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Homemade custard

double cream

whole milk

tbsp cornflour

caster sugar

tsp vanilla extract

Put the cream and milk into a large pan and gently bring to just below boiling point. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, whisk the yolks, cornflour, sugar and vanilla. Gradually pour the hot milk mixture onto the sugar mixture, whisking constantly.

Wipe out the saucepan and pour the mixture back into it. Heat gently, stirring with a wooden spoon (see Steps 1 and 2, for stirring tips) until the custard is thickened, but before any lumps form. Eat hot or cold.

Have you ever made ice cream with your kids? Well, this 2 ingredient ice cream is the ideal recipe to start with. Get them to fold in their favourite flavours for a special treat.

2 ingredient ice cream recipe

pouring cream

tin sweetened condensed milk

Double-fried ice-cream doughnuts? Yes please!

Ice-cream doughnuts

cinnamon doughnuts

vanilla ice-cream

eggs

buttercake crumbs

coconut

Vegetable oil,

Caramel sauce, to serve

Sweet, slow-cooked melty carrots and beautifully tender meat, this dish is comfort in a pot

Beef & stout stew with carrots

vegetable oil

beef,

onion, roughly chopped

carrots,

tbsp plain flour

Guinness

beef stock cube

sugar

bay leaves

thyme

Creamy parsnip mash, to serve (see recipe below)

Heat oven to 160C/140C fan/gas 3. Heat the oil in large lidded casserole dish, brown the meat really well in batches, then set aside. Add the onion and carrots to the dish, give them a good browning, then scatter over the flour and stir. Tip the meat and any juices back into the dish and give it all a good stir. Pour over the Guinness and crumble in the stock cube. Season the stew with salt, pepper and a pinch of sugar. Tuck in the herbs and bring everything to a simmer.

Cover with a lid and place in the oven for about 2½ hrs until the meat is really tender. The stew can now be chilled and frozen for up to 3 months – defrost completely before reheating until piping hot. Leave the stew to settle a little, then serve with Creamy parsnip mash for a true celebration of winter vegetables.

Emma Galloway's Tempeh & Mushroom Burgers with Smashed Avocado

olive oil

onion, finely diced

garlic,

button mushrooms, trimmed & finely chopped

tsp finely chopped fresh thyme leaves

paprika

tempeh, rough chopped

gluten-free breadcrumbs

salt & black pepper,

olive oil,

gluten-free buns, sliced in half

avocado, pepper

lettuce

Heat a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Add oil and onion and cook, stirring often, for 4–5 minutes or until tender and golden. Add garlic, finely chopped mushroom and thyme and cook, stirring often, for a good 5–8 minutes or more, until the mushrooms have released their juices and these have evaporated, so that the mushrooms are almost dry, tender and golden (this is important because you don't want any excess moisture or your patties won't hold together). Add paprika and cook for a further 20–30 seconds.

Transfer to a food processor, add tempeh and breadcrumbs and pulse until finely ground. Season with salt and pepper. Shape into 4 large patties, cover and chill for at least 30 minutes, or up to 2 days if preparing ahead of time. If you don't have a food processor, finely chop the tempeh, add onion mixture and breadcrumbs then, using your hands, scrunch everything together until it holds its shape.

Heat a large saucepan over medium-high heat, add a splash of olive oil and cook the patties for 3–4 minutes on each side, or until golden. Grill buns on the cut side until golden. Spread a little mayonnaise and pesto onto the base of each burger bun, then add a patty, a few micro greens or lettuce, some onion slices. Top with smashed avocado and spread a little relish on the cut side of the top bun and place over.

A low-fat, vegetarian soup that everyone will love - passata and whole milk give a silky smooth finish

Creamy tomato soup

onions, chopped

celery sticks, chopped

carrot, chopped

potato, diced

tomato purée

tbsp sugar

tbsp red or white wine vinegar

tomatoes

passata

vegetable stock cubes

Put the oil, onions, celery, carrots, potatoes and bay leaves in a big casserole dish, or two saucepans. Fry gently until the onions are softened – about 10-15 mins. Fill the kettle and boil it.

Stir in the tomato purée, sugar, vinegar, chopped tomatoes and passata, then crumble in the stock cubes. Add 1 litre boiling water and bring to a simmer. Cover and simmer for 15 mins until the potato is tender, then remove the bay leaves. Purée with a stick blender (or ladle into a blender in batches) until very smooth. Season to taste and add a pinch more sugar if it needs it. The soup can now be cooled and chilled for up to 2 days, or frozen for up to 3 months.

