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Australians love Indian cuisine. In fact, it is our fourth favourite food (behind Chinese, Italian and Thai) according to Roy Morgan. So why are we so scared to make Indian dishes at home? If you’re someone who loves Indian food but doesn’t have the confidence to whip up a traditional banquet, this may help… What is Indian cuisine? Indian food is one of the world’s most diverse cuisines, influenced by many immigrants from South-East Asia, Persia, Portugal and Britain. Each region of the country has its own distinct flavours and style of cooking, from hot curries in the South, to coconut and seafood dishes in the West. Because Hinduism is practiced throughout India, the majority of dishes are vegetarian, healthy and full of flavour (thanks to those yummy spices). What are the essential ingredients for cooking Indian food? If you want to improve your Indian cooking, there are some ingredients that you should definitely stock up on. So go to the supermarket and fill your basket with.. Cayenne powder Tumeric Cinnamon sticks Garam masala Bay leaves Plain yoghurt Ginger/garlic paste Fresh coriander leaves Want some recipes that you can try in your NEFF kitchen? Here are our top three. Indian Spiced Roast Lamb This Indian-style roast lamb is easy to prepare in your NEFF oven. The marinade consists of yoghurt, infused with a range of fragrant herbs and spices such as turmeric, chilli and garam masala. It works beautifully with a succulent piece of meat and is traditionally served with herby roast potatoes. Click here for the NEFF recipe. Chicken Korma Curry When it comes to flavoursome Indian curries, chicken korma is a firm favourite. Our stovetop recipe is super simple, enriched with coconut milk, cream, cashews and coriander. It’s mildly spiced and easy to make, perfect for a midweek meal the whole family will love (even the fussy kids). Click here for the recipe. Vegetable biryani with cucumber riata Looking for a vegetarian Indian dish that is wholesome, nutritious and full of flavour? You can’t look past our vegetable biryani with cucumber riata. With cauliflower, green beans, peas and carrot, it’s a great way to reach the recommended dose of fruit and vegetables in one sitting. Plus, its seasoned with all the delicious herbs and spices you know and love. Click here for the recipe. Of course, you can’t have an Indian dish without a warm, buttery side of naan bread to wipe up that saucy mess you have made. The traditional flatbread is the perfect partner to any curry and is also great with a simple peanut dipping sauce as a starter. Click here for the recipe which includes an easy-to-follow video.

What’s not to love about Easter?  Celebrated in May, this holiday combines all of our favourite things – food, family, and of course, chocolate. Are you hosting this year’s event? Then you’re in luck because we’ve prepared a menu that will take the stress out of Easter entertaining. Entrée 2020 is the year of the grazing board. It’s a quick, no fuss way to feed the family and ensure everyone has something to enjoy. Plus it’s great content for your social media channels as people take out their phones and share photos of the spread with their family and friends. We love this option because it can be scaled up or down depending on the number of guests you have, ranging from a small cheese board to a full length table top. Click here for some grazing board styling tips from the experts. Main Roast lamb is a traditional favourite on any Easter menu and will become the perfect centrepiece for your lunch or dinner party. Explore all the ways to cook your favourite cut of lamb, and bring the dish to life in this simple but flavourful lamb souvlaki recipe, or this slow roasted lamb shoulder. If you’re feeling a little more adventurous, you can try out our fresh lime and ginger glazed salmon, or these delicious baked teriyaki salmon fillets that will satisfy the seafood lovers in your family. Prefer poultry? Why not make a whole roast chicken and veg. Or better yet, stuff a chicken with cranberry and pistachio for a mouthwatering main that tastes even better the next day. Sides If you’ve already prepared a hearty entrée and main, we suggest going easy on the sides. Try something simple like a fresh roast vegetable salad with ancient grains. Or perhaps a side of salmon that you can master using your NEFF Meat Probe. If you really want to impress your guests, mix it up with our delicious smashed potato recipe. It turns a simple spud into a decadent side that will make you a trend setter in the family. Can’t decide? Why not try all three for a good balance of carbs, protein and grains. Dessert Classic and comforting, a home-baked batch of hot cross buns is compulsory for any Easter spread. Perfect the art of the cross and glaze and serve warm or toasted with butter for the full effect. Or perhaps you should try our baked jaffa hot cross buns. Yes you read that right. This deliciously sweet dessert has a hint of orange and chocolate that will add some zest and spice to the traditional fare. For the sweeter tastebuds around the table, why not dabble with some Easter cupcakes or traditional Easter bread too? Whatever you choose to make on Easter day, our range of NEFF appliances will help. Click here to check out our range of products and here to book yourself into a free product demonstation with our expert home economists.

