Delicate seafood is complemented by saffron, tomatoes and zucchini in a light but well–flavoured broth. The accompaniment, a piquant spread of creamy ricotta and red capsicum for a baguette, is far lighter than classic rouille, the spicy [...]
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Sausage and macaroni casserole
Here full–flavoured pork sausages, a generous portion of vegetables and tender macaroni simmer together in a red wine sauce, to make a delicious, hearty, healthy one–pot meal. Buy good–quality sausages from the butcher to get [...]
Rich lamb and apricot couscous
Based on the Moroccan way of stewing meat with fruit, here lamb is marinated with mushrooms and aromatics, then cooked slowly with dried apricots. Shredded cabbage and fresh mint enliven the couscous accompaniment.
Fresh fruit soup
Not only is this refreshing soup perfect on sweltering summer days, it could also give you a vitamin boost in winter when you feel slightly under the weather. Made up of a variety of delicious raw fruit and vegetables, it is an easy way to top [...]
Fragrant lamb with spinach
This enticing curry is warmly spiced rather than fiery hot with chillies. Serve it with basmati rice, chapattis and a fresh tomato and cucumber chutney for a healthy Indian–style meal. It is the perfect choice when entertaining friends on [...]
Fish soup with capsicum polenta
Good stock provides the flavour base for this delicate broth. When homemade stock is not available, try one of the high–quality commercial stocks rather than a stock cube. The polenta accompaniment is prepared in advance, so the soup is [...]
Duck ragout with mustard croutes
Duck legs become succulent when slow–cooked with wine and vegetables, and are very lean without the skin. Boiling the cooking liquid to reduce it results in a sauce with a wonderful flavour, which is great soaked up by the crisp, piquant [...]
Garden of Eden soup
An assortment of vegetables cooked in tomato juice and stock makes a simple, satisfying soup that tastes terrific. For this recipe you can take advantage of frozen vegetables, such as broccoli, beans and peas. They cut down on preparation time, [...]
Golden lentil soup
This velvety smooth soup owes its rich colour to a combination of lentils, parsnips and carrots. With dry sherry and a horseradish–flavoured cream adding to the flavour, it is a perfect first course for a dinner party. Serve it with [...]
Goulash in a hurry
This shortcut version of classic Hungarian goulash is rich and delicious. Strips of lean pork, shredded red cabbage and green capsicum cook quickly and taste excellent with the traditional flavourings of paprika and caraway seeds. Serve with [...]
Hearty mussel soup
This soup tastes fabulous – the diced potatoes absorb the flavours from the herbs and vegetables to make a mellow complement to the mussels. Warm bread is an ideal partner, delicious for dunking and mopping up the last of the soup.
Herb-scented ham and pea soup
A hint of cream makes this fresh green soup seem delightfully indulgent. The high proportion of peas fills the soup with vitamins and fibre, while a modest amount of lean cooked ham adds protein and depth of flavour. Serve with crusty bread for [...]
Hungarian-style meatballs
Chicken mince and mushrooms make succulent meatballs – delicious simmered in a sauce of smooth passata with red and green capsicums. Paprika warms the dish and new potatoes turn it into a complete one–pot meal.
Iced melon and berry soup
Choose a perfectly ripe and sweet honeydew melon for this pretty soup. Serve the soup as a refreshing first course when the weather is hot, dressing up each bowlful with a swirl of berry purée and some whole berries.
Provençal silverbeet tian
In this colourful, vitamin–rich dish, rice and leafy silverbeet are layered with sliced tomatoes and baked in a gruyère–flavoured custard. The name of the dish – ‘tian’ – comes from the earthenware casserole dish in which such mixtures are [...]
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