light meal

This crunchy pancetta pea and pasta salad is perfect as a light meal or as a side dish to grilled meats.

Pancetta, pea and pasta salad

casarecce pasta

(1 cup) frozen peas

(1/2 cup) frozen peeled edamame beans

Primo Gourmet Selection Pancetta

lemon,

dill

mayonnaise

(1/4 cup) sour cream

garlic, crushed

Start your day the simple way with these easy avocado and corn toasts.

Avocado and corn toasts

(1 1/2 tbsp) butter,

bread,

corn cobs,

avocado, stone removed, peeled, finely chopped

tomato, finely chopped

coriander

lemon juice

(1/4 cup) sour light cream, to serve

Loaded with eggplant, lentils and haloumi, this filling salad is the perfect side or light meal. Try our tahini dressing and top with mint sprigs for a deliciously fresh-tasting dish.

Eggplant, lentil and haloumi salad

(about 375 grams) eggplant, thickly sliced

tsp extra virgin olive oil

garlic cloves, crushed

kale leaves, stems trimmed, coarsely torn

can lentils, rinsed, drained

haloumi, thickly sliced

(40 grams) smoked almonds, coarsely chopped

pomegranate seeds

(60 milliliters) extra virgin olive oil

tsp tahini

tsp honey

Get your Mexican fix with these tasty chicken pies. Packed with smoky salsa and fresh coriander, they're a flavour sensation.

Mexican-style chicken pies

olive oil

brown onion, finely chopped

coles rspca approved australian chicken thigh fillets, finely chopped

tbs plain flour

coles mexican salsa roja

can diced tomatoes

tbs chopped coriander

puff pastry, partially thawed

avocados, stoned, peeled, chopped

red onion, finely chopped

roma tomato, chopped

lime, juiced

This Middle-Eastern inspired pilaf is full of goodness from sweet potato and lentils. Sprinkle with fetta and pistachio dukkah for the finishing touch. 

Persian-style pilaf with sweet potato and lentils

red onion, thinly sliced

(60 milliliters) red wine vinegar

tbs caster sugar

tsp salt

gold sweet potato, peeled, cut into 2cm pieces

tsp cumin

tsp coriander

tsp cinnamon

tsp turmeric

(200 grams) basmati rice

chicken stock or vegetable stock

fetta, crumbled

tbs pistachio dukkah,

This mouth-watering potato, garlic and thyme torte is the perfect dish to complete your Easter spread. 

Potato, garlic and thyme torte

butter, melted

1kg red royale potatoes, thinly sliced

tbs thyme leaves

Turn pumpkin into golden crispy fritters to serve with prawns this Australia Day.

Pumpkin fritters with prawns

lemon

green prawns, peeled (tails intact), deveined

Thick Greek-style yoghurt & micro herbs, to serve (see note)

fennel seeds

cumin seeds

coriander seeds

cooked pumpkin, mashed

onion, grated

green chillies, seeds removed, finely chopped

coriander leaves

baking powder

(100 grams) chickpea (besan) flour (see note)

(50 grams) rice flour

Sunflower oil, to shallow-fry

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Give these delicious salmon and zucchini kebabs a go in the air fryer. Served with greens, they make a nourishing and easy meal.

Air fryer salmon and zucchini kebabs 

gold sweet potato, peeled, chopped

zucchini,

coles tasmanian skin off salmon portions, cut into 3cm pieces

(80 milliliters) lemon juice

garlic clove, crushed

pkt coles australian 4 leaf salad

lebanese cucumber, chopped

(75 grams) cashews, toasted

This spiced chickpea tabouli brings a taste of the Middle East to your table. Perfect as a main dish or side salad, it will be your new go-to recipe.

Spiced chickpea tabouli

bread

tsp ground paprika

can chickpeas, rinsed, drained

mint

parsley

continental cucumber, finely chopped

perino tomatoes, chopped

(60 milliliters) lemon juice

(140 grams) coles greek style natural yoghurt

tbs tahini

coles hommus dip

Tuna nicoise salad (gut health)

70 g extra virgin olive oil

g kefir

apple cider vinegar

sea salt

black pepper

water

potatoes

eggs

green beans

tuna

extra virgin olive oil spray

120 g mixed leaf salad

cherry tomatoes

100 g pitted Kalamata olives

anchovies

Place parsley into mixing bowl and chop 7 sec/speed 7. Scrape down sides of mixing bowl with spatula and repeat chop 7 sec/speed 7.

Add oil, lemon juice, kefir, apple cider vinegar (see Tips), salt and pepper and mix 10 sec/speed 3. Pour dressing into a jug and set aside.