Preheat oven on Circotherm at 160°C. Place saffron threads into a small bowl, add the water and stir, allow to stand for 5 minutes. Heat a little oil in a large frying pan over a med-high heat/setting 8 and cook the chorizo for 2 to 3 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove from the pan, drain on paper towel. Toss the chicken in half the smoked paprika, add the remaining oil to the pan then fry the chicken pieces for 3-4 minutes to lightly brown the chicken. Remove and place into 32cm x 28cm deep baking dish with the chorizo. Add the onion, garlic, capsicum and chilli flakes to the pan and sauté for 2-3 minutes then stir through the saffron, remaining paprika and the rice. Toss over the heat for another minute then add to the baking dish. Pour over the stock and wine and mix well. Bake using Circotherm with a high level of added steam for 35 minutes, stirring twice during the cooking. Meanwhile heat the extra oil in the same frypan and cook the prawns quickly over a med- high heat /setting 8 until just cooked. Cool. Add the prawns and peas to the Paella and bake a further 10 minutes. Toss through the tomatoes and parsley leaves then spoon into serving bowls, garnish with lemon. Serve immediately

Just like the beach and barbeques, mangoes are an Australian summer staple. Bursting with nutritional value, and flavour, they are enjoyed throughout the season – sticky fingers and all. But mangoes don’t just belong on a fruit platter, and there are plenty of recipes that will help you transform this versatile fruit into fresh summer dishes. Here’s everything you need to know about cooking with mango. There is more than one type of mango Have you ever bitten into a mango and thought it was slightly tangy? Well that may have been because of the variety you purchased. Different types of mangoes have different characteristics that affect the flavour and colour of the fruit. So how do you know the different between each type? We’ve listed some key characteristics below. Calypso Calypso mangos are the most popular variety in Australia. It has a sweet aroma and a small seed, which means there is more firm, juicy fruit to enjoy. It’s the perfect addition to afresh summer salad or salsa. Click here to try our chicken tenderloins with mango salsa. Honey Gold Honey Gold mangoes are larger in size, with a sweet centre. Its skin is gold all over and soft to touch. Due to its sweet rich flavour, Honey Gold mangoes will taste great in your summer cakes. Click here to try our almond and mango custard tart. Kensington Pride Kensington Pride mangoes (also known as the Bowen) are sweet and slightly tangy, with a rich, juicy flesh. It has yellow skin and can be identified by a subtle pink blush. It has a strong mango aroma and tastes great on a fruit platter. How to choose your mangoes When you get to the supermarket, it can be difficult to know which mango to choose. While many people focus on colour, this is not the best indicator of ripeness. Instead, you should squeeze the mango slightly, as a ripe mango will be slightly soft to touch. You can also tell by the smell of a mango, as ripe ones will usually have a fruity aroma in their stem. How to store your mango As a rule of thumb, you should leave mangos that you plan on eating within 24 hours on the bench, while storing the rest of the mangoes in the fridge. This will help them stay fresher for longer and stop them from ripening prematurely. Recipes to try with mangoes Looking for some new recipes to try with your new-found mango experitise? Check out The NEFF Kitchen’s range of sweet and savoury dishes that hero the summer fruit. This includes: Almond and mango custard tart Baked snapper Mango and white chocolate lamingtons Chicken tenderloins with mango salsa Looking for more recipe inspiration? Click here to check out our archives.

