
Lunchbox Inspiration
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RecipeApricot chickenApricot chicken Ingredients 6 chicken thigh fillet, skin removed and diced into large pieces 3 tbsp plain flour 2 French Onion dried soup mix sachets (40g) 1L apricot nectar Method Pre-heat oven to 180å¡C. Toss diced chicken in flour to coat. Mix soup mix sachetsView Recipe
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RecipeEasy lamb koftasEasy lamb koftas Serves: Ingredients 600g lean lamb mince 4 pieces multigrain bread 3 cloves garlic 2 eggs 3 sprigs of fresh oregano (or 1 tsp dried if you must!) 2 long sprigs of fresh thyme (or 1 tsp dried thyme) OliveView Recipe
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Recipe30 minutes or less beef stroganoff30 minutes or less beef stroganoff Ingredients 700grams blade steak, cubed 1 onion, finely diced 1 clove garlic, finely diced 2 tb cornflour 1tsp ground nutmeg 1 cup white wine 1 tb tomato paste 1/4 cup sour cream 1 cup beefView Recipe
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RecipeBacon and corn fritters with corianderBacon and corn fritters with coriander Ingredients 1 cup self-rising flour, sifted (if you have time) 1 cup whole milk 2 eggs, beaten 2 cobs of fresh corn, kernels removed and cooked 1/3 cup coriander leaves, chopped roughly 1 cup mozzarellaView Recipe
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RecipeTasty tacosTasty tacos Serves: Ingredients 600g beef mince 1 teaspoon cumin 1 teaspoon mild paprika 1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 cup passata 2 cups shredded lettuce 2 tomatoes, chopped 1 carrot, grated 1 cup tasty orView Recipe
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RecipeCurried minceCurried mince Ingredients 2 tbsp olive oil 500g minced beef 1 onion, diced 1 carrot, diced 1 apple, peeled and grated 1 capsicum, diced 1 zucchini, diced 1 x 50g pkt chicken noodle soup 1 x 440g tin crushed pineapple 1View Recipe
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RecipeBangers and mashBangers and mash Ingredients 2kg potatoes, peeled and roughly chopped 1 tsp salt 50g butter 1/2 cup milk 8 good quality beef sausages 70g butter 4 red onions 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar 2 beef stock cubes 2-3 cups of water Method In aView Recipe
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RecipeCreamy penne with cherry tomatoesCreamy penne with cherry tomatoes Serves: Ingredients 6 cups cooked mini penne 3 tbsp olive oil 4 cloves garlic, crushed 1 punnet cherry tomatoes, halved 1 cup smooth ricotta 3 handfuls of spinach leaves Salt and pepper Method Heat the olive oil in theView Recipe
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RecipeGnocchi with tomato, garlic and basilGnocchi with tomato, garlic and basil Ingredients 1 pkt ready-made gnocchi or Homemade gnocchi 2 tbsp olive oil 2 cloves garlic, crushed 1 x 425g fresh pasta sauce, Italian tomato and garlic 1 handful of freah basil leaves, roughly chopped FreshlyView Recipe
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RecipeSteak sandwichSteak sandwich Ingredients 4 sourdough rolls 2 tbsp olive oil 4 minute steaks garlic salt 4 tbsp aioli 1 red onion,sliced into rings 1 punnet mixed cherry tomatoes Mixed leaf lettuce Method Preheat oven to 180C. In a small baking dish place theView Recipe
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Lunchbox,RecipeChicken wrapsChicken wraps Serves: Ingredients Canola spray 1kg of chicken tenderloins 1 pkt Lebanese pita bread 1 bag mixed lettuce 2 tomatoes, sliced 1 small container of Tabouli 1 small container Hummus 1 small container Tzatziki Method In a frypan, give the base a lightView Recipe
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RecipeSpaghetti with tuna and olivesSpaghetti with tuna and olives Serves: Ingredients Cooked spaghetti to serve 4 1 425g tin Tuna in oil 6 cloves garlic, crushed 20 leaves of fresh basil, shredded 2 fresh vine ripened tomatoes, diced 1 cup pitted kalamata olives, halved Method Drain tuna, flakeView Recipe
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RecipeFettuccine alfredoFettuccine alfredo Serves: Ingredients Cooked fresh fettucine pasta (4 serves) 1/2 cup butter 3 cloves garlic, crushed 2 cups freshly grated parmesan 1 egg yolk 2 cups cream, thickened salt and pepper Method In a frypan melt the butter and add the crushed garlicView Recipe
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RecipeFrench omeletteFrench omelette Ingredients 2 eggs 2 tbsp butter 2 tbsp water Method Whisk eggs with water unti combined. Heat a non stick pan and melt butter in it. Pour in egg mix and roll around pan to coat all entire bottom of pan. Agitate pan aView Recipe
