More fresh meal ideas
Want to spice up mealtime, whip up something quick, or get the kids to eat veg? Find some fresh inspiration right here in this latest batch of recipes from our Fresh Food Mums – real mums sharing great ideas with other mums like you.
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Chicken Kofte Skewers - Michael Burow
It’s easy to create my Chicken Kofte at home without compromising the authentic flavour.
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Chicken Paella - Michael Burow
Just because I don’t travel like I used to, doesn’t mean I can’t enjoy authentic Chicken Paella with my family.
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Tuna, rice, corn and pea bake - Kerry Layton
With four kids under 10, sometimes I need something quick, nutritious and tasty, which is where my Tuna, Rice, Corn and Pea Bake really comes in handy.
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Cheesy Mashed Potato Treasure Balls - Brooke Lowe
The kids love the hidden mashed potato treasure in my Cheesy Mashed Potato Treasure Balls. In fact, they don’t even notice the vegies hidden inside.
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Chicken Casserole - Marina Stahl
My family always ask for my delicious Chicken Casserole, it's a great alternative to the traditional winter beef casserole
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Chimichanga beef - Monique King
This lovely Mexican dish makes weeknights so easy. I make the beef mixture on the weekend then freeze it for midweek. It’s just as simple for kids as it is for entertaining, too – just serve with soft tortillas and all the trimmings on the side so everyone can help themselves!
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Cook Ahead Casserole - Ashleigh Whitham
With work and a 15-month-old to juggle, I like to prepare in advance. That’s why I created my Cook Ahead Casserole.
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Corned Beef with Vegetables and Parsley Sauce - Corinn Tarrant
Working full-time means when I come home the kids are already hungry and could be coming home with a whole number of friends from school. So when this recipe is served with extra vegies, you can always guarantee you’ll have enough for any extra mouths to feed!
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Flavours-of-the-World Steaks - Lyn Martin
I love travelling and sampling the flavours of the world. And thanks to my Flavours of the World Steaks, my family can choose the flavours they love too.
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Minestrone Style Soup - Zara Collis
My Minestrone style soup is so versatile you can use virtually any leftover vegies to make it.
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Mourquong chicken - Carole de Maria
My kids - who are two and four - love chicken schnitzel, so I wanted to give it a twist to include more vegies. They don’t usually like avocado or mushrooms, but because they can help me prepare this recipe, which includes these foods, they now love them!
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Noodle Salad - Lyn Martin
After teaching Indonesian for years one of my favourite recipes is my delicious Asian Noodle Salad, which I can cook with local ingredients without compromising the flavour.
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Pappardelle with Roo Ragout - Kiera Sheils
I’m always looking for economical weekday meals. This kangaroo recipe fits the bill, and it’s tasty and low-fat, too. Eating kangaroo is also environmentally friendly. The taste and texture of it can be a surprise to people who haven’t enjoyed it before but cooking it in the slow cooker makes it delicious for even the fussiest of eaters.
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Pasta With Tuscan Cabbage Pesto - Selena Waller
The Tuscan cabbage mixture is so versatile. Don’t just limit it to pasta: try it as a pizza base topped with prawns; spooned over grilled chicken or vegetable kebabs; spread over bruschetta; or even stirred through mashed potato
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Pork Chops with Chorizo Migas and Fresh Salsa - Katarina Ebejer
Migas is a Portuguese bread stuffing and this recipe is a family heirloom. Apart from how yummy it is – this version is chunky, sticky and soft – it’s a great way to use up stale bread, so there’s no waste. Plus, being a mum, I need dishes that can be whipped up in no time – this one-pan dish is perfect.
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Pork spring rolls - Marina Stahl
Catering for my kids' birthday parties is easy thanks to my tasty Pork Spring Roll recipe
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Potato Omlete - Kerry Griffen
Sometimes there aren’t many ingredients in the house, but that doesn’t mean you can’t whip up something simple and delicious, like my Potato Omelette.
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Rice Paper Rolls - Rebecca Taylor
Thanks to my Rice Paper Rolls it's easier than ever to hide vegies from my fussy kids.
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Rice Salad and Dressing - Elisa Spiliopoulos
My Rice Salad is not only quick to prepare it is full of tasty and health ingredients.
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Roast Leg of Lamb - Michelle Edgtton
Working full time means I like to prepare all my meals on a Sunday – and a Roast Leg of Lamb means there are plenty of leftovers.
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Roast Pork with Roasted Pears - Corinn Tarrant
When it comes to cooking, I have lots of traditional favourites, so why not mix them up by adding a twist like serving Pork with Roast Pears.
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Salmon Fillets - Michelle Eddigton
Because of my work schedule I love recipes like my salmon fillets, which I can marinate all at once, saving on cooking time and hassle!
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Sausage Rolls - Joni Loggen
I can prepare my tasty Sausage Rolls the night before, then bake them quickly while my kids are getting ready for school.
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Spicy Sausages - Brett Griffiths
My kids love getting involved in the kitchen - like adding seasoning to my Spicy Sausages mix.
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Steak & mash with tomato & mushrooms - Margaret Keverkis
During the holidays relatives always drop in at a moment's notice so I created a recipe I can whip up quickly and still feed everyone.
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Tomato Gnocchi - Brett Griffiths
My kids love being part of the cooking process – mine help roll the pasta to make my Tomato Gnocchi.
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Veg Spring Rolls - Leroy Goldsmith
My simple Spring Rolls have proved so popular I recently sold 600 at a local fete to help my kids' school.
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Vegetable Lasagne - Leroy Goldsmith
As picky as they are about vegies, my kids can't get enough of my Vegetable Lasagne.
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leroys quick chicken curry - Leroy Goldsmith
Using a pre-cooked BBQ chicken makes my Quick Chicken Curry a delicious simple winter meal.