Baked kumara split open and loaded with paprika beef mince, wilted spinach and bubbling cheese. Mostly hands-off, very filling.
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Festive sides, salads and desserts made for sharing, plus a few clever ways with the leftovers.
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Make it a few days ahead to lighten the load on the day. A sticky orange marmalade and mustard glaze, perfect sliced cold on the Christmas table.

Use up the Christmas dinner leftovers in one pie. Veg and meat folded through a creamy bechamel under an easy pastry top made from pantry staples.

Boxing Day leftovers to the rescue. Crispy potatoes and veg mashed into one big hash with eggs cooked on top. One pan to cook, one pan to wash.

A showstopping alternative to pavlova: meringue stacked with lemon curd custard, whipped cream, berry coulis, toasted almonds and fresh basil.

A simple green salad with that wow factor: cos and butterhead lettuce, charred capsicum, asparagus, toasted seeds and a honey mustard dressing.

A summery ratatouille of courgettes, tomatoes and capsicum with blanched green beans for crunch, topped with a buttery herb and olive crumb.

Roasted rainbow carrots drizzled in a citrusy orange butter sauce, finished with toasted pumpkin seeds, basil and parsley. A side for any grand occasion.

Sweet, waxy Jersey Bennes with a fresh citrusy punch, a crunch of new season green beans and the mellow, slightly salty taste of black olives.
Festive sides, salads and desserts made for sharing, plus a few clever ways with the leftovers.

Delicious flakey pastry shells encase a flavourful filling. This recipe is for cheesy corn and broccoli empanadas, but really, you can fill the pastry with your favourite pie filling combinations.

Brussels sprout season is here, and we are not complaining. This recipe combines the nutty and savoury flavours of tempeh with the crispy texture & earthy taste of Brussels sprouts.

The caramelised nectarines are nestled in a buttery puff pastry crust, making for a mouthwatering combination of flavours and textures.

Change up your classic summer 'corn on the cob' with these corn ribs. The roasted capsicum mayo brings a sweet and smoky flavour and is a must!

This classic French dish and is extra delicious when the veg is thinly sliced, and the cheese on the top is brown and bubbly. It's rich, creamy and comforting and goes well with a simple green salad.

Romesco sauce is a match made in heaven with charred broccoli steaks. It's a traditional Spanish sauce made of roasted capsicum, fresh herbs, olive oil and almonds.

There's no doubt about it, hasslebacks are delicious. As the kumara bakes, the slices fan out, creating a crispy outer layer and a tender, creamy interior.

Ceviche is essentially fish in a zingy citrus marinade. The citrus 'cooks' the fish and is best served with coriander and a hint of chilli.
1/3 of food globally is wasted and it’s estimated that up to 40% of produce grown doesn’t leave the farm gate.
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