Chicken Salad with Broad Beans and Pesto

This delicious chicken and broad bean salad is perfect springtime eating. The fresh basil pesto and lemon juice acts as the dressing, and the delightful, bright green broad beans add texture and a slight nutty flavour. Enjoy while the chicken is still warm, or make ahead of time, refrigerate and eat cold.

Beer-battered Flathead with Rosemary Chips

This is an easy beer batter that always works. It’s crispy, light and tasty. The chips are oven baked to reduce the kilojoules from frying. The herb mayonnaise is optional; a squeeze of lemon is just as good.

Lamb Fillets with Asparagus, Feta and Hazelnuts

Dust off the barbecue or fire up the char grill for this quick dish of marinated lamb fillets with grilled asparagus. The crumbled feta, hazelnuts and chilli make an exciting topping. Serve as a first or second course with a garden salad and some crusty bread.

Beef Chilli Con Carne

In Spanish, chilli con carne means “peppers with meat” and that’s what this dish delivers. Chunks of diced beef replace the usual ground mince, producing a meaty stew with flavours of chilli, peppers and tomato. Serve with the colourful turmeric rice on the side.

Spinach & Ricotta Pie

Spinach and ricotta are a tasty match in this vegetarian pie. Mix the iron-rich spinach with eggs, ricotta and feta, then bake it in some puff pastry — it couldn’t be easier. Ideal for sharing at a large table, and makes great party food, too.

Pork Cutlets with Apples and Fennel

Celeriac Soup with Crispy Pancetta

Celeriac is a funky-looking bulb vegetable with a flavour a lot like celery, only creamier and nuttier. It's perfect for winter soup. The crispy pancetta gives a salty kick, but is not essential. Enjoy it with slices of baguette drizzled with olive oil and grilled.

Lamb Shanks with Sweet Potato Mash

There's something hugely comforting about eating lamb shanks on a winter's night. Simmered with chilli, ginger and sweet soy, the sauce has hints of Asian flavours that work wonderfully with the lamb. Add a splash of colour with sweet potato mash and steamed greens.

Turkey Schnitzels with Parsnips & Baby Carrots

Everyone loves schnitzel. Impress your family and friends with this deliciously different version using turkey. Low in fat and high in protein, turkey breast is now readily available all year round. Add some roasted parsnips, baby carrots and a little watercress for a great winter meal.