Chicken

Prepare noodles following packet instructions. If liked, add some bean sprouts and fried shallots for added flavour and crunch. Note

Tamari is a type of soy sauce usually made without wheat. Note

A turkey buffe is a turkey with the legs removed. It takes a shorter time to cook than a whole turkey and has white meat only If preferred, use a boned turkey buffe only (without chicken and duck), and follow the same instructions for stuffing and baking. Your butcher can bone and butterfly the meat […]

Light, fresh and tasty, this protein packed chicken dish is full of flavour, making it the perfect healthy option for both the parents and any fussy children.

If preferred, use a warm barbecued chicken with the skin removed and omit the cooking process. Note

To test that the chicken is cooked through, insert a skewer between the thigh and leg joint. If juices run clear, it is cooked. Note

This baked orange chicken recipe is the perfect family meal!

Master stock can be used over and over and will develop rich flavours over time. After every use, bring to boil, then strain, cool and freeze in an airtight container. Note

Make spicy fried rice using cooked rice, chilli, ginger, peas, cabbage, carrot, eschalots, eggs, soy, fish sauce and lime. Note

For a main meal that’s even heartier, serve this salad with couscous and mixed leaves. Note

Adding rock salt to cooking water when blanching green vegetables enhances the bright colour. Refresh cooked green vegies in iced water to retain their texture and colour. Thinner asparagus is available towards the end of the season and requires less cooking time. It can also be shaved with a vegetable peeler and added raw to […]

This eclectic stir-fry is a colourful combination of green onion, baby corn and snow peas and sliced chilli. Topped with chicken marinated in teriyaki and sweet chilli sauce.

You will need 2 cups of uncooked long-grain rice to make 6 cups of cooked rice. Note

If liked, use chicken thigh fillets. If skinless, spread tapenade mixture over the fillet before baking. Note

Classic yet delicious chicken Caesar salad created in four easy steps. With crunchy croutons, shredded parmesan and fresh homemade dressing this really is salad perfection.

Give crunch by adding sliced bamboo shoots. Note

Roast kumara on an oven tray lined with baking paper. Spray with olive oil and bake in a moderate oven, 180°C, 20-25 minutes, until tender. Note

If you prefer, you can use 350g chopped chicken thigh fillet instead of the lovely legs. Note

To make schnitzel, pound thin chicken breast fillet slices to even thickness, coat in flour, egg and breadcrumbs. Chill 15 minutes before cooking. Note

For easy coating, combine all crumb ingredients in a plastic bag and shake to coat 3-4 pieces of chicken at a time. You could use thigh fillets instead of breast, if preferred. Note

Popular and delicious Italian-American chicken parmigiana with mouth-watering flavours consisting of golden crumbed chicken schnitzel topped with tomato sauce and mozzarella.

Seasoned flour is plain flour with added seasonings of choice. Note

We asked our local bakery to slice the loaf this way, but you can do it at home using a good bread knife. You could also use large, sandwich-sized sliced bread with the crusts removed. Accompany this lunch with a delicious vitamin C-packed fruit salad-we used kiwifruit, orange and berries. Note

This dish is traditionally made with poached boneless veal. Note

Wine can be replaced with water, if preferred. You could use 8 chicken drumsticks in place of the thigh, if preferred. Note

Oiled and seasoned chicken can be roasted in moderate oven, 180°C, 20-25 minutes until juices run clear. Note

These can also be cooked on the barbecue or an oiled char-grill pan, turning and basting with sauce during cooking. Note

Gorgonzola dolce is creamy blue cheese. You can use any blue Cheese, or try chopped brie or camembert. Note

These pies freeze well. Do so before baking the pastry and bake from frozen. You’ll need to increase the cooking time by 10 minutes. Note

If you don’t have a 20cm square cake pan, a 20cm pie plate could also be used to bake the frittata. Note

You could also accompany this curry with naan or paratha bread or pappadums. Note

Vincotto can be replaced by balsamic glaze or red-wine vinegar with a little sugar added. We used a mixture of green and red witlof. If witlof is unavailable, use other bitter leaves such as radicchio or peppery baby rocket. Note

You can use other blue cheese or mild grated parmesan, if preferred. Note

These delicious flaky filo parcels are filled with crumbly feta and spinach. Baked until golden and crisp, serve with a fresh side salad and you'll have a tasty meal in no time.

