Blue cheese dressing
Lovers of blue cheese, rejoice! This creamy dressing is a natural match for pear and toasted walnut salad.
Cheeseboard with spiced nuts and marinated brandy fruits
These nuts are a great stand-by when you need a little nibble with drinks for pop-in guests.
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Goat’s cheese creme crostini with Cranberry jelly
The cranberry jelly and pomegranate seeds add a touch of fun, and they look stunning too.
Lemons baked with tomatoes and goat’s cheese
These are sensational! Although this isn't a traditional Italian dish, the flavour combination of lemons, tomatoes and a strong cheese is definitely Italian. Serve these as a light lunch or a starter.
Mixed tomato salad with mozzarella & basil
Find mozzarella a little bland? Toss it with herbs and oil.
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Ricotta gnocchi with napoletana sauce
Drain off any excess water by placing the ricotta in a strainer over a bowl and leaving it in the fridge for at least 30 minutes before using. Note
Ricotta pancakes with fig jam and cream
Ricotta gives these pancakes a lovely moist texture and the fig jam is a little out of the ordinary.
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Spaghetti carbonara
The acid from the vinegar helps to set the protein in the egg, so it holds its shape. If you’d like to remove the taste of vinegar, rinse cooked eggs in a bowl of hot water and drain. Note
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Strawberry and ricotta sponge cake
Antioxidants in berries protect body cells from damage by free radicals, which cause oxidation – a process that is thought to contribute to ageing and disease. Note
Swiss fondue
Try combining either gruyere or jarlsberg with emmental. Note
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Three-cheese spaghetti
To make a smoother ricotta sauce, biend it in a food processor. You can use either full cream or low-fat ricotta in this pasta dish. Note
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Coconut and raspberry roulade
Not suitable to freeze or microwave. You could use double cream instead of mascarpone. Note
Cornbread
Suitable to freeze. Not suitable to microwave. Note
Gravlax on rye with herbed cream cheese
Not suitable to freeze or microwave. Note
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Maple baked pears with sweet mascarpone
Not suitable to freeze or microwave. Note
Pink velvet cake
Cake suitable to freeze before decorating. Not suitable to microwave. Note
Prosciutto, broad bean and bocconcini salad
Not suitable to freeze or microwave. Note
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Stuffed mushrooms
Not suitable to freeze or microwave. Note
Bacon, corn, chive and ricotta omelettes
Fluffy eggs combined with the gentle taste of creamy ricotta creates a delicious cheese omelette makeover, especially when crispy bacon, corn and fresh chives are added.
Cheesy bacon and egg slice
Not suitable for freeze or microwave. For variation, you can add sliced mushrooms when cooking the bacon, or green onions or corn with the capsicum, if desired. Note
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Cheesy chicken and corn wraps
1 barbecued chicken will yield 3 cups (480g) shredded meat. You could use poached or pan-fried chicken breasts or thighs, if preferred. Not suitable to freeze or microwave. Note
Chicken carbonara baked pasta
Not suitable to freeze or microwave. You will need to purchase a large barbecued chicken weighing approximately 900g for this recipe. Note
Classic beef burger
Patties suitable to freeze. Not suitable to microwave. Note
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Creamy mushroom and bacon sauce
Sauce suitable to freeze. Not suitable to microwave. Note
Easy four-cheese pie
Not suitable to freeze. Not suitable to microwave. Note
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Home-made gnocchi with chicken and mushrooms
Not suitable to freeze or microwave. Note
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Individual tiramisu
Not suitable to freeze. Note
Lamb saltimbocca with cheesy polenta
Not suitable to freeze or microwave. Note
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Mixed berry and chicken salad
Add a little extra honey to dressing if it is too tart. Toast almonds in a dry frying pan over a medium heat for 2-3 minutes until golden. Note
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Mushroom and zucchini pizza
You will need one bunch of silverbeet for this recipe. Note
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Nachos pie
This is a winner in our house, as it combines two of the boys’ favourites – pies and nachos! It serves six with lettuce, tomatoes, salsa and extra corn chips.
Tuna, cauliflower and cheese pie
Tuna, cauliflower and cheese pie
Cheddar and chutney pinwheels
Tasty and moist.
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Classic reuben sandwich
A blanket and a patch of lawn is all you need to turn lunch at home into a romantic spring picnic
Parmesan, tomato and olive tarts
Uncooked pastry suitable to freeze. Not suitable to microwave. Note
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Pasta with caramelised onion, bacon and thyme
Pasta with caramelised onion, bacon and thyme, bacon recipe, brought to you by Australian Women's Weekly
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Pumpkin, ricotta and parmesan frittata
Not suitable to freeze. Pumpkin suitable to microwave. Note
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Roasted vegetables with blue cheese and walnuts
Not suitable to freeze. Not suitable to microwave. Note
Spaghetti carbonara
Not suitable to freeze or microwave. Note
Spaghettini with parsley basil pesto
Pesto suitable to freeze. Not suitable to microwave. Note
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Traffic light pasta salad
For the perfect balanced lunch, add fresh fruit, grissini (bread sticks) and water. Not suitable to freeze. Pasta suitable to microwave. Note
Zucchini and corn muffins
To make the free-form cases: cut 10cm squares from baking paper and press into each greased pan hole. Note
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Cheesecake brownies
Suitable to freeze. Not suitable to microwave. Note
Risoni with ham and capsicum
Not suitable to freeze. Suitable to microwave. Risoni is a small rice-shaped pasta very similar to orzo. If unavailable, use any small soup-style pasta. Alternatively, pearl barley, rice or quinoa can also be used in this salad. Note
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Baked savoury ricotta tart
Drizzle the tart with little balsamic vinegar or syrup before serving. Note
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Cheese fingers
MAKES ABOUT 32 Serve cheese fingers with cheese, chutney and fruit. Note
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Chicken and pesto pizza subs
Pizza cheese is combination of grated mozzarella, cheddar and parmesan and is available from supermarkets. You can use mozzarella or cheddar, if you like. Note
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Lunchbox fingerfood salad
Replace the cheese and ham with a hard-boiled egg. Add some hummus for dipping. Note
Gnocchi with roast asparagus
If desired, add a little cream or creamy blue cheese during step 4, but this will increase kilojoule and fat content. Note
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Penne with eggplant and mint
When you add the pasta and eggplant to the boiling water it will stop boiling. Stir the mixture until the liquid returns to the boil. This will help prevent sticking. Note
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Pesto-crusted salmon with tomato and broccolini
Heat a large saucepan of boiling, salted water. Add broccolini and cook for about 3 minutes or until just tender, then drain. If you like, toss with a little olive oil and lemon juice. Note
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Ribbon sandwich
Cover any leftover mayonnaise and basil mixture are store in fridge for later use. Note
Savoury slice
Use a 16 x 26cm slab pan, if preferred. Note
