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If Thai basil is not available, you can use coriander. If you prefer less heat in this dish, deseed the chilli and use a mild curry paste. Note

To make salsa, combine corn kernels, chopped cucumber, avocado, tomato, coriander and a little chopped chilli. Note

It is easier to handle pastry if it is only partially thawed. Note

We used fresh breadcrumbs, made from stale bread, but dried breadcrumbs are fine also. Note

You may have leftover bolognese sauce, depending on how full you stuff your jaffles. This is great enjoyed over hot spaghetti or stuffed inside a baked potato. Note

For creamy polenta, make the polenta packet instructions, but use half hot milk and half hot stock in place of water. Stir in 60g chopped butter, 1/2 cup grated parmesan and season to taste. Note

To prepare pappadums quickly and easily, spray with oil and arrange on the turntable of your microwave oven. Cook on high (100%) power 1 minute, until puffed and crisp. Cool before serving. Note

This quick and tasty Turkish-inspired lamb pizza will have you ditching the takeaway menu.

With macaroni, melted cheese, garlic and butter there is absolutely no way this hearty Italian meal could possibly disappoint.

Lamb pilaf

Serve with a squeeze of Japanese mayonnaise if liked. Note

These tasty rissoles and chips with tomato relish will soon be a family favourite and the best thing is you can freeze your leftovers and enjoy them again later.

Suitable to freeze. Not suitable to microwave. Note

To vary this dish, you could replace the pork mince with chicken or turkey mince. Note

Buying single use packets of curry paste ensures freshness of flavour. Note

Turkey mince is learner than regular beef or pork mince. To hide added vegetables from the kids, grate vegies rather than chopping them. Add chopped basil for green goodness and flavour. Note

Moussaka with delicious layers of potato, eggplant and lamb mince, topped with a beautiful creamy white sauce and tasty cheese. This rich-tasting Greek-style dish is tasty yet light and healthy.

Indulgent layers of juicy minced beef are cooked in a tomato-based sauce with pasta and creamy b�chamel sauce and all baked together until perfectly golden - simply irresistible!

Snags are a snip with this great recipe – and you can even make them without a mincer. Note

Try chicken breast, vermicelli noodles, snow-pea sprouts, cucumber spears and hoisin sauce as the filling. Note

Be a little adventurous with your burger this time. Replace beef with pork and tomato sauce with sweet chilli sauce for an exciting new take on a classic dish.

Try cutting gnocchi into other fun shapes, such as hearts. Note

For homemade Italian comfort these tasty beef meatballs are simmered in an easy Italian tomato sauce to create a delicious spaghetti and meatballs recipe brought to you by Australian Table.

If you’re making bolognese from scratch for this indian-style dish, prepare it without using pancetta. Note

If you can find Thai basil, you can use this instead of coriander leaves. Note

Reduce bolognaise to 1/2 quantity and add 2 x 425g cans drained, rinsed kidney beans. Omit coriander. Mix grated cheese with crumbled ricotta. You can use corn tortillas or pitta bread instead of flour tortillas. Note

You can freeze cooked pies for up to 3 months; thaw in fridge overnight. Note

A classic Italian pasta dish that is loved by all, this meat and tomato based sauce is beautiful tossed through perfectly cooked spaghetti for a quick and easy family dinner.

You could add grated carrot or kumara to the mince mixture. Note

You’ll find fresh hokkien noodles in the refrigerated food section. Try chicken, beef or lamb mince instead of pork. You can use rice stick noodles or chow mein noodles instead of hokkien. Note

Not suitable to microwave. Note

Make these ahead of time and cook when ready to serve. Great for lunchboxes. Note

For a variation, use kumara and chicken mince in place of potatoes and lamb mince. Note

Savoury mince on toast is an all-time family favourite; kids and adults of all ages love it. Serve on buttered toast or, to extend the meal even further, mix the mince with cooked pasta. Use any vegetables you like.

Bake this as one lovely meatloaf for a family meal, or in smaller tins for the individual mini versions. Either way, the kids will love it for dinner, or sliced for sandwiches in their school lunches.

Pork kway teow is a popular dish with distinctive Asian flavours and is very quick and easy to prepare. Add extra chillies to spice things up, or go easy on the heat, depending on your taste.

Kibbeh is a classic Lebanese dish made from minced lamb and burghul (hulled, steamed wheat kernels). Fragrant spices such as cinnamon and nutmeg give this popular snack its distinctive Middle Eastern flavour.

Serve these heavenly stuffed capsicums packed full of savoury mince and rice. Not only do they look incredible, they taste amazing. Have one each as a starter, or two as a hearty main meal.

Fans of the classic meatloaf will love this recipe. This glazed pork and veal version is moist, tender and packed with flavour. Serve it alongside vegetables for an easy family meal, and slice any leftovers for sandwiches the next day.

Possibly the most popular snack food of recent times, a piping hot share plate of nachos is always a crowd pleaser. This vegetarian version is so delicious that we're pretty confident the carnivores will love it, too.

Everyone loves a burger and with this version you'll be fighting them off. They're packed with flavour and they beat the local takeaway hands down.

There is a lot to love about a classic lasagne. Served with a crisp salad, it's an all-in-one meal that is a guaranteed crowd pleaser and it tastes even better the following day. That's if there's any left!

For a great low-carb version of lasagne, this hearty and delicious eggplant bolognese is perfect. It's a great all in one meat and three veg dish that will have the hungry hoards flocking to the dinner table.

Keema is minced meat, usually beef or lamb, and is what is used for samosas. Our subtle yet fragrant version is fairly thick, more like a bolognese sauce than a wet curry, and can also be served as a filling rolled in a wrap.

This is a hearty and warm meal. As with all spicy dishes, the chilli heat can be adjusted by adding or reducing chilli powder.

Unbaked spanakopita suitable to freeze. Not suitable to microwave. Note

We used a thin tomato pasta sauce, also known as sugo or passata, which contains only tomatoes and onion. Note

Meatballs suitable to freeze. Spinich suitable to freeze. Note

Bulk out a beef lasagne with lentils, for a healthy and cost-effective family dinner that's fully of protein and fibre.

Leafy greens thrive in the coolness of a southern hemisphere winter and are a their abundant best. The spinach can be replaced with silverbeet or even kale if you prefer, simply discard the tough centre stalks first. Note

These sizzling patties are delicious with a dollop of cooling tzatziki and warm flatbread.

Try this delicious Lebanese snack with a cooling yoghurt sauce and fresh mint.

Give your regular burger a European facelift with these delicious Mediterranean hamburgers. Topped with yoghurt sauce and packed with fragrant herbs, you'll be glad you didn't stop at the takeaway.

If you have some, add ⅓ cup loosely packed fresh coriander leaves (cilantro) to the chilli con carne just before serving. Chilli can be refrigerated for up to 2 days or frozen for up to 2 months. Add a little water when reheating if the chilli has thickened. You can also cook the quesadillas in […]

Serve these crispy chicken sausage rolls with your favourite dipping sauce for a fast and tasty snack.

Serve these juicy meatballs with pasta and a green salad for a quick and easy family dinner.