Beef, Pea & Zucchini Meatballs

It can be made in advance and served days later by reheating the cooked meatballs in a baking tray in the oven covered in foil. The grated zucchini keeps the moisture in the meatball – try using it in other recipes for the same effect. Makes 38 meatballs Shallow-Fry/Oven Bake INGREDIENTS 150 g (51/2 oz) frozen baby peas ice cubes 1…

ByRobyn Foyster08/01/20250Comments

Sticky Beef Short Ribs With Bourbon-laced BBQ Sauce

Try this delicious recipe with a Bourbon-laced sauce - it's the perfect meal to serve up for your next BBQ and just the ticket for father's day which is on Sunday, September 1. The trick is to pick a good Bourbon like Ezra Books, which launched in Kentucky in 1957. Synonymous with quality, this…

ByRobyn Foyster13/08/20240Comments

Entertaining & Wine Food & Drink

Chef And Author Matt Moran’s Salmon Gravlax Recipe

TV chef Matt Moran shares his salmon gravlax recipe - one of his new dishes being served at the Paddo Inn Bar & Grill, in Sydney. With a menu showcasing Australian beef and seafood, Paddo Inn Bar & Grill’s menu remains true to Moran’s ethos of seasonal ingredients cooked perfectly to create approachable, balanced dishes. Here is…

ByMatt Moran05/06/20240Comments

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Beef & Guinness Pie With Sour Cream Pastry

Serves 6 Preparation time 30 minutes Cooking time 2 hours + 40 minutes baking INGREDIENTS 1 quantity Sour cream pastry rested and chilled (recipe below) 1 free-range egg, whisked with 2 tablespoons milk 800 g (1 lb 12 oz) chuck steak, cut into 4 cm (1½ inch) cubes 4 tablespoons plain (all-purpose) flour 4 tablespoons olive oil 300 ml (10 ½ fl oz) Guinness 2…

ByThe Carousel13/06/20230Comments

Health Relationships

Five Ways To Perfect Your Own Romantic Valentine’s Day Dinner

It’s that one day of the year you have a great excuse to spoil your sweetheart. Of course, there’s the argument that, when you’re in love, everyday should be Valentine’s Day….But there are ways to spoil your true love during Valentine’s celebrations that can say ‘I love you’ in the the most delicious ways. Ashley Hughes,…

ByLJ Charleston11/02/20230Comments

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Family Dinner Favourite: Best Ever Chicken Vegetable Stew

This delicious stew recipe can turn the dreariest winter day into a special occasion for the whole family. What's more, it's cheap, nutritious and takes just 20 minutes to make. Ingredients 1 whole chicken (cut and skin removed or you can use chicken drumsticks or chicken breast) 1 broccoli (cut into chunks) …

ByDesiree Taylor12/06/20210Comments

Food & Drink

5 Gluten-Free Dinner Recipes To Try Tonight!

But sometimes the going gets tough! It's hard to be inspired and you can feel like you're always resorting to a boring old salad. So, we've compiled a menu of our five favourite gluten-free dinner recipes to put some fire back into your kitchen.. and your belly! Happy cooking! Super Healthy Pumpkin Ricotta Gnocchi with Pancetta and Seared…

ByThe Carousel30/03/20180Comments

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Julie Goodwin Shares The Secret Ingredient To A Perfect Dinner Party

Popular TV Chef and author Julie Goodwin recently published her sixth book, Julie Goodwin’s Essential Cookbook, a stunning collection of her go-to family favourites. From her secrets to making a great omelette to roasting the perfect chicken to baking classic cakes and mouth-watering desserts, there are over 300 recipes guaranteed to please every time. But if you…

ByRobyn Foyster25/09/20170Comments

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3 Coffee Cocktail Recipes For Espresso Martini Lovers

The line between bartender and barista is getting more and more blurred. We are seeing the sharing and exchange of information and the mutual respect each one has for the other's craft. The coffee cocktail culture is constantly growing and bringing these two professions together to share their love and passion. If you want to go…

ByThe Carousel19/06/20170Comments

Home Delivered Dinners: We Put Chef’s Palate To The Test!

In the era of drone-delivered pizzas and ubiquitous frozen slop, it’s comforting to know the time-poor can still get an array of fresh home-cooked dinner options delivered to their door. Subscription boxes are everywhere right now, catering for the most fervent carnivore to the devout vegan. From ready-made meals to those with all the ingredients just…

ByJames Graham23/05/20170Comments