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Hot-smoked salmon and egg salad

Hot-smoked salmon and egg salad

Looking for a light yet satisfying lunch? This fresh and tasty hot-smoked salmon and egg salad is healthy, filling and makes a great portable lunch option.
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brown rice salad with pumpkin

Brown rice salad with pumpkin

There is nothing boring about this inventive salad. Bold flavours of roast pumpkin, pomegranate seeds and nori with brown rice and a miso dressing will give your view of salads a pleasant refresher.
creepy halloween food ideas

Spooky finger foods for Halloween

When we say finger food, we really mean it! Here, you'll find creepy zombie fingers complete with gnarled nails, bony witch pointers and meringue bones to give people a fright this Halloween. Or, delight the kids with our cute jack o' lantern pizzas and bandaged mummy skewers. Happy spooking!
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pumpkin spiced ice cream puddings

Pumpkin spiced puddings

Unique, eye-catching and oh-so sweet, these little ice-cream-topped heirloom pumpkin puddings from make an unforgettable dessert. You will need to start this recipe a day ahead.
creamy pumpkin soup recipe

Creamy soup recipes for warming family dinners

From a slow-cooker tomato soup to our classic pumpkin favourites, these creamy recipes are sure to hit the spot and warm you up in the cooler months. If you're looking to get creative, give our roast garlic and parsnip a try or, treat yourself to a rich leek and potato soup with scallops. There's plenty to choose from so gather the family around the table, serve up a big pot and enjoy!
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pumpkin cake on a chopping board

Easy pumpkin dessert recipes

Pumpkin makes a brilliant addition to many desserts, adding a naturally sweet and creamy flavour to your favourite treats. It's super versatile, too and works wonderfully in everything from a classic pumpkin pie to an impressive spiced layer cake. Here, you'll find some of our best (and easiest!) desserts that make the most of this Autumn vegetable. Try our mini pumpkin tarts for an afternoon treat or give our pumpkin gingerbread cake a go when you really want to indulge.
moroccan chickpea stew

Warming vegetarian stews and casseroles

When the weather cools down, we naturally turn to heartier, more comforting food. At the top of our list? A warming winter stew or casserole. These slow-cooker favourites are as nourishing as they are tasty and make the perfect family dinner idea. Here, we've pulled together our best meat-free dishes, from mouth-watering Moroccan chickpea stews to recipes for delicious dumpling casseroles. Dig in!
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yellow curry with pumpkin and cauliflower

Pumpkin and cauliflower yellow curry

This mild curry is packed full of healthy veggies that's perfect for hitting your daily serve of nutrition. We've even included the recipe for a homemade yellow curry paste that's sure to impress.
best hummus recipe

Spiced pumpkin hummus

Adding roasted pumpkin through your homemade hummus bulks it up and adds a lovely sweetness that is utterly moorish. We've also added some crunchy toasted almonds and fragrant spices for maximum flavour.
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Pumpkin, red capsicum and walnut salad

Healthy pumpkin salad recipes

One of our favourite ingredients to add into salads is warm roasted pumpkin. It bulks up the dish, keeping you fuller for longer, and provides a lovely natural sweetness. Pumpkin pairs beautifully with most ingredients, with everything from salty cheeses like feta and goat's cheese, to chickpeas, roasted lamb and nutty grains. Take a flick through our recipes and discover how adding pumpkin to your salads can take your healthy lunches from bland to brilliant in no time.

Perfect pumpkin recipes

We usually enjoy pumpkin alongside our Sunday roasts, but there are so many ways to enjoy this humble vegetable. We've pulled together a collection of our favourite recipes to showcase it's versatility.
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chicken and pumpkin pot pies

Chicken and pumpkin pot pies

These delicious pot pies are a fantastic option for lunch. Small in size but big on taste, they'll have you wanting more so double the recipe. It's also suitable for diabetics.
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vegetarian pumpkin risotto

Leek and pumpkin risotto

This light, vegetarian risotto is packed with pumpkin, leek and fragrant rosemary, making a flavour-packed and easy family dinner idea when you want to skip the steak.
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Roast pumpkin and spinach lasagne

Roast pumpkin and spinach lasagne

Switch things up tonight with this spin on the classic - sweet and hearty roast pumpkin and spinach lasagne! Perfect for the cooler nights, and full of flavour the whole family will love!

