Pearl Couscous with Roasted Pumpkin and Chorizo Recipe

Ingredients:
500g Kent pumpkin, peeled, seeded, cut into 1cm pieces
2 large zucchini, cut into 1cm pieces
225g pearl couscous
1 chorizo, thinly sliced
1/2 cup chopped fresh coriander
60ml (1/4 cup) lemon juice
1 tbs extra virgin olive oil
1 tsp smoked paprika

Method:
Step 1: Preheat oven to 200C. Line a baking tray with baking paper. Spread the pumpkin and zucchini on the tray. Spray with oil and season. Roast for 20 minutes or until tender.
Step 2: Meanwhile, cook the couscous in a saucepan of boiling water for 10 minutes or until tender. Drain. Heat a non-stick frying pan over medium-high heat. Stir in the chorizo for 3-5 minutes or until golden.
Step 3: Combine the couscous, pumpkin, zucchini, chorizo and coriander in a large bowl. Whisk the lemon juice, oil and paprika in a jug. Season. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.

Creamy Chicken Pappardelle Recipe

Ingredients:
375g dried pappardelle pasta
400g chicken breast fillets, thinly sliced
200g Swiss brown mushrooms, thinly sliced
2 garlic cloves, crushed
60ml (1/4 cup) chicken stock
1 bunch fresh chives, chopped
180g (2/3 cup) extra light sour cream
250g cherry tomatoes, halved
1 cup baby spinach, shredded

Method:
Step 1: Cook the pasta in a large saucepan of salted boiling water until al dente. Drain. Return to pan.
Step 2: Meanwhile, heat a non-stick frying pan over medium-high heat. Spray with olive oil. Cook chicken, in 2 batches, stirring, for 3 minutes or until browned. Transfer to a bowl. Cover to keep warm.
Step 3: Spray the pan with oil. Cook the mushroom and garlic, stirring, for 1 minute. Add the stock. Bring to the boil. Stir for 3 minutes or until soft. Stir in the chicken and chives for 1 minute. Add the chicken mixture and sour cream to the pasta. Toss to combine.
Step 4: Combine the tomato and spinach in a bowl. Serve with the pasta.

Sri Lankan Egg Curry Recipe

Ingredients:
8 eggs
2 tbs rice bran oil
1 brown onion, finely chopped
2 long fresh green chillies, finely chopped
3 garlic cloves, crushed
3cm-piece fresh ginger, peeled, finely grated
12 fresh curry leaves
1 tbs curry powder
3 tsp Jeeny's Roasted Shrimp Paste
1/2 tsp ground turmeric
1/2 tsp ground fennel
3 (about 250g) ripe tomatoes, chopped
2 x 270ml cans coconut milk
Chopped fresh coriander, to serve
Sliced fresh green chilli, extra, to serve
Steamed basmati rice, to serve

Method:
Step 1: Place eggs in a saucepan. Cover with cold water. Bring to the boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 4 minutes. Cool under cold water. Peel.
Step 2: Meanwhile, heat oil in a large, deep frying pan over medium heat. Stir in the onion for 8 minutes or until golden. Stir in chilli, garlic, ginger, curry leaves, curry powder, shrimp paste, turmeric and fennel for 1-2 minutes or until aromatic. Add tomato. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 2 minutes. Add coconut milk. Bring to the boil. Reduce heat to low. Simmer for 5 minutes or until curry thickens.
Step 3: Add the eggs. Cook for 2 minutes. Season. Sprinkle with coriander and extra chilli. Serve with rice.

Tobie Puttocks Quick-kick Spaghetti Recipe

Ingredients:
400g dried spaghetti pasta
80ml-125ml (1/3 cup-1/2 cup)
Extra virgin olive oil
3-6 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1-2 long fresh red chillies, seeded, finely chopped
3 drained anchovy fillets, finely chopped
1 bunch fresh continental parsley, leaves picked and chopped, stems chopped
Coarsely torn sourdough bread, toasted, to serve
Finely grated pecorino, to serve

Method:
Step 1: Cook the pasta in a large saucepan of salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and return to the pan.
Step 2: Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large frying pan over medium-low heat. Cook the garlic for 1 minute or until aromatic. Stir in the chilli, anchovy and parsley stems for 1-2 minutes or until aromatic. Remove from heat.
Step 3: Add the spaghetti, parsley leaves and a handful of breadcrumbs to the pan. Season. Toss until well combined. Top with pecorino.

