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...
Tamarillos Native to tropical America, the tamarillo is a member of the Solanaceae family along with potatoes, tomatoes and eggplants. It produces shiny red or yellow egg-shaped fruit which tastes like a cross between a passionfruit and a tomato. Only the pulp is...
Martin’s Chocolate Salty Balls A quick chocolate rush that has a very distinct bitterness but does not contain any salt. Should be stored in the refrigerator as they will soften in warm weather. I recommend imported bittersweet couverture but the balls can be...
Tapas Geoff Jansz prepares delicious Spanish snacks known as tapas. In a way tapas is the Spanish equivalent of the Chinese yum cha, where you can choose individual serves from many different dishes. In Spain people gather together at Tapas Bars to have a quiet drink...
The traditional Australian dinner consisting of meat and three vegetables always included potatoes. Now that we’re eating more pasta and rice, things have changed. We eat fewer potatoes with meals, and more as fatty snack foods like chips and crisps. But...