To serve, reheat the soup, stirring in the milk – try not to let it boil. Serve in small bowls for the children with cheesy sausage rolls then later in bowls for the adults as Hot Bloody Mary soup (see 'Goes well with' recipes, below).

No dairy here - these rich, creamy little cheesecakes are made using fresh dates and pantry ingredients.

Choc peanut butter raw mini cheesecakes recipe

cashews

(80 grams) almond kernels

(40 grams) shredded coconut

dates, pitted, chopped

tbsp melted coconut oil

salt

coconut milk

(25 grams) cacao powder

(95 grams) smooth peanut butter

(80 milliliters) maple syrup

vanilla bean paste

tbsp cacao powder

(60 milliliters) maple syrup

Celebrate the New Year with a slice of this frozen delight. Happy New Year everyone!

Passionfruit semifreddo

(100 grams) caster sugar

thickened cream

(80 milliliters) passionfruit pulp

lemon juice

strawberries, hulled, thinly sliced

mint leaves

passionfruit, extra

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Try these easy, mix and bake muffins that are kid-friendly. They also freeze easily making for a fantastic, healthy lunch box idea.

Corn, spinach and feta muffins

(225 grams) self-raising flour

(160 grams) wholemeal self-raising flour

(40 grams) cornmeal (polenta)

can corn kernels,

baby spinach leaves, finely shredded

feta, crumbled

(375 milliliters) milk

butter, melted

Coles Brand Australian Free Range Egg, lightly whisked

Cornmeal (polenta), extra, to sprinkle

Honeydew sorbet mixed with vanilla ice cream creates a fresh summer dessert.

Honeydew ripple ice cream

milk

(165 grams) caster sugar

honeydew melon

(110 grams) caster sugar

green food colouring (optional)

A twist on a classic banana bread recipe with the addition of passionfruit and raspberries.

Passionfruit and raspberry banana bread

self-raising flour

tsp baking powder

Coles Brand Caster Sugar

buttermilk

over-ripe bananas, mashed

passionfruit pulp

Coles Brand Frozen Raspberries

Passionfruit curd, to serve (see related recipe)

Get the scoop on homemade ice cream with this irresistible honey & almond treat.

Honey and almond ice-cream

milliliters (1 1/2 cups) milk

milliliters (1 1/2 cups) thickened cream

vanilla bean, split lengthways

milliliters (1/2 cup) honey

(3/4 cup) blanched almonds, toasted

(1/2 cup) caster sugar

water

Get the scoop on homemade ice cream with this irresistible caramel treat.

Caramel swirl ice-cream

(2/3 cup) caster sugar

185 milliliters (3/4 cup) sweetened condensed milk

butter

golden syrup

(1/3 cup) thickened cream

Chargrilled vegetables, passata and olives gives this vegetarian pasta dish it's traditional Italian flavour.

Chargrilled vegetable and ricotta cannelloni

jar mixed chargrilled vegetables, drained and chopped

black olives

low-fat ricotta

(25 grams) grated parmesan

salt and pepper

lasagne sheets

tomato passata

basil leaves

(200 grams) grated low-fat mozzarella

Eat and be cherry with this in-season sensation!

Cherry and white chocolate semifreddo

cherries, pitted

white chocolate, finely chopped

cherries,

Silver cachous, to serve

Flaked coconut, to serve

Get the scoop on homemade ice cream with this irresistible rich chocolate treat.

Cinnamon chocolate ice-cream

cinnamon

chopped dark chocolate

tsp ground cinnamon

Prepare for the coming week or month with this freezer-friendly reinvention of lasagne.

Lasagne parcels recipe

brown onion, finely chopped

garlic cloves, crushed

Coles Australian No Added Hormones 4 Star Beef Mince

tomato paste

tbsp Italian herbs paste

can diced tomatoes

roasted peppers (capsicum), drained, coarsely chopped

carrot, peeled,

zucchini,

can four bean mix, rinsed, drained

cheese pasta sauce

ricotta

(120 grams) coarsely grated tasty cheddar

Get the scoop on homemade ice cream with this irresistible cookies & cream treat.

Cookies and cream ice-cream

ctn Mini Oreo biscuits, chopped

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Close your eyes when you first taste this sorbetto - it will take you to some exotic place. We often wonder how something so simple to make can taste so very good.

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