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Southern Bourbon Balls
Southern bourbon balls blend vanilla wafers, pecans and bourbon beneath a bittersweet chocolate shell, finished with chopped pecans and a light sprinkle of flaky sea salt.
Mushroom and Capsicum Pizza
Six small pizza bases topped with pizza sauce, sautéed mushrooms, strips of green capsicum, and grated cheese, then baked at 170°C until the cheese melts and the base turns light brown.
Stir-Fried Spicy Mushrooms
A quick, no-fuss mushroom dish that comes together in about ten minutes on the stove.
Broccoli Cheddar Soup
A creamy, comforting broccoli cheese soup adapted from a classic Cooking Light recipe.
Broccoli Soup
A smooth, filling soup made with fresh broccoli, vegetable stock and a touch of cream, finished with grated cheddar cheese.
Broccoli Muffins
These savoury muffins bring together coarsely crushed broccoli, hung curd, parmesan and feta cheese into a simple batter that bakes up light and golden in about 15 to 18 minutes.
Corn and Mayo Sandwich
A simple filling of sweet corn, grated carrot and mayonnaise goes between buttered, toasted bread slices with crisp iceberg lettuce.
Mexican Tomato Salad
A no-cook salad that comes together in under ten minutes, this one uses ripe chopped tomatoes, onion rings, and canned kidney beans tossed in a lime, garlic, and green chilli dressing.
Classic Deviled Eggs
Classic deviled eggs with creamy Dijon-mayonnaise filling, fresh chives, and a light dusting of paprika.
Chicken and Strawberry Salad
A chilled salad that brings together cooked chicken, fresh strawberries and a mango chutney mayo dressing with a hint of garam masala.
Creamy Potato Soup
A straightforward soup built on mashed potatoes, sautéed vegetables and milk, this recipe needs no cream or stock to reach a thick, satisfying consistency.
Warm Asian-style Salad
A colourful mix of stir-fried vegetables served warm over a bed of fresh bok choy leaves, this salad comes together quickly and works well as a light main or a side.
Seafood and Spinach Salad
A generous bowl of mussels, prawns and scallops arranged over wilted baby spinach and spring onions, finished with a sharp dressing of olive oil, white wine vinegar, lemon, ginger and red chilli.
Chettinad Chicken Soup
A hearty, spiced broth built from tuvar dal water, boneless chicken and a tempering of bay leaf, cinnamon, fennel and cumin seeds.
Chicken Fajitas for 2
Sizzling peppers and onions, tender seasoned chicken, and a dollop of light sour cream wrapped in a warm tortilla.
Peas Paratha
A soft wheat flour paratha stuffed with a lightly spiced mixture of blanched green peas, grated coconut, ginger, cumin and fresh coriander.
Stuffed Okra
Sliced okra is filled with a cooked onion, tomato and green chilli masala, dipped in a light batter of Bengal gram flour, maida and rice flour, then deep fried until golden and crisp.
Aloo Paneer Chaat
A simple pan-cooked chaat that brings together lightly browned paneer, soft boiled potatoes, green peas and carrot, all tossed with chaat masala and a squeeze of lemon.
Spicy Fish Balls with Sweet and Sour Sauce
Blended cod fillets are seasoned with garlic, red chillies, black peppercorns, chives and coriander, then shaped into balls and simmered until cooked through.