You can use chicken tenderloins instead of turkey. Note

Whisk leftover mayo mixture with water, then use as a salad dressing. Note

Pie tins help to give shape to parcels. Note

Swap tart shells for vol-au-vent cases. Use sweet chilli sauce instead of tomato paste. Make ahead: Prepare vegetable mixture a day ahead. Cover, then refrigerate. Note

Serve with poached or fried eggs. You can make baked beans up to 3 days ahead. Cover, then refrigerate. Note

Prepare all the ingredients before you start stir-frying. Vegetarian: Use chopped tofu instead of chicken. Cooking time and price will vary. Try sweet chilli sauce or satay sauce instead of black bean. Add some cashews with the black bean sauce. Price will vary. Serve with cooked noodles instead of rice. Note

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Accompany this beautifully flavoured Spanish sausage hotpot with bread and enjoy this delicious dish for a comforting and easy weeknight family meal during the cold winter months

Buy mixed char-grilled vegetables at the deli counter. Use a selection of capsicum, kumara, eggplant and mushroom if preferred. Make ahead: Prepare salad, without leaf mix, a day ahead. Cover, then refrigerate. Add leaf mix just before serving. Note

You’ll need to cook about 1 cup jasmine rice Have everything ready, then stir-fry just before serving. Note

We used thin pork steaks (sold as ‘uncrumbed pork schnitzels’), available in packets at most supermarkets or your butcher. Make sure your frying pan has a flameproof handle; if it doesn’t, wrap handle in several layers of foil to protect it from the heat. Note

Use canned black beans instead; add a touch of Tabasco if you like it hot. Choose any Tex-Mex seasoning. When adding the frozen veggies while rice is cooking, quickly replace the lid so the steam doesn’t escape or rice won’t cook properly. Use remaining frozen veggies in fried rice. Note

You can use leftover roast or barbecued chicken. You’ll need 1 cooked chicken for 3 cups. Note

You can use any small pasta shape. For a vegetarian option, omit bacon. Use vegetable stock cubes and add 2 x 400g cans rinsed chickpeas. Note

Sizzle steak is thinly sliced beef steak (minute steak) available from major supermarkets. Use a sliced beef or chicken schnitzel instead of sizzle steak. Note

Budget beef rump is a less expensive alternative to rump steak. Note

No large baking tray? Use 2 trays, swapping halfway through cooking. Low fat: Remove skin from chicken. Note

Use lemon juice instead of lime. Budget beef rump (smart-buy rump) is a cheap alternative to rump steak. Bistro salad mix is a convenient blend of butter lettuce, radicchio, pea tendrils and salanova baby red. You can use any salad mix. Use leftover Mexican seasoning in rissoles or tacos. Note

Use 2 chopped regular tomatoes instead of cherry tomatoes. Make ahead: Make couscous up to 3 hours ahead. Cover, then refrigerate. Note

Instead of lentils, use chickpeas or any type of canned beans, such as kidney or butter beans. Note

Wear disposable gloves when preparing beetroot to prevent hands from staining. To freeze, transfer soup to freezer-safe airtight containers. Cool. Cover, then refrigerate. Label, date and freeze for up to 2 months. Thaw in fridge overnight. To reheat: Place soup in a large saucepan. Stir gently over low heat until well heated. Safe chill-down: Stand […]

Use a vegetable peeler to make long thin ribbons of carrot and cucumber. Note

To help beans stay bright green after cooking, don’t thaw them first. Serve with char-grilled chicken breast, or pork that’s been sprinkled with ground cumin Add extra heat by replacing the long red chilli with a fresh small red chilli. You can use 1 teaspoon ground cumin in place of mustard seeds. Note

Replace asparagus with 150g green beans. You’ll find pearl barley in the canned soup aisle. Note

Use frozen peas or broccoli instead of broad beans. To peel frozen broad beans, soak them in boiling water 1-2 minutes. Drain, then peel. Use brown rice instead. Tagine is best made close to serving time. Note

You’ll need to process 1 slice of day-old bread to make the crumbs. If brown basmati is unavailable, serve with white basmati or doongara rice (also known as Clever Rice). Lunch boxes: Make rissoles into bite-sized patties, then add to lunch boxes for a low-GI ‘brain booster’ meal. Note

For added spice, add 1/2 teaspoon dried chilli flakes to tomato during cooking. You can use any canned beans in this recipe. Note

For full flavour and vibrant colour, choose ripe aromatic tomatoes. Pasta needs plenty of boiling water, to prevent it clumping during cooking. Stop pasta from sticking to pan by stirring 2-3 times while boiling. Shake colander vigorously to drain. Always reserve a little cooking water for adding to sauces if necessary. Note

Packed full of delicious flavours and the goodness of beans, this hearty bolognese sauce is beautiful served over freshly cooked pasta.

A cut above: A minute steak is a thinly sliced, boneless steak usually beef. For perfect results, choose steak that’s an even thickness and colour, and has no dark patches. Make it tender: To help tenderise minute steaks and retain moisture during cooking, pound them with a meat mallet until 5mm thick. Easy to cook: […]

Replace white wine with extra chicken stock. Brown chicken well before cooking casserole, as this adds colour and flavour to the dish. If chat (baby) red-skinned potatoes are unavailable, use medium potatoes, cut into 3cm pieces. Note

Place beans in a food processor with your favourite spice to create a simple instant puree. Note

Health tip: For better heart health, use reduced-fat dairy spread instead of butter. Note

Whether you’re relaxing at the bach or pottering around at home on your holidays, this summer recipe from Julie Biuso is designed to be light on effort and big on taste

