Forget the breakfast club, have a sleep-in then get the crew together forJulie Biuso’s delicious vegetable-based brunch dish

Soak chickpeas the night before to save time. Fresh curry leaves are available from your greengrocer, but dried ones will work too. Mint Raita can be made up to one day in advance and stored in the refrigerator until serving time. Note

If preferred, in place of prepared salsa use chopped tomato combined with a little green onion and coriander. Note

Don’t grate potatoes until you’re ready to cook them, as they will turn a grayish colour. Note

One medium kumara should be sufficient for this recipe. Ensure the kumara is well drained after cooking, as this will affect the consistency of the patty mixture. Note

Galettes are a French classic notable for their versatile filling options. These ham and cheese galettes are easy to make, and are a hearty snack alternative for extra hungry kids.

For a vegetarian version, omit salmon and add leftover cooked vegetables, cut into small pieces. Note

Fluffy and full of flavour, this makes an easy and impressive brunch dish or a light supper to be enjoyed with a glass of wine.

This is a great breakfast, light lunch or late supper. Top it with a perfectly poached egg, if you like. Note

Reheat blinis on a baking tray lined with baking paper in a hot oven for 5 minutes. They will become crisp while remaining beautifully moist inside. Note

You don’t have to use scallops – cooked prawns or crab meat would also work.

Christmas recipe our Taste writers have recieved the most compliments for over the years.

Luca Villari raids the liqueur cabinet to add extra dimensions of flavour to this elegant dinner dish

To prevent the fish mixture sticking to your hands when shaping the patties, keep a bowl of iced water nearby to regularly dip into. Note

There is a nice twist to this Mediterranean-inspired dish that. For the fritters, use the nicest, ripest tomatoes you can find.

This carrot and potato fritters recipe creates a delicious vegetarian meal or snack.

Use store-bought tabouli if you prefer. Note

No flameproof pan? Cover handle with foil to prevent it burning under the grill. Note

You can also use leftover roast potatoes and pumpkin. You’ll need 400g roast potatoes and 300g roast pumpkin, cut into 1cm pieces. You can press mixture into a heated 22cm large frying pan then cook on stove top, turning once. Serve cut into wedges. Note

Take fritter mixture to the picnic and cook on a preheated barbecue. Note

Serve fritters sprinkled with a little sea salt. Note

Health bite: Use 5 egg whites instead of whole eggs. Try blueberries instead of raspberries. Note

Omit bacon. Add a 185g can of drained flaked tuna Note

Polenta blini with beetroot dip

Served with warm bread, this is a delicious, healthy dinner.

Try adding chopped avocado or chopped tomatoes to bean salad. Fritters are great for packed lunches. You can use broccoli instead of cauliflower. Serve fritters warm or cooled. Note

Leftover fritters are perfect for school lunches. To tempt young children to eat these vegie-rich fritters, make them small-bite size. Look for baked rather than fried 2-minute noodles. Note

Makes 2/3 cup of corn salsa. Note

You can substitute parsley for the fresh coriander. Add 1/2 teaspoon dried chili flakes to falafel mixture for a spicy version. Try bought tzatziki instead of yogurt. Note

Makes 12 To shallow-fry, add oil to a depth of 2cm. To keep cooked hash browns warm between batches, transfer to a baking tray lined with baking paper. Keep warm in an oven preheated to 120°C/100°C fan-forced. Note

To shallow-fry, pour oil into a frying pan to 2cm deep. You’ll find packaged coleslaw mix available from the fresh food section of supermarkets. You can buy fresh uncooked prawn meat from the seafood counter of supermarkets. Note

You can replace prawns with white boneless fish. Note

Instead of fresh blueberries, use raspberries, chopped strawberries, sliced bananas or frozen berries; price will vary. Note

Kumara is orange sweet potato. Cook patties the day before. Cover, then refrigerate. Note

Add 50g crumbled feta or grated tasty cheese to the batter before cooking. Note

Julie Biuso shares her crafty, clever ways to turn out fabulous meals night after night

A quick meal or snack doesn’t get any easier than these vege-packed fritters

A quick meal or snack doesn’t get any easier than these vege-packed fritters

You can make croquettes a day ahead; keep, covered, in the fridge. Note

Baby pak choy has green, shaped stems and soft leaves with a mild flavour. If unavailable, use baby buk choy, which has white stalks and firmer leaves. Note

If bites burst during cooking, tum oven temperature to a lower heat; cook until golden. You’ll need 1/4 small barbecued chicken, skin and bones removed. Note

Coarsely grate extra vegetables, such as carrot or zucchini, and add to mixture before cooking. Make ahead; cook fritters a day ahead. Cover, then refrigerate. Serve cold, at room temperature or reheat gently in microwave Make ahead; cook macaroni a day ahead. Once cooked, rinse under cold, running water to refresh and stop the cooking […]

Discard oil after frying as it will have a fishy flavour and can’t be used again. Fish sauce is salty, so there’s no need to add extra salt. Use chicken breast fillets instead of fish. Cooking time and price will vary. Note

Garam masala is an Indian spice blend in the spice aisle; you can use mild curry powder instead. To shallow-fry, add oil to a depth of 4cm. Note

You can make patties up to 3 days ahead. Cover, then refrigerate. Note

Lightly spray measuring cup with oil before adding honey to make it easy to pour. Fresh ricotta is much firmer than packaged ricotta. Note

You could add a finely chopped fresh long red chilli to yoghurt for a little heat, if preferred. Note

makes 24 To ensure croquettes don’t split when cooking, give them a thick coating of breadcrumbs. You’ll need 6 slices of day-old bread to make 3 cups breadcrumbs. Note

Use a small paring knife or tweezers to remove bones from salmon. Note

Egg-whites produce the best foam when at room temperature. Note

If fresh cab is unavailable, use 2 x 170g cans. Note

Banana chillies are large, sweet and mild. Most supermarkets stock them, or use capsicum. Note

Cold sausages, left-over vegetables or antipasto vegies could be used in this omelette. Note

Cook crepes in 2 pans to reduce cooking time. Cook bacon in a lightly oiled frying pan for 3-4 minutes until crisp. Drain on paper towel. For roasted tomatoes, halve 4 roma tomatoes and drizzle with oil and season to taste. Bake in a moderate oven, 180°C, for 10-15 minutes until they begin to collapse. […]

Incredibly versatile and tasty bubble and squeak is perfect for a relaxing meal after a hectic day. It is also a great way to use up any leftover vegetables or mashed potato.

These blini are also delicious with a little salmon roe added to the top. Note

Try these tasty, easy corn and bacon fritters for a weekend brunch or snack. Make this meal ahead of time, then reheat the fritters and serve with tomato relish and salad.

Try this recipe using sweet potato instead of potato. These hash browns are delicious with at drizzle of sweet chilli sauce. Note

Indulgent and delicious deep-fried eggplant fingers with creamy homemade aioli are a tasty alternative to potato fries and are sure to go down a treat with the whole family.

These delicious croquettes are the perfect way to use up that leftover Christmas ham. Serve with sweet chilli sauce and throw to together a salad with whatever you have on hand

These are best made and served immediately. Note