It's that time of the year - football finals season. And you need delicious footy finals food! It must be easy to make, able to be eaten one-handed without looking away from the score, and has to hold up if the need to jump up and down vigorously occurs. Our gourmet hot dogs, pizzas, pies or sticky chicken wings will keep all your guests happy. And we haven't forgotten the sweet treats either!

Packed full of flavour and an easy way to get your five-a-day, plumping for a vegetarian curry for dinner tonight is a surefire way to make your tummy - and everyone else's - happy. And there's plenty to choose from: red tofu curry, Sri Lankan potato and pea curry, paneer and spinach curry... All are hearty, nourishing, and take no time at all to prepare. Still need convincing? Check out that vegetarian Thai yellow curry, bursting with delicate spices and vibrant colours. Too good to resist!

It's hearty, it's earthy and it's definitely worth getting red juice on your hands for: beetroot is one of those oft-forgotten, versatile vegetables that deserves to be the main attraction in more than just a burger-with-the-lot. From soups to salads, tarts to cakes, beetroot will bring a depth of flavour - and a delicious sweetness - to just about any dish. What are you waiting for?

Why not give kale a go?

Salads aren't just for the warmer weather; in fact, winter salads that make use of fresh, seasonal produce are some of our favourites. Look for roasted veg like pumpkin and beetroot, Brussels sprouts and carrots for a heartier, season-appropriate version of your lunchtime staple, and don't forget to add plump, juicy citrus fruits for a truly delicious meal!

Who hasn't got a tin of peaches hidden at the back of their pantry? Because you should: cakes, slices and crumbles using tinned peaches are quick, delicious and easy on the pocket. Better yet, some of these gorgeous recipes use less than six ingredients, and make great use of even more shortcuts like ready-made pastry and store-bought tart cases. Dessert just got a whole lot simpler!

What did the cheese say when it saw itself in the mirror? Haloumi! Sorry... Luckily, these incredible vegetarian haloumi recipes are a lot better than that joke; with gorgeously dense pides, light and flavoursome salads and moreish pasta dishes to choose from, you'll never be stuck for inspiration for your favourite cheese again. First up for us? Has to be those mouth-watering harissa haloumi burgers. BBQ, anyone?

Risotto is one of those dishes that sounds a lot trickier to make than it actually is. But if you give it your full attention for half an hour, you can have a hearty, warming dish on the table in next to no time at all. Plus, it's a great make-ahead meal; cook up a big pot on Sunday afternoon, and you've got lunches made for the coming week. Delve into the world of easy risotto recipes with this delicious collection!

The mouth-watering aroma of a frying pan full of hot, healthy, sizzling fritters will bring everyone running to the table, and for good reason. Packed full of vegies and utterly satisfying, they can be enjoyed at any time of day, for any meal; serve with a tangy yoghurt dressing for lunch, a light salad for dinner, or outside in the sun with hot coffee for a treat-yourself Sunday breakfast. And the best part? They're ready to eat in no time at all.

It's fairly safe to assume that everyone has at least one bag of dried pasta in their kitchen cupboard, and for good reason; pasta is one of those ingredients that can transform in to a hearty, comforting dish at a moment's notice. And if you're looking for some inspiration to take your dinner staple to the next level, these amazingly tasty pasta recipes will do the trick.

Mother's Day is the most important day of the year, and the perfect excuse to well and truly spoil our mums and shower them with the treats they more than deserve. So why not start in the kitchen? Whip up a scrumptious Mother's Day lunch for the most important woman in your life and lay on a gourmet spread that she won't be able to resist. Happy Mother's Day foodies!

Everyone remembers going to Australian birthday parties; the chocolate crackles, the fairy bread, the sausage rolls, the lamingtons. So why not take a trip down memory lane and make your next bash an ode to birthday parties of yesteryear? Treat your guests to all of their childhood favourites; after all, who can resist a party pie or two?

The world is your oyster (mushroom) when it comes to cooking with funghi; with so many types to choose from, and so many dishes they can be added to, you'll never get bored of this versatile veg. For a warming, comforting winter dish reach for a creamy mushroom risotto, or for a light and flavourful dinner, check out the free-form mushroom tart. And for a vegie alternative to beef wellington, whip up a batch of our mushroom version; you won't be disappointed.

Think desserts have to be a complicated, multi-step affair? Think again; these quick and simple sweet treats all use three ingredients! From impressively easy tarts to everyone's favourite after-dinner affogato, you're sure to be surprised at some of the delicious desserts you can whip up with few ingredients. Have a wander through these three-ingredient desserts and have a tasty treat ready in no time, and with no effort!

We're calling it: Brinner (breakfast for dinner) is the ultimate throw-together meal. So before you go reaching for the takeaway menu, reassess the pantry. Eggs? Why not a creamy eggs benedict, or hearty cheesy sausage bake? Loaf of crispy bread? Load it up for a gooey croque-monsieur, or use it to top nourishing baked beans and tomato pots. And why not whip up a stack of pancakes for dinner? They'll taste even better once the sun goes down.