Food and Recipes


Spinach and Feta Quiche

Spinach and Feta Quiche Geoff Jansz made a quick and easy quiche using a few ingredients from the garden and a pastry case from the supermarket. Ingredients 1/2 large bunch silver beet, washed and chopped 1 1/2 cups silver beet white stalks, finely chopped 1 medium...

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Good Skin, Nails and Hair

According to nutrition scientist, Joanna McMillan-Price, what you eat has a direct impact on how you look. By eating well you are feeding your skin, your hair and your nails, and you’ll look fantastic. Vitamins If you suffer from a skin condition such as psoriasis,...

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Peanuts & Hazelnuts

  As part of BBY magazine’s June issue story on growing nuts at home, you can download our two bonus fact sheets on growing hazelnuts and peanuts as two separate pdf files ( click here for hazelnuts, and here for peanuts). Hazelnuts (by Peter Valder) is...

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Sushi Maker

Sushi rolls are comprised of sheets of dried, roasted seaweed (‘Nori’), wrapped around cooked rice, with an additional filling of vegetable, raw seafood or tofu. These rolls are traditionally made with a bamboo mat, a technique that can take years to master. Geoff...

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Cheap Beef Cheek Pasta

  Although this pasta dish from Geoff Jansz is very inexpensive (about $2 per head), it tastes absolutely delicious. Ingredients (Serves 4) 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 beef cheek (or use other cheap cuts such as lamb shanks, lamb shins or beef shins) black pepper...

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Chocolate Cake of Love

This delicious chocolate cake from Geoff Jansz is sure to help sweeten up your relationship. Ingredients 250g unsalted butter, melted 250g caster sugar 5 eggs 175g dark chocolate 180g almond meal 11/2 teaspoons baking powder 3 tablespoons good cocoa powder Dutch...

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Boosting Your Energy

Nutrition scientist, Joanna McMillan-Price, says that what, how and when you eat along with small changes in physical activity can make a dramatic difference to your energy levels. Breakfast kick-starts your metabolism, providing fuel for your brain throughout the...

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Tropical Cocktails

According to Geoff Jansz, you don’t have to be in the tropics to enjoy a slice of paradise. Cocktails (or non-alcoholic ‘mocktails’) are easy to make for a tropical feel without leaving home! Pina Colada (1 serve) 60ml rum 150ml pineapple juice 60ml...

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Microwave Strawberry Jam

Tracy Rutherford’s Microwave Strawberry Jam Preparation time: 10 minutes Cooking time: about 16 minutes Makes: about 400mL 500g strawberries 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 2/3 cups (365g) caster sugar 1. Wash the strawberries then remove the hulls. Pat dry with...

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One Pot Spiced Rice and Lamb

One Pot Spiced Rice and Lamb This Middle Eastern, one-pot dish is quick, inexpensive and delicious. Ingredients: 1 large red capsicum, finely chopped 1 large onion, finely chopped 2 cloves of garlic, finely chopped 2 tablespoons of olive oil 500g lamb mince 2...

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