january
Pineapple and lime cooler
Refreshing drinks are a great idea in summer, and this is perfect when the thought of another beer is just too much!
Corn, salmon and chilli quesadilla
So very quick and easy, and you can change the filling to suit your personal tastes.
Bacon and egg pie
This is a delicious, healthy version of a summer picnic favourite, made lighter by using filo pastry and lean bacon.
Potato salad
Potato salad is delicious, but the dressing can pack a hefty punch of fat and kilojoules. Lighten it up with these clever ideas.
Chilli prawn noodles with coconut dressing
This is like a salad version of hot noodles. Add the fish sauce if you have it, as it adds a lovely salty tang.
Crunchy nut slaw with feta and chickpeas
This is a colourful coleslaw that delivers far more crunch and goodness than most you’ll find in the shops.
Citrus salmon with croutons
This simple salad is surprisingly filling. The blend of lemon and orange adds a zesty sweetness to the richness of the salmon.
Tuna and capsicum picnic loaf
This loaf is best made the day before, to allow the flavours to mingle and to give it a chance to firm up before slicing.
Balsamic lentils with bacon and capsicum
Okay, this does have a tiny bit of cooking; but you won’t work up a sweat. Drizzle with a really good extra virgin olive oil to bring out all the flavours, if you like.
Spicy beef pick-up-sticks
Much leaner than sausages, this is a dish the kids will love. Change the seasoning to suit your taste: Mexican, Mediterranean, Moroccan…
Salmon kebabs with creamy salsa verde
This creamy salsa verde is lovely with salmon but also complements other barbecue foods.
Beef kebabs with balsamic citrus marinade
Kebabs are easy to make and cook. Giving your diners meat and vegetables together, they also make the meat go a long way.
Mark's barbecue bread
My friend Mark does a great barbecue and among other things, introduced us to cooking bread on the barbecue.
Zim zam barbecue sauce
This sauce is great as a glaze on chicken or pork, or as a dipping sauce for barbecue meats.
Barbecue corn-on-the-cob
Barbecue corn-on-the-cob has to be one of the delights of summer: delicious, simple and inexpensive.
Warm herby salsa
Adds delightful flavour to grilled meat, and is delicious served with crusty bread.
Skewered rosemary chicken
The wonderful aromas of the rosemary and thyme together give the chicken a heady, herby flavour.
Basil pesto with risoni
This tasty recipe is perfect to whiz up quickly for a relaxed supper, and good for vegetarians too. Lemon basil gives this dish a wonderful lemon fragrance.
Mango passionfruit mocktail
This looks gorgeous and offers your guests a very 'gourmet' non-alcoholic option.
Vietnamese rice paper rolls
The perfect technique for making the ultimate healthy snack: rice paper rolls.
Back to basics: Herbs
We demonstrate how fresh herbs can open up a whole new world of flavour in your cooking.
