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    Spring meals, ideas and cooking tips

    Celebrate the season with al fresco dining as the warmer weather kicks in. Enjoy fresh meals featuring vibrant spring produce, like mangoes, cucumbers, asparagus and berries. Learn some new quick and easy dinners the family will love, uncover useful tips on how to freeze your food to combat food waste and save money with our budget-friendly recipes. Explore all this and more below.

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    Cheesy Pepperoni & Spinach Calzone
    Cheesy Pepperoni & Spinach Calzone
    Cheesy Pepperoni & Spinach Calzone
    preparation time is 20 minutes
    Cook time is 30 minutes
    Difficulty level: 2 out of 4
    Estimated $7.57 per serve
    Sriracha Salami & Sage Pizza Scrolls
    Sriracha Salami & Sage Pizza Scrolls
    Sriracha Salami & Sage Pizza Scrolls
    preparation time is 20 minutes
    Cook time is 30 minutes
    Difficulty level: 2 out of 4
    Honey-roasted Apple & Rosemary Pizza
    Honey-roasted Apple & Rosemary Pizza
    Honey-roasted Apple & Rosemary Pizza
    preparation time is 20 minutes
    Cook time is 25 minutes
    Difficulty level: 2 out of 4
    Estimated $4.22 per serve
    Basic Pizza Dough
    Basic Pizza Dough
    Basic Pizza Dough
    preparation time is 10 minutes
    Cook time is not available
    Difficulty level: 1 out of 4
    Pork & Vegetable Noodles in Broth
    Pork & Vegetable Noodles in Broth
    Pork & Vegetable Noodles in Broth
    preparation time is 10 minutes
    Cook time is 15 minutes
    Difficulty level: 2 out of 4
    Estimated $5.29 per serve

    Top trending spring salads

    Egg, bacon & crispy potato mini salad
    Egg, bacon & crispy potato mini salad
    Egg, bacon & crispy potato mini salad
    preparation time is 5 minutes
    Cook time is 35 minutes
    Difficulty level: 2 out of 4
    Warm satay pork salad
    Warm satay pork salad
    Warm satay pork salad
    preparation time is 5 minutes
    Cook time is 10 minutes
    Difficulty level: 2 out of 4
    Estimated $4.18 per serve
    Chicken Couscous Salad
    Chicken Couscous Salad
    Chicken Couscous Salad
    preparation time is 5 minutes
    Cook time is 20 minutes
    Difficulty level: 2 out of 4
    Estimated $4.11 per serve
    Smash Burger Salad
    Smash Burger Salad
    Smash Burger Salad
    preparation time is 5 minutes
    Cook time is 5 minutes
    Difficulty level: 2 out of 4
    Healthier Sweet Potato, Couscous & Lentil Salad
    Healthier Sweet Potato, Couscous & Lentil Salad
    Healthier Sweet Potato, Couscous & Lentil Salad
    preparation time is 10 minutes
    Cook time is 35 minutes
    Difficulty level: 2 out of 4
    Estimated $4.13 per serve
    Chilli Pork Larb
    Chilli Pork Larb
    Chilli Pork Larb
    preparation time is 5 minutes
    Cook time is 5 minutes
    Difficulty level: 2 out of 4
    Estimated $4.32 per serve
    Healthier Thai-style Calamari Salad
    Healthier Thai-style Calamari Salad
    Healthier Thai-style Calamari Salad
    preparation time is 10 minutes
    Cook time is 10 minutes
    Difficulty level: 2 out of 4
    Estimated $8.48 per serve
    Greek-style Fried Feta Salad
    Greek-style Fried Feta Salad
    Greek-style Fried Feta Salad
    preparation time is 5 minutes
    Cook time is 5 minutes
    Difficulty level: 2 out of 4
    Soba Noodle & Edamame Salad
    Soba Noodle & Edamame Salad
    Soba Noodle & Edamame Salad
    preparation time is 15 minutes
    Cook time is 10 minutes
    Difficulty level: 2 out of 4
    Grilled Nectarine & Haloumi Salad
    Grilled Nectarine & Haloumi Salad
    Grilled Nectarine & Haloumi Salad
    preparation time is 5 minutes
    Cook time is 10 minutes
    Difficulty level: 2 out of 4
    Warm Crispy Noodle Salad
    Warm Crispy Noodle Salad
    Warm Crispy Noodle Salad
    preparation time is 5 minutes
    Cook time is 20 minutes
    Difficulty level: 1 out of 4
    Estimated $4.01 per serve
    Sausage & Lentil Salad with Garlic Bread Croutons
    Sausage & Lentil Salad with Garlic Bread Croutons
    Sausage & Lentil Salad with Garlic Bread Croutons
    preparation time is 5 minutes
    Cook time is 15 minutes
    Difficulty level: 2 out of 4
    Estimated $4.68 per serve