Thai Beef Salad Recipe

Ingredients:
1 1/2 tbs fresh lime juice
1 tbs finely chopped dark palm sugar
1 tbs fish sauce
2 tsp sesame oil
1 tsp soy sauce
2 tsp finely grated fresh ginger
1 garlic clove, crushed
1 (about 680g) beef rump steak
1 x 200g pkt grape tomatoes, halved
1 continental cucumber, halved lengthways, thinly sliced diagonally
1 red onion, halved, cut into thin wedges
2 long fresh red chillies, halved, deseeded, thinly sliced lengthways
1 bunch fresh mint, leaves picked, large leaves torn
1 bunch fresh coriander, leaves picked
1 bunch fresh Thai basil, leaves picked, large leaves torn
55g (1/3 cup) toasted peanuts, coarsely chopped
4 kaffir lime leaves, centre veins removed, finely shredded

Method:
Step 1: Whisk together lime juice, palm sugar, fish sauce, sesame oil, soy sauce, ginger and garlic in a jug. Place the steak in a glass or ceramic dish. Drizzle with half the dressing. Cover with plastic wrap and place in the fridge, turning occasionally, for 2 hours to develop the flavours.
Step 2: Preheat a barbecue grill or chargrill pan on high. Cook steak on grill for 2-3 minutes each side for medium or until cooked to your liking. Transfer to a plate. Cover with foil and set aside for 10 minutes to rest.
Step 3: Place the tomato, cucumber, onion, chilli, mint, coriander, basil, peanuts and lime leaves in a large bowl. Thinly slice steak across the grain and add to the salad. Drizzle with remaining dressing and gently toss to combine. Divide salad among bowls and serve immediately.

Japanese Beef Rolls Recipe

Ingredients:
6 beef minute steaks
12 stalks asparagus
12 spring onions
1 carrot
60ml (1/4 cup) light soy sauce
2 tbs sake (see Top tips) or dry sherry
2 tbs mirin (see Top tips)
2 tsp caster sugar
2 tbs vegetable oil
40g butter
100g button mushrooms, thinly sliced
Steamed rice, to serve

Method:
Step 1: Bring a saucepan of water to the boil over medium–high heat. Meanwhile, halve beef widthwise. Place half the beef side by side between 2 sheets of plastic wrap. Using a meat mallet or rolling pin, pound until 4mm thick. Repeat with remaining beef.
Step 2: Trim asparagus and onions to 8cm lengths. Cut carrot into 12 x 8cm-long batons. Blanch asparagus and carrot in boiling water for 30 seconds. Add onions, then blanch for a further 30 seconds. Drain, refresh in iced water, then drain again. Pat dry with paper towel.
Step 3: To assemble rolls, place 1 piece of beef lengthwise on a work surface. Lay 1 asparagus stalk, 1 carrot piece and 1 onion widthwise along bottom edge. Roll up beef to enclose vegetables. Secure with a toothpick. Repeat with remaining beef and vegetables.
Step 4: Combine soy sauce, sake, mirin and sugar in a bowl. Add beef rolls and turn to coat. Heat 1 tbs oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Add half the rolls and cook, turning, for 5 minutes or until browned and just cooked through. Transfer to a plate and cover to keep warm. Repeat with remaining 1 tbs oil and rolls. Wipe pan clean and reserve remaining marinade.
Step 5: Return pan to heat with butter. Melt butter, then add mushrooms. Cook, tossing, for 3 minutes or until browned. Stir in reserved marinade, bring to a simmer, then remove from heat.
Step 6: Divide beef rolls among bowls. Drizzle with mushroom sauce and serve with steamed rice.

Vegetarian Spicy Bean & Chilli Fajitas Recipe

Ingredients:
2 tbs olive oil
1 onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1 red capsicum, chopped
1 small red chilli, seeds removed, finely chopped
2 tsp ground cumin
190g jar sundried-tomato pesto
2 x 400g cans red kidney beans, rinsed, drained
425g can chopped tomatoes
1 tsp caster sugar
Warmed flour tortillas, guacamole, butter lettuce, sour cream, coriander leaves and grated cheddar, to serve

Method:
Step 1: In a large, heavy-based saucepan, heat the oil over low heat. Add onion and cook for 5 minutes until soft. Add garlic, capsicum and chilli and cook, stirring, for a further minute. Add cumin, pesto, beans, tomatoes and sugar. Cook over low heat for 15 minutes until slightly reduced, stirring occasionally. Season.
Step 2: Serve with tortillas for wrapping, with guacamole, butter lettuce leaves, sour cream, coriander and grated cheese.

Fish Tacos with Avocado Salsa Recipe

Ingredients:
600g skinless white fish fillets (such as flathead), pin-boned
Large pinch of cayenne pepper
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tbs olive oil
8 taco shells
1 baby cos lettuce, finely shredded
Coriander leaves, to serve

Salsa:
2 ripe tomatoes
1 green capsicum, finely chopped
1 avocado, flesh finely chopped
1 tbs pickled sliced jalapeno chillies, drained, finely chopped
1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
2 tbs coriander leaves
1 garlic clove, crushed
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1 tbs lime juice
1 tbs olive oil

Method:
Step 1: Preheat the oven to 180°C.
Step 2: For salsa, halve the tomatoes, squeeze out and discard the seeds and juice, then finely chop the flesh. Place in a bowl with the remaining salsa ingredients, season with salt and pepper and mix to combine.
Step 3: Stack taco shells upright in a baking dish and heat in the oven for 5 minutes.
Step 4: Meanwhile, dust the fish with the cayenne, cumin, salt and pepper. Heat oil in a non-stick frypan and sear the fish for 1-2 minutes on each side until just cooked through.
Step 5: Fill each taco shell with a layer of cos lettuce, top with the fish and spoon the avocado salsa over the top. Scatter with the coriander leaves and serve.