Rolled Turkey with Apricot Stuffing

SERVES 8 PREP 20 minutes  COOK 35 minutes COST $3 a serve INGREDIENTS ½ cup long-grain white rice 2 tablespoons dried sweetened cranberries 8 soft and juicy dried apricots, sliced 1 tablespoon pistachio kernels, toasted 2 teaspoons finely grated lemon zest 3 x 300g turkey breast fillets 2 teaspoons vegetable or olive oil 1 cup…

Spinach Quesadillas

SERVES 4 PREP 10 minutes  COOK 10 minutes COST $1.50 a serve INGREDIENTS 250g packet frozen chopped spinach, thawed 1½ cups grated tasty cheese 1 green onion, finely chopped ¼ cup shredded basil 4 x 20cm flour tortillas Cooking oil spray ¼ cup small basil leaves METHOD 1 Using hands, squeeze excess liquid  from spinach.…

Fried Onion Rings

SERVES 4 PREP 10 minutes  COOK 15 minutes COST 70¢ a serve INGREDIENTS 2 green onions, green part only, cut into thin strips 1 cup rice flour 1 cup chilled soda water Rice bran oil, to deep-fry 1 large brown onion, cut into 1cm rings, rings separated 1 large red onion, cut into 1cm rings,…

Cinnamon Muesli Crunch

SERVES 4 PREP 10 minutes COOK 20 minutes + 15 minutes to stand COST $1.85 a serve INGREDIENTS ✛1 cup traditional rolled oats ✛½ teaspoon ground cinnamon ✛¼ cup shredded coconut ✛1 tablespoon honey, plus extra, to drizzle ✛40g butter, melted ✛2 tablespoons finely chopped dried apricots ✛2 tablespoons finely chopped dried sweetened cranberries ✛2 tablespoons chopped…

Banana Butterscotch

SERVES 4 PREP 5 minutes COOK 5 minutes COST $2 a serve INGREDIENTS ✛½ cup firmly packed brown sugar ✛½ cup thickened cream ✛70g butter, chopped ✛2 small bananas, chopped ✛2 cups thick vanilla yoghurt ✛¼ cup milk choc chips METHOD Combine brown sugar, cream and butter in a small saucepan over moderate heat; cook and stir…

Kiwi Coulis & Apple

SERVES 4 PREP 5 minutes + cooling COOK 5 minutes COST $1.95 a serve INGREDIENTS ✛¼ cup caster sugar ✛2 green kiwifruit, chopped ✛2 cups thick vanilla yoghurt ✛1 small red-skinned apple, unpeeled, cored, chopped ✛1 golden kiwifruit, peeled, chopped METHOD Combine the caster sugar and 2 tablespoons water in a small saucepan over low heat.…

Zesty Strawberry

SERVES 4 PREP 5 minutes  + 20 minutes to stand COST $2 a serve INGREDIENTS ✛200g strawberries, quartered ✛1 tablespoon icing sugar ✛1 teaspoon lemon juice ✛2 cups thick vanilla yoghurt ✛1 tablespoon finely grated lemon zest METHOD Combine  strawberries, icing sugar and juice in a large glass bowl. Stand for 20 minutes or until…

Mocha Chequerboard Cake

SERVES 12 PREP 1 hour COOK 1 hour 15 minutes + 2 hours 10 minutes to cool COST $1.90 a serve INGREDIENTS 1 tablespoon instant espresso coffee granules, plus 2 tablespoons extra ⅔ cup milk, warmed, plus ⅔ cup extra 250g butter, at room temperature, plus 250g extra 1 cup caster sugar, plus 1 cup…

Citrus Chequerboard Roll

SERVES 6 PREP 30 minutes COOK 10 minutes + cooling + 30 minutes to chill COST $1.20 a serve INGREDIENTS 3 eggs, at room temperature ½ cup caster sugar, plus 1 tablespoon extra ½ cup self-raising flour, triple sifted 2 teaspoons grated orange zest, plus extra, coarsely grated, to serve Orange and yellow food colouring…

Lamb Rogan Josh with Coconut Sambal

SERVES 6 PREP 15 minutes COOK 2 hours 10 minutes COST $3.35 a serve Ingredients 1 tablespoon vegetable or peanut oil 600g lamb shoulder, cut into 3cm pieces 1 onion, finely chopped ⅔ cup rogan josh curry paste 2 large beef stock cubes 2 cinnamon sticks 550g pumpkin, chopped 270ml can coconut milk 420g can…