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In medieval times basil was used as an indicator plant. If a girl touched a basil bush and it withered, it meant she was not a virgin! Jackie French tested the theory using a sacred basil plant, with very dubious results – she concluded that perhaps it was the...
Seafood Laksa There’s nothing quite like the heavenly fragrances and fabulous flavours of laksa soup. You can make this delicious seafood laksa using shop-bought laksa paste, or if you have time try Geoff’s homemade laksa paste recipe. The quantities given...
Seared Veal Stack This tasty combination of veal, a stack of vegetables and an Italian style tomato sauce makes a healthy meal for two. It looks very much like the kind of dish you’d find in a trendy cafe, but it’s very quick and easy to prepare at home....
It’s healthier to have lean meat, chicken or fish grilled rather than battered or crumbed. However, if you add creamy or buttery sauces you undo all the good of grilling. Rosemary demonstrated how easy it is to make delicious, healthy sauces which add some zing...
Many people are so worried about fat that they try to avoid it completely, but it is very important to have some essential fats. They’re vital for the structure of every cell in the body, including brain cells. How much fat do I need? The average Australian eats...
Why not give Peter Valder’s stir-fry recipe a try? There is no oil used in the cooking, it’s very quick (provided you’ve chopped up all the ingredients beforehand) and best of all, it’s delicious! Ingredients 6 Spring onions 1 red capsicum 2...
Cheaper cuts of meat often given to the dog can actually make delicious meals for the family, provided you use a long slow method of cooking. Geoff shows how to turn veal shanks into a classic Italian dish called Osso Bucco. This recipe serves 6-8 people. Ingredients...
Margarine There are so many kinds of margarine on the market it’s very difficult to know which one to buy. Rosemary looked at the contents of some of the popular yellow spreads, and explained how to make a choice when confronted with dozens of different brands....
If, like Jackie French, you have fairies at the bottom of your garden, you might be worried that they’ll turn the milk sour, pour water into your gumboots and stop the bread from rising! Jackie manages to keep her fairies happy with milky treats like custard or...
Martin’s BBQ Teriyaki Chicken in Lebanese Roll This is a simple meal that requires hardly any preparation time, can feed six to eight without very much effort and is a wonderful use for the BBQ. The fantastic aroma will have the neighbours’ mouths...