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Moroccan lamb and radicchio salad

Moroccan lamb and radicchio salad

Excite your tastebuds with this authentic and flavoursome Moroccan lamb and radicchio salad! A delicious wholesome meal or side dish for your next family dinner!
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Baked potatoes with bacon and cheese

Baked potatoes with bacon and cheese

A good cheesy baked potato is a classic that everyone loves. Simply serve with a throw-together green salad prepared while they are in the oven. Delicious! Photograph by Stephen Goodenough.
Peach chutney

Peach chutney

When peaches aren’t dangling from trees or being bitten into they should be waiting for you like golden orbs of summertime carefully packed into jars for enjoyment all year round. Sadly with the pace of life for most of us, time to pack and preserve them is scarce. This peachy chutney, however, can be made and eaten all year round thanks to the convenience of tinned peaches in juice. Serve this chunky peach chutney with a large wedge of Dutch walnut gouda, grilled peach halves if they are in season, and plenty of salty pancetta or dried ham. Photograph by Jani Shepherd
Braised silverbeet topped with bacon and rosemary roasted pumpkin

Braised silverbeet topped with bacon and rosemary roasted pumpkin

This wonderfully warming salad is very comforting. The braised silverbeet and rosemary add a fragrant and earthy touch. It’s perfect served with the deliciously crisp and salty bacon pieces. When I’m feeling like something simple, I’ll make this dish as a stand-alone dinner, although it is fantastic served alongside a roast, too. Photograph, props and styling by Eleanor Ozich.
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Lamb cutlets with dukkah

Lamb cutlets with dukkah

Deliciously tender and flavoursome - these lamb cutlets with dukkah are the perfect addition to your next gathering or family BBQ! A dish everyone will love!
Mex street salad

Mex street salad

This tasty Mex street salad is messy, slaw-based, and full of delicious barbecued chicken...what’s not to love?! James Wirth shares his recipe from the cookbook This Could Get Messy.
Ciabatta dinner rolls

Ciabatta dinner rolls

Ciabatta dinner roles are perfect alongside soup, stews or casseroles to mop up the juices, or with olive oil and balsamic vinegar for dipping.
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Green Bean, Watercress and Almond Salad

So much more than sides

Smashed potatoes, pumpkin and sage gratin, glossy green beans with toasted almonds, sweet beetroot with salty feta: a great side dish can steal the show, or transform simple meals into feasts. The recipes in this collection are more than after-thoughts – they're our favourite part of any meal.
Rye, honey and seed pull-apart rolls

Rye, honey and seed pull-apart rolls

These nutritious rye, honey and seed pull-apart rolls are a delicious and healthy accompaniment with dinner - made with loads of tasty wholesome ingredients.
Potato bake with bacon

Potato bake with bacon

The ultimate comfort food, this super creamy and cheese potato and bacon bake is delicious enjoyed hot out of the oven on it's own, or as a delicious side to a family dinner spread.
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Potato bake

Potato bake

A classic family favourite, this hearty and creamy potato and pancetta bake is beautiful served hot straight from the oven. It makes a beautiful side dish to a big dinner spread.
Quinoa, broccolini and asparagus salad

Quinoa, broccolini and asparagus salad

This fresh, healthy salad combines quinoa, broccolini and asparagus to create a delicious side dish that works perfectly with some grilled meat or fish. This recipe is extracted from Tobie Puttock's book, 'The Chef Gets Healthy.'
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Spelt baguettes

Spelt baguettes

Spelt wheat produces beautiful artisan-quality bread with a razor-sharp crust and delicate crumb.
Potato and pancetta bake

Potato and pancetta bake

Hot, creamy and utterly delicious, this hearty potato and pancetta bake is beautiful enjoyed straight out of the oven for a tasty family dinner or wonderful side.
Aussie damper

Aussie damper

A classic Australian favourite, enjoy this traditional damper recipe by Cleo Lynch, from 'Love and Food from Gran's Table' by Natalie Oldfield. It's delicious served warm with a dollop of butter.
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roasted capsicum and walnut dip

Roasted capsicum and walnut dip

Breaking away from commonly favourite kiwi dips, roasted capsicum and walnut combined together to make a dip will have you wanting to double dip
Pickled beetroot