Australia day is a time to appreciate our beautiful country, relax and enjoy delicious food with family and friends. While this typically takes place around a BBQ, there is one dish that often gets forgotten, the classic meat pie. Enjoyed at the footy, on a road-trip or just when you need a quick lunch on the run, a meat pie is one of the nation’s most iconic savoury meals. This year, we’d like to encourage you to think outside the box with your Australia Day menu by firing up the oven and whipping up a hearty meat pie, from scratch. The smell of the comforting meal cooking in the oven is sure to get all your guests excited. Here are some of our favourite pie recipes from around The NEFF Kitchen. Beef and mushroom pie A beef and mushroom pie is the ultimate crowd pleaser with tender pieces of beef and mushroom that will melt in your mouth. The trick to getting a nice flakey pastry is your NEFF oven. Preheat it on Circotherm at 200 degrees and bake the pie for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown. Click here for the NEFF recipe. Mini meat pies Looking for a smaller finger food option? Our mini meat pies will do the trick. They are mouth-watering and convenient, ensuring your guests have room for all the other tasty treats you have prepared on Australia Day. Just make sure you have tomato sauce on hand for those who like to smother a meat pie in the condiment. Click here for the NEFF recipe. Chicken and mushroom pie If you really want to stand out on Australia Day, why not mix it up with a chicken and mushroom pie? This is an easy and delicious option that will make your guests come back for seconds and thirds. Click here for the NEFF recipe. Spinach and feta pie Need to cater for vegetarians this Australia Day? They shouldn’t miss out on the delightful flavours of Australia’s past. So, put a twist on the dish with a meat-free option such as a spinach and feta pie that’s high in iron and tastes great too. Click here for the recipe. The trick to the perfect pie When it comes to perfecting your pie, it’s important to get the crust right. The buttery and flakey case is what brings all the ingredients together for a truly amazing culinary experience. Undercook your pastry and you will loose that buttery texture we’ve all come to know and love. Too much heat and your dough will become stick and loose it’s form. Here are our tips to ensure you get it right: Ensure your pastry is kept at room temperature Brush the surface with an egg before baking to give your pastry a golden finish Try NEFF’s top and bottom oven function to ensure heat is distributed evenly on both sides of the dish. Use CircoTherm to give your pies and pastries an even, consistent heat through cooking time. Looking for more Australia Day Inspiration? Click here to check out our guide on putting on a great Australia Day feast. And if you need a NEFF oven to help you bring your Australia Day menu to life, check out our range of cooking appliances by clicking here.

One of the things we love about cooking is creating and experimenting with new textures and flavours. But we can’t forget, that at its core, baking is a science with hundreds of chemical reactions taking place throughout the cooking process. While it can be tempting to keep opening the oven door to check how a dish it coming along, this can be detrimental to the final product. And we all know how devastating it is to spend over an hour preparing a decadent cake, only for it to sink once we take it out of the oven. That’s why NEFF engineers developed NEFFLight ®, a feature that ensures food is always visible, without needing to open the oven door. This feature is unique to NEFF and allows you to maintain a high oven temperate so food cooks faster. How does NEFFLight® work? Most ovens position their lighting system in the oven cavity, which means light in the oven is obstructed by shelves and pans. But NEFFLight ® uses a specially designed prism located in the oven door to evenly distribute light. This makes it easier to get a good view of everything that is cooking, including the muffin in the very back corner of the oven cavity. Which ovens have the NEFFLight® feature? The unique NEFF lighting system is available on two ovens; 60cm Slide&Hide® oven with FullSteam  (B48FT78H0B) and 60cm Slide&Hide® oven with VarioSteam (B58VT68H0B). This led lighting will make the appliance even more handy, effective and efficient. Which recipes are great for using NEFFLight®? Every cooking experience can be enhanced with NEFFLight®. But there are some recipes that are near impossible to make without it. Here are some recipes that will put your NEFFLight® to good use. Yorkshire Puddings Made with just four ingredients, it’s hard to find a way to ruin this traditional English side dish. But you’d be surprised how easy it is to make a mistake if you don’t get the temperature right. Bake at 220°C for 8-10 minutes to ensure your Yorkshire Puddings are light, fluffy and golden. Click here for the NEFF recipe. Carrot and Walnut Cake Whether you’re making a birthday cake, creating a dessert to take to a friend’s house or simply doing some Sunday baking, there is nothing worse than putting a lot of time and effort into preparing a carrot and walnut cake, then seeing it sink in the middle and needing to fill in the gaps with cream cheese. This cake should be baked at 160°C for 45 minutes to ensure it rises, remains moist and retains its great shape after cooling down. Click here for the NEFF recipe. Whole Roast Chicken Did you know that your oven can drop up-to 100°C if you leave the oven door open for just 30 seconds? This is the reason some roasts take longer to cook than expected. Whether it’s beef, lamb or chicken, you should try not to open the door to ensure heat doesn’t escape while cooking. Roast your chicken at 200°C for 1 hour and 30 minutes to ensure you get the perfect texture and consistency. Click here for the NEFF recipe. Interested in learning more about NEFFLight®? Click here.

