Recipes by Di Swann
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How to Make Classic Potato Salad
The ultimate potato salad with only 5 ingredients! [Seriously] Good, [Seriously] irresistible! Perfect side to every BBQ.
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How to Make Broccolini and Kale Slaw
Watch our easy how to video to making this [Seriously] irresistible café style slaw. Heinz [Seriously] Good Mayonnaise is the secret to a rich and creamy dressing. Don’t forget the cranberries and toasted almonds for sweetness and crunch.
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2 ways with Heinz [Seriously] Good Mayo
2 easy ways to make [Seriously] Tasty BLAT and Fish Burgers using Heinz [Seriously] Good!
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How to Make Asian Slaw
Try this new version of the classic, it’s full of crunchy vegetables, fresh herbs and drizzled with Eta Japanese Soy & Citrus Dressing. Super versatile, it’s perfect served as a side with barbecued meats or as a filling with ham or pulled pork rolls - a must-have recipe this summer!
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Super Easy Crispy Chicken Ranch
Super easy, 3 ingredient Crispy Chicken Ranch with NEW Eta Ranch Mayo! Perfect on it's own or to your favourite green salad!
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How to Make Japanese Teriyaki Chicken Donburi
Recreate this popular Japanese Donburi using Wattie’s WOK Creations Teriyaki.
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How to Make Quick and Easy Chicken Pad Thai
Craving Thai? Create this classic Pad Thai with Wattie’s WOK Creations.
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How to Make Malaysian Peanut Satay Kebabs
A Malaysian satay favourite marinated with Wattie’s WOK Creations Malaysian Satay Sauce - yum!
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How to Make Easy Butter Chicken
Love Indian food? Forget takeaways and try this easy Butter Chicken at home!
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How to Make Maria's SteamFresh Veges with an Asian Twist
Watch as Maria Tutaia flavours up her Wattie's SteamFresh veges with an Asian twist - perfect served with chicken.
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How to Make Maria's Brown Rice & Veges Salad
Here's Maria's quick and easy lunch idea with only 3 ingredients - simply mix Wattie's SteamFresh veges, brown rice and flavoured tuna.
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How to Make Maria's Perfect Steak with Veges
Watch as Maria Tutaia serves up her perfect steak with Wattie's SteamFresh veges. Simply stir through Chunky Basil Pesto dip for a delicious side!
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How to Make Diane’s Summer-kissed Kedgeree Salad
A stunning combination of risoni pasta, smoked salmon, sugar snap peas and egg. To take this kedgeree salad to the next level and add a little zing, simply pair with Eta Lite & Free Chilli & Lime Dressing!
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How to Make 3 Greens Salad with Baby Potatoes & Chicken
Boost your greens with this delicious summer salad, using green beans, spinach leaves and avocado. Simply delicious drizzled with Eta Avocado & Garlic Dressing.
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How to Make Farro, Tuna & Asparagus Salad
A tasty tuna salad, using in-season asparagus and grains for added texture, made easy with Eta Lite & Free Honey Mustard Dressing. Simply layer the ingredients in a jar and you’re good to go!
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How to Make Summer Brunch Salad
Try this super-quick brunch salad. A unique twist on a Sunday brunch, place ingredients around a bowl and drizzle with Eta Ranch Dressing.
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How to Make Roast Vegetable, Goat Feta & Kale Salad
The delicious Eta Caramelised Onion Dressing makes this roast vegetable salad the perfect companion for any barbecue.
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How to Make Warm Lamb. Feta & Chickpea Salad
Fire up the barbecue for this delicious warm lamb salad, drizzled with Eta Lite & Free Balsamic Vinaigrette. Garnish with pine nuts for added texture.
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How to Make Michael’s Chicken Sausage Rolls with Smokey White Bean & Garlic Dip
Try our gourmet twist on the humble sausage roll - packed with unique ingredients such as courgette, poppy seeds and sesame seeds! So crispy and delicious served with the Smokey White Bean & Garlic Dip from The Good Taste Company!
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How to Make Michael’s Dry Rubbed Fish with Apple, Black Bean & Beetroot Dip
Just try our simple dry-spiced rub on your favourite fish fillets for a delicious meal in just 20 minutes. Serve on a bed of refreshing apple slaw and a spoonful of the delicious NEW Black Bean & Beetroot Dip from The Good Taste Company!
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How to Make Lemonade Scones
Homemade scones with only 4 ingredients! Watch our easy step-by-step video.
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How to Make Plum Ice Blocks
Here is our how to video for refreshing plum ice blocks, with only 2 ingredients it’s easy to make and perfect to enjoy all year around.
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How to make Peanut Butter Frosting
Check out our video for super easy and quick peanut butter icing that makes everything so heavenly delicious.
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How to Butterfly Chicken
Watch our how to video and create this impressive butterfly chicken with just 2 ingredients using Wattie’s WOK Creations Honey Soy Stir-Fry Sauce.
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How to Make Double Corn Fritters
Watch our how to video for these super corn fritters and make them for brunch in just 3 easy steps.
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How to Make Peach Pancakes
Check out our how to video for peach pancakes, so fun and easy to whip up and super yummy served with Wattie’s Peaches and maple syrup.
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How to Make Lamb & Halloumi Sliders with Beetroot & Mint Dip
Watch the video to see our take on these tasty lamb sliders using New Mediterranean Beetroot & Mint Yoghurt Dip!
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How to Make Roast Pumpkin & Sundried Tomato Salad
Mediterranean Sundried Tomato Chunky Dip gives a burst of fresh flavour to this salad! Watch our video.
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How to Make Bacon, Basil Pesto and Egg Pies
Mediterranean Chunky Dip is the perfect addition in these delicious and simple little pies.
