Sausage

Try using your favourite pasta sauce, such as a tomato based sauce with vegetables or herbs. To thaw frozen crepes, stand at room temperature for 1 hour. Note

Chipolatas are small sausages. Use leftover taco seasoning in chilli can carne. You can barbecue sausages. Assemble tacos just before serving. Note

Risioni is rice-shaped pasta It’s best to use medium to thick sausages. kumara is orange sweet potato. Note

To make it easier to divide beaten egg into 4, beat 2 eggs at a time. Replace bok choy with other leafy greens 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

Look for pizza bases topped with tomato sauce. Note

Use a food processor to combine butter with flour, but don’t over-process. Note

This recipe is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. Note

Use any good quality thick sausages and marinate them for longer if time permits. Note

Chorizo is paprika flavoured pork sausage. Note

To make your own Caesar dressing, whisk together 1/2 cup egg mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons shredded parmesan, 2 drained anchovies, finely chopped, and 2 tablespoons warm water. Note

Instead of cherry tomatoes, use 2 medium ripe tomatoes chopped. You can substitute large shell or spiral pasta. Note

If using pesto from the jar, add 1-2 tablespoons (or to taste). If fennel is in season, thinly slice 1 small bulb and add with leeks in Step 3 for extra flavour. Note

Serve with grilled fish fillets Note

Use green beans instead of snow peas. You can use rice noodles instead of udon; cooking times may vary. Note

We used gluten-free chorizo sausages; check the label as some chorizo contains gluten. Note

Buy large blocks of cheese; grate then freeze in resealable storage bags. Note

Use cooked thin pork sausages instead of chorizo. Use bought frozen sheets of shortcrust pastry, instead of making your own. Note

Packed full of goodness and delicious flavours, this sausage and cheese omelette is a hearty breakfast that is sure to set your day off to a good start.

Use 500g sausage mince instead of sausages. To make it easier to mould mince around eggs, moisten hands with cold water- this prevents sticking. Note

For a bit of spice, you can use 2 chorizo sausages. Pizza Dough: Makes enough for 4 individual pizzas If mixture fails to bubble after 5 minutes, restart using afresh packet. Note

Budget tip: Omit chicken and add extra sausages. Use chicken sausages if you like. Note

You could use macaroni instead of risoni, if preferred. For extra flavour, add spices such as ground cumin or fennel. Note

This can be made up to two days before you want to use it – enabling the flavours to develop further. Enjoy your leftovers with a poached egg on toast for breakfast or as a toasted sandwich filling for a quick lunch option.

Brush noon with vegetable or olive oil instead of sauce. Note

Char-grilled vegies are sometimes cheaper at the deli counter. Note

For vegetarian, replace sausages with 400g can drained rinsed chickpeas and 200g fried tofu. Note

Replace sausages with bought meatballs; you’ll find them in the meat and mince section of major supermarkets. Depending on desired consistency, you may need to add a little more water to thin soup in Step 2. Note

Buy char-grilled capsicum from the deli counter. Make ahead: Microwave potato and make salsa a day ahead. Cover, then refrigerate. Crisp potato in batter just before serving. Bring salsa to room temperature. Note

You can use any flavour of beef or pork sausage, or choose a vegetarian option. Wrap frying pan handle in several layers of foil so it won’t burn under the grill. Note

Have everything chopped and prepared before you start cooking. Tempt kids by serving ingredients in separate bowls for self-service. Note

For a vegetarian alternative, you can omit the chipolatas and add 2 cans of rinsed lentils or chickpeas with the tomatoes. Note

Use salami or bacon instead of chorizo. Flavour will vary. Use any pasta shape, such as penne or rigatoni. Cooking time will vary. Vegetarian: Omit chorizo and add thickly sliced bought char-grilled kumara (orange sweet potato) and zucchini slices from the deli counter. Price will vary. Note

Add a crushed garlic clove and lemon juice to taste to the yogurt before serving. Microwave pumpkin before char-grilling. Use bought mixed char-grilled vegetables from the deli counter instead of pumpkin. Price will vary. Note

Serve sausage mixture in lettuce cups. Kumara is orange sweet potato. Try cured chorizo instead of beef sausages. Note

