Mince

Adding milk to a bolognese sauce is traditional in northern Italian cuisine. Alternatively, you could use brown sugar instead. Bolognese can be frozen. Remove 3-4 hours before required and thaw in fridge. Note

You won't be able to resist this hearty, all-time classic chilli con carne recipe. This great chilli has to be one of the best dishes to serve for a casual get-together.

This savoury mince on toast recipe is easy, delicious and definitely a must try. For the ultimate comfort food, try this tasty savoury mince recipe on warm buttered toast.

Chicken Loaf is also delicious cold and sliced for sandwiches. Note

This deliciously flavoured chicken mince is eaten wrapped in crisp lettuce leaves.

Chutney and a green salad give this tasty meal a refreshing edge.

Nothing beats a good lasagne, but it's even better when you make a hearty tomato sauce from scratch.

Feel free to add chilli, smoked paprika or herbs to suit the intended dish. Double the recipe and freeze in batches. Basic tomato sauce: • Substitute tinned tomatoes for vine-ripened ones in summer. • Try adding a pinch or two of herbs and spices depending on your desired recipe. • Sugar cuts the acid from […]

Choose firm eggplant for easy slicing, and use a very sharp knife to cut them. Note

This is a homemade lasagne with a twist. Treat the family to a mouth-watering Italian favourite that uses rice noodle sheets for a lighter dish than traditional lasagne.

Snake beans are commonly used in south-east asian cooking, but you can use small green beans. Note

If desired, top with a salsa of chopped tomato, avocado, chives and a squeeze of lemon. Note

Try substituting fillings such as bolognese sauce, chopped baked chicken, stuffing or vegetables. Note

If you use shortcrust pastry, bake at 220°C and increase the cooking time by 10 minutes. Note

Spicy and packed full of flavour.

If wombok is not available, use 1/3 of a regular cabbage instead. Note

Cook potatoes quickly by wrapping each one in a piece of paper towel and microwaving on high (100%) 8 minutes. Note

This is the ultimate midweek meal – tasty, filling and quick to make. Experiment with different toppings such as cheese, guacamole, sour cream, sweet chilli sauce or a fresh homemade salsa.

Add some spice to your classic burger with these lamb mince patties, filled with chilli-paste, garlic, and topped off with some Greek-style yoghurt.

These zesty lemon chicken rissoles are full of flavour, take less than 30 minutes to make and are perfect for lunch or dinner.

This dish, which is used as a filling for popular samosas, is known as keema in Indian cuisine. The word simply means minced meat. Note

Lasagne sheets can be used in place of cannelloni tubes. One sheet can be cut in half to make two cannelloni. Look for fresh lasagne sheets, which are easily cut. Note

Make your classic shepherd's pie more exciting with these potato jackets. Not only does it make your pie so easy to prepare and to serve up between plates, it's like eating little boats of deliciousness!

If the meatballs are browning too quickly, finish cooking them in a hot, 200°C, oven (180°C fan-forced). Note

Reduce or leave out the spices for kid-friendly patties Note

To remove whole leaves from cabbage without breaking them, cut from base deep into cabbage, removing core. Carefully pull away leaves to keep them intact. Blanch, cut out thick ribs then fill and roll. If using small cabbage leaves, overlap to enlarge. Note

A traditional Eastern European dish, the combination of tender cabbage leaves wrapped around a fragrant beef filling is utterly moorish. They're so delicious, even the kids won't mind eating their veggies!

This golden creamy and cheesy pasta bake recipe is sure to satisfy the fussiest members of the family. Serve with a fresh tossed salad for a balanced and delicious midweek feast.

health tip: Processed foods are a source of excess salt, so choose low-salt versions of your favourites when shopping. Note

Here is a new twist on the most staple of all winter dishes - spaghetti bolognese. We�ve added bacon and cream for a rich and tasty sauce. Seriously tasty yet seriously easy!

Delicious beef meatballs are simmered in an easy Italian tomato sauce to create homemade Italian comfort with this spaghetti and meatballs recipe brought to you by Australian Table.

Ground toasted rice is a traditional ingredient in Thai salads. It adds texture and flavour, but if you don’t have time, just leave it out. Health tip: Many herbs contain a high concentration of antioxidants, which neutralise harmful free radicals in the body. One cup of fresh herbs contains almost no kilojoules and can add […]

Suitable to freeze or microwave. Note

Not suitable to freeze or microwave. Note

Uncooked meatloaf suitable to freeze. Not suitable to microwave. Note

Not suitable to freeze or microwave. Note

Not suitable to freeze . Cherry Compote suitable to microwave. Note

Not suitable to freeze. Not suitable to microwave. Note

Not suitable to freeze or microwave. Fresh rice noodles are found in the refrigerated sections of supermarkets as well as in Asian grocery stores. Because they’re fresh and not dried, they do not need to be reconstituted by cooking, nor do they require a lengthy soaking time. Note

Patties suitable to freeze. Not suitable to microwave. Note

This recipe could also be made with sliced lamb steaks. Note

If you don’t have a piping bag, snip about 2.5cm off the corner of a plastic freezer bag and pipe through this instead. Note

Makes 16 Meatballs Note

The kids will love these pork mince filled lettuce cups.

To make meatballs instead, roll mixture into balls. Place on a baking tray lined with baking paper. Bake in a moderate oven, 180°C, 20-25 minutes. Note

You can substitute beef, veal or pork mince for chicken mince and also tomato chutney for tomato pesto. Note

Ground rice is a traditional thai salad ingredient, adding texture and flavour. You can buy it from health food shops. Note

Family favourite, kid friendly Note

If you’re not fond of pork, you could replace it with beef, chicken or turkey mince, if you like. Note

A timeless dish, the combination of this fragrant meat and tomato sauce with perfectly cooked spaghetti is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner the whole family will love.

You can find preserved vine leaves at selected supermarkets and delicatessens. Baharat is a Middle Eastern spice available at specialty grocers. Note

Traditionally made with pork mince, this beef version is a great alternative. Or make it with chicken mince. To make separating the iceburg lettuce leaves easier cut , the bottom off the lettuce and soak in , cold water for 10 mins. Note

Use store-bought tabouli if you prefer. Note

Equipment: paper towel; sharp knife; work or large frying pan; long-handled spoon (to stir-fry) Note

These yummy meatballs are cooked in a sauce made with sofrito, with is a combination of finely chopped aromatic ingredients. Equipment sharp knife; chopping board; food processor; bowl; large saucepan with lid; spoon; large non-stick frying pan; slotted spoon; paper towel Note

Hearty, delicious and easy combination fried rice recipe. Feel free to use leftovers or a mix of whatever meat you have on hand. For the best results cook 1 cup of rice a day ahead.

Smooth ricotta has a softer texture than fresh ricotta and is sold in tubs. To lower fat content, use lean beef mince. Note

You’ll need to process 2 slices day-old white bread to make crumbs. Note

You could substitute poppy seeds for cumin seeds, if preferred. Note

Make pancakes and mince mixture up to 2 days ahead. Both can be frozen separately for up to 3 months. To save time, use bought pancakes. Note

Using a vegetable peeler, slice zucchini lengthwise into long ribbons. Stack on a chopping board and slice lengthwise. Note

You can prepare this several hours ahead. Store baskets in an airtight container and meatballs in the fridge; warm before serving. To save time, you can use bought meatballs. Note

Use green capsicum instead of red if preferred. To save time, use a kettle to boil water for pasta. Note

Try pork and veal mince. Note