Asparagus is an extremely healthy and delicious vegetable that can be used in a variety of dishes. This recipe for an Asparagus and Ham Grill is quick and easy to make and a great dish to make with leftovers. Preparation time 5 mins Cooking time ...
Forget slaving in the kitchen because this recipe can be done on the barbie, including the brandy butter icing. Preparation time 40 mins + the standing time Cooking time 2½ hours Makes 1 cake Ingredients 1.7kg dried mixed fruit 1 cup brandy 1 ...
Sangria is an extremely popular party drink for a reason. It’s delicious and ridiculously easy to prepare. Cool down the grown-ups with this zesty take on the recipe. Preparation time 15 mins Cooking time Nil Serves 6 Ingredients 3 large ...
Classic and festive, ham is a crowd pleaser that makes for very popular leftovers the next day. Follow this recipe for a delicious Bourbon & Marmalade Glazed Leg of Ham that’s ready in two hours and serves a dozen. Preparation time 30 mins ...
A hooded barbecue takes the cook out of the kitchen and into the backyard where all the action is. Carve up a classic slice of Christmas with this tasty turkey recipe complete with homemade gravy. Preparation time 30 mins Cooking time 3 ...
These lightly herbed lamb patties will serve four to eight people and can be accompanied with barbecued corncobs, salad leaves, relish and fresh bread rolls. They’ll be a favourite with the kids. Serves 4-8 Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 ...
Competing with kale to the be the favourite of the health conscious crowd, quinoa is a complete protein, packed with vitamins, cholesterol free and usually organic. It’s also naturally gluten free. Rena Patten’s new book Best of ...
This hot and tangy dipping sauce will spice up a backyard barbecue. Quick to prepare and cook, it’ll be a hit at any event with its powerful flavour combos and short, easy clean up. To adjust this recipe to suit those who aren’t a ...
You’d be surprised what you can make out of the junk in your garage. Get creative this National Recycling Week with one of these clever repurposed projects to keep your bank balance healthy and to be kind to the planet, preventing excess ...
If you haven’t got your hat for Melbourne Cup sorted, why not consider making your own? Rather than running around the shops this weekend, you could be leisurely making one of these three cool headpieces. By making your own headpiece you ...
This punch is sweet and refreshing making it a great all-rounder beverage. You can serve it with main meals, on its own or at cocktail parties and barbecues. To make this punch alcoholic, simply add a spirit like gin or vodka. The following ...
Our title is not click bait! This really is the recipe for the world’s best margherita pizza! Chef, Johnny Di Francesco, won the World Pizza Championship in 2014 with this recipe. Johnny has released a cookbook called, World’s Best ...
In 2014 Melbourne chef and restaurant owner, Johnny Di Francesco, won the title of World Pizza Champion at the World Pizza Championship held in Parma, Italy. Battling it out against 600 competitors from 35 countries around the world, Johnny won ...
Publican James Wirth and his business partners are the owners of more than 5 Sydney pubs including, The Norfolk, The Carrington, The Forresters, Queenie’s, The Abercrombie and The Oxford Tavern. Named one of Sydney’s Top 100 Most ...
Halloween is next weekend and although it is not a traditional Australian holiday, many Aussies will be celebrating the spooky event. We’ve searched the web and found five awesome, budget-friendly decorations that are easy to make with ...
Before you head out and buy new power tools for the garden this spring, read our buyer’s guides. There’s nothing worse than buying a shiny new product only to find it’s unsuitable for your yard or purposes. There’s also the mistake of buying a ...
Updating old furniture is easy when it has good bones and is made from quality material. Too many of us discard dated furniture because we are unaware of how easy it is to makeover. It’s one thing to throw away furniture that is mouldy and ...
This Mixed Bean Cassoulet is a great dish to take to pot luck dinners and barbecues. It is inspired by French cuisine and can be served with a crispy green salad and crusty bread. Mixed Bean Cassoulet Preparation 20 mins Cooking 55 mins Serves 4 ...
This fragrant salad is based on a Thai dish called Larb Gai. Traditionally a chicken mince salad, our recipe can also be made with beef. With ingredients like fresh herbs, chilli, ginger, garlic and shallots, this salad is super healthy and ...
Ravioli is an extremely popular dish in Australia. Its availability is widespread, you can order it in almost all Italian and Modern Australian restaurants and buy ready-made or quick-cook versions at the supermarket. This recipe requires the ...
Who says a home has to be conventional? We’ve scoured the web and found 10 novel homes that prove when it comes to home design, getting weird is an option. You may love the design of some of these homes, find some outright hilarious, and ...
Ginger is an incredibly delicious and healthy ingredient that has been used to flavour food and drinks for thousands of years. It is easy to grow and just a small amount makes a huge difference to the taste of a recipe. This recipe for ...
Maintaining a healthy green lawn can be difficult enough on land, so we were really impressed when we discovered there was a cruise ship that maintains real grass onboard. The highest deck on the cruise ship, Celebrity Solstice, is covered in a ...
Cooking fish in foil parcels on the barbecue is a great way to ensure that the delicate flesh of the fish remains soft and moist without being overcooked. The saltiness of olives and the piquancy of capers gives this recipe lots of flavour but ...
Fresh tuna is a delicious and versatile ingredient that is easy to cook on the barbie. This recipe is healthy and tasty and would make for a great entree or starter dish. You can turn this dish into a main meal by serving it with steamed rice ...
The weather is warming up which means it’s time to fire up the barbie and move the kitchen outdoors. There’s no better way to make the most of warm Aussie weather and enjoy the company of good mates than with a delicious barbecued ...
Most people associate timber veneer with retro 1950s furniture but these pieces tend to feature fake woodgrain laminate. Real veneer is the technique of cladding furniture with thin layers of timber and has been around since the ancient ...
Hate it or love it spring cleaning is a necessary evil. We all naturally do a little less housework over winter due to shortened daylight hours and weather that is far from ideal. Most people approach spring cleaning in one of two ways. The ...
Don’t you hate when you find out all you have left is warm beer? Unless you warm brew, it’s a long wait for it to reach ice cold perfection, especially on a warm day. To cool the bottle of beer quickly, wrap it in paper towel and ...
Onions are essential for lots of dishes but chopping them does have the side effect of making eyes water. Some cooks recommend chilling onions first but the only real way to stop the tears is to wear goggles. Sure, you may look ridiculous but ...