Swap tomato chutney for caramelised onion relish, if preferred. It is important to rest the pastry after rolling it to fit the pan, as this will help prevent it shrinking during baking. Note

Keeping a big pasta bake in the freezer is the perfect solution to feeding last-minute dinner guests. To freeze, allow to cool then wrap well in plastic wrap and foil. Label and freeze for up to 3 months. Note

This simple yet flavoursome sauce has a hit of chilli. Served over fluffy potato pillows, it is as comfort food or a weeknight meal.

To turn this into a hearty vegetarian soup, remove bacon and use vegetable stock in place of chicken stock. Note

This is a special occasion dish to serve for a gathering of friends pre-Christmas.

For your sweetie pie! These are fantastic tiny little tempters if you’re looking for picnic fare - or anytime fare too!

It�s a cheese omelette makeover! There�s something about fluffy eggs and the gentle taste of creamy ricotta that just fits perfectly especially when bacon and mushrooms are added.

Beef, chicken, pork or fish may be used in place of lamb. Note

A delicious combination and twist to a classic roast

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Goes well with grilled lamb or pork chops. Note

Not suitable to freeze or microwave. Note

Replace grape tomatoes with regular, chopped tomatoes. Use any small pasta shapes. Store salad and dressing separately; combine just before serving. Note

You can make pesto up to 3 days ahead, store, covered, in the fridge. Note

Budget tips: use stock cubes; replace fresh thyme with a pinch of dried thyme. Note

You could add grated carrot or kumara to the mince mixture. Note

You can prepare skewers up to 8 hours ahead of time; store in an airtight container in fridge. Note

Try serving this casserole with cooked pasta instead of mashed potato. Note

You can cook 1 ½ cups long-grain white rice instead of using microwave rice. To make gluten-free, use tamari (wheat-free soy sauce) instead of teriyaki. Use parsley instead of coriander. Note

Use leftover roast or barbecued chicken. You can omit nuts from chicken mixture and replace with 2 thinly sliced green onions. Note

These zucchini and corn fritters are light, fluffy and fresh and are a great meal for children or as a light meal for adults. Serve with crispy bacon for a delicious dinner.

Make sure the lettuce is washed and thoroughly dried before use. Not suitable to freeze or microwave. Note

Scrumptious and versatile bubble and squeak is the perfect way to use up leftover mashed potato or vegetables. Serve with truss tomatoes and a fried egg for the perfect relaxing meal.

Hot, savoury and tasty egg, bacon and parmesan pies make a great lunch or after-school snack. They're also great for popping in lunch boxes the following day.

If you're looking for a super simple and inexpensive dish that's filling and tasty, then this bacon, pea and corn frittata is for you. Great served warm for lunch, or cold in a lunch box.

There's loads of flavour in this quick, throw-it-together spaghetti with leeks, bacon and chilli. This is the perfect recipe to have on hand when you need to cook a mid-week dinner in a hurry.

Super-healthy vegetables bathe in a bowl of tangy bacon and lentil soup. Serve with toasted Turkish bread to create a hearty winter warmer that is bound to be a family favourite.

Kids will love this cheesy, speedy pizza made with pita bread. If you want to add more protein, make a hollow in the centre and crack an egg into it, then bake.

Penne matriciana is a simple peasant style pasta dish made with fresh tomato and bacon. It can be on the table in 30 minutes and is a tasty and satisfying meal that will please even the fussiest of eaters.

Give your usual full English a little bit of French inspiration with this creamy scrambled eggs on brioche version. Remove your eggs from the heat when they are still slightly undercooked and let them finish off in the pan for a perfect result.

Home made baked beans, with bacon, sausages and eggs really is the full monty when it comes to a great breakfast. Toast a couple of slices of good bread, brew a cup of your favourite joe and you're set for the day.

These quick savoury muffins are perfect for morning tea or a picnic. If you want to spice them up a little, add a teaspoon of dried chilli flakes.

This creamy, comforting soup will warm you up on a cold winter's day. Full of smoky bacon and tender chunks of potato and finished with fresh, flat-leaf parsley, this is sure to become a firm family favourite.

This humble vegetable gets an undeserved bad rap in our view. We think these delicious brussels sprouts with crispy pancetta deserve a place on your Christmas table, right next to the duck fat roasted potato.

Warm, hearty and creamy, this potato and bacon soup is packed full of delicious ingredients to create the ultimate comfort food - perfect for Winter evenings.

This rich and hearty soup can be whipped up in about half an hour. Evaporated milk (not to be confused with condensed milk) is canned unsweetened milk from which some of the water has been evaporated.

Swap traditional bread for a lightly grilled croissant in this well-loved classic.