For many home chefs, Christmas is an exciting time. It’s an opportunity to whip out your best china, fire up the oven and show off your culinary skills to your family and friends. Somehow, the day always seems to creep up on you, so we’re giving you a quick reminder to start thinking about what you’ll serve up on Christmas day. The NEFF Market Kitchen is located at the South Melbourne Market, and hosts free demonstrations for new and existing NEFF customers using the best NEFF appliances and local produce, so we’ve come to know a lot of the other market residents. The producers at South Melbourne Market know how to put out a good spread, so we spoke to the experts about how to impress your guests this year. Here’s what they had to say… Emerald Deli Emerald Deli’s owner Maria has been at the helm of this gourmet gem for over 30 years. This Christmas, she recommends using a grazing table to feed your guests. “A grazing table looks amazing on Christmas Day, becoming a feature in the household. You set it up, then let your guests eat as they please. This means you can spend less time in the kitchen, and more time enjoying the festive atmosphere” she says. This year, Maria recommends ensuring you have a good mix of soft and hard cheese, with triple cream cheese and cloth bound cheddar being her favourites.  And don’t forget about smoked ham and turkey to make your grazing table look extra full. “To really create a wow factor for guests, make sure you stock up on lots of vibrant, fresh fruit such as juicy strawberries and sweet grapes, using Christmas colours such as red and green”. Click here to learn more about Emerald Deli. South Melbourne Poultry Michael from South Melbourne Poultry is an expert in all things chicken and poultry, with a focus of freshness and quality. After all, what is Christmas without the smell of a delicious  roast chicken or turkey cooking in the oven. But this year, Michael recommends taking a different approach by purchasing their stuffed chicken rolls, a great alternative to the popular roast. They only take one hour to cook and are pre-stuffed, making it convenient for you to roast and carve up on the day. The chicken rolls come in four flavours, including sundried tomatoes with pistachio and cranberries with chestnut stuffing. “When it comes to Christmas, it’s best to keep things simple and make sure you are prepared ahead of time, so get your orders in before Friday 13 December to make sure you don’t miss out” says Michael. Click here to learn more about South Melbourne Poultry. Ralph’s Meat Company Ralph’s Meat Company were voted South Melbourne Market’s favourite butcher for a reason. They have been serving up great quality, Australian meat for more than a century and always deliver service with a smile. This year, the team recommends a slow cooked lamb or pork, with meat that melts in your mouth. “When you’re seasoning your meat, don’t go to crazy. Use lemon, oregano, salt and pepper to make sure you are retaining the mouth watering flavours of the meat” the butcher says. It’s best to think ahead and make sure your meat is ordered at least a week in advance. You can get your butcher to put the meat in a vacuum bag, so it stays fresh in your fridge. Click here to learn more about Ralph’s Meat Company. All the traders have mentioned the importance of getting your orders in early, so head to South Melbourne Market (or your own local market) to talk to the producers about your Christmas menu and ensure you impress your guests during the festive season. While you’re there, why not visit The NEFF Market Kitchen to brush up on your culinary skills and get some recipe inspiration ahead of the big day.

The festive season is fast approaching and people’s diaries are starting to fill up with Christmas gatherings. So, if you want to get your family and friends together for a festive lunch, it’s best to start planning sooner, rather than later. In just a few weeks, your kitchen table will be full of mouths to feed, so we’ve put together some tips on how to plan your menu, style your dining area and take the stress out of festive entertaining, using your NEFF appliances. Planning your Christmas menu From one home cook to another, the most important thing about Christmas entertaining is pre-planning your menu. So, take note of any dietary requirements, check out our recipe collection and get your shopping list ready so you have all the ingredients on hand. When putting your menu together, remember that not everything has to be left until the last minute. In fact, it’s best to get started now so you’re not left with the worst cuts. What to order now Find a great butcher and see when they’ll start taking their orders for Christmas to help you beat the rush. Many will allow you to pre-order large turkeys, cuts of pork or legs of ham weeks in advance, ensuring you get your hands on exactly what you envision for your Christmas table without any stress. Love a traditional Christmas pudding? Whether you’re making your own or prefer to buy them from a pro, these delicious desserts are known for their ability to be made and stored well in advance. Organise this at the start of December and that’s one more thing off your list in the lead up to the festive season. Finally, once you’ve planned your menu it’s time to organise your shopping. Anything that can be stored for a week or more should be picked up early, and save your perishables and fresh produce for the days before Christmas. If you’re really organised you can always schedule a food shop to be delivered to your home a day or two before Christmas – saving you the made rush around the supermarket in the busiest days. Don’t save all your cooking for the day As Christmas creeps closer and your to-do list grows longer, Christmas Day can be daunting. Save yourself some time on the big day by pre-cooking what you can in the days before, giving you more time to