Wonderful winter salad recipes

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!
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11 winter-warming vegetarian pumpkin recipes

Sure, you can get pumpkin year-round in Australia, but it really comes into its own when winter rolls around. Hearty and warming, cooking with pumpkin guarantees a nourishing meal that will make everyone forget about the cold outside. And with so many delicious pumpkin recipes to choose from (think classic pumpkin soup, spicy pumpkin curries and filling pumpkin pies) even the meat-eaters will find it hard to resist any of these amazing vegetarian pumpkin recipes.
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Pumpkin and leek soup

Pumpkin and leek soup

This creamy pumpkin and leek soup is perfect for a cool evening and is beautiful served with a dollop of sour cream, crispy bacon and crusty bread.
Roast lamb and vegetables

Roast lamb and vegetables

Delight your family this weekend with this classic Australian roast dinner. Rosemary and garlic infused lamb is cooked to perfection, and served with roasted pumpkin, potatoes, onions and kumara.
Warm salad of root vegetables

Warm salad of root vegetables

Ditch that old idea of salads as rabbit food and delight in this warm salad full of roasted root vegetables like beetroot, pumpkin and carrot.
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Roast vegetables with autumn tabouli

Roast vegetables with autumn tabouli

As the cooler weather encroaches following summer, serve up carefully roasted vegetables and sweet banana chillies with this popular Middle Eastern salad for a wholesome addition to any meal.
Pumpkin bake

Pumpkin bake

This hearty vegetarian dish is so simple and tastes so good you'll soon be adding pumpkin bake to your list of staple recipes.
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Pan cooked Pumpkin

Pan cooked pumpkin

This flavoursome side dish ticks all the boxes, featuring wholesome pumpkin simmered with crispy bacon, butter and garlic.
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Sticky Pork chops

Sticky pork chops

Give the humble pork chop a Chinese-style twist and it can still go from the stove to the table in less than 30 minutes.
Pumpkin pappardelle with burnt butter sauce and garlic chips

Pumpkin pappardelle with burnt butter sauce and garlic chips

Mike’s Top Tips: By making your own pasta, you’re learning a great new skill. Plus it’s super-easy. But if you haven’t got the time, buy fresh lasagne sheets from the supermarket and cut them into wide strips Frying the herbs for the pappardelle gives beautiful colour, texture and flavour to the dish. Just be careful […]
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Roast pumpkin and zucchini pasta

Roast pumpkin and zucchini pasta

Cooks can never have too many pasta recipes in their repertoire. This easy vegetarian dish gets some added nutrients with ricotta cheese and toasted pine nuts.
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Broccoli and Pumpkin Mornay

Broccoli and pumpkin mornay

Panko are Japanese dried breadcrumbs, available from the Asian food aisle of supermarkets. Use packaged dried breadcrumbs; the colour and texture will vary. Note
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Roast vegetable quiche

Roast vegetable quiche

Don’t discard the baking paper used for rolling out pastry. Use one to bake pastry blind, the other to line the tray for roasting the vegetables. Quiche is cooked when a knife inserted at centre comes out clean. Note
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Pumpkin fruit cake

Pumpkin fruit cake

You’ll need to steam or microwave about 300g peeled pumpkin for this recipe. You can also make this in a 19cm (base measurement) square pan. Note
Lamb Shanks with vegetables

Lamb shanks with vegetables

“Frenched” is when the shanks are trimmed of all excess fat and sinew. Both ends are often trimmed as well for presentation. It is not a necessary step. Note
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Beetroot and pumpkin salad

Beetroot and pumpkin salad

This beautiful beetroot and roasted pumpkin salad is filling enough to enjoy as a healthy vegetarian dinner, or served alongside some freshly grilled lamb. You can take any leftovers to work or school, too.
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Roast vegetable frittata

Roast vegetable frittata

Serve this with a fresh green salad, avocado and shaved parmesan for a tasty and gluten-free lunch or dinner. Note
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chicken and pumpkin curry

Chicken and pumpkin curry

This fragrant chicken and pumpkin curry is packed full of flavour and mild spice. Enjoy a bowlful hot off the stove for a warming Winter dinner.
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Roast pumpkin and goat cheese salad

Roast pumpkin and goat cheese salad

As a side dish, or light and healthy lunch or dinner, try out this roast pumpkin and goat cheese salad. It's a perfectly satisfying meat-free dish, packed full of vitamins, minerals and flavour.
beef, pumpkin and eggplant curry

Beef and vegetable curry

There is nothing quite like the aroma of this beef and vegetable curry simmering on the stove, except perhaps the satisfaction of having made it yourself from scratch.
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spicy pumpkin empanadas

Pumpkin empanadas

An empanada is a stuffed pastry or bread that is baked or fried. They are often filled with meat, but this spiced pumpkin version is a delicious vegetarian take on this classic Latin American snack food.
PUMPKIN AND FETTA PIZZA

Pumpkin and feta pizza

Incredibly quick and easy to make, these pumpkin and feta pizzas are a great option for a fast mid-week dinner.
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japanese pumpkin curry

Japanese pumpkin curry

Both Japanese curry mix and frozen edamame (soy beans in the pod) are available from Asian supermarkets. You will need to shell about 300g (9½ ounces) frozen edamame in the pod for this recipe. Note
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