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Tv chef Fast Ed provides his best recipes and how to videos from the Better Homes and Gardens TV show and magazine. Fast Ed Halmagyi is one of Australia’s best-loved TV chefs and food authors, entertaining and informing Australians with achievable, time-conscious, family-friendly cooking. For 10 years Ed has appeared on television and radio, in newspapers, magazines and books. Best known as the cooking presenter on Seven’s Better Homes and Gardens, Fast Ed transforms elegant restaurant cuisine into recipes that anyone can prepare at home. His motto is simple - “when you do less, the ingredients can do more!”

videoPumpkin soup is the perfect cold weather dish but Ed's recipe takes it up a notch with the addition of capsicum, making it even tastier and better still, healthier.
videoHere’s a way to turn your next night in with your favourite movie into a gold class experience with the latest trend in treats. Salted Caramel Popcorn is Ed’s amazingly delicious mix of sweet and salty that is super simple to make.
videoThere’s nothing more mouth-watering than sizzling garlic prawns. Ed’s got a great recipe for French style garlic prawns that can be on the table in less than 20 minutes.
videoThere’s nothing better than tucking into a casserole on a cold night. Fast Ed has a new take on the old casserole – the layered rice bake. It’s a delicious and easy family meal and a true winter warmer.
videoEd’s got a great way to get the kids eating their vegies and they won’t even know they’re doing so. It’s Cauliflower Pasta but the kids will think they’re eating macaroni and cheese. It’s a simple recipe that ticks all the boxes; delicious, cheap, healthy and quick.
videoEd’s Chocolate Cake recipe is perfect for those times that you need to bake for a special occasion but time is short. It’s hassle free, looks amazing and is guaranteed to impress.
videoEd has a great fried chicken recipe that is quick, easy to prepare and tastes delicious. It’s a great budget meal and is one that you’ll definitely want to add to your regular list.
videoFast Ed helps prepare slow-cooked lamb and mint pasta and cannoli for a special family feast.
videoFast Ed prepares roast capsicum and chicken cups.
videoThe family sit down to enjoy their special dinner.
videoEd’s got a fantastic recipe for an all-in-one loaf that you can serve for brunch, lunch or even picnics. It’s packed full of good stuff like spinach, tomatoes and fetta, with loads of flavour and best of all it’s healthy.
videoEd will show you how you can create this delight in no more than 15 minutes and with only five ingredients. It’s all too good to be true.
videoThere’s nothing we love more than fresh seafood together with a great steak. It’s an Aussie favourite known as Surf and Turf and Ed will show us his own special take on the old winner.

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