spend with your family. Pre-cook your stuffing If you’re planning a traditional Christmas lunch, a roast turkey or chicken will be a standout on your kitchen table, particularly with a generous serve of stuffing on the side. This can be cooked the week before and stored in your freezer. Just defrost and heat it up before you serve lunch – no one will even notice that it was pre-made! Make your gravy the night before When you’re entertaining guests, the last thing you want to do is waste time making gravy. The good news is that you can make your gravy the night before and store it in the fridge, ready to warm up in the microwave or your stove before lunch. For added flavour and a silky consistency, stir through the juices from your roast turkey or chicken before you serve. Make your Christmas desserts the week before Full of sugar, spice and everything nice, your Christmas desserts can be whipped up ahead of the big day to ensure you aren’t in the kitchen while your guests enjoy their lunch. From traditional jam-filled shortbread to decadent steamed puddings, these are easy to prepare up-to a week before Christmas and store in the fridge or freezer. Your NEFF appliances can help We all love cooking up the kind of delicious Christmas feast that makes everyone want to undo their top button and sneak away for a post lunch nap, but this can be a lot of work. The good news is that your NEFF kitchen can help. Use these features to take the stress out of Christmas entertaining. Automatic programs NEFF’s automatic programs use a combination of different oven functions to cook your dish to perfection. All you have to do is let your oven know what you would like to cook and it will do the rest for you. Click here to learn more about NEFF’s automatic functions. CircoTherm When it comes to Christmas entertaining, it’s normal to have many dishes cooking at the same time. But many home chefs are afraid that the flavours of their dishes will mix, contaminating the unique characteristics of each tray. The good news is that NEFF’s CircoThermÒ oven has multiple levels that can be used simultaneously, without mixing smells or flavours. Click here to learn more about CircoThermÒ. MultiPoint MeatProbe When entertaining guests, it can be difficult to keep track of your oven temperature and monitor how your roast is progressing. To avoid the dreaded dryness, or your dish going up in flames, you can use NEFF’s MultiPoint MeatProbe. This smart device monitors the internal temperature of your meat and controls the temperature of your oven accordingly. Click here to learn more about MultiPoint MeatProbe. Want to brush up on your kitchen skills before Christmas day? Book yourself into one of our free product demonstration.

Whether homemade or store-bought, pastry can be a tricky ingredient to master. Undercook it and you’ll lose that buttery texture we’ve all come to know and love. Too much heat and your dough will become sticky and lose its form. How do the chefs find that perfect balance? The secret, we believe, is in both the preparation and the oven settings. And with the right tools and techniques, it’s a whole lot easier than you think. Here in the NEFF kitchen, we’re big fans of a soft, buttery pastry - whether that’s a golden puff pastry casing for a beef and mushroom pie, or a sweet pastry case for an apricot danish. It’s a sure way to up your home cooking game and impress your guests. Follow our secret hacks and habits to improve your pastry handling, and put your NEFF appliances to good use: Room temperature is the only temperature Pastry is very sensitive to changes in heat - whether it’s shortcrust for your apple pie or puff pastry for a homemade chicken and mushroom pie. Make sure you’re keeping it cool when not in use, and handling it at room temperature until baking time. The key for lamination with puff pastry or defined layers of butter, so if you handle your pastry while it is too warm you risk melting the butter before it gets a chance to bake. Brush the surface with egg A pale pastry never did anyone any good - especially if it’s a buttery puff pastry wrapped around a classic sausage roll. Don’t to forget to whisk an egg and brush your pastries in the golden glaze before placing in the oven. The egg will help crisp the top layer of pastry and give your dough a smooth golden finish. Try out NEFF’s top/bottom heating function One of the trickiest things when it comes to the perfect pastry is an even finish. Often, the edges end up overcooked while the base of the dish remains soggy and sticky. Never fear - your NEFF oven is fitted with a top/bottom heating function that distributes the heat of the oven to all sides of the dish. Try out our French onion quiche with gruyere to see it in action. Use your CircoTherm setting for the perfect finish Not sure how to ‘blind bake’ your pastry cases or ensure that your dishes hold their form? Leave the hardest part of your pastry process to your NEFF oven. Your Circotherm intensive function removes any complicated blind baking steps and gives your pies and pastries an even, consistent heat throughout the cooking time. Your lemon meringue pie has never looked easier… Ready to ditch store-bought pastry and make your own? Try our recipe for Sour Cream Pastry. Sour Cream Pastry Ingredients 1 cup flour 1⁄2 tsp salt 125 g butter, chilled, finely chopped 1⁄4 cup sour cream Method Place flour, salt and butter in a food processor or large bowl and whizz, or rub between your fingertips, until mixture resembles crumbs. Add sour cream and continue to blend until the dough starts to incorporate into a ball. Check consistency – if it is still crumbly and does not come together, add a little cold water or more sour cream. Tip dough onto a sheet of baking paper, pressing it together into a disk or log shape. Wrap and chill for at least 20 minutes before use. If not using within a week, freeze until needed.