Mince dish

Snake beans are commonly used in south-east asian cooking, but you can use small green beans. Note

Mash potato and parsnips with a little milk or cream and butter, if liked. Note

Lasagne is an all-time family favourite, and this lasagne recipe is a absolutely delicious. Using fresh rice noodle sheets instead of pasta makes this a lighter dish than traditional lasagne.

You could also use chicken or pork mince for this recipe. Note

Try substituting fillings such as bolognese sauce, chopped baked chicken, stuffing or vegetables. Note

If you use shortcrust pastry, bake at 220°C and increase the cooking time by 10 minutes. Note

Spicy and packed full of flavour.

Cook potatoes quickly by wrapping each one in a piece of paper towel and microwaving on high (100%) 8 minutes. Note

Spicy mince and eggplant with yoghurt dressing

This is the ultimate midweek meal – tasty, filling and quick to make. Experiment with different toppings such as cheese, guacamole, sour cream, sweet chilli sauce or a fresh homemade salsa.

Add some spice to your classic burger with these lamb mince patties, filled with chilli-paste, garlic, and topped off with some Greek-style yoghurt.

These zesty lemon chicken rissoles are full of flavour, take less than 30 minutes to make and are perfect for lunch or dinner.

This dish, which is used as a filling for popular samosas, is known as keema in Indian cuisine. The word simply means minced meat. Note

Make your classic shepherd's pie more exciting with these potato jackets. Not only does it make your pie so easy to prepare and to serve up between plates, it's like eating little boats of deliciousness!

For an easy, homemade guacamole, mash 1 avocado with 2 tablespoons of lemon or lime juice and season to taste. Note

If the meatballs are browning too quickly, finish cooking them in a hot, 200°C, oven (180°C fan-forced). Note

To remove whole leaves from cabbage without breaking them, cut from base deep into cabbage, removing core. Carefully pull away leaves to keep them intact. Blanch, cut out thick ribs then fill and roll. If using small cabbage leaves, overlap to enlarge. Note

A traditional Eastern European dish, the combination of tender cabbage leaves wrapped around a fragrant beef filling is utterly moorish. They're so delicious, even the kids won't mind eating their veggies!

Savoury mince on toast is the ultimate comfort food. This recipe is easy and delicious. This savoury mince recipe is best served on top of warm buttered toast.

Delicious beef meatballs are simmered in an easy Italian tomato sauce to create homemade Italian comfort with this spaghetti and meatballs recipe brought to you by Australian Table.

Ground toasted rice is a traditional ingredient in Thai salads. It adds texture and flavour, but if you don’t have time, just leave it out. Health tip: Many herbs contain a high concentration of antioxidants, which neutralise harmful free radicals in the body. One cup of fresh herbs contains almost no kilojoules and can add […]

Suitable to freeze or microwave. Note

Kofta suitable to freeze. Not suitable to microwave. Note

Uncooked meatballs suitable to freeze. Broccoli suitable to microwave. Note

If you don’t have a piping bag, snip about 2.5cm off the corner of a plastic freezer bag and pipe through this instead. Note

Makes 16 Meatballs Note

The kids will love these pork mince filled lettuce cups.

To make meatballs instead, roll mixture into balls. Place on a baking tray lined with baking paper. Bake in a moderate oven, 180°C, 20-25 minutes. Note

Beef and zucchini rissoles, beef recipe, brought to you by Good Food

You can substitute beef, veal or pork mince for chicken mince and also tomato chutney for tomato pesto. Note

If you can’t find labne, use 300g soft goat’s cheese instead. You may have to adjust the seasoning in the kofta, however, as goat’s cheese can be quite salty. Note

Ground rice is a traditional thai salad ingredient, adding texture and flavour. You can buy it from health food shops. Note

If you’re not fond of pork, you could replace it with beef, chicken or turkey mince, if you like. Note

A timeless dish, the combination of this fragrant meat and tomato sauce with perfectly cooked spaghetti is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner the whole family will love.

You can find preserved vine leaves at selected supermarkets and delicatessens. Baharat is a Middle Eastern spice available at specialty grocers. Note

Use store-bought tabouli if you prefer. Note

These yummy meatballs are cooked in a sauce made with sofrito, with is a combination of finely chopped aromatic ingredients. Equipment sharp knife; chopping board; food processor; bowl; large saucepan with lid; spoon; large non-stick frying pan; slotted spoon; paper towel Note

Smooth ricotta has a softer texture than fresh ricotta and is sold in tubs. To lower fat content, use lean beef mince. Note

You’ll need to process 2 slices day-old white bread to make crumbs. Note

You could substitute poppy seeds for cumin seeds, if preferred. Note

Try this mince recipe on pasta. Note

Use green capsicum instead of red if preferred. To save time, use a kettle to boil water for pasta. Note

Try pork and veal mince. Note

Make ahead: Prepare rissoles several hours ahead; keep, covered, in fridge. Note

Use any rice or egg noodles; follow packet directions Use frozen pre-cut vegie stir-fry mix and stir-fry sauce. Note

Try this mince mixture spooned over baked jacket potatoes or in toasted sandwiches. Note

To make your own mince, process budget rump steak. Note

Make mince mixture into patties or meatballs then pan-fry. Note

Try using a Swiss-style cheese or mozzarella instead of tasty. You could also serve rissole stacks in toasted burger buns. Note

Alternatively, you could place the Moroccan spice mix with ground cumin, ground coriander, ground turmeric and dried rosemary. Note

If fresh mint is unavailable, you could substitute 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves. Note

Look for mexican chilli powder in the spice aisle of your supermarket. You can also use taco seasoning. Note

These double cheese-topped rissoles are served with a delicious beetroot salad, brought to you by recipes+

Brush pastry bags with beaten egg, if you like. If available, you can use wan ton or grow gee wrappers instead of puff pastry. For a slightly more intense flavour, add sesame oil to mince mixture. Chill mixture for 15 minutes before preparing bags. Note

Use beef, pork or veal mince instead of lamb. Try a sachet of white sauce instead of cheese sauce. Note

Squeeze a little lime juice over chicken mixture. You will find packaged stir-fry vegetables in the fruit and vegetable section. Try beef mince instead of chicken mince. Note

Budget tip: Use large leaves; reserve centre of cabbage for stir-fries or salads. You will need 1 large cabbage for this recipe. Rice will be slightly crunchy but will then soften when rolls are baked. Note

Overlap rice paper to create an even layer; it will soften during baking. Note