Ham and bacon

A traditional British snack-food, Scotch eggs are often enjoyed cold with pickles and salad as a more complete meal or as a delicious and energy-packed lunch box snack.

Whip up this fresh pasta salad in minutes. Packed full of sweet, juicy corn and chunks of tender leg ham, it makes a quick and tasty dish any night of the week.

Packed full of vegetables and tender ham off the bone, this curried cauliflower and butter bean soup is beautiful served with a warm piece of freshly toasted garlic bread.

This classic tasty cheese and ham omelette is perfect for brunch or picnics.

This twist on eggs and soldiers salutes the imaginary world of Dr Seuss by using pale green-shelled Araucana bantam eggs, or simply dy white eggs with green food colouring.

Create a delicious, nourishing one-pot meal in no time at all. Packed with melted cheese, tasty shaved ham and perfectly cooked eggs, these mini breakfast ramekins are wonderful for any day of the week.

The humble Hawaiian pizza is a flavour combination loved all over the world. Delight your friends and family with a fluffy, golden pizza topped with crispy ham, sweet, juicy pineapple and oozy melted cheese.

Cripsy, golden bacon is beautiful served with hard-boiled eggs, spinach, tomatoes and barbecue sauce, rolled tightly to create a tasty breakfast wrap.

Give a savoury spin to this traditional French dessert with the classic combination of ham, peas and cheese.

This light and easy tart is great finger food for your next party or family gathering. Or you can cut into slices and serve with salad for lunch.

This savoury tart is great for a picnic, and for an easy weeknight family dinner, serve it with a garden salad.

These tomtato, cheese and ham scrolls will go down a treat with the kids! Easy to assmeble, these make for a fun lunchbox idea or get the kids to help make them in the school holidays! Looking for other food ideas? Try these school holiday snack ideas, and find some lunchbox inspo for when they’re […]

Perfect served as a light meal or as a tasty side dish, fresh vegetables are tossed with a zesty dijon dressing and topped with cripsy bacon and crumbled feta.

If preferred, char-grill your own capsicum by roasting until skin chars. Simply remove skin, seeds and membrane, and then use as directed. Note

Using vinegar will assist in keeping eggs together. Using freshest eggs possible will also help to prevent disintegration. Note

Mustard and other condiments, such as chutneys, can be used instead of butter or margarine to moisten and flavour any type of savoury jaffle. Note

Here’s ham and eggs with a difference to serve for brunch, lunch or dinner. Be aware, though, that if serving it as a meal, hearty eaters will eat two!

If you can’t find pimientos, you can use roasted capsicum instead. Note

Use any thin cheese you prefer, such as provolone. Note

For a tasty variation, top with tomato paste, 1/2 cup grated mozzarella, 1/2 sliced cabanossi stick, 1/4 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes and 6 halved, pitted olives. Cook as above. Makes 2 Note

These may be served without being fried. Note

This is ciabatta dough – to make ciabatta Loaf, shape into an oval and place on a greased tray. Double in size before baking for 25-30 minutes. Makes 2 pizza bases or 1 loaf Note

If preserved lemons are not available, substitute with finely grated rind of 1 lemon. 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.

A meal cooked with fresh seasonal produce is one of life's joys. We celebrate the bounty of summer in this flavour-filled dish

This is a simple, no-fuss canapé option. The prosciutto could be substituted with bresaola or mortadella.

Use a vegetable peeler to slice unpeeled zucchini into ribbons. Note

This snack can be made with any thinly sliced meat-or without, as the beans are also a good source of protein. To make a crisscross pattern, simply turn the sandwich halfway through cooking. Note

Scrumptious golden chicken parmigiana is a quick family meal that is sure to be a crowd pleaser. A crisp salad dressed with oil and vinegar is the ideal accompaniment.

These scrambled eggs are a one-dish wonder and cook in about 11/2 minutes in the microwave.

Continue the tradition of festive feasting with a boxing day lunch.

Rather than simply reheating leftovers, I love to make a whole new meal that’s different to the original dish.