Use any flavoured sausage or sliced char-grilled chicken breast fillets. Note

Green capsicum can be used instead of red capsicum, or you could use half of each. No flameproof roasting pan? Cook sausages in a frypan, then transfer to a roasting pan that has been preheated in the oven. Note

Use a mandolin to slice the cabbage and apple thinly. If you don’t want to barbecue, you can pan-fry the sausages. Boil, steam or microwave potatoes until tender, then toss into salad with walnuts. Note

You can use sausage of any flavour. Note

Use green capsicum or zucchini instead of fennel. Choose any flavour of sausage. Note

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

Use mild, medium or hot taco sauce to taste. Note

To blanch vegetables: Place in a heatproof bowl. Pour boiling water over them; stand for 3 minutes. Drain. Refresh under cold water. Drain well. Can use chicken or pork sausages. Note

Pizza cheese is a combination of grated mozzarella, parmesan and cheddar cheese. Note

You’ll need a quarter of a green cabbage. Try penne, rigatoni or farfalle pasta instead of spirals. Use any sausages you like-chicken, pork and beef work well. Gluten-free: Make salad using gluten-free pasta. Check labels on other ingredients carefully. Note

Mushy pea polenta: smash peas and polenta using a potato masher for this variation. Note

To prevent bamboo skewers scorching during cooking, soak them in cold water for 20 minutes before using. We used butternut pumpkin as it is easier to cut into equal-size pieces. Instead of using the oven, cook skewers on a barbecue or stove top over moderately low heat. Try your favourite curry simmer sauce with this […]

Try using pork or chicken sausage. Swap cannellini beans for red kidney beans. Great with mashed potato. Note

We used American skinless hot dogs. Cook hot dogs in boiling water 5-6 minutes or until hot, instead of microwaving. Note

Gluten-free: Use gluten-free sausages and gluten-free pizza base spread with a little tomato paste. Note

You’ll need 2 slices of day-old bread to make 1 cup breadcrumbs. You can use any type of sausage, such as lamb, chicken or beef. Note

Serve with mash. Note

Omit balsamic vinegar. Use brown or apple cider vinegar instead. Use floury potatoes. Note

You can also cook rissoles on the barbecue. Make rissoles using pork or beef mince. Note

Quick and easy sausage fried rice recipe that is extremely delicious and can be on the table in less than 15 minutes. The best way to make the most of leftover cooked rice.

Choose prepared lamb patties from the frozen food section of your supermarket or the butchery. Note

You can use any vegetables, including cooked leftovers. Use your favourite sausages. If you don’t have chilli flakes, sprinkle with hot chilli sauce, to taste, when adding capsicum. Fast Salsa: Makes 1 cup Note

Try fresh crumbled ricotta instead of fetta Note

Replace cured chorizo sausages with cabanossi, and swap red capsicum for green capsicum. Flavour will vary. Note

To keep patties light and fluffy, use a fork to combine potato, egg, sausage and onion. To prevent rosti sticking, scrape the barbecue clean after cooking sausages and onion. Note

Slice eggplant just before cooking or it will oxidize and go brown. Note

If feta pops out during cooking, push back into place when serving. Note

Remove and discard any unopened mussels. Note

You’ll find basil paste in the chilled part of the fresh produce section. Or use basil pesto. To keep sausages moist, don’t pierce them before cooking. Drain full-fat sausages on paper towels after cooking. Or choose lean sausages. Note

Combine chorizo mixture with whisked eggs. Cook in a hot frying pan until set. These are at their best made just before you serve them. Great served as a light lunch or brunch. Note

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

We made our pesto with rocket, but you could use ready-made pesto from the chilled section of the supermarket.

Nutritious and incredibly scrumptious, this sausage and vegetable bake recipe is simple and easy to make. Loaded with fibre, this quick meal is very filling, creating the perfect midweek meal.

Any sausage or salami of your choice can be used. Note

You could also add cubes of fish or calamari rings. Any unopened mussels should not be discarded as they are still fine to eat (despite previous concerns that suggested otherwise). The tendon connecting the shells simply needs to be slit with a small sharp knife to open the mussel. Note

The egg mixture may look a little curdled when mixed, but this will not affect the final result. Note

You could saute chopped fresh chicken and add it to the rice. Note