Turn this into a salad: Omit the rolls and toss sliced lamb, potatoes, zucchini and spinach together. Accompany with hummus and yoghurt. Note

Buy pre-made jars of caramelised onion from your supermarket or deli, or make your own by slowly sauteing sliced onion and adding a little balsamic vinegar and brown sugar. Note

This is one of the most delicious and popular potato dishes for a gathering. Bake more than is needed and bundle in tinfoil packs for guests to take home.

Ready in 20 minutes, serves 4. 800g agria potatoes, peeled and cut into cubes; 1 tsp salt; 50g butter; 1 cup milk...

Make your own pesto using a hand processor to blend together a handful of basil leaves, parmesan and pine nuts with a drizzle of olive oil. Note

Potatoes may be tossed in oil and baked in a hot oven, 200°C, for 35-40 minutes. A 300g can drained and rinsed butter beans can be added to the mixture in step 3. Note

Try half potato and half sweet potato. Note

You can use prepared chopped garlic in this recipe; 1 teaspoon equals 1 clove. Note

When leaving the dough to rise in a warm place, make sure it’s not too hot or it will kill the yeast – don’t put the bowl on a hotplate or in the oven. Also, an environment that is too cold will retard its growth. Note

We used frozen mixed vegetables containing peas, corn, beans and carrot. Note

Use any leftover potato to create these tuna and zucchini patties, fried to perfecttion and served with green beans and lemon wedges.

This is a great snack with drinks. Use a mandolin or v-slicer to cut the vegetables thinly – you want the slices to be as thin as possible. Pat vegetable slices dry on paper towel before cooking. Note

This is a good recipe for using up leftover mashed potato. Note

Poach eggs in a frying pan of gently simmering water with a splash of vinegar until cooked to taste. Note

For quality beef, look for the meat-Standards Australia (MBA) symbol at participating butchers and supermarkets. You can also cook casseroles in a slow oven, 150°C, 3 hours. Note

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

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

To make mascarpone mix; combine 125g mascarpone with 1/2 cup mixed chopped herbs and juice 1/2 lemon. Note

For the delicious punch seen here, combine 1.5 litres cranberry juice, 1.25 litres ginger ale, 2 cups apple vodka, sliced fruit and ice. Note

Marinara mix can be used in place of fish. Accompany with salad, if liked. Makes 6 Note

To cut chips, slice potatoes lengthways into 1cm slices, then cut each slice lengthways into 1cm-wide fingers. If you have a thermometer, heat oil to 130°C for first frying and 190°C for second frying. Cook fish at about 170°C. The surface will shimmer without smoking. Note

To toast almonds, heat a frying pan over medium heat. Add almonds and cook, stirring often, for 2-3 minutes, or until golden. Note

For some heat, you could add some sliced red chilli to serve, if you like. Note

Add fresh baby spinach leaves for an extra serve of vegetables. Note

Quail eggs can be replaced with 4 regular hen’s eggs. Cook for 2 minutes more. Note

This is yummy with fried eggs! To make your own aioli, add 1 crushed garlic clove, 1 tablespoon lemon juice and 1 teaspoon lemon zest to 1 cup whole egg mayonnaise. 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.

Search out a good-sized potato for this dish. The agria variety works well here.

These warm Indian flatbreads are wonderful served alongside a curry.

Fresh, tasty and packed full of goodness, this delicious potato and bean salad is easy to make and makes a perfect side dish to go alongside your next dinner spread.

You can also use bintje, kipfler, nadine or pink eye potatoes. Note

Don’t be tempted add extra flour to your gnocchi, or it will become heavy and chewy. Note

Cream may be used in place of milk. Bake or pan-fry the prosciutto for a few minutes until crispy. Note

MAKES 8 If preferred, use leftover mashed potato for this dish, or cook 750g potatoes, peeled and cubed, in boiling salted water until tender. Drain and mash. For extra flavour, add a little squeeze of lemon or a dash of tabasco or chilli sauce. Note

For extra taste, add 2 crushed garlic cloves during the a last minute of cooking. Note

Make fresh breadcrumbs using a airtight container in mixture of leftover bread scraps, including wholegrain wholemeal or white. Keep unused breadcrumbs in the freezer. Note

If using fresh fish, poach the fish fillets in soup until just cooked through. Add some chopped cured bacon for smokiness, if liked. Note

To clarify butter, melt and set aside 3-4 minutes. Use yellow liquid on surface. Discard white soiids that sink. Note

These crepes freeze well. Prepare fill and freeze, then top with cheese and cream when reheating. Note

This quick and delicious salad is great alongside mains and perfect for the whole family

A traditional British dish, a fully dressed Guard of Honour rack of lamb is fit for any celebration or festive occasion.

An easy go-to midweek meal that the whole family will love. Chicken and broccoli topped with tasty cheese make a delicious combination in this mouth-watering bake.

To make ahead of time, wrap log of dumpling mix in plastic wrap and keep chilled with chicken mixture. Note

Make salad with 1 sliced cucumber, 1/2 cup each coriander and thai basil leaves, 1 sliced eschalot and 1 tablespoon lime juice . Note