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Kimchi adds instant flavour to this spicy vegetarian stew

This Korean-inspired spicy tofu stew by Hetty Lui McKinnon makes for a quick weeknight meal. 
A bowl of vegetarian kimchi jjigae with mushroom and tofu (kimchi stew) topped with green spring onion.

Three quick, tasty dinner ideas made using store-bought bases

Get a head start on dinner with easy recipes by Hetty Lui McKinnon. They use store-bought bases and include cooking shortcuts.
A bowl of baked gnocchi, broccoli and lemon topped with grated pecorino cheese, an easy vegetarian dinner for families.

Cottage pie topped with cheesy mash is comfort food with a twist

Chef Matthew Evans says this cottage pie is a humble dish using ingredients that don't cost a lot. His version has a delicious mustard cheddar topping. 
A plate of cottage pie, placed on a wooden dining table

Brighten up winter meals with this easy, crunchy salad

This wintertime salad is fresh and vibrant with crunchy brussels sprouts, a quick creamy dressing and a dusting of finely grated parmesan cheese.    
Heidi Sze prepares a recipe for shaved brussel sprout salad.

This easy to make fruit mince is perfect for those cold winter nights

Enjoy this delicious pear and ginger fruit mince all season long.
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Julia Busuttil Nishimura's stuffed zucchini with pork mince and potatoes

This is a comforting and nourishing recipe that's very close to Julia's heart. She is dedicating it to her mum and sharing it as part of the chef challenge for Maggie Beer's Big Mission.
Julia Busuttil Nishimura's maltese stuffed zucchini with pork and potatoes served on a plate

Love beef and broccoli? This version has chilli, sesame and buttery garlic rice

It's easy to make beef and broccoli at home, and this version includes chilli and sesame. Buttery, garlic rice makes it even more delicious.
Beef, broccoli and chilli stir fry with spring onions in a fry pan, ready to serve and eat.

Four simple dinners for when you're low on energy

Cooking can be extra challenging when you're low on energy. Here are four pantry-based meals that are simple to make and easy to clean up.
A pan of one pot spaghetti with parsley, capers, tuna, lemon, peas and asparagus.

Alison Alexander's Bouikos

These Balkan bouikos pastries are crispy, cheesy, and easy to make.
A green decorative platter of bouikos pastries stacked upon eachother

Warm up with this hearty beef and pork meatloaf

Warm up this winter with Alison Alexander's hearty beef and pork meatloaf.
Beef and pork meatloaf topped with tomato sauce, beside three cut slices, ready to eat.

Nornie Bero's corned beef stew is affordable and hearty

When asked to prepare a dish for Maggie Beer’s Big Challenge, Nornie Bero chose this budget-friendly tinned corned beef stew, which has been a family favourite for generations.
A plate of Nornie Bero's Tinned Meat Zura, which is served with some crust buttered bread.

An easy rice pudding, made on the stove

Rice pudding is an easy dessert made with simple ingredients. This version is cooked on the stove and is made custard-like with the addition of eggs.
A bowl of rice pudding with a sprinkling of brown sugar on a sunny table, the recipe is made on the stove.

Kylie Kwong's chicken Hokkien noodles are budget-friendly and nutritious

Kylie Kwong applies a "fresh-food-first" approach to this recipe, which was inspired by her mum, Pauline, and cooked for the Maggie Beer's Big Mission ABC series.
Kylie Kwong holds noodles in her hand in a kitchen, with other ingredients in bowls on a kitchen bench.

Transform a bag of frozen dumplings into a satisfying spicy soup

Frozen dumplings make weeknight cooking easy. In this comforting recipe, they're served in a hot and sour soup in a dish that mashes up Chinese wonton soup and Thai tom yum soup.
A bowl of dumpling soup with broccoli and tofu topped with coriander and sliced chilli.

Warm up with this 'ridiculously easy' chicken and ginger congee

This cheap, filling winter warmer is the perfect alternative to porridge — and it's also delicious and nutritious.
Photo of a blue and white bowl filled with white rice congee topped with chicken, ginger and spring onion

Cut down your time in the kitchen with these four dinners that feed many

Whether you batch-cook on weekends, want leftovers for work lunches or love the idea of making one or two meals to last the week, here are four recipes to consider.
A speckled white bowl of lentil bolognese ragu topped with vegan parmesan cheese and fresh basil.

Shakshuka is a comforting, satisfying meal for any time of the day

Shakshuka is a delicious dish made by poaching eggs in a spicy tomato sauce. Served with fresh herbs, crumbled feta and warm pita or crusty bread, it's an easy meal for any time of day.
Easy shakshuka with crumbled feta (poached eggs in a spicy tomato sauce) in a pan served on white table with bread.

This quick and easy vegetable soup is delicious and nutritious

This recipe is flexible, so use what's in season and already in your fridge and pantry.
A pot full of vegetable soup

Just desserts: These six treats are a delicious way to warm up

Whether you're in the mood for a self-saucing pudding, or a no-chop fruit crumble, we have plenty of delicious options made from pantry ingredients.
Two bowls of lemon delicious topped with cream, with the baked lemon pudding and serving cream sitting along side them.

This loaded dal soup with sticky chicken is ready in 30 minutes

Enjoy this creamy red lentil dal with a twist. It's a quick and easy soup topped with tender, sticky chicken and a chopped salad.
A bowl of creamy red lentil soup on a table, topped with sticky chicken, chopped tomatoes , cucumber and herbs.

Celebrate citrus season with this flourless mandarin cake

There are an abundance of mandarins at this time of year, so why not give this flourless cake a try from Kathy Tsaples, the chef behind Sweet Greek. 
mandarin image for Kathy Tsaples recipe

Stay warm in winter with this lamb rogan josh

The Kashmir region in India is famous for it's mountain peaks and winter snow, it's also home to this warming lamb rogan josh recipe created by chef Pooja Dureja.
Curry on table, black table cloth, saffron rice behind it.

This Thai red curry with chicken is speedy and affordable

Chelsea Goodwin shows us how to throw a few simple ingredients together and get this dish on the table within 30 minutes.  
Three bowls full of Thai Red Curry and Rice, garnished with wedges of lime and sprigs of coriander

Kick off slow-cooker season with melt-in-your-mouth lamb shanks

With only 20 minutes of prep required, this delicious slow-cooker meal can be adjusted to suit your schedule.
Slow-cooked lamb shanks with pomegranate sauce in a pot, and also in a bowl served atop a heaping of mashed potato.

Stuck for dinner ideas? Try these three hearty vegetarian recipes

These three meal ideas are simple, delicious and packed full of vegetables.
Cast iron pot containing lentil bolognese ragu, with a bowl of spaghetti and fresh basil beside it.