    Healthier easier spring recipes

    Healthier Korean Beef & Noodle Salad Cups
    Healthier Korean Beef & Noodle Salad Cups
    Healthier Korean Beef & Noodle Salad Cups
    preparation time is 10 minutes
    Cook time is 10 minutes
    Difficulty level: 2 out of 4
    Healthier Air-fryer Middle Eastern-style Nachos
    Healthier Air-fryer Middle Eastern-style Nachos
    Healthier Air-fryer Middle Eastern-style Nachos
    preparation time is 5 minutes
    Cook time is 15 minutes
    Difficulty level: 2 out of 4
    Super Green Finger Sandwiches
    Super Green Finger Sandwiches
    Super Green Finger Sandwiches
    preparation time is 15 minutes
    Cook time is not available
    Difficulty level: 2 out of 4
    Fruit-salad Jars
    Fruit-salad Jars
    Fruit-salad Jars
    preparation time is 15 minutes
    Cook time is not available
    Difficulty level: 2 out of 4
    Healthier Beetroot, Carrot & Lentil Salad
    Healthier Beetroot, Carrot & Lentil Salad
    Healthier Beetroot, Carrot & Lentil Salad
    preparation time is 20 minutes
    Cook time is 40 minutes
    Difficulty level: 2 out of 4
    Strawberries & Cream Popsicles
    Strawberries & Cream Popsicles
    Strawberries & Cream Popsicles
    preparation time is 5 minutes
    Cook time is not available
    Difficulty level: 1 out of 4
    Blueberry Yoghurt Popsicles
    Blueberry Yoghurt Popsicles
    Blueberry Yoghurt Popsicles
    preparation time is 5 minutes
    Cook time is 5 minutes
    Difficulty level: 1 out of 4
    Honeydew & Kiwifruit Popsicles
    Honeydew & Kiwifruit Popsicles
    Honeydew & Kiwifruit Popsicles
    preparation time is 5 minutes
    Cook time is not available
    Difficulty level: 1 out of 4
    Healthier Burgers
    Healthier Burgers
    Healthier Burgers
    preparation time is 10 minutes
    Cook time is 10 minutes
    Difficulty level: 3 out of 4
    Estimated $8.15 per serve
    Banana Bread Slice
    Banana Bread Slice
    Banana Bread Slice
    preparation time is 15 minutes
    Cook time is 45 minutes
    Difficulty level: 3 out of 4
    Margherita muffin pizzas
    Margherita muffin pizzas
    Margherita muffin pizzas
    preparation time is 5 minutes
    Cook time is 15 minutes
    Difficulty level: 2 out of 4
    Healthier Mini Cob Loaf Dips
    Healthier Mini Cob Loaf Dips
    Healthier Mini Cob Loaf Dips
    preparation time is 10 minutes
    Cook time is 15 minutes
    Difficulty level: 2 out of 4
    Baked Oats with Blueberry Lava
    Baked Oats with Blueberry Lava
    Baked Oats with Blueberry Lava
    preparation time is 10 minutes
    Cook time is 30 minutes
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    Healthier Thai Green Curry
    Healthier Thai Green Curry
    Healthier Thai Green Curry
    preparation time is 10 minutes
    Cook time is 20 minutes
    Difficulty level: 3 out of 4
    Estimated $5.52 per serve
    Vegan Neapolitan Nice-Cream
    Vegan Neapolitan Nice-Cream
    Vegan Neapolitan Nice-Cream
    preparation time is 15 minutes
    Difficulty level: 2 out of 4
    Watermelon Salad With Chilli & Lime
    Watermelon Salad With Chilli & Lime
    Watermelon Salad With Chilli & Lime
    preparation time is 10 minutes
    Difficulty level: 1 out of 4
    Eggs & Smashed Peas On Toast
    Eggs & Smashed Peas On Toast
    Eggs & Smashed Peas On Toast
    preparation time is 5 minutes
    Cook time is 5 minutes
    Difficulty level: 2 out of 4
    Healthier Omelette With Greens
    Healthier Omelette With Greens
    Healthier Omelette With Greens
    preparation time is 5 minutes
    Cook time is 10 minutes
    Difficulty level: 3 out of 4
    Barbecued Prawn Skewers With Nectarine & Grain Salad
    Barbecued Prawn Skewers With Nectarine & Grain Salad
    Barbecued Prawn Skewers With Nectarine & Grain Salad
    preparation time is 20 minutes
    Cook time is 30 minutes
    Difficulty level: 3 out of 4

