Go directly to recipes Frozen mixed vegetables are always handy to have on hand. They can be steamed, boiled or sautéed, or used to make vegetable medleys, stir fries, or served with rice or pasta. They can also be used to make a hearty soup, and there’s nothing nicer on …
Go directly to recipes A common food staple in Mediterranean countries, lentils are edible seeds from the legume family, known for their lens shape and sold with or without their outer husks intact. Lentils are usually categorized by their colour, which can range from yellow and red to green, brown, …
Go directly to recipes Chickpeas, also known as ‘ceci’ and ‘garbanzo’ beans, are amongst the earliest cultivated legumes dating back at least 9,500 years in the Middle East. Chickpeas can be used in salads, soups and stews and are a key ingredient in Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cuisines, where they …
Go directly to recipes The sweet potato is a root crop which originated in the tropical regions of Central and South America. From there it has spread to Europe, Asia and Africa. However, while Christopher Columbus and his European compatriots get most of the credit for introducing New World vegetables …
Go directly to recipes There are some favourite soups and vegetable dishes that just can’t be made in small quantities. Fortunately, these very dishes are ideal for cooking in bulk and freezing. As you know, most soups can be cooked in bulk and frozen. The following soups are just a …
Go directly to recipes Except for where it is prohibited for religious reasons, pork is one of the most popular meats, especially in East Asia. While pork can be quite a pale pink, it is still considered a red meat, and so, as with all red meat, should be eaten …
Go directly to recipes Having been brought to Australia by British settlers, the lamb chop is virtually our national dish and no Australia Day barbecue is complete without some. Lamb also features significantly in the cuisines of the Eastern Mediterranean and Middle East which have also made substantial contributions to …
Go directly to recipes The first time I was in Italy, I remember arriving late in a southern city and, being rather hungry, ordered a Pizza Marinara expecting to get what I would have got at home in Australia, a pizza topped with a variety of seafood. Instead, I was …
Go directly to recipes A small fish fillet makes an ideal meal for people with limited stomach capacity. It is light, easily digested and cooks quickly. You can, of course, buy fish fillets from your local fish shop, which, if they are too big, you can easily cut in two. …
Go directly to recipes Chicken is a favourite food around the world, not least because of its versatility. It can be baked, grilled, boiled, sautéed or stir fried and combined with a wide range of flavours from every type of cuisine. It is especially helpful after gastric or bariatric surgery …
