Fresh Tomato & Basil Pasta Sauce
A simple fresh tomato pasta sauce made with ripe tomatoes, lots of fresh basil, garlic and olive oil. The tomatoes are crushed by hand and traditionally left in the sun before being tossed with hot spaghetti.
Stuffed Zucchini with Beef | Baked in a Rich Tomato Sauce
This stuffed zucchini is filled with beef, prosciutto and Parmesan, then baked in a rich homemade tomato sauce until tender and golden.
Ham Steaks & Pineapple – Just as Good Today
Ham steaks & pineapple are an old-fashioned favourite topped with fried pineapple, melted cheese and a sweet and tangy glaze. Quick, economical and delicious served with a fresh composed salad.
Pastitsio | A Delicious Greek Pasta Bake
Greek pastitsio is a comforting pasta bake layered with buttered tubular pasta, gently spiced beef and tomato sauce, Parmesan and a golden egg-enriched béchamel. Served with a fresh Greek salad, it makes a lovely family meal.
Australian Lamb Curry | Rich & Delicious
This old-fashioned Australian lamb curry combines tender slow-cooked lamb shoulder with a rich, beautifully balanced gravy. Apple, mango chutney, sultanas and a little coconut add a gentle sweetness.
German Pork and Carrot One Pot | So Simple, So Good
This German Pork and Carrot One Pot combines tender pork belly, carrots and potatoes in a lovely broth finished with butter and fresh parsley. It is simple, economical and delicious served with toast.
Lancashire Hotpot Recipe – So Easy, So Good
Inspired by the classic British Lancashire Hotpot, this easy family meal combines tender lamb, rich gravy, carrots and golden potatoes in one comforting dish. Simple to prepare and perfect for feeding a family or a crowd.
Bacon & Egg Pie – Easy as Pie
Bacon & egg pie made with flaky puff pastry, bacon, eggs, onion, tomato and parsley. This easy kiwi-style pie is simple to make and delicious warm or cold.
Beef Parmigiana – A Wonderful Way to Use Cheaper Beef
This old-fashioned beef parmigiana is made with crumbed steak, gently baked in the oven in a simple tomato sauce until tender and finished with melted cheese. A lovely way to turn a cheaper cut of beef into something really delicious.
Crumbed Chops – A Wonderful Old Favourite
Golden, crisp crumbed chops made with pork or lamb loin chops — a comforting old-fashioned favourite that makes a wonderfully satisfying dinner.
Apricot Chicken Recipe – Easy, Creamy and Full of Flavour
This apricot chicken recipe is easy, creamy and full of flavour. A simple 1970s classic made with tender chicken and a rich, comforting sauce — perfect for a family dinner.
Superb Beef Stew – A Wonderful Old Recipe
This superb beef stew comes from a charming old cookbook by Olof Wijk. Simple ingredients — beef, onions, tomatoes, olives and red wine — are slowly simmered until rich, tender and deeply comforting. It’s the kind of traditional cooking that never goes out of style.
