september
Quick tomato and sausage stew
Try using spicy chorizo or vegetarian sausages in this recipe to vary the flavour.
Chicken, tomato and olive casserole
Tomato and olives give this colourful casserole a taste of the Mediterranean – as does the pasta accompaniment.
Oven-baked zucchini, ham and pea risotto
Making risotto in the oven is so easy; there’s no stirring.
Pumpkin and spinach cannelloni
Vegetarian and all ooey-gooey goodness! Perfect for a winter’s evening. Just add green salad.
Slow-cooked Asian beef with sweet potato
The beef in this recipe is cooked slowly on a low heat – tenderising and flavouring the meat perfectly.
Lamb and barley soup
A robust soup which, served with crusty bread, makes for a complete, hearty meal.
Greek shepherd's pie
The simple, honest flavour and rib-sticking nature of this dish makes it good family food.
Chilli chicken and corn rosti
Rosti fall somewhere between fritters and hash browns. They are a great way to use meat leftovers such as a chicken breast or pickings from last night’s roast chook.
Café scramble with smoked salmon
This type of scramble is great for brunch with guests. Smoked salmon is a luxury ingredient but this recipe uses only a little.
Chilli bean and potato bake
Potato bakes are a cheap, easy way to feed a household. This flavour-packed, meatless main can be cooked in a microwave – just finish it under the grill.
Crispy baked samosas
Samosas are usually deep-fried. This healthier version turns the humble spud into a spicy, crispy pie. Allow 2 or 3 per adult.
Butterscotch self-saucing pudding
This sticky treat has been given a healthy makeover, so it doesn’t just have to be a special occasion dessert.
Tuna and vegetable lasagne
Using tuna in this dish makes a tasty change from the usual meat, and keeps costs down as well.
Fish with cashew and basil topping
The crunchy topping adds real interest to the fish - substitute with other nuts if you don't like cashews.
Chicken and lentil shepherd's pie
This pie is a healthy variation on the classic, lightened up a bit for spring.
Ham and vegetable frittata
Use leftover veges in this frittata. You could leave out the ham for a vegetarian version.
Quick lamb and vegetable roast
Treat the family to a classic roast lamb, without the fuss of a cooking a whole joint.
Tomato-free pasta sauce
Freeze in portions and use instead of canned tomatoes in recipes such as pasta sauces and lasagne.