Pickled beetroot

Instead of buying beetroot in a tin, why not pack a big jar of it yourself to keep in the fridge? This pickled beetroot recipe contains far less sugar than the processed stuff!
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Roasted Pumpkin and Couscous Salad

Roasted pumpkin and couscous salad

Bring a bowl of colour to your table this Christmas with our roasted pumpkin and couscous salad, which is filled with goodness. You could also make it with your leftover veges on Boxing Day!
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Beetroot relish

Beetroot relish

This sweet homemade beetroot relish is beautiful served with grilled meats, or heaped on top of a burger for another level of flavour.
Tomato Chutney

Tomato chutney

This flavoursome, chunky tomato chutney is wonderfully fruity and delicious served with meatloaf, roast lamb or beef, or spread over cheese and ham sandwiches.
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Asian herb salad

Asian herb salad

This delicious Asian wild rice salad is packed full of fresh veggies and tossed with a zesty, fragrant dressing, perfect for a side dish at a Summer dinner party.
Stir-fried vegetables in oyster sauce

Stir-fried vegetables in oyster sauce

Quick and tasty, these Asian spiced vegetables are brilliant lightly tossed in the wok with a fragrant oyster sauce. Serve your stir-fried vegetables on the side of a meat dish, or with some steamed rice as a light vegetarian meal.
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Roast vegetable terrine

Roast vegetable terrine

This vegetarian terrine is as tasty as it is colourful, packed full with char-grilled veggies and hints of garlic throughout.
Salt and Pepper Squid

Salt and pepper squid

Salty, crispy and golden, tender squid is fried to perfection and sprinkled with fresh coriander and chilli. This dish is often served as a tasty appetiser on Australian menus, and boasts a seafood dish even the fussiest of eaters will enjoy!
Layered Greek Salad

Layered Greek salad

This simple and tasty salad goes so well with grilled or barbecued lamb or chicken. Swap your standard garden salad for this recipe.
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Versatile rice salad ideas

Indian rice salad

Fragrant Indian spices make this rice salad absolutely moreish. Serve it as a side dish or as a star stand-alone meal, the combination of roasted cashews, basmati rice, sweet sultanas and fresh vegetables with wow guests.
Pantry Standbys beans - Open a can - Mexican Layered Salad

Mexican layered salad

If you're tired of the same-old chicken and garden salad, try this Mexican layered salad instead. With beans, avocado and coriander, it's bursting with flavour.
Honey Mustard Carrot Salad

Honey mustard carrot salad

Perfect served as a flavoursome side as part of a big dinner spread, or enjoyed on it's own as a light and nutritious meal, this sweet warm carrot salad is absolutely beautiful tossed with juicy sultanas and crunchy pine nuts.
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Beef and Crunchy Cabbage Salad

Beef and crunchy cabbage salad

With juicy sirloin steak sliced and shaken up with chinese cabbage, vegetables and a hot, fragrant sauce, this quick salad makes a statement.
BRAISED PEAS, LETTUCE and PANCETTA

Braised peas, lettuce and pancetta

This tasty side dish is easy to toss together, adding a beautiful gourmet twist on your usual dinner spread. Fresh peas, mint and lettuce are tossed with crispy pancetta and braised to create a fragrant, flavour-packed dish.
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Asian Greens with Chinese Mushrooms

Asian greens with chinese mushrooms

The perfect fresh and flavoursome side for your next Asian banquet - bok choy and snow peas are steamed with Chinese mushrooms and a delicious Asian dressing.
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Curried egg patties

Curried egg patties

A tasty, quick and easy meal for that time of the week when grocery stocks are running low. You can add curry powder to taste for family members with sensitive palates.
Pork Sausages with Mango Salsa

Pork sausages with mango salsa

This summery salsa adds flavour with style. So grab a can of mango slices, or a fresh mango when in season, and dress up simple snags and spuds.
Creamy Parsnip Mash

Creamy parsnip mash

Mix up your standard mashed potato recipe with this wonderfully creamy garlic infused parsnip mash. Serve it on the side of all your favourite meat dishes for an added flavour hit.
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Brown rice and roast pumpkin salad

