Use chopped bacon instead of pancetta. You can use regular white vinegar. Omit bread croutons and serve eggs on toasted sourdough. Note

Cover filo pastry with a damp tea- towel to prevent it drying out. Use a combination of fresh ricotta and fetta in the filling. Note

Ham, spinach and tomato risotto

Recipe makes two portions – one to serve and one to freeze. Use fresh lasagne sheets to cut cooking time. To Reheat: Place thawed lasagne in an oven preheated to 180°C/160°C fan-forced. Bake 20 minutes or until heated and bubbly. Note

Replace gnocchi with filled pasta, such as ravioli or tortellini; cook as packet directs. Use chopped roma tomatoes instead of cherry tomatoes. Note

To shallow-fry, add oil to a depth of 3cm. Note

Brush asparagus and salmon with a little oil before char-grilling on a char-grill preheated to medium. Asparagus will need about 2-3 minutes, turning occasionally, and the salmon about 3-4 minutes each side or to taste. You can remove bones from salmon before or after cooking. Use a wide-bladed vegetable peeler to cut Lebanese cucumber into […]

These are so delicious served with yoghurt. Frozen spinach can be used but make sure you remove excess water. Note

Chicken, spinach and feta parcels

It is important to stir the pasta once or twice after adding to the boiling water, to help prevent sticking – a few drops of oil added to the water is a great idea, too. Note

For extra flavour, use chicken stock in place of boiling water. Note

Remove fish from water as soon as bubbles begin breaking. If desired, add sliced tomato after the spinach. Note

Curry leaves are available from Asian stores or the fresh vegies section in most supermarkets. Note

Canned lentils can be used – simply drain, rinse and add to the soup with the meat. This soup thickens on cooling, so add a little water. Note

To drain spinach, place in a sieve over a bowl. Press firmly with a wooden spoon to remove excess liquid. To ensure yolks don’t break, crack eggs, one at a time, into a small bowl. Gently slide egg onto pie. Note

Turn the steaks when you see a little moisture on the surface of the uncooked side. Note

Toast almonds in a dry frying pan over a medium heat for 2-3 minutes until golden. Remove from pan immediately. Add a little extra honey to dressing if it is too tart. Note

Before adding spinach, place in a sieve and press out excess liquid with a spoon. Cup mushrooms are larger than button mushrooms, deeper in colour and flavour, and great for stuffing. Note

Extra cornflake crumbs may be required, depending on the size of the fish fillets. Note

When scrambling eggs, keep the heat low and even. Stir occasionally – too much heat or stirring will toughen the eggs and cause them to separate. The finished texture should be barely firm and creamy. Serve immediately – scrambled eggs do not reheat well. Note

If preferred, after browning chicken in pan, cover and finish cooking over a low heat, until cooked through. Note

If kipfler potatoes are unavailable, use the potatoes of your choice, scrub and cut into wedges. Note

If making ahead, cover with plastic wrap and chill to prevent pastry from drying out. Note

This delicious savoury pie is extremely easy to make -simply mix all ingredients together and bake. It's great enjoyed fresh out of the oven with a side salad, or cut up and chilled for school or work lunches.

Try fitting gozleme with your favourite pizza toppings, such as chargrilled marinated vegetables, sliced salami and grated tasty cheese. Note

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Save time by serving fresh pre-made sushi rolls instead of tempura or teriyaki chicken. Slice rolls into 2cm rounds and serve with soy sauce, wasabi and pickled ginger. Note

Cut pancetta in half, cook in frying pan 2-3 minutes each side, until crisp, drain on paper towel. Leftover risotto can be pressed into lightly greased muffin pan and baked for 15-20 minutes, until golden, to make risotto cakes. Note

Remove fish from the water as soon as bubbles begin breaking. Note

Before combining the filling ingredients, place ricotta in a sieve to drain for 10-15 minutes. If preferred, cut into 1cm pieces, for great finger food. MAKES 16 Note

Cook rolls following packet instructions. If preferred, use other rolls of choice. Note

To char-grill your own vegetables, thinly slice, spray with olive oil and barbecue 3-4 minutes each side; cool. Store, drizzled with olive oil, in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one week. Note

If preferred, use drained, flaked canned salmon. Note

If the pastry begins to crumble, chill 10 minutes. Note

Instead of breaking the bread shells up into croutons, warm the whole shell in a moderate oven, 180°C, and fill with soup. Note

16 strokes is usually enough when mixing muffin batter. Over-mixing the batter will result in dry, rubbery muffins. Note

For a lighter version, use light evaporated milk, blended with 1 teaspoon cornflour, in place of cream. Simmer for 3 minutes, stirring. Note

Place ramekins on oven tray before baking to make removal easier. Note

Wine can be replaced with water, if preferred. You could use 8 chicken drumsticks in place of the thigh, if preferred. Note

These delicious flaky filo parcels are filled with crumbly feta and spinach. Baked until golden and crisp, serve with a fresh side salad and you'll have a tasty meal in no time.

Try this soup with other vegetables, such as cauliflower, broccoli or zucchini. Note

Indulgent classic eggs benedict served on hot buttered English muffins, topped with poached eggs with a heavenly drizzle of hollandaise sauce creates the perfect brunch.

There's absolutely no hassle involved in this easy Italian dish. With a creamy sauce, melted cheese and juicy mushrooms this is one gnocchi recipe you'll be saving for later.

If you don’t have a grill, finish this off in a hot oven, 200°C, 5-10 minutes. Note

You can also use bintje, kipfler, nadine or pink eye potatoes. Note

To blanch spinach, immerse in simmering water for 30 seconds, remove then place in bowl of chilled water. Drain well. Note

To roast tomatoes, place them in a baking dish and drizzle with olive oil. Season. Bake 10-15 minutes with mushrooms, until beginning to collapse. Note

Add a little chopped prosciutto or bacon and a couple of cherry tomato halves, if desired. If preferred, bake in one dish. Note

Impossible pie is not as impossible as the name may suggest! This recipe for savoury impossible pie is super easy to follow, and you�ll love how delicious the pie tastes.

Try adding a few drops of Tabasco sauce for extra zing. Note

Make smaller pasties for great finger food. Note

These crepes freeze well. Prepare fill and freeze, then top with cheese and cream when reheating. Note

Make this a main meal salad by tossing through a well-drained 400g can tuna or salmon. Note

This delicious pie is easy to make and is packed full of goodness and flavour from the salami, cheese and fresh veggies. Enjoy on it's own as a light lunch, or with a side salad for a more substantial dinner dish.

Canned cannellini beans are a quick and tasty way to bulk up salads, plus they’re high in fibre, which helps lower cholesterol. They are also 1ow-GI, so you’ll feel fuller for longer and have sustained energy. Note

Hot, spicy mouthfuls are just the thing when you return from the beach all salty and starving. Make the pork chilli ahead of time so you can whip these up quickly and pacify those hunger pangs.

Girls’ power Lunch! Gather your besties for a back-to-school debrief.

Pour stock into empty simmer sauce jar, shake and add to pan to use up leftover sauce. Note

Red kidney beans are high in dietary fibre, as well as being low in fat and low GI. Add them to seasonal soups and casseroles for all their nutritional benefits, and to help keep you feeling fuller for longer. Note