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    Prawn rolls with shaker fries
    Prawn rolls with shaker fries
    Prawn rolls with shaker fries
    preparation time is 10 minutes
    Cook time is 25 minutes
    Difficulty level: 2 out of 4
    Estimated $13.49 per serve
    Healthier Korean Beef & Noodle Salad Cups
    Healthier Korean Beef & Noodle Salad Cups
    Healthier Korean Beef & Noodle Salad Cups
    preparation time is 10 minutes
    Cook time is 10 minutes
    Difficulty level: 2 out of 4
    French Onion Chicken Pasta Bake
    French Onion Chicken Pasta Bake
    French Onion Chicken Pasta Bake
    preparation time is 10 minutes
    Cook time is 25 minutes
    Difficulty level: 1 out of 4
    Pork & Vegetable Noodles in Broth
    Pork & Vegetable Noodles in Broth
    Pork & Vegetable Noodles in Broth
    preparation time is 10 minutes
    Cook time is 15 minutes
    Difficulty level: 2 out of 4
    Estimated $5.29 per serve
    Strawberry, Lychee & Rosemary Punch
    Strawberry, Lychee & Rosemary Punch
    Strawberry, Lychee & Rosemary Punch
    preparation time is 5 minutes
    Cook time is not available
    Difficulty level: 1 out of 4
    Prawn Linguine with Chilli & Basil
    Prawn Linguine with Chilli & Basil
    Prawn Linguine with Chilli & Basil
    preparation time is 10 minutes
    Cook time is 15 minutes
    Difficulty level: 1 out of 4
    Bánh Mì-style Hot Dogs
    Bánh Mì-style Hot Dogs
    Bánh Mì-style Hot Dogs
    preparation time is 10 minutes
    Cook time is 10 minutes
    Difficulty level: 2 out of 4
    Healthier Tuna, Basil, Ricotta & Tomato Penne
    Healthier Tuna, Basil, Ricotta & Tomato Penne
    Healthier Tuna, Basil, Ricotta & Tomato Penne
    preparation time is 15 minutes
    Cook time is 10 minutes
    Difficulty level: 2 out of 4
    Mango-misu
    Mango-misu
    Mango-misu
    preparation time is 25 minutes
    Cook time is not available
    Difficulty level: 2 out of 4
    Katsu Chicken Sushi Parcels
    Katsu Chicken Sushi Parcels
    Katsu Chicken Sushi Parcels
    preparation time is 15 minutes
    Cook time is 25 minutes
    Difficulty level: 2 out of 4
    Sticky Beef Stir-Fry
    Sticky Beef Stir-Fry
    Sticky Beef Stir-Fry
    preparation time is 10 minutes
    Cook time is 15 minutes
    Difficulty level: 3 out of 4
    Healthier Air-fryer Middle Eastern-style Nachos
    Healthier Air-fryer Middle Eastern-style Nachos
    Healthier Air-fryer Middle Eastern-style Nachos
    preparation time is 5 minutes
    Cook time is 15 minutes
    Difficulty level: 2 out of 4
    Bacon-wrapped Honey Chilli Chicken
    Bacon-wrapped Honey Chilli Chicken
    Bacon-wrapped Honey Chilli Chicken
    preparation time is 5 minutes
    Cook time is 30 minutes
    Difficulty level: 1 out of 4
    Healthier Sweet Potato, Couscous & Lentil Salad
    Healthier Sweet Potato, Couscous & Lentil Salad
    Healthier Sweet Potato, Couscous & Lentil Salad
    preparation time is 10 minutes
    Cook time is 35 minutes
    Difficulty level: 2 out of 4
    Estimated $4.13 per serve
    Cheesy Pepperoni & Spinach Calzone
    Cheesy Pepperoni & Spinach Calzone
    Cheesy Pepperoni & Spinach Calzone
    preparation time is 20 minutes
    Cook time is 30 minutes
    Difficulty level: 2 out of 4
    Estimated $7.57 per serve