Brown rice and roast pumpkin salad

There is nothing boring about this inventive salad. Bold flavours of roast pumpkin, maple syrup and soy sauce mix with brown rice and leafy greens to give your view of salads a pleasant refresher.
Ultimate Greek Salad

Ultimate greek salad

Light, fresh and brimming with flavour, this is a classic Mediterranean salad. For a heartier meal, serve with crusty bread.
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Arabic salad

Arabic salad

Mint leaves enhance the freshness of this delicious tuna salad. Packed with vegetables and good quality protein, it's a wonderfully healthy lunch option!
Chicken drumettes

Chicken drumettes

Tender, marinated, sticky barbecue chicken drumettes are the perfect finger food with which to entertain guests. Kids love them too!
Tuna Patties with Mash

Tuna patties with mash

These tasty savoury tuna patties are perfect for a quick weeknight dinner for the family. Serve with mashed potato and salad for a complete meal in no time at all.
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LAMB BIRYANI

Lamb biryani

This version of a classic indian mixed rice dish combines heart-warming lamb with a blend of aromatic spices. It makes a great Sunday family meal, and possibly even leftovers for an easy weeknight dinner.
Olive oil bearnaise

Olive oil bearnaise

This delicious bearnaise is the perfect accompaniment to steak and fries. Traditionally made with butter, using olive oil replaces saturated fat with healthier mono-unsaturated fats and it tastes just as good.
WILD RICE AND SPINACH SALAD

Wild rice and spinach salad

This blend of basmati rice, nuts, raisins and spinach is drizzled with a sweet orange balsamic dressing. It's the perfect way to power up your next lunch or meal side dish.
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spicy beans with potato wedges

Spicy beans with potato wedges

Take crispy potato wedges and kick them up a notch with this delicious spicy bean salsa-style topping for a delicious tapas share plate.
Lite chicken liver pâté

Lite chicken liver pâté

Chicken liver pâté is a deliciously decadent retro classic that’s equally good on a crusty baguette or encased within a beef Wellington. The velvety lusciousness of a traditional pâté is retained in my lighter version, but the calories are substantially reduced.
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Turkey Quesadillas

Turkey quesadillas

Enjoy the best of Mexican cuisine with these delicious quesadillas. Just pop these turkey-filled tortillas in the sandwich presser for a tasty meal that's never been simpler.
Tuna and Green Bean Stuffed Potatoes

Tuna and green bean stuffed potatoes

This tasty stuffed potato dish is easy to make and packed full of goodness, making it the ideal quick weeknight dinner. Stuffed with sundried tomato and basil tuna with green beans and shredded cheese, it will satisfy your family in no time at all.
Tomato and basil mustard

Tomato and basil mustard

If you have the time, making your own condiments, such as this tomato and basil mustard, is a great way to ensure you know exactly what has gone into your food. If you're making as an edible gift, you might want to invest in some purpose-made jars with screw-top lids. You'll find them in major supermarkets and speciality kitchen shops.
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Prawn Rice Paper Rolls

Prawn rice paper rolls

Take your guests or family on a sensuous vietnamese journey by assembling these fresh and delicate prawn rice paper rolls.
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Sides Tomato - Seeing red - Tomatoes with Fetta

Roasted tomatoes with feta

Sweet, juicy and wonderfully fragrant, these rosemary infused roasted tomatoes are beautiful served with salty, creamy feta and enjoyed as a light meal or as a tasty side for grilled fish.
Roman-style artichokes

Roman-style artichokes

Serve up this italian classic, featuring wholesome artichoke filled with herbs, anchovies, parmesan and breadcrumbs. Dress with a green salad drizzled with lemon and olive oil to make a complete side dish.
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Chicken and mango rice paper rolls

Chicken and mango rice paper rolls

Enjoy these light, refreshing chicken and mango rice paper rolls on a warm summer's afternoon. A Vietnamese classic, the rolls are wonderful served as finger food with a zesty chilli lime dipping sauce.
Potatoes with Aioli

Baked potatoes with aioli

Crispy, salty golden homemade potato wedges are brilliant served fresh out of the oven with a creamy, garlicky aioli dipping sauce. Perfect for the whole family to enjoy as a relaxed lunch, or served as a side to a tasty dinner spread.
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Bruschetta

