Food & Recipes Archives

Recipes featuring on tonight’s show – 1 July

Don't miss Karen's Thai Chicken Pie and Fast Ed make Garden Party Honey Cakes. Yum!

Recipes featuring on tonight’s show – 24 June

Tune in tonight to watch Karen cook up Sticky Apple Fritters and Fast Ed whip up a Rhubarb & Walnut Crostata

Aussie Lamb Burger with Poached Egg and Tomato Chutney

Yum! Who doesn't love an Aussie burger with egg!

Raspberry and mascarpone fingers

Lookin’ good! Sweet and slightly tart flavours combine in this super-speedy stack to make every mouthful a marvel.

Crunchy chocolate-filled biscuits

With deliciously soft choc centres, these cookies are seriously dunkable.

Crispy prawn spring rolls with Nuoc Cham sauce

High rollers in the finger-food world, these are best served wrapped in lettuce with herbs. Dip in the fiery sauce and… wow!

Chocolate swirl with Frangelico, hazelnuts and honeycomb

Looking for the secret to blissful happiness? You’ll find it at the bottom of each pot of these magical little treats.

Winter cauliflower and walnut salad

Could this be the most underrated vegie in town? It's cauliflower's time to shine, deliciously fried in this scrumptious salad.

Buffalo wings

There's no bovine in sight, here! Buffalo wings get their name from the town of Buffalo, New York, where they originated.

Bacon a-go-go

You’ll go gaga over this seriously sausagey, meat-tastic dish. Don’t say we didn’t warn you.

Recipes featured on this week’s show

Don't miss these three great recipes that will feature on this week's show - 17 July

Treacle pudding with currants and orange

All the king’s horses couldn’t keep you away from this zesty, syrupy, so-yummy pud.

Toad-in-the-hole

With creamy mash, to-die-for gravy and mushy peas, there’s no match for this princely British favourite.

Pear and raisin turnovers

Are warm, sweet and fruity things just your cup of tea? You’ll flip out over these turnovers!

Flower fun sandwiches

If there’s ever been an excuse to play with food, this is it!

Miniature grand piano

If there’s ever been an excuse to play with food, this is it!

Happy little caterpillar

If there’s ever been an excuse to play with food, this is it!

Crab and leek lasagne

Put seafood on the menu with this catch of the day.

Penne Napoletana

The secret here is the penne rigati - it has delicate ridges the sauce can easily cling to.

Broad bean, prosciutto and mozzarella salad

This cracker of a salad is fantastic with your favourite meat dish or just on its own.

Traditional saltimbocca

Literally translating to 'jumps in the mouth', saltimbocca does dance with flavour.

Fried polenta

Jazz up your antipasto platter with these smooth and creamy polenta bites

Osso buco with gremolata

Slow-cook your way to lush flavour with this sensation!

Risotto milanese

You'll strike gold with this wonderfully creamy risotto.

Spinach, ricotta and eggplant cannelloni

For a healthy version of cannelloni, use grilled eggplant instead of dipping in flour and frying with oil.

Spinach and ricotta cannelloni

Roll up for this delish feast! Use fresh ricotta from the deli for this luscious cannelloni.

Tiramisu cake

One slice of this cake and you'll be living la dolce vita - the sweet life!

Olive tapenade with toasted baguette slices

Perfect for baguette slices and topped on seafood such as scallops

Roasted tomato and olive sauce

Full of aroma, flavour and colour, this sauce is perfect stirred through you favourite pasta or with grilled chicken, meat or fish.

Stuffed olives

Perfect as an entree or nibbles with a cocktail!

Warm roasted olive, tomato and rocket salad with toasted ciabatta crumble

The perfect combination of tomatoes, greens and ciabatta crumble.

Labne with garlic, herbs and peppercorns

Enjoy these creamy mouthfuls of cheese balls as a snack or starter.

Olive oil, lemon and pistachio cake

A moist, nutty tea-time treat

August issue bonus recipes

Here are two bonus recipes to complement the gorgeous apple and pasta recipes in the August issue of BH&G. Enjoy!

Dark chocolate coconut balls

Yum alert! These raw energy snack balls are small but filling and oh-so good for you

Apple cider pork shoulder pot roast

The key to this one-pot wonder is the traditional flavour matching of melt-in- the-mouth pork and soft sweet apples.

Chicken and vegetable soup with spinach pesto

A dollop of spinach pesto adds punch to this chicken soup made with slow-cooked swede, parsnip and other classic winter vegetables.

Homemade massaman paste

Make your own massaman paste from scratch. You'll be surprised how easy it is!

Massaman chicken curry with sweet potato

Make sure you bags the leftovers!

greek style slow cooked lamb with onions and potato

Greek-style lamb shoulder

The meat will fall apart with a fork – no knife needed!

Hearty veal, lentil and vegetable soup with green olive salsa

This satisfying winter soup includes aromatic fennel and is topped with a zesty salsa for extra flavour and colour.

Big beef casserole tacos

Plus, there's lots of hidden veggies in the sauce.

Chicken drumsticks coq au vin

We used shiraz for this coq au vin recipe, but a merlot, cabernet or a pinot noir all work nicely.

