Potato

Whipped peaks of soft mashed potato are the result of this quick and easy recipe.

Juicy steak cooked slow in red wine with mash potatoes. Take a moment to savour the flavour.

A roast chicken is the ideal family meal for winter or summer and the vegetables and chicken can be used for lunchboxes the next day. Make your own gravy or use bought gravy for an easy meal.

Creamy, warming and packed full off fresh vegetables, this roasted carrot and cumin soup is perfect for a cool Winter's evening. Top with fresh cream and chives and serve with toasted bread to create a winning meal.

Packed full of tasty salami and potato, these fluffy baked frittatas are absolutely delicious served with a fresh, zesty spinach salad, perfect for a quick lunch or dinner.

Beef things up at home with this sizzling, delicious dinner

Beef things up at home with this sizzling, delicious dinner.

This dish is designed as part of a moveable feast for a family get-together on Mother’s Day. If you are lucky to have a sunny autumn afternoon, it could be eaten in a sheltered spot outdoors.

This dish was designed as part of a moveable feast for a family get-together on Mother’s Day. If you are lucky to have a sunny autumn afternoon, it could be eaten in a sheltered spot outdoors.

This meatless moussaka should be on the ‘to try’ list of everyone, not just vegetarians, because it really is sensational – rich, oily, creamy, filling, tasty and absolutely moreish.

Fragrant Morrocan spiced chicken is baked to tender perfection with caramelised dates, potatoes olives and fresh green beans. Serve your tagine with fluffy couscous for a tasty, warming dinner.

Use two tablespoons to carefully spoon tuna mixture, shaping as you go, into the oil. Note

In place of anchovies, you can flavour the dressing with a teaspoon of finely grated lemon rind instead. Note

Use disposable gloves to help protect hands when preparing chilli. Note

For a vegetarian version, make with vegetable stock and omit bacon. Note

If desired, use a sliced leek in place of onions. Use prepared croutons or make simple ones by cubing toast or baking cubes of bread at 180°C for 50-10 minutes, until golden. Note

Add roast vegetables such as parsnips, pumpkin or carrots or for a less heavy meal, add steamed green vegetables such as beans, peas or English spinach. You can parboil the potatoes in the microwave, if you prefer. Note

A simple combination of ingredients makes this a light and refreshing soup that looks stunning.

Easter is a perfect time of year to gather friends and family for a festive lunch or satisfying supper – after a day of egg hunting, of course! These simple, elegant recipes are sure to please.

Catch of the day! Reel in your guests with dinner and dessert made on the barbie

This salad makes a simple lunch or supper that’s sure to satisfy.

The ocean’s bounty is the basis for a dazzling array of mouth-watering meals

Pumpkin may be used in place of kumara, if preferred. Note

Baby potatoes get spicy in this delicious side dish recipe!

Create a delicious fish and chips recipe with moist, tender fish fillets wrapped in a light and crispy batter, served with fresh salad, potato wedges and traditional tartare sauce.

Pasties freeze well. Reheat from frozen in a 180°C oven for 15-20 minutes. Makes 16 Serve with salad, if desired. Note

To make a richer, adults-only onion gravy, stir in a glass of red wine with just 1/4 cup beef stock. To thicken the gravy, add a tablespoon of flour to the browned onion, stir and cook for another minute before adding stock. Stir the gravy on low heat until thick and bubbling. Note

It seems lamb is definitely the Greeks’ choice when it comes to meat and this couldn’t be more simple and delicious if it tried. Studding the lamb with the garlic and rosemary infuses the meat with flavour while it cooks and who can pass up a golden spuddy! I’ve included a quick little recipe for […]

Forget the breakfast club, have a sleep-in then get the crew together forJulie Biuso’s delicious vegetable-based brunch dish

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

If preferred, potatoes may be tossed in oil and baked at 200°C for 35-40 minutes. Note

If preferred, leave tortilla in pan and finish cooking top under a preheated grill. Note

Cumin spiced potatoes, potato recipe, brought to you by Australian Table

Microwave potatoes with egg and beans

Turn this into more of a meal by dicing the scooped-out potato and adding it to the cooked chicken for the filling. Note

Don’t grate potatoes until you’re ready to cook them, as they will turn a grayish colour. Note

If you aren’t a fan of pawpaw, you might love the sweet flavour of delicate pink papaya. Note

Roast hazelnuts on a baking tray at 180°C for 10 minutes. Tip onto a clean tea towel and rub vigorously to remove skins. Note

It’s important to pour the wine over hot potatoes, as they absorb more than when they are cold. Note

One medium kumara should be sufficient for this recipe. Ensure the kumara is well drained after cooking, as this will affect the consistency of the patty mixture. Note

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

A healthier take on our favourite fish fry -up

Try this easy, restaurant-style dish.

Nicola potatoes are delicious in this dish. Chicken may also be baked or barbecued. Note

Peel and segment grapefruit over a bowl to catch juice. When peeling grapefruit, be sure to remove all white pith. Note

Potato disintegrates on cooking, creating a thick, velvety texture. Note

Desiree potatoes have floury and waxy qualities, making them a good all-rounder. 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!

Add fried, scrambled or poached eggs and serve for breakfast. Note

If you can’t find fresh peas, use frozen peas. Use about 3/4 cup and blanch as for fresh. Use a small food processor or hand blender for the dressing, if preferred. Note

Enrich the soup by swirling in 1 1/4 cup cream and 30g butter at the end. Note

Try to factor in enough time, before having to get dinner on the table, to rest the meat. Steaks need only a couple of minutes, but it makes such a difference to their juiciness. Note

Making your own pasta is not only easy, but gives you more freedom to experiment.

Master the skills to make this fancy small plate by Luca Villari and become a dinner party guru

Kid-friendly tip: adding worcestershire sauce gives a little heat, but leave it out if your children dislike spicy food. Note

Crispy roast potatoes

This is a great breakfast, light lunch or late supper. Top it with a perfectly poached egg, if you like. Note

Warm, and zesty, these flavoursome potatoes are crispy on the outside, fluffy on the middle, and are the ultimate comfort food or warming side dish for your next roast dinner.