This sophisticated take on the classic chicken parma will delight adults and kids alike. The addition of salty prosciutto and creamy bocconcini goes perfectly with the tender, golden chicken.

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

Do you know: Quiche is a traditional French open pie. Originally made from bread dough topped with egg and cream, it was later made with a puff or shortcrust pastry base. Over time, it gained the addition of bacon and grated cheese with the name “Lorraine” from a region in north-east France. Our recipe gets […]

It’s best not to place the mozzarella under the decorations, as they will slide off the pizzas as the cheese melts. Note

This risotto can be cooked the traditional way by adding the stock gradually and stirring continually, although more stock may be needed. Note

We’ve used oil as well as butter – the oil cooks the potatoes while butter adds a nutty flavour. In France, potatoes are often pan-fried in duck or goose fat for their taste. Lard could also be used. Note

Make your own mayo by processing 1 egg and 2 yolks with 1 tablespoon each of lemon juice and dijon mustard in a food processor, until just combined. Add 1/2 cup (125ml) light olive oil, 1 tablespoon at a time, until starting to thicken. Add another 1/2 cup oil in a thin, steady stream, until […]

A simple but sophisticated starter or side dish, this classic combination of fresh pumpkin, creamy mozzarella and tangy crispy prosciutto is stylish but easy and quick to make.

Classic and delicious combination of fresh pumpkin, creamy mozzarella and tangy crispy prosciutto topped with crisp sage leaves creates a simple but sophisticated starter or side dish.

Press down with the back of a spoon to flatten the fritters in the pan so they’ll be cooked through as soon as they’re golden. Note

A hearty soup with carrot, courgette, lentils and more.

Glaze ham for Christmas then slice it and spice it… here’s Julie Biuso’s menu-winning ham.

Not suitable to freeze. Note

Not suitable to freeze or microwave. Note

Not suitable to freeze or microwave. Note

For the perfect balanced lunch, add fresh fruit, grissini (bread sticks) and water. Not suitable to freeze. Pasta suitable to microwave. Note

Not suitable to freeze. Suitable to microwave. Risoni is a small rice-shaped pasta very similar to orzo. If unavailable, use any small soup-style pasta. Alternatively, pearl barley, rice or quinoa can also be used in this salad. Note

Steam helps the souffle to rise and cook evenly, so place a dish of water on the bottom shelf of the oven while cooking. A teaspoon of mustard added to the butter and flour mix enhances the flavour. Note

Serve with scrambled eggs instead of poached. For a more traditional eggs benedict, use blanched asparagus in place of spinach. Note

Use a 16 x 26cm slab pan, if preferred. Note

This is all about playing favourites. Papaya’s sweet fruitiness finds a plate-mate with prosciutto. Lemon washes away the saltiness of haloumi and mint adds a fresh top note. Every harmonious mouthful seems better than the last. Simply moreish.

Bacon, salami or prosciutto can be used in place of ham. To reduce fat content, use light cream and omit butter. Note

Bacon, salami or prosciutto maybe used in place of ham. To reduce fat content, use light ham and low-fat cream to reduce fat content. Note

You can make this ahead of time. Avoid hours of soaking and washing up afterwards by lining the baking dish with foil before baking the ham. The trick is to use two layers of foil and to cover the sides of the dish as well, so that none of the fat and juices can drip […]

DOUBLE IT, FAMILY FAVOURITE When you clip the sandwich triangles in the egg mixture, take care to do it quickly and only coat them lightly, as they won’t cook properly if they become soggy from being soaked for too long. Note

Keep dinner fast, interesting and tasty with this beautiful chicken cacciatore recipe that is bursting with flavour, making this the perfect meal for sharing with family and friends.

Use your fingers and thumb to separate the rind from the layer of fat. Try to keep the rind in one piece, so the fat stays even and looks great once baked. Don’t panic if the rind breaks, just keep using your fingers – don’t cut or slice it away with a knife. Discard the […]

Warm your insides with this hearty chicken cacciatore - it's the ultimate comfort food for a hungry family.