You can use the chopped meat from one barbecued chicken in this recipe instead of the tenderloins. Add it at the end of bacon becoming crisp and stir until hot. Recipe can be made several hours ahead to the end of step 5. From cold, bake, covered, at 200°C (180°C fan forced) for 30 minutes […]

Served with tomato chutney, these easy bacon and egg tarts are perfect for breakfast or brunch.

Surprisingly light for a cream based pasta, this bacon and broccoli pasta is quick, filling and just the ticket on a busy weeknight.

These potato and goat cheese puffs will make a moreish and tasty addition to your next dinner party hors-d'oeuvre selection. To save on time, make them in advance and cook just before serving.

Threading lime dressed prawns on fresh sticks of lemongrass makes for a zesty and fragrant dish.

This creamy soup is delicious served with crusty buttered bread.

Spoil the family this weekend with these heavenly blueberry pancakes with bacon and maple syrup.

These tasty baked arrabbiata muffins are packed full of flavour and texture. Filled with melted, oozy cheese, they will be loved by kids and adults alike. Enjoy them warm as a light lunch or dinner or pop them in your lunch box for work or school.

Talk about cheap and easy! My boys love this slice as an alternative to sandwiches in the lunchbox. It takes minutes to prepare and is full of flavour and stacks of vegetables, too.

Colourful and delicious warm cabbage and bacon salad from Australian Women's Weekly.

With the added flavour of bacon, leek and brussels sprouts, this lovely chicken dish is delicious served with crusty bread to mop up all the tasty juices.

Drunken beans with bacon, tomato, beer and worcestershire sauce from Australian Women's Weekly.

You can freeze the uncooked patties. Note

This is a fun and creative way to present the bacon and eggs dish. Also works as party finger food.

Treat the family this weekend with this decadent, classic breakfast dish.

Frittata tastes great hot, cold or at room temperature; it’s perfect at breakfast time or for lunch and is a hit with kids and adults alike. For a splash of colour and extra flavour, cut up some fresh parsley, basil or chives (or a combination of all three) to sprinkle on top. Note

A rich and flavourful breakfast, lunch or dinner salad of bacon, egg and endive with shallot mayonnaise

To save time, bread cases can be prepared a day in advance and stored in an airtight container.

There is nothing more satisfying than a hearty meal to start the day. This breakfast bruschetta sets a high benchmark.

We used cranberry sauce not whole berry sauce. Use chicken mince if you prefer. Note

The heat of this salad brings out the flavour of the onion and herbs. You could add bacon or blue cheese if you like.

These cheesy savoury scones are delicious served warm with melting butter.

Serve these delicious grilled scallops in their shells for an elegant starter.

Perfect for a party, these mini sandwiches look great and are so easy to prepare.

Called a soufflé omelette because of the way it puffs and billows when cooked, a lighter-than-air appearance make this an impressive dish to serve for brunch.

Served over crispy grilled polenta, this rich beef ragu is comforting and perfect for the cooler weather.

These cheesy corn and bacon muffins are delicious served both warm and cold. They make a great morning tea or after-school snack, and are perfect for packing in a lunch-box.

This savoury dip is quick and easy to make and goes equally well with corn chips, crudités, or vegetable sticks. It's perfect for a gathering of family and friends, or an after-school snack.

Whether for a family meal or dinner party, this mouth-watering dish will please anyone.

Oysters are an amazingly versatile seafood. They are delicious topped with a little squeeze of lemon juice, or with melted cheese, or with Asian style dressing. Here, we've topped them with a robustly flavoured bacon butter.

Turn a ramekin upside down on one corner of the pastry sheet and cut around it to make each pie “cap”. You’ll easily get four from the one sheet, with enough left over to make tiny leaves or stars to decorate each pie’s cover, if you desire. Note

Bacon and mushroom are a delicious and classic combination

Chinese chilli paste can be substituted for sichuan hot bean paste, if unavailable. Note

Pancetta, rather like an Italian bacon, is cured but not smoked and can be found in most delicatessens and some supermarkets. Note

A strong vintage cheddar is best to stand up to the other robustly flavoured ingredients. These savoury muffins are a terrific accompaniment to a bowl of soup. They can be made a few hours ahead and warmed in a low oven when required, or you can make them days ahead and freeze them. Allow to […]

Food referred to as "à la bourguignon" is food cooked in the style of the famous French wine region of Burgundy, and is instantly recognisable by its red wine sauce containing mushrooms, bacon and onions.

Kids and adults alike will love these cheesy stuffed potatoes. Delicious hot or cold.

A quick, hearty lunch is only minutes away. Customise the filling in this recipe to your liking.

For an easy, tasty and speedy meal at any time of the day, you can't go wrong with baked beans, bacon and tomato on toast.

These delicious savoury biscuits make the perfect canapé or snack.

Use flaked parmesan cheese if pecorino is not available. Note

A delicious and fun accompaniment to roast dinners.

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