Without cleaning the mixing bowl, place water into mixing bowl. Insert simmering basket, place potatoes into it and cook 35 min/100°C/speed 2 or until tender. Remove simmering basket with aid of spatula and set potatoes aside in a bowl to cool.

While cooking water is still hot, re-insert simmering basket. Place eggs into simmering basket. Place Varoma into position and weigh beans into it. Secure Varoma lid then cook 11 min/100°C/speed 3.

Place frying pan over high heat. Brush or spray tuna with olive oil. Season with sea salt and pepper. Then sear for 30 seconds on each side. Set aside.

Peel eggs and cut in half. Place a serving platter onto mixing bowl lid and weigh mixed leaf salad, tomatoes and olives onto it. Add anchovies, beans, potatoes and eggs. Slice tuna and arrange over salad. Drizzle over dressing to serve, using as much as desired.

Chickpea shawarma salad bowl 

garlic

tbsp cumin

tbsp coriander

salt

allspice

½ tsp ground ginger

½ tsp ground black pepper

- 2 pinch ground cayenne pepper

60 g extra virgin olive oil

400 g canned chickpeas

red onion

red capsicum

pita breads

g red cabbage

g red wine vinegar

sumac

yellow capsicum

g extra virgin olive oil

g baby leaf salad

cucumbers

pomegranate

Preheat oven to 200°C. Line 2 baking trays (30 x 40 cm) with baking paper and set aside.

Place garlic, cumin, coriander, salt, turmeric, allspice, ginger, black pepper, cayenne pepper and oil into mixing bowl and mill 1 min/speed 10. Scrape down sides of mixing bowl with spatula.

Add chickpeas, onion and red capsicum and combine 30 sec//speed . Transfer onto one of the prepared trays. Place pita bread onto other baking tray, sprinkle with salt and drizzle with oil. Place both baking trays into oven and bake for 7 minutes (200°C). Remove pita bread and set aside. Turn chickpeas and bake for a further 10 minutes or until chickpeas are golden and crispy. Clean and dry mixing bowl.

Chickpeas and pita bread

Place a bowl onto mixing bowl lid and weigh cabbage and vinegar into it. Set aside to pickle slightly.

Place onion and sumac into mixing bowl and mix 20 sec//speed 3.

Add yellow capsicum, oil, lemon juice and salt and mix 10 sec//speed 2. Transfer into the bowl with pickled cabbage and carefully stir to combine.

Divide mixed salad, cucumber, pomegranate arils, reserved cabbage salad, roasted chickpeas and pitas between serving bowls. Garnish with mint and parsley to serve.

Salad

Curried chicken salad wraps

500 g skinless chicken thigh fillets

spring onions/shallots

g pine nuts

g raisins

curry powder

½ tsp ground turmeric

¼ tsp ground black pepper

rocket leaves

tortillas

Place water into mixing bowl. Place Varoma dish into position and weigh chicken into it. Secure Varoma lid and steam 25 min/Varoma/speed 2.

Remove Varoma and transfer cooked chicken to a plate. Set aside to cool for 15 minutes. Meanwhile, discard steaming liquid.

Place reserved cooled chicken into mixing bowl and shred 10 sec//speed 4. Transfer into a bowl and set aside.

Place coriander, spring onions/shallots, pinenuts and raisins (optional) into mixing bowl and chop 3 sec/speed 5.

Add mayonnaise, curry powder, turmeric, salt, pepper and reserved shredded chicken and mix 20 sec//speed 1. To assemble, top tortillas with shredded chicken mixture and rocket leaves, then roll into wraps.

Vegetarian sausage rolls

brown onion

oregano

g walnuts

oats

g feta cheese

tamari

breadcrumbs

puff pastry

plain flour

milk

sesame seeds

Preheat oven to 200°C. Line a baking tray with baking paper and set aside.

Place brown onion into mixing bowl and chop 3 sec/speed 5. Scrape down sides of mixing bowl with spatula.

Add dried oregano, walnuts and rolled oats and chop 3 sec/speed 6. Scrape down sides of mixing bowl with spatula.

Add eggs, feta cheese, tamari or soy sauce and breadcrumbs and combine 20 sec/speed 5.

Cut puff pastry sheets into halves and transfer to silicone bread mat or floured work surface.

Place ⅙ of the mixture onto the long edge of 1 pastry sheet half and roll. Cut into four equal portions and place onto prepared baking tray. Brush pastry with milk and sprinkle with sesame seeds (optional). Repeat process with remaining mix and pastry sheet halves until all used.

Bake for 20 minutes (200°C) until crisp and golden. Allow to cool slightly before serving warm.

Our favorite light and airy summer treat...enjoy for breakfast, brunch, lunch, or dinner...all are acceptable!

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strawberries

maple syrup

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