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RecipePocket pizzasPocket pizzas Serves: Ingredients 1 pkt of pocket breads (8) 1 bottle of Pizza sauce 1 bag of grated cheese Sliced ham Sliced salami Cherry tomatoes Basil leaves BBQ chicken Sundried tomatoes Capsicum Method Preheat oven to 180å¡C. Set out all the ingredients you wouldView Recipe
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RecipeFast burgersFast burgers Ingredients 4 good quality pre-prepared meat patties 4 hamburgers buns 2 tomatoes, sliced 1 small tin of beetroot 4 slices of cheddar cheese Tomato sauce Mayonnaise 2 onions, sliced into rings or caramelised onions Mixed lettuce leaves Method Heat frypan andView Recipe
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RecipeGnocchi with brown butter and sageGnocchi with brown butter and sage Ingredients 1 pkt gnocchi or homemade gnocchi 125 g butter 30 sage leaves Method Cook the gnocchi to the packet directions and set aside in a warm place. In a fry pan melt the butter and add theView Recipe
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RecipeFish vindalooFish vindaloo Ingredients 1kg firm white fish fillets (skin on) 4 tbsp olive oil 1 brown onion, sliced thinly 2 cloves garlic , crushed 1/3 cup vindaloo curry paste 1 tin diced tomatoes 1/2 cup coriander leaves Method Heat 2 tbsp of oilView Recipe
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RecipeEasy chilli con carneEasy chilli con carne Serves: Ingredients 500g beef mince 1 large onion, diced 4 cloves garlic, crushed 1 tbsp olive oil 1 tsp chilli, crushed 2 tbsp tomato paste 1 tin whole peeled tomatoes 1 tin kidney beans, drained 2 tsp driedView Recipe
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RecipePork medallions with hot fruit saladPork medallions with hot fruit salad Serves: Ingredients 4 pork steaks 300g dried fruit eg mix of apples, apricots and prunes 2 tsp chicken stock powder 2 cups water Canola spray Method In a small saucepan place the dried fruit salad mix, water andView Recipe
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RecipeFast chicken pastaFast chicken pasta Serves: Prep time: Cook time: Ingredients 2 chicken breasts from a cooked chicken 1 carrot 1 zucchini 1 cup cream 2 tsp chicken stock powder 3 cups of uncooked dried pasta Method Fill and boil kettle. Shred chicken breasts into large pieces. Pour boiling waterView Recipe
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RecipeKatie's chicken soupKatie's chicken soup Serves: Ingredients 2 tbsp olive oil 1 onion, diced 1 carrot, diced 2 stalks celery, diced 2L chicken stock 2 cups mini fusilli pasta 2 BBQ chicken breasts, skinned and shredded 1/4 cup chopped flat leaf parsley salt andView Recipe
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RecipeFive spice lamb and broccolini stirfryFive spice lamb and brocollini stirfry Serves: Ingredients 500g lamb backstraps, finely sliced 2 tbsp plain flour 1 tspn Chinese five spice powder 1/2 red capsicum, thinly sliced 1 bunch broccolini, florets cuts and stalks trimmed and cut into 5cm pieces 3View Recipe
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RecipeMacaroni cheeseMacaroni cheese Serves: 4 Ingredients 3 cups macaroni 1 cup grated cheddar cheese å_ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese 2/3 cup thin cream or evaporated low fat milk 1 teaspoon sea salt Method Cook macaroni according to packet instructions, it will take 6-10 minutes. WhenView Recipe
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RecipeBoscaiola sauce for pastaBoscaiola sauce for pasta Serves: Ingredients 1tbsp olive oil 1 brown onion, finely chopped 175g bacon rashers,chopped 200g swiss brown mushrooms, slice 300ml thickened cream 1/3 parsly leaves, chopped Method Heat oil in a large frying pan on medium heat. Add bacon and onionView Recipe
Dinner Time

Cheesy three veg pasta bake
This pasta bake makes a great side to your dinner, or you could add some chicken or ham and make it a meal! The kids will love the pasta, peas, corn and carrot in a yummy cheesy sauce ...
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Breakfast

Muesli fruit and yoghurt tray
This is a great breakfast idea for Mother's Day or your birthday if you have very small children. You can prepare the fruit the night before and then all they have to do is mix it together for you! ...
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Lunch

Rice pudding with strawberries
There is nothing more comforting and full of love than a baked rice pudding. This dish is topped with fresh strawberries to make it even more irresistible ...
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Apple and raspberry puree
These two fruits make great mixers with other foods and also taste great together. By pureeing separately and freezing, you can use in other dishes or stir together to make this puree ...
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