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    Broccoli & Cheese Bites
    Broccoli & Cheese Bites
    Broccoli & Cheese Bites
    preparation time is 15 minutes
    Cook time is 20 minutes
    Difficulty level: 2 out of 4
    Pizza Muffins
    Pizza Muffins
    Pizza Muffins
    preparation time is 20 minutes
    Cook time is 20 minutes
    Difficulty level: 2 out of 4
    Super Green Finger Sandwiches
    Super Green Finger Sandwiches
    Super Green Finger Sandwiches
    preparation time is 15 minutes
    Cook time is not available
    Difficulty level: 2 out of 4
    Spinach & Cauliflower Rice Muffins
    Spinach & Cauliflower Rice Muffins
    Spinach & Cauliflower Rice Muffins
    preparation time is 10 minutes
    Cook time is 25 minutes
    Difficulty level: 2 out of 4
    Fruit-salad Jars
    Fruit-salad Jars
    Fruit-salad Jars
    preparation time is 15 minutes
    Cook time is not available
    Difficulty level: 2 out of 4
    Chicken & Vegetable Noodle Pancakes
    Chicken & Vegetable Noodle Pancakes
    Chicken & Vegetable Noodle Pancakes
    preparation time is 10 minutes
    Cook time is 20 minutes
    Difficulty level: 2 out of 4
    Apple & Cinnamon Bliss Balls
    Apple & Cinnamon Bliss Balls
    Apple & Cinnamon Bliss Balls
    preparation time is 20 minutes
    Cook time is not available
    Difficulty level: 2 out of 4
    Chicken & Avocado Sushi
    Chicken & Avocado Sushi
    Chicken & Avocado Sushi
    preparation time is 30 minutes
    Cook time is 15 minutes
    Difficulty level: 3 out of 4
    Estimated $4.38 per serve
    Mango & Coconut Bliss Balls
    Mango & Coconut Bliss Balls
    Mango & Coconut Bliss Balls
    preparation time is 15 minutes
    Cook time is 10 minutes
    Difficulty level: 1 out of 4
    Sushi Rice Paper Rolls
    Sushi Rice Paper Rolls
    Sushi Rice Paper Rolls
    preparation time is 30 minutes
    Cook time is not available
    Difficulty level: 2 out of 4
    Alfredo Lasagne Roll-Ups
    Alfredo Lasagne Roll-Ups
    Alfredo Lasagne Roll-Ups
    preparation time is 15 minutes
    Cook time is 25 minutes
    Difficulty level: 2 out of 4
    Bolognese Scrolls
    Bolognese Scrolls
    Bolognese Scrolls
    preparation time is 25 minutes
    Cook time is 10 minutes
    Difficulty level: 2 out of 4
    Pumpkin Mac and Cheese
    Pumpkin Mac and Cheese
    Pumpkin Mac and Cheese
    preparation time is 5 minutes
    Cook time is 10 minutes
    Difficulty level: 2 out of 4
    Puffed Rice & Seed Bars
    Puffed Rice & Seed Bars
    Puffed Rice & Seed Bars
    preparation time is 10 minutes
    Cook time is 5 minutes
    Difficulty level: 2 out of 4
    Cheesy Pasta Bites
    Cheesy Pasta Bites
    Cheesy Pasta Bites
    preparation time is 20 minutes
    Cook time is 20 minutes
    Difficulty level: 2 out of 4

    8 breakfasts for spring

    Breakfast Huevos Rancheros
    Huevos Rancheros
    Breakfast Huevos Rancheros
    preparation time is 15 minutes
    Cook time is 25 minutes
    Difficulty level: 3 out of 4
    Ombre Chia Puddings
    Ombre chia puddings
    Ombre Chia Puddings
    preparation time is 10 minutes
    Cook time is 5 minutes
    Difficulty level: 1 out of 4
    Tofu Scramble
    Tofu Scramble
    Tofu Scramble
    preparation time is 5 minutes
    Cook time is 5 minutes
    Difficulty level: 2 out of 4
    Chia Puddings With Mango & Raspberries
    Chia Puddings With Mango & Raspberries
    Chia Puddings With Mango & Raspberries
    preparation time is 15 minutes
    Cook time is not available
    Difficulty level: 2 out of 4
    Farmer's Breakfast
    Farmer's Breakfast
    Farmer's Breakfast
    preparation time is 5 minutes
    Cook time is 15 minutes
    Difficulty level: 3 out of 4
    Speedy Mushrooms On Toast
    Speedy Mushrooms On Toast
    Speedy Mushrooms On Toast
    preparation time is 10 minutes
    Cook time is 5 minutes
    Difficulty level: 2 out of 4
    Blueberry & Orange Chia Parfait
    Blueberry & Orange Chia Parfait
    Blueberry & Orange Chia Parfait
    preparation time is 15 minutes
    Cook time is 10 minutes
    Difficulty level: 3 out of 4
    Avo Breakfast Bowl
    Avo Breakfast Bowl
    Avo Breakfast Bowl
    preparation time is 5 minutes
    Cook time is not available
    Difficulty level: 2 out of 4