Bruschetta

The combination of oven-roasted butternut pumpkin, creamy, crumbled feta and a divine balsamic glaze adds a wonderful twist to this classic Italian starter.
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LUNCHBOX PASTA SALAD

Lunch box pasta salad

This great pasta salad is brilliant as a lunch for work or school, but you can also serve it as a side dish to grilled or barbecued meats.
Char-grilled pumpkin salad

Char-grilled pumpkin salad

This recipe can be transformed from a side dish or light lunch into a tasty, filling dinner by adding grilled fish or chicken or your favourite sausages.
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Potted kahawai with cornichons

Potted kahawai with cornichons

This smoked fish-based pâté is creamy and slightly tart thanks to the addition of crème fraîche and is a great dish for eating outdoors.
Balsamic chicken and cannellini bean salad

Balsamic chicken and cannellini bean salad

Prepare this tasty protein-packed salad in under 30 minutes. Delicious marinated chicken is tossed with fresh cannellini beans and vegetables for a quick, nutritious weeknight dinner.
Slow-roasted olive oil tomatoes

Slow-roasted olive oil tomatoes

Slow roasting proves that patience pays off! These tomatoes, accompanied with fragrant basil leaves and drizzled with olive oil and balsamic are bursting with flavour.
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Asian Chicken Salad

Asian chicken salad

Tender poached chicken is shredded through this deliciously fresh Asian salad with cabbage, veggies and a punchy dressing.
CAULDRONETTES

Cauldronettes

These buttery pastry cases, filled with cheese and savoury ingredients, are perfect to pass around at kids parties - as well as hide vegetables.
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Three Cabbage Slaw

Three cabbage slaw

This zesty and fresh homemade cabbage slaw is the ultimate side dish for a big dinner spread. Packed full of texture and easy to make, this can be added to sandwiches and burgers for a delicious gourmet hit.
Egg-free mayonnaise

Egg-free mayonnaise

Add your favourite herbs and spices to this basic mayo recipe to create a tasty egg- and dairy-free dip.
Peas and Beans with Hazelnuts

Peas and beans with hazelnuts

You won't have to force yourself to eat these greens! Taking less than thirty minutes to cook these beans and peas are enhanced with garlic and butter and topped off with crunchy hazelnuts.
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Spiced Glazed ham

Spiced glazed ham

Delight your family this Christmas with this glorious spiced glazed ham. Pop it on the dinner table and serve sliced straight off the bone, making the perfect accompaniment to your roast lunch.
Stuffed Onions

Stuffed onions

Stuffed with a flavour-packed bacon, feta and onion filling, these beautiful baked onions are great served on the side of a big roast dinner spread or as an exciting starter.
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Baby Vegetables with Lemon

Baby vegetables with lemon

These zesty baby vegetables are wonderful served as a side dish to a tasty dinner spread. Easy to make, boil them up in one-pot to jazz up your next meal.
Artichoke Salad

Artichoke salad

This fresh simple salad can be tossed together in no time at all and makes the perfect for a side dish at any dinner table.
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Beetroot, Asparagus and Fetta Salad

Beetroot, asparagus and feta salad

This simple vegetable dish only utilises a couple ingredients, but the fresh mint, sweet beetroot and salty fetta make this a sophisticated side to fish, pork or poultry.
Warm salad of root vegetables

Warm salad of root vegetables

Ditch that old idea of salads as rabbit food and delight in this warm salad full of roasted root vegetables like beetroot, pumpkin and carrot.
Aromatic Rice Pilaf

Aromatic rice pilaf

Wonderfully fragrant, this subtly spiced rice dish is perfect side for your favourite curry or enjoyed on it's own with a sprinkle of roasted almonds.
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Coconut Rice Salad

Coconut rice salad

Made with coconut rice, this flavour-filled salad is a great accompaniment to grilled or barbecued meat, chicken and seafood.
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Date, carrot and honey loaf

Date, carrot and honey loaf

Naturally sweet and perfectly fluffy, prepare this golden date, carrot and honey loaf for your family and friends. Enjoy your loaf warm, sliced and with a cup of tea any time of the day.