Food and Recipes


Beer Can Chicken

A can of beer ensures that this barbecued chicken is moist both inside and out. Ingredients 1 chicken, defrosted 1 can beer, 3/4 full paprika, ground cloves, crushed black pepper cinnamon, ground cumin powder salt olive oil Method 1. Sprinkle chicken with spices (to...

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Fish Kebabs

These juicy kebabs are made from either Asian-style marinated swordfish or Mediterranean-flavoured tuna – the best of both tasty worlds! Ingredients (Serves 3 mains or 6 entrees) 300g swordfish, skinned and cut into strips 300g tuna, skinned and cut into chunks...

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Meatballs in spicy sauce

Prep time: 30 minutes Cooking time: about 45 minutes Makes: 28 7 tortillas (20cm diameter) spray oil to serve, finely diced avocado, finely chopped coriander leaves and sour cream Meatballs: 500g pork mince 1/2 onion, grated 1 garlic clove, crushed 1 egg 3/4 cup (30g)...

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Watermelon margaritas

  Prep time: 15 minutes Serves: 4-6   1/2 cup (110g) caster sugar 1/2 cup (125mL) water 1/2 vanilla pod, split 1kg watermelon, chilled 1 egg white sea salt flakes (we used pink salt) 2/3 cup (160mL) lime juice 1/2 cup (125mL) tequila   1. Combine the sugar and...

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Prawn and Coconut Curry

Prawns are wonderful in curries, because they cook quickly and carry the spicy flavours well. Geoff’s tip for minimising the amount of coconut fat in the recipe means that you can enjoy eating this curry without feeling any guilt. Ingredients 2 tablespoons...

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Takeaway Food Guide

Don introduced viewers to our new presenter, Joanna McMillan-Price. Originally from Scotland, Joanna is a nutrition scientist, fitness leader and author. Listen to Joanna and you will hear a lovely Scottish accent and plenty of great advice on nutrition and health. On...

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Lamb and Parmesan Salad

  Jackie George wrote to tell us about her friend, Robyn Abel, who has been undergoing treatment for a brain tumour. Jackie thought that it would be a wonderful surprise for Robyn and her husband, Barry, if Geoff Jansz could call in and cook them a quick, healthy...

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Geoff’s Best Moroccan Lamb Shanks

Geoff Jansz shared his best ever recipe – Moroccan lamb shanks. This meal is quick and easy to prepare and it tastes great! Ingredients (Serves 2) 4 lamb shanks splash olive oil 1 tin chopped tomatoes 1 tin water 1 white onion, diced 1 knob ginger, chopped 2 cloves...

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Brownies

These chocolate brownies double as party treats for kids, as well as delicious rum and macadamia delights for mum and dad! Ingredients 250g good quality dark chocolate, roughly chopped 250g unsalted butter, cubed 8 whole eggs 3 cups superfine caster sugar 2 teaspoons...

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Rocket, Pear and Blue Cheese Salad

This sensational autumn salad from Geoff Jansz is topped with a nutty walnut sauce. Ingredients 2 tablespoons butter 3 tablespoons sugar 3/4 cup walnuts 3 tablespoons sherry vinegar 1 Nashi pear, cored, quartered and finely sliced 1/2 cup rocket extra virgin olive oil...

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