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  • Don’s Fruity Lamb Curry

    Leftover lamb, chopped 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 onions, chopped curry paste/sauce to taste (Thai red or green, Singapore, Malaysian,... read more
  • Don’s Last Supper Lamb Cutlets

    Geoff Jansz has prepared 262 recipes on Burke’s Backyard, but he has saved his best until last. Ingredients ½ loaf... read more
  • Don Burke’s Re-cycled Curry Recipe

    Serves 5-10 meals for 2 people Cook in a 30cm pot Ingredients  2 tablespoons approx. Olive Oil Left overs from... read more
  • Takeaway Food Guide

    Don introduced viewers to our new presenter, Joanna McMillan-Price. Originally from Scotland, Joanna is a nutrition scientist, fitness leader and... read more
  • Geoff’s Sticky Date Pudding

    These mini sticky date puddings from Geoff Jansz will finish off your dinner party in style. Ingredients (Serves 6) 6 ramekins... read more
  • Simple Sangria

    Combine 500mL red wine, 1/2 cup brandy and 1/2 a small sliced lemon and orange in a jug. Leave at... read more
  • Corn chowder with cheese twists

    Prep time: 10 minutes Cooking time: 10 minutes Serves: 6 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 onion, chopped 2 x 400g cans creamed corn 400g can cannelini beans,... read more
  • Potato frittata

    Prep time: 15 minutes Cooking time: 25 minutes Serves: 8 1kg Desiree potatoes, cut into 2-3cm pieces 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 onion,... read more
  • Apple & Cinnamon Pikelets

    Prep time: 10 minutes Cooking time: 2 minutes per batch Makes: about 20 1 cup (150g) self-raising flour 1 tablespoon caster sugar 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon... read more
  • Chopped green picnic salad

    Prep time: 15 minutes Serves: 6-8 1/2 Iceberg lettuce 1 green capsicum 1 Lebanese cucumber 2 spring onions 1 avocado (see ‘On the Road’ below)   Dressing... read more
  • deli Antipasto baguette

    Prep time: 15 minutes Serves: 6 1 crusty baguette 1/3 cup pesto 1/3 cup whole egg mayonnaise 100g roasted capsicum,... read more
  • Pecan, Ginger & Choc Chip Slice

    Ginger Pecan Choc Chip Slice

    Prep time: 15 minutes Cooking time: 20 minutes Makes: 20 3/4 cup (90g) pecans 125g butter, chopped 2/3 cup (130g)... read more