Only have tuna in spring water? Drain; add flaked tuna and 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil to salad. Make a double batch and keep half for lunch the following day. Cover, then refrigerate. Choose a fennel bulb with fronds attached. Use the fronds to garnish the salad. Note

Make ahead: You can make pita crisps a day ahead; store in an airtight container in a cool place. Note

Swap snake beans for green beans. Note

Make ahead: Prepare mince mixture up to 2 days ahead; keep, covered, in fridge For great party food, try chat (baby) potatoes; cooking time will vary. Which potato? Floury potatoes are best for roasting. Check package details or ask your greengrocer. . Save time: You can microwave potatoes. Pierce with a skewer before cooking. Microwave […]

It’s important to cook the chorizo over moderate heat so the juices in the pan don’t evaporate. You’ll need 1 large lemon. Grate zest from lemon before juicing. Note

We used extra virgin olive oil for added flavour; you can use vegetable or olive oil instead. Assemble beans just before serving to prevent avocado becoming soft. Save time: Combine beans and avocado with a 300g jar of bought mild tomato salsa. Note

Swap long-grain white rice for basmati. Note

Use 1 tablespoon chopped flat-leaf parsley instead of dill. Note

Japanese eggplant is a small, slender variety. You can use regular eggplant instead Use 350g chopped, peeled pumpkin instead of eggplant. Note

You can use brown onion instead of red. Make ahead: Cook soup (up to the end of Step 1, but omit coriander) up to 3 days ahead. Store in an airtight container in the fridge. To reheat, place soup in a large saucepan; cook and stir over low heat for 5 minutes or until heated. […]

Use chicken thigh fillets instead of beef rump steak. Prepare chilli jam (step 1 and 2) up to 2 days ahead. Save time and use store bought chilli jam. Note

Make a double batch for lunch the next clay. Low fat Omit oil and use 1/3 cup lemon juice. Low fat Omit oil and use 1/3 cup lemon juice. Vegetarian Omit tuna. Use a vegetable stock cube and 2 x 400g cans beans. Add 150g crumbled fetta. Gluten free: Use a gluten-free stock cube. Swap […]

These beef and bean burritos topped with creamy guacamole are easy to make, and they are definitely delicious! They're easy to prepare, take practically no time, and are always a treat.

If strips are unavailable, thinly slice rump or round streak. Trim steak and slice across the grain into strips – it’s easier if meat is partly frozen-for tenderness. Note

If you don’t have treacle, you could use golden syrup or maple syrup instead. Note

You can use any sausage of choice, or even frankfurts. Add extra butter or lima beans, if liked. Note

To reduce fat, arrange chicken on a baking tray and spray with oil. Bake in a moderate oven, 180°C, 20-25 minutes, or until golden and cooked through. Note

You can also make this recipe with mixed seafood or chicken. Cook chicken for 20 minutes. Note

Heat vinegar and honey in the microwave on high (100%) power 10-15 seconds to combine. To roast tomatoes, drizzle with a little olive oil and place in the oven with pork. Note

Add some chopped bacon or pancetta and crushed garlic to the pan with the onion if desired. Note

Impress your friends and family with this fragrant and creamy green chicken curry recipe that really packs a flavour punch and works a treat when served with steamed rice.

Mixed bean salad is one of those quintessential summer picnic foods. This simple and delicious mixed bean salad is so easy to make, full of flavour and perfect as a side dish.

If you've got 15 minutes and are looking for a delicious and simple appetiser to start off your favourite Italian meal, then this mixed bruschetta recipe is for you.

Browning the chicken breasts and then finishing them off in the oven helps keep them moist. Note

Pork, chicken or prawns could be used in place of beef. Note

Make sure the beans are well covered with water while they are soaking. Note

Whenever you have friends or family over, this healthy snack or lunchtime dish will be a real hit. It’s best made and served as fresh as possible and can be put into take-home packs.

If liked, flake a 185g can tuna through bean mixture, or simply use some leftover bolognese sauce topped with mashed avocado and tasty cheese. Note

This delicious best supporting dip brought to you by Woman's Day is surprisingly easy to make and is fantastic for entertaining dinner guests, perfectly accompanied with crudites

Vegetarians can make this by substituting chicken stock for vegetable stock. Note

This simple chilli con carne recipe is a must-try for cooler months!

Tahini is a sesame seed paste, found in the health food section of supermarkets. Note

Cook potatoes in a saucepan of boiling water for 5-10 minutes, until just tender. Remove the leaves from rosemary by running pinched fingers down the stalk. For a budget barbecue dinner, you could use a cheaper cut of lamb such as forequarter chops or lamb leg steaks, and substitute mint or redcurrant jelly for the […]

Dukkah is a Middle Eastern mix of spices, sesame seeds and crushed nuts. It can found in the spice section of supermarkets. Make your own by combining 1/2 cup crushed nuts, 1/4 cup sesame seeds and 1/4 cup Middle Eastern spice mix such as ras el hanout. Soaking eggplant in milk counteracts its natural bitterness […]

Tuna can be replaced with smoked trout or salmon, if preferred. Buy edamame beans from Asian supermarkets and some specialty food stores. Note

This deliciously simple mixed bean salad recipe is so easy to make yet full of incredible flavours. Perfect as a side, mixed bean salad is a quintessentail summer picnic food.

Looking for a quick and delicious appetiser to start off your favourite Italian meal? Look no further and try this simple yet scrumptious mixed bruschetta recipe by Woman�s Day.

If you prefer, or if you’re rushed for time, use ready-made corn chips. You could use a chopped chilli in place of the chilli sauce. Note

A quick trip to the supermarket will bring you to a vast array of chilled soups, often at good prices. Buy when on special and always have a couple in the freezer for this great dinner idea.