Super Food Ideas July 2020

These chilly nights call for cosy, belly-warming dinners full of rich, wonderful flavours, and this issue is here to deliver. Start with our easy one-pot dinners, perfect for busy families. Kids will love the Best-ever Butter Chicken Pie on p32 (it has four vegies per serve!), and the Persian Lamb with Rice (p32) is another must-try – ready in 40 minutes and full of flavour. My slow cooker is permanently out on the kitchen bench during winter, and it’s been earning its keep cooking the Italian mains on p38. But slow cookers aren’t just for dinner! Our Spiced Rhubarb Dumplings (p89) are simple yet irresistible. Potato bake fans should go straight to p46 for new recipes, including our amazing Mexican cover star, or turn to p54 for ways to give classic bolognese…

These chilly nights call for cosy, belly-warming dinners full of rich, wonderful flavours, and this issue is here to deliver. Start with our easy one-pot dinners, perfect for busy families. Kids will love the Best-ever Butter Chicken Pie on p32 (it has four vegies per serve!), and the Persian Lamb with Rice (p32) is another must-try – ready in 40 minutes and full of flavour. My slow cooker is permanently out on the kitchen bench during winter, and it’s been earning its keep cooking the Italian mains on p38. But slow cookers aren’t just for dinner! Our Spiced Rhubarb Dumplings (p89) are simple yet irresistible. Potato bake fans should go straight to p46 for new recipes, including our amazing Mexican cover star, or turn to p54 for ways to give…

COVER CRAVINGS My daughters became fixated on the March 2020 cover (Double Choc-chip Caramel Slice, p82) and were thrilled that I made it without delay! I loved the white choc chips as an eye-catching topping. Thanks for the inspiration. Alison Ball, via email SIDE ORDER I just wanted to say thank you for another great edition full of family-friendly ideas that are actually doable for the average busy mum. This week we had the Creamy Mexican Potato Salad (January/February 2020, p56) with our lamb burgers and it was a delicious healthier alternative to chips or wedges. Jocelyn Starkie, via email LOVING THE LOAF I am so glad that my re-creation of the make-ahead lunch loaf (January/February 2020, p25) was loved! This make-ahead loaf was so so easy to make and smelled absolutely delicious. I made the…

COVER CRAVINGS My daughters became fixated on the March 2020 cover (Double Choc-chip Caramel Slice, p82) and were thrilled that I made it without delay! I loved the white choc chips as an eye-catching topping. Thanks for the inspiration. Alison Ball, via email SIDE ORDER I just wanted to say thank you for another great edition full of family-friendly ideas that are actually doable for the average busy mum. This week we had the Creamy Mexican Potato Salad (January/February 2020, p56) with our lamb burgers and it was a delicious healthier alternative to chips or wedges. Jocelyn Starkie, via email LOVING THE LOAF I am so glad that my re-creation of the make-ahead lunch loaf (January/February 2020, p25) was loved! This make-ahead loaf was so so easy to make and…

LINE UP THE LATTES Snuggle up with a colourful new Maxwell & Williams mug and enjoy a warm drink: hot chocolate, creamy chai or even a cheeky hot toddy! Feel cosy at home during the colder months with a mug featuring fun geometric designs or beautiful flora. See the whole winter collection at maxwellandwilliams.com.au Fresh greens First introduced in the 1960s, this gummy green lolly is answering the call of loyal fans: Allen’s has announced the comeback of a classic with the return of Spearmint Leaves to supermarkets across the country. Enjoy them on their own, or use them as a dessert decoration. They’re on supermarket shelves, $2.95. BOOST YOUR MILO Say hello to MILO XTRA, with a whopping 25% more protein per serve than regular MILO! Who knew that your favourite childhood drink could…

RECIPE KNOW-HOW: We use Australian standard measures. In liquid measures, 250ml = 1 cup. Dry ingredients are measured in level 1 cup, 1/2 cup, 1/3 cup and1/4 cup measures. 1 tablespoon = 20ml (note NZ, US and UK tablespoon = 15ml). 1 teaspoon = 5ml. We use 59-60g eggs. We use 1100-watt microwaves, unless otherwise specified. NUTRITION KNOW-HOW: Heart Friendly: low saturated fat, high in fibre, lower sodium with heart-friendly fats. Desserts that are based on low-fat dairy without fruit/grain ingredients don’t need to be high in fibre. Diabetes Friendly: low saturated fat, high in fibre, lower sodium with lower-GI carbs. Healthy: low saturated fat, less than 3000kJ and 800mg sodium per main meal. Vegetarian: no meat, fish or poultry but may contain eggs and/or dairy. Gluten Free: no gluten-containing ingredients (ie, wheat, rye, barley, oats or derivatives). High in Calcium: at least 200mg of…