Food, Health & Nutrition

Lemongrass adds a lemony flavour to all sorts of Asian dishes, from soups to stir-fries, curries and marinades. This tropical... read more

Groundcover herbs In the February 2010 issue of Burke’s Backyard magazine, on sale now, don’t miss our special Kitchen Garden... read more

For Don’s radio listeners, we also have a bonus recipe that can be made now from canned corn, or later... read more

2kg quinces 2 tablespoons lemon juice caster sugar (about 1kg) 1. Line a 20 x 30cm tin with non-stick baking... read more

New Scientist magazine recently included an article about a spray product that was released in August, 2009. Researchers at the... read more

In the December 2010 issue of Burke’s Backyard magazine, on sale now, Elizabeth Swane has some great ‘tomato-troubleshooter’ tips for... read more

In the November 2009 issue of ‘Burke’s Backyard’ magazine, on sale Monday October 26, our popular Kitchen Garden section is... read more

Jamie’s Coriander and Lemon Salmon Cakes Makes 8-10 patties 3 medium-sized mashing potatoes 1/2 bunch coriander, leaves washed and chopped... read more

125g (1/2 cup) caster sugar 250mL (1 cup) water 4-6 lemons, juiced, zested 1 litre soda water ice cubes or... read more

Tracy Rutherford’s basil oil 1 bunch basil 1/3 cup (80mL) extra virgin olive oil 1. Pick the leaves from the... read more

Spicy Beetroot Dip Serves 4-6, as a starter 4 medium-sized beetroot 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 250ml natural yoghurt... read more

Kiwifruit steak tenderiser Kiwifruit contains an enzyme which actually will tenderise meats. So, here’s what to do. Before you plan... read more