Take a look at what we’re cooking on Friday night

Here's a preview of what Karen and Fast Ed will be cooking for us on Friday night's episode (10 June 2016)

No-pastry pear and almond tart

This luxurious dessert is a real show-stopper, and it's super easy to whip up as you don't need to worry about making a fiddly pastry.

Black-bottom cupcakes

Part chocolate sponge, part cheesecake and topped with a silky cream cheese icing, this is the ultimate cupcake for any occasion.

Healthier apple pot pies

This tasty version is still full of everything you love.

Individual chorizo and potato pots

These single serving bowls will fill each empty stomach with hearty winter warmth. Smoked paprika and cumin bring out the flavour of the vegies, punctuated with tender bites of chorizo.

Traditional French pot roast chicken

Cooking a whole chicken in a pot with vegetables and aromatics guarantees fabulous flavour and succulent chicken. Perfect for chilly autumn days!

Tortilla-crusted hoki with pistachio sauce

Partnered with a tangy salad, this gluten-free alternative to classic fish and chips makes a light meal.

Creamy ham and pea orecchiette

Enjoy full flavour with none of the bad stuff. The secret to this creamy pasta is the wonderfully silky evaporated milk.

Baked eggs with smoked trout and spinach

Skip the cafe queues and make this rich, yet healthy brekkie at home!

Peanut butter and banana ice-cream

Laced with maple syrup and textured with the salty crunch of roasted peanuts, this dessert is the ultimate sweet delight.

Sneak peek at three scrumptious July recipes

Here's a sneak peek at three recipes featured in the July issue.

Marsala beef with mash

Stud with pancetta, cook in marsala wine and beef consommé, then serve up with creamy potato, carrot and parsnip mash.

Pork Belly with Nectarine Waldorf Salad

Enjoy culinary perfection in your own home, from the stellar crackling to the melt-in-your-mouth meat.

Lemon and herb chicken with risoni

Not a drop of flavour-filled pan juices has been wasted here. The juices have been lovingly tossed with risoni and herbs.

Barbecued figs in filo nests

Let your new diet bloom into something wonderful with a beautiful fig nestled in a cinnamon filo base.

Herb-crusted rack of lamb with rosemary potatoes

These lamb racks are so quaint and delicate, yet so robust in flavour. It’ll be down with the knife and fork, and away you go with your hands. Be sure to have plenty of serviettes nearby.

Lamb leg with capers and capsicum

Looking for something new? This lamb is for you!

Kickstart breakfast smoothie

Start your day with a kapow! This delish smoothie combines the goodness of fruit and vegies with energy-charged superfoods.

Toffee hot cakes

Pep up the classic American pancake stack with toasted almonds and toffee coating for added crunch.

Healthier chicken caesar salad

Despite it being a salad, a caesar is usually high in kilojoules and fat. But here’s a lighter version for you to enjoy guilt-free.

Breakfast pies

Get your day off to a sunny start with a neat little pastry parcel of eggs, pancetta and tomato. Delish!

Smoked paprika chicken

Sundays are just asking for this slow-cooked dish, with melt-in-the-mouth chicken and deep, rich flavours. Slip on those comfy clothes and take it slow.

Sticky, smoky, fall-apart pork ribs

It’s time to get your hands dirty – cutlery optional! These succulent, sticky ribs are finger-licking fabulous.

Lamb shanks braised with beer, honey and bay leaves

Slow-cooked so the meat melts off the bone, this dish is worth the wait.

Rich scones with jam and cream

The great richness is from the cream and milk in the dough. But there’s still the age-old debate: spread jam or cream first?

Bistro-style burgers

This is the crème de la crème of burgers and is a mouth-watering example of a burger that screams wow on your barbie!

Easy chocolate cake

Everyone needs a chocolate cake in their repertoire – here’s one for you that just happens to be perfect!

Perfect scrambled eggs

Everyone should be able to whip up a batch of perfect scrambled eggs. Here is our basic recipe which you can embellish with whatever ingredients you like.

Strawberry and lime cheesecake in a glass

One of the year's most-craved cook-ups, just as delicious the second time round!

The tradition of high tea goes back to the 19th century when the English upper classes would convene mid-afternoon for tea and sandwiches followed by a promenade around the park. Take inspiration from these ten ideas and host your own high tea with a difference.

Outrageous cakes inspired by movies

We love our movies, but we love our cakes even more. Put them together and you have awesome cake creations that you won't believe are edible until you see them.

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Strange food from around the world

From fried brains to larvae in your cheese, these are the weird delicacies served in countries around the globe.

Healthy snacks that keep you full

These superfoods will satisfy your cravings and tickle your tastebuds.

Cheese overview: 10 different varieties

Cheese has been around for centuries, certainly longer than any recorded history. Though it’s likely our passion for cheese began in Europe or the Middle East, it soon spread worldwide. Today there are literally hundreds of cheeses available made from cow, sheep, goat or even buffalo milk and ranging in consistency from creamy and soft, to hard or crumbly. Here are 10 different cheese varieties: