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GRILLED PANCETTA OMELETTE

Grilled pancetta omelette

For the easiest brunch, lunch or light dinner, try this tasty omelette topped with grilled pancetta, zucchini and tomato.
Cheeseburgers

Cheeseburgers

Delicious and fun homemade cheeseburgers that the whole family will love.
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napoletana sauce

Napoletana pasta sauce

The mainstay sauce of southern Italy, the great and hearty napoletana, is the classic go-to pasta sauce when there is no meat to be had and the cupboard is almost bare. Made well, it is fit for a king.
Chicken sofrito

Chicken sofrito

Grilled chicken in sofrito, a traditional Spanish sauce of tomato, chilli and garlic.
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fish provençale

Fish Provençale

Deeply savoury and rich with tomato and Mediterranean vegetables, this simple baked fish dish makes and excellent shared lunch or dinner.
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beef and bean casserole

Beef and bean casserole

Suitable to freeze at the end of step 3. Note
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Greek feta salad

Greek feta salad

Greek fetta salad is a great accompaniment to beef or lamb kebabs perfect for a summer barbecue or for dinner when you’re pressed for time.
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TOMATO AND BEAN BAKE

Tomato and bean bake

These nifty little one-pot casseroles are great for any meal! Dinner, lunch, or they can even be given a breakfast theme and served for brunch.
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tomato salsa

Tomato salsa

Serve this fresh and nutritious tomato salsa with corn chips or atop crusty toasted sourdough, bruschetta-style. It is even more delicious when topped with crumbled feta.
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steak & chilli tomato sauce

Steak & chilli tomato sauce

While your perfectly cooked steak is resting to its tender conclusion, quickly throw together this fried tomato and chilli sauce to go with. A side order of greens and you have a complete, healthy and low carb meal.
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HOT SAUCE

Hot sauce

Hot sauce is the perfect condiment to use if you want to add extra spice to your meal. Spoon a little hot sauce on enchiladas, tacos or even scrambled eggs.
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THREE-CHEESE CARBONARA

Three-cheese carbonara

Cheese lover? This recipe is absolutely the one for you. Flavoursome gorgonzola, nutty parmesan, and creamy bocconcini are Italian favourites and are calling your name!
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tomato tarts

Tomato tarts

These tarts are best made immediately before serving to prevent the pastry going soggy. You can pre-roast the tomatoes ahead of time, but don’t assemble the tarts until just before serving. Serve topped with chervil, if you like. Note
Cheesy polenta with fried mushrooms

Cheesy polenta with fried mushrooms

All I can say about this is yum! But make sure you get the timing right – call everyone to the table so you can serve the polenta while it's soft and flowing.
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veal schnitzel, potato smash and roasted tomatoes

Veal schnitzel, potato smash and roasted tomatoes

Potato smash is a great way to do something different with potatoes; it’s easy to prepare and yummy to eat. Did you know? Cooking tomatoes with a little oil, especially olive oil, boosts lycopene absorption. Lycopene is a potent antioxidant that protects body cells from damage by free radicals. Note
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doner kebab

Doner kebab

Döner kebab is a Turkish dish made of meat cooked on a vertical rotisserie. It can be made using chicken or beef.
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mushroom, tomato and goat's cheese omelettes

Goat’s cheese, mushroom and tomato omelettes

It's hard to eat poorly when you've got a carton of eggs in the fridge, even if there's little else around. Eggs represent very compact packets of protein and nutrients ready to be turned into a nutritious meal in minutes. Master an omelette then you can create a filling according to what you have on hand.
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Marinated greek lamb skewers

Marinated Greek lamb skewers

The classic Greek seasoning of lemon, oregano and garlic brings out the flavour and helps tenderise the meat for these marinated Greek lamb skewers. With Greek salad and smokey babaganoush on the side, it's a light, satisfying meal bursting with flavour.
breakfast fry up

Breakfast fry-up

Break your fast with this classic breakfast fry-up, complete with fried eggs, roasted tomatoes, crispy ham and herby mushrooms.
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Bruschetta Fingers

Bruschetta fingers

Toast fingers can be made the day before and stored in an airtight container. The tomato and cheese can be chopped the day before, and placed in separate small bowls, covered with plastic wrap and stored in the fridge. Parsley should be chopped and fingers assembled just before serving. Note
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veal and bocconcini stacks

Veal and bocconcini stacks

Use any left-over ingredients from this dish to make a delicious pizza topping. Spread the sauce over a store-bought pizza base, top with sliced bocconcini and coarsely chopped prosciutto if there’s some left. Cook in a hot oven until the base is crisp, then top with sage leaves before serving. Note
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Italian braised pork

Shoulder is a great cut for a recipe like this Italian braised pork as it stays tender and moist without being fatty. Ask your butcher to bone, roll and tie the cut for you.
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Tomato seafood soup

Tomato seafood soup

Not suitable to freeze. Not suitable to microwave. Use a stiff brush to scrub the mussels under cold water. You can ask your local fishmonger to beard the mussels for you. Discard any mussels that do not open. Note
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tomato and basil

Tomato and basil

Delicious and fresh Italian-style crostino of tomato and basil from Australian Women's Weekly.