Toast silvered almonds by tossing in a dry frying pan over a medium heat until golden. Remove to a plate straight away, to prevent burning. Note

Cook brown rice by placing 1 cup of rice in a saucepan. Add 1 1/2 cups of cold water. Bring to boil Stir occasionally. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, 25-30 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside. covered, 5-10 minutes. Note

To prepare hokkien noodles, loosen slightly and place in a large heatproof bowl. Cover with boiling water. Set aside 2-3 minutes, stirring with a fork to separate noodles. Note

This chorizo and chicken paella recipe by Woman�s Day combines the amazing flavours of juicy chicken breast with smoked chorizo to create this delicious paella sprinkled with chopped parsley.

Delicious Spanish food doesn't get much better than paella. This tasty recipe by Woman's Day combines juicy chicken breast with smoked chorizo, sprinkled with chopped parsley.

Insert a skewer into the thickest part of the chicken. If juices run, clear it’s cooked. Note

Watercress or sprouts can be added to the filling. Note

This is also great as a sandwich filling. Note

You can use chicken drumsticks or wings if preferred, but the cooking time will increase. Note

You can use any variety of grapes. Note

Make sure the oil is not too hot or the chicken will burn before it cooks through. Note

If you have a large baking dish, combine the chicken and vegetables all in one. Note

Use a vegetable peeler to make ribbons of cucumber. Note

If time permits, chill the crumbed chicken for about 15 minutes, to help the breadcrumb coating adhere better. Chicken lovely legs are skinless drumsticks with part of the bone trimmed. Most children love fried chicken, but using skinless chicken legs and baking instead of frying them makes this a healthier dinner for all the family. […]

This fresh summer salad recipe combines tender spiced chicken with juicy peaches

Place seared chicken on a foil-lined tray and place in a moderate oven, 180°C, for 5 minutes or so to ensure the breast is cooked through without overcooking. Note

A classic Australian pub dish, the combination of golden crumbed chicken, eggplant and oozy cheese is unbeatable for a delicious lunch or dinner.

Flavourful, aromatic chicken noodle soup. Is there anything more comforting than homemade chicken noodle soup? Perfect for cold weather, and especially if you are fighting off a cold.

Place chicken between two pieces of plastic wrap and use a meat mallet or rolling pin to pound until 5mm thick. Note

For cheesy bread, sprinkle 2 Lebanese flatbreads with 1/3 cup crumbled haloumi, 1/3 cup shredded tasty cheese, and 2 tablespoons chopped parsley or mint. Bake on trays in hot oven, 200°C, for 6-8 minutes. Cut into wedges to serve. Note

Add some sliced apple or pear for extra crunch. You could also crumble over 50g blue cheese. Note

For a spicy kick, add 1-2 sliced birdseye chillies with the lemongrass. Note

You could use barbecued duck in place of chicken. Pawpaw can be used in place of mango. Try sprinkling some chopped nuts over the salad before serving. Note

Use left-over potatoes or par-cook with a little water in the microwave oven on high (100% power), 4-5 minutes. Note

Richly flavoured nasi goreng is simple yet delicious. Stir-fried rice with cooked prawns, a flavouring paste, topped with a fried egg makes a satisfying meal with spicy Asian flavours.

Serve with a squeeze of Japanese mayonnaise if liked. Note

To add an extra fresh and spicy crunch to ready-made salsa, add 1 seeded and chopped red chilli and 1 sliced green onion. Note

If preferred, omit baby corn and add a 400g can creamed corn. Note

Make fresh breadcrumbs in a food processor using torn stale bread. Keep any leftovers in an airtight zip-lock bag in the freezer for up to one month. Note