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How to Make Warm Morrocan Chicken & Chickpea Salad
Win over the salad cynic in your life. Our aromatic spice rub and zesty dressing makes this super special - this salad is seriously satisfying!
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How to Make Mike’s Braised Chicken with Bacon, Mustard & Lentils
Cut down on dishes tonight by making this one dish wonder. The chicken and bacon flavour combination is always a crowd pleaser, and this recipe is no exception.
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How to Make Mike’s 4 Bean Falafels with Roasted Garlic Yoghurt & Parsley Salad
No need to go out to enjoy restaurant-quality falafel. You'll be surprised by how quick and easy they are to make. Fresh, flavoursome and a little bit fancy - perfect for entertaining.
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How to Make Winter Sausage & Bean Hotpot
This is comfort food at its best. Get out of the cold, stoke the fire and gather the family around to enjoy this warming hearty hotpot together.
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How to Make Kiwi Mince & Beans
A great base recipe that's quick to prepare & super versatile. Served over pasta it makes a quick and tasty bolognese style sauce.
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How to Make Layered Bean Fajitas with Fresh Salsa
This dish is a treat for the eyes as well as the tastebuds. Bursting with fresh flavours this fun vegetarian meal will even impress meat-lovers!
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How to Make Cottage Pie with Roasted Pumpkin Mash
Comfort food at its best topped with delicious pumpkin, which is available all year around!
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How to Make Beef 'N' Bean Wraps
Wraps are a fresh way to enjoy your mince and beans. They work beautifully spicy or mild to suit the whole family.
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How to Make Rustic Mince, Beans ‘n Cheese Pie
A classic meat pie with Wattie's Baked BeaNZ to add tasty flavour and make your meat go further.
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How to Make Quick Boysenberry & Apple Crumble
Crunchy and sweet, with delicate cinnamon flavours and a gorgeous rich color, this is a dessert there's always enough room for.
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How to Make Peach and Almond Bircher Muesli
There's no better way to start the day than with sweet peaches, crunchy almonds and refreshing yoghurt. Deliciously healthy!
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How to Make Perfect Pea and Feta Risotto
It's much easier than you think to make perfectly cooked, flavoursome risotto. With creamy feta for melt-in-the-mouth texture, this one's fantastic!
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How to Make All-in-one Italian Roast Chicken
This is genius! Everyone loves roast chicken and veges and we've added a delicious Italian style tomato sauce all in one dish. Super easy!
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How to Make Café-style Corn & Bacon Quiche
Impress friends with this fancy french-style treat. It's a tasty café fare and you don't even have to leave the house!
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How to Make Peach Pavlova
There are numerous recipes for making the perfect Pavlova. This one is not only simple but also failproof − even the most novice cooks will be able to create this truly iconic Kiwi dessert.
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How to Make New Potato and Pea Salad with Lemon Minted Mayo
Tender baby peas and new potatoes, lightly tossed in a creamy minted mayonnaise with a touch of lemon − just heaven!
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How to Cook Rice Noodles
Ever wondered what the secret is to cooking rice noodles? Watch Lana get them right every time, they don’t even need cooking as such!
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How to Deseed a Capsicum
It’s easy once you know how! Capsicums are super versatile, delicious eaten raw or cooked. Watch Lana on this Food in a Minute video prepare one.
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How to Crimp Edges
How to Crimp edges the quick and easy way with this Food in a Minute video
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How to line Cake tins
In this video from Food in a Minute, Lana demonstrates a quick and easy method that solves the question...How to line a cake tin?
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How to make Scone pastry
No mater how you pronounce 'scone' they're always delicious. In this Food in a Minute video Lana demonstrates a quick and easy preperation for making scone pastry.
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How to melt Chocolate
This Food in a Minute video demonstrates the quick and easy way to melt chocholate.
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How to make cheese stuffed crust Pizza
Great Pizza bases are made easily and quickly within this Food in a Minute video
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How to roll Sushi
It's fun when you've mastered it and it won't take long at all with this quick and easy video that demonstrates how to roll Sushi from Food in a Minute.
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How to make perfect Sushi rice
The secret to discovering how to make perfect Sushi rice is revealed within this Food in a Minute video
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How to Blind Bake pastry
Want to know how to blind bake pastry? This Food in a Minute video provides a quick and easy solution
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How to Tie and Tuck Turkey
In this Food in a Minute video Lana demonstrates a simple and effective preparation to tie and tucking a turkey
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How to make a Spaghetti loaf
Food in a Minute demonstrates some extra tips on how to make Spaghetti Loaf video
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How to remove skin from a Ham
In this Food in a Minute video guide Lana demonstrates how to remove the skin from a ham for this Maple and Orange Glazed Ham recipe
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How to chop Parsley
Curly parsley can be a bit of an unruly herb to chop. Here's how to get it nice and fine every time.
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How to slice an Onion
We can't promise there won't be any tears but on this Food in a Minute video Lana demonstrates how to slice an onion to get a nice even dice.
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How to make Vegetable stock
Watch this Food in a Minute recipe video to see how to make this home made vegetable stock. You can use this stock in Lana's recipe for Seafood Gumbo
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How to make Pizza dough
If you'd like to make your own Pizza dough, it's really fun and this is a great video recipe.
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How to boil Eggs
For perfect hard boiled eggs - just watch the Food in a Minute video and follow these easy steps.
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How to clean Leeks
In this Food in a Minute video Lana demonstrates a simple and effective method of cleaning Leeks.
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How to make Gravy
In this Food in a Minute video Lana demonstrates a simple and tasty gravy method that will top off any roast or Sunday dinner.
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How to crush Garlic
In this Food in a Minute video Lana demonstrates a simple and effective method of crushing garlic to make a paste.