegetables.
Chicken pick 'em ups with spicy apricot dipping sauce
My kids like to eat food on sticks but if you don’t want to bother with skewers, form the mixture into 6 burgers and serve with the sauce on top.
Spaghetti bolognese
While I have an aversion to recipes that start with a packet of this or a can of that, three generations of our family have loved this recipe. It’s really tasty and so easy.
Christmas spice biscuits
A great way to wrap these biscuits is to layer them in a box in between tissue paper.
Mixed nut and cherry muesli
Wake up to the satisfaction of having made your own tasty, healthy breakfast cereal.
Berry and pistachio biscotti
The classic, delicious combo of dried fruit and nuts will see you pull out this recipe time and again.
Oat biscuits
These are savoury biscuits, so you can add flavour with salt or a sprinkle of grated cheese.
Prosciutto-wrapped beef with creamy silver beet and roasted tomatoes
An impressive way to serve steak and boost your iron intake.
Lamb and parsley rissoles with beetroot salad
Lamb marries well with the peppery tang of rocket and radish.
Spicy pork skewers with apple coleslaw
The spicy pork is complemented by the creamy, crunchy slaw, which is also a great source of fibre.
Grilled chicken with brown lentil salad
Sweet and tangy, balsamic vinegar is this recipe’s magic ingredient.
Back to basics: Rice
The complete guide to cooking and using this staple food, so it's perfect every time.
Simple sushi
You will find all you need to make sushi in your supermarket. Sushi rice is sold with the other rices and the nori sheets, mirin, wasabi and pickled ginger can be found in the Asian aisle.
Chicken biryani
I like using a Patak’s mild curry paste but you can vary it with more spicy varieties if you wish. Vary the vegetables you use, too.
Roast capsicum, feta and couscous pie
This pie is easy to make, full of flavour and is sure to be a hit with both non-meat and meat eaters alike.
Fresh bean salad with zingy lemon dressing
Sprouted beans are a really wholesome addition to salads – no prep needed, just throw them in and enjoy!
Tofu, semi-dried tomato and basil dip
Tofu proves its versatility in this dip, which is full of flavour, low in fat and suitable for gluten- or lactose-free diets.
German potato salad
This recipe is full of texture and with its light yoghurt dressing it is easier on the waistline than traditional potato salads.
Super-quick strawberry brûlées
Easy yet impressive, these 'cheat’s' brûlées are much lighter and healthier than the traditional version.
HFG trifle
The sugar and fat in trifle increases the kilojoules. A little tweaking can improve the nutritional balance. Enjoy!
Smoked chicken wrap
Make this up at home, or take the ingredients to work and whip it up at lunch time.
Roasted butternut with tahini yoghurt
Tahini is a paste made from ground sesame seeds that originates from the Middle East.
