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Tv chef Karen Martini provides her best recipes and how to videos from the Better Homes and Gardens TV show and magazine. Melbourne chef, restaurateur and food writer Karen Martini has been cooking professionally for more than 20 years. She trained at top restaurant Tansy’s in the early 1990s and has headed restaurant kitchens including the iconic Melbourne Wine Room, white-hot Icebergs Dining Room in Sydney and her current artisan pizza restaurant Mr Wolf (which she runs with husband Michael Sapountsis), winning countless chefs hats and other plaudits along the way. Karen Martini's recipes show her love of relaxed cooking with fresh, healthy, seasonal ingredients.

recipeOffered to make the salad for this weekend's gathering? No sweat! This hearty dish is full of flavours and textures it looks great, too.
recipeThese irresistible little bites are perfect for popping into lunch boxes or packing off to a picnic.
recipeCrisp and browned on the bottom, and steamed on top, these bundles of joy are so easy! Serve them as part of a beaut banquet.
recipeStuffed with a tasty savoury filling, these simple parcels are a winner for when you have people over for drinks. Or, freeze a batch for later
videoJoh and Karen team up to make a succulent roast chicken complete with an amazing and very festive stuffing and the whole bake takes place out doors on the BBQ.
recipeEntertaining? Give your guests’ tastebuds a right royal zing with these spicy, citrusy, nutty marvels.
videoKaren takes succulent Aussie prawns and dusts them with heady aromas of spice and citrus to serve as the perfect starter at your next gathering.
recipeSlam-dunk these low-fat, dairy-free crisp creations in your favourite hot bevvy.
recipeOne can of condensed milk, so many delicious options! These too-good tarts are at the top of the list - enjoy!
recipeKick off your evening with these super subs! Hearty enough to see you through to full-time, they’re packed with flavour thanks to the Italian-style sausages. Score!
recipeTransform your kitchen into a spice temple with this magnificently fragrant main.
videoKaren has a gloriously aromatic dish of healthy grilled fish topped with a caramel sauce oozing with the flavours of Thailand.
videoIn a region famous for its citrus, grapes and nuts, Karen whips up a delicious chicken and cous cous dish using local ingredients. On a house boat floating down the beautiful Murray River Karen creates a tasty and surprisingly easy dish to celebrate the wonderful flavours of Mildura.
videoThis is the perfect stylish snack for a Melbourne Cup picnic celebration. Karen’s Spanish inspired empanada is filled with a mouth-watering centre of smoked trout spiced with chillies and paprika wrapped in a crispy pastry, making them a sure bet winner.
videoKaren whips up super delicious dumplings that are filled with chicken and prawn, water chestnuts and ginger creating little bundles of tastiness that will be a hit with everyone...even the kids.
recipeSucculent strips of beef, chunks of creamy cheese and herbed peas – it’s time to steak your claim.
recipeGo for gold with this winning combo – layers of pastry and an oh-so scrummy filling, all topped off with plump baked tomatoes.
recipeFalling-off-the-bone chicken cooked in a deliciously fragrant, sticky sauce – you’ll never go with takeaway again.
recipeRally round the rosti! For a crunchy, gooey, crispy, chewy, have-anytime meal, this is the rosti nosh for you.
videoHealthy and delicious, Karen's ham and zucchini snacks will be a hit with the kids, even if they think they don't like zucchini!
videoWith a beautiful picture perfect back-drop of Lord Howe Island Karen steps through a delicious recipe of Calamari and Chorizo